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Melonmagellan
January 15, 2017
Awesome, High End Backpacking Boot
These boots run small and fit similar to Ahnu's. I'm a size 8-8.5 and got a 9. They are a perfect fit. The 8.5 was too tight and I had to return them. They definitely run narrow with a narrow toe box. If you have wider foot they most likely aren't for you.They're an absolutely beautiful boot with a firm sole (minimal bend) and excellent traction/grip. In my opinion, they're suitable year round for a variety of climates. I do 15-20 mile backpacking trips and I'm hopeful that they'll be a good replacement for my previous boots. They were strongly recommended to me by a friend that has done weekly trips for years.Well worth $200 in terms of quality, fit and look. I can't yet speak to how they hold up over time but my friend has had his for years. I like that they have a slim, feminine look and are low profile. Way less clunky than many other boots. I wear them with slim but hiking pants and they look great.
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ADKhiker
September 09, 2016
Best Hiking Shoes for the Adirondacks!
I cannot say enough about how much I love these shoes. I do a lot of hiking in the Adirondack Mountains, and have been able to successfully navigate the cliffs on Mt. Saddleback as well as climb up Mt. Colden's trapdike and slide on these shoes (no rock shoes required!). The traction is unbelievable, and the narrow toe rand makes navigating fairly steep rock with small toe-holds feasible. The extra support on the sole is fantastic, too, allowing me to avoid sore feet, even when traveling for miles on end up and over streambeds and other uneven, rocky terrain.I did buy a half size larger, and am glad that I did (I normally wear an 8, and purchased an 8.5), as they are a wee bit narrow in the toe region.Although I will still wear my Keens on some of the hikes, any hikes that require rock scrambling, cliff climbing, or slide ascent will be completed using these shoes, and when my Salewas wear out, I will definitely be purchasing another pair.
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Good boots!
Comfort right out of the box, with no real break in time.As a note, I wear regular socks while hiking or just walking around in these and they were about a half-size too big. If you wear thicker outdoor socks just get your normal show size.They seem durable enough, but I've never had a boot with Vibram soles last anywhere as long as I'd like, and the soles of these Salewa's seem very soft. They feel fine for hiking through the woods, but if you're encountering a lot of rock or tar/asphalt, they're going to wear out fast!I typically only purchase and wear Asolo or Lowa boots. For good reason. You won't find better made, more comfortable, or longer lasting boots. Trust me, I've searched. If the choice was between Salewa, Asolo, or Lowa however, I wouldn't be writing this review. But I was looking for a softer type boot for everyday and occasional weekend activities.Anyway, these will do me just fine for as long they last. Which is hopefully at least one or two seasons.This is a REAL review!No discount.No bologna.Bought at full price with my own money.
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Amazon Customer
June 08, 2017
I don't regret buying these boots
I was hesitant about spending this much money on these hiking boots. I got them today and the really comfortable. They are light compared to other boots I have bought. Hey remind me of my climbing shoes.
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Great boots for casual rocky walks
Love these boots! They are very light and fit my narrow feet very well. I read tons of reviews and chose these because they were recommended for a narrow foot. I was not disappointed. I am not a heavy-duty hiker so not sure how they'd be for someone who used them hard. They are very different from the boots I'd had earlier--not at all clunky-looking or feeling and that took a little getting used to. But for my easy hiking, they seem perfect. Almost feel like sneakers. No break-in required--fit great from Day One. Love them! Very satisfied.
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Amazon Customer
June 15, 2016
Best boots I've ever owned
Best boots I've ever owned, and I've had a lot! They fit like a glove and are very flexible and customizeable due to the lacing that goes all the way to the toes. I've read that others found them narrow, but I don't think they run narrow. I have a very curved foot, and these are one of the few pairs of boots I've ever been able to wear comfortably. I got the black and liked them so much I got the blue. I thought they might be too bright, but both colors look really good.
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Very comfortable, great support, no break in needed.
Decided to try these out at work, and got about 5 miles in walking the facility. Very comfortable, great support, and I think they even improve my posture. Though, if on a tile floor, they doo make a fwap sound, like a sandal, due to the tread. No blisters, and extremely comfortable.Went hiking at devils lake...forestry and rocky terrain type climbing. These did well for griping both rocks and mud path. The laces stay put with locking tech... as i had to loosen up after a while for swelling. Again, they stayed comfortable and no blisters. Will update with more info once I put some miles on these.Update- almost 10 years of these shoes and finally getting another pair. They are, by far, the most amazing boots I've hiked in. Traveled all over the country and hiked forests, riverbeds, and done some pretty intensive climbing(not cliff hanging), and they do all the things I needed, and are comfortable when doing it. They hold up well to abrasion and grip we'll even on wet rock(when new). I will stick with this brand.
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