User Review: Alico Guide

Alico Guide
Above: The current Guide, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed March 29, 2007 by Sing1ejack

Rating:
Use: trail work
Break-in Period: a summer
Weight: 165 lbs
Price Paid: $170

Honestly, it would be pretty foolish to put a pair of these boots on and think you're going to have a nice hike. But if you need heavy duty outdoor footwear these rock. I spent my time in them doing trail work, but I met a logger a while back who swears by them. When I put these things on I feel like iron man... well, from the mid-calf down. 3mm leather is about the best protection for ankles and toes you can get without using steel.

I bought my first pair in '99 and they got a lot of use. I kept them waxed well and water never once soaked through them and the outer leather is still bomber. They are not kind to feet so use good quality liner socks. I had them resoled a couple years back. Unfortunately, the inside leather finally tore away in the heel and I don't see any way to repair that so I guess I'm retiring them. I bought a pair of the New Guides, but they fit differently so I may send them back.

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