GORE-TEX

Lowa Albula GTX Boot Review

Shandman Comment
The Albula GTX offers a measure of comfort, versatility of design, style and stability afoot that qualifies them for any trail we are likely to tackle in the months ahead. These boots are superb for a day hike along a muddy trail or serious weekend of backpacking and climb approaches wherever you find yourself. It is this writer’s confidence that you can be sure when you step into Albula GTX, you are taking a step in the right direction. [...]

LOWA Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boot Review

Shandman 2
LOWA Renegade GTX mid-high hiking boots are easy on the feet and provide tons of traction on most surface types. GORE-TEX makes them waterproof, LOWA makes them to last. Aggressive Vibram soles offered sound traction on a wide variety of surfaces found on mountain and high desert trails. Sure, mud and soft dirt will load up the outsoles as the voids between cleats are close together. But mud load-up doesn’t stop the cleats from grabbing any traction available. These LOWA’s are comfortable, light enough to run in if necessary, and tend to fit in with most any outdoor pursuit. [...]

Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid Boot

Shandman Comment
Italian made Lowa boots have a history of being some of the best constructed and rugged boots money can buy. Mountaineers depend on them. Hikers love them, and in some parts of the world, soldiers swear by them. The Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid-high and high-top boots might merit your consideration if your travels take you from the low desert heat to the rocky terrain of high-desert excursions. [...]