Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Height Boots Mens 2002

Pros: Very light, immediately comfortable, versatile, waterproof
Cons: Disappointing durability

My faithful pair of Lowa Renegade GTX boots have just bitten the dust after a little over four years (and many hundreds of kilometers). The tread had been wearing flat for the last few months, and now the upper has separated from the sole. So that's ...

Pros: Lightweight, very comfortable and highly waterproof.
Cons: Lack of support and durability are major negatives.

When I first put on the Lowa Renegades, my first impression was comfort. They felt almost too comfortable to be a serious hiking boot. Sadly, 7 months later, my initial impression was correct. The rubber rand began separating from the leather upper at 3 ...

Pros: Gortex, Flexible/Breathable Uppers, Seams Nicely Joined, Cordura
Cons: Price

When I was looking for a new pair of hiking boots, I was floored at the price tags looking back at me in the boot departments of my local outfitters. It seemed that getting a decent pair of boots for under $200 was going to be a challenge until I tried...