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MTPockets
September 10, 2024
Pros and cons of this excellent boot.
First off, Lowa is a great bootmaker. Great construction and great materials. They seem to fit my feet better than most brands. I have a narrow heel, and Lowa seems to be a closer fit among OTS footwear. As with all other Lowas I’ve owned, this is also a great boot for its purpose, which is moving fast. Great grip on dirt and loose rock on steep inclines, up and down. Good support.That said, I did a very rocky trail today and by the end my feet were wishing for a stiffer sole. These did good, but you’ll be feeling every one of those rocks by the end of the day. That’s not the shoe’s fault; it’s just a better choice for smoother trails. If you expect a lot of stones underfoot, this is a softer sole boot. Sometimes you want to feel the ground.
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WashingtonMilitaryGuy
April 13, 2013
Perfect Boot
If you only read one sentence of this review, let me make it count: Perfect boot. Good for wet environments, good for everyday wear, will do ok in the snow. I am a military guy that has worn boots for the last 20 years. I have never found a boot as light and capable as this one. I have a small, wide foot that doesn't fit into boots very well. This boot has been perfect right out of the box. It is comfortable enough to wear everyday and tough enough to put a full gaiter on and wear in the snow. I have submerged it fully into slushy ice water and stayed dry.I also took this boot to the mountains in early spring in Washington state. It was about 35 degrees. I walked in knee deep snow for about four hours. No gaiter so I was completely soaked after the first hour. I wore Smartwool socks with the Zephyr and my feet, although completely soaked, stayed warm the entire time. I got back to the car, wrung out the socks and wore the boots, still wet, to dinner in town. To be honest, I am thinking about wearing this boot to run the Tough Mudder in October in Washington state. This boot cleans easily, dries out quickly and is super light for the support that it provides. It is the only boot I have ever thought of purchasing two pairs just in case I can't find them in the future.
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noland lem
November 01, 2025
Hood boot
Good boot so far
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Very comfortable from the get go!
My experiences so far are based on about 20 hours of wearing time, all of which are walking in town. No hiking or trail use yet. Prior to getting these I've been using my Danner 453s for hiking. The Danners are heavy coming in at about 45 oz! When I got my Zephyrs I immediately noticed how light they were! I believe they're weighed in at 20 oz! That's a significant weight difference compared to my Danners! I've been wearing boots for most of my adult life varying from Hi-Tecs to Magnums to Bates and finally to my Danner Strikers for duty work. The one thing I noticed with most boots is that they require break-in. The second I slipped my feet into these Zephyrs, man, it felt like butter going in and even better in it! These boots are soft and very comfortable from the get go!Another thing about my feet is that I have poor arches and I always have to wear custom hard insoles in all my shoes. Well, for the first time in my life, I don't have to wear them! I kid you not! Prior to purchasing these Zephyrs I read on the net that they had very good arch support. Needless to say, I agree. Combine this with their excellent lace system and lightweight you got an almost Superior boot! I say almost because the only complaint I have is that they don't offer these in wide widths.I always wear wide width boots but with these Zephyrs I didn't have a choice. What led me to these boots was my need to replace my Danner 453s for hiking. After hearing the many many positive reviews I went ahead and ordered them knowing full well that they only come in medium width. Not to contradict what I stated earlier, yes, these boots are very comfy from the get go and as a matter of fact I am able to wear them for a couple hours with no problems. It's only after I pass those couple hours that I notice them to start squeezing on the sides. It's not an unbearable squeeze but it is noticeable. I've been wearing them still despite that in hopes of 'stretching' them out a bit. If it wasn't for that these boots would be Perfect!Lastly, for the sizing. I was a bit uncertain about the sizing as I've read conflicting reviews regarding the size. Some would say they're 1/2" too big, others would say they're 1/2" too small. Well, I'm probably not helping out the situation much by throwing this out, but I find that my Zephyrs run true to size. In my almost 20 years of wearing boots, I've maintained a consistency in my adult life as a size 10 wide. This is true across the board from Magnums to Bates to Danners, and I only mention them since Lowas are in the same category of boots. So with the Zephyrs I also wear a size 10 and the fit is perfect with no movement w/in and tight all around. This is coupled with standard thin cotton duty socks (I use Blackhawk and also Under Armour socks for this boot). If you normally wear size medium width shoes I highly recommend these boots to you! I'm at that point where I'm not yet convinced to replace my current Danner duty boots with Lowas only because of the width. Hope this helps any future buyers.
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