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Lowa Albula GTX Boot Review

February 24, 2014February 7, 2016Shandman 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. [...]

Review Update on Lowa Mt. Expert GTX Boots

December 17, 2013October 4, 2016Shandman 1

Lowa Mt. Expert GTX mountaineering boots are apex-level gear for serious highcountry treks. Italian made, Gortex-lined, and built by craftsmen who understand alpine mountaineering and the boots one needs to be safe and comfortable. [...]

LOWA Renegade Low Top and Leather Lined Hiking Shoes

September 11, 2013September 12, 2013Shandman Comment

Foot support is excellent. Renegade low top’s use the patented LOWA Monowrap® Frame, made from lightweight polyurethane (PU) to keep weight down and maximize lateral stability for your feet. [...]

LOWA Renegade LL Mid Boot Review

August 16, 2013August 14, 2013Shandman 2

The leather lining used in the new LOWA Renegade LL Mid boot is literally like slipping your feet into soft leather gloves…if that were possible. [...]

Spring 2013 Outdoors Buyer’s Guide

March 25, 2013March 21, 2013Shandman Comment

For that outdoor person in your life who really deserves something thoughtful, we have gathered our own Christmas Buyer’s guide that you might get some ideas from. [...]

Lowa Renegade LL Mid WS Hiking Boot Review

October 28, 2011October 4, 2016Shandman Comment

We encountered quite a bit of water near the falls as one would imagine, Nubok is water resistant and while the water marks are apparent on this leather, they disappear completely when they become dry. [...]

SOLE Ed Viesturs Ultra Footbed Review

August 23, 2011August 24, 2011Shandman Comment

It’s my view that these EV SOLE footbeds and any one of the other SOLE footbeds are a true improvement if, I say if, they work with the specific boots or trail shoes you intend to wear them with. [...]

LOWA Cevedale GTX Boot Review

April 6, 2011October 4, 2016Shandman 1

You can see the black high wall rubber rand shoring up the sides of the boot and the heavy-duty truss structure at the heel. All these components, and decades of experience in building mountaineering boots, are evident in the LOWA Cevedale GTX. [...]

Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid Boot

January 31, 2010October 4, 2016Shandman 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. [...]