User Review: Alico Summit

These are rock solid no B.S. old school Backpacking boots. The quality of materials and craftmanship is excellent. Right out of the box plan to put in some cushion insoles under the existing insoles (Dr. Scholls Work boot insoles worked for me), they just seem to be designed to require this. It's also a good idea to treat them with a good waterproofing/conditioner. I used Grangers for smooth leather.

They must be broken in for about 10 or 20 miles and then go for it. You can forget about your boots and worry about your other gear.

I bought these boots because I had problems with sore ankles and feet with other Made In China boots that felt great right out of the box in the store but let me down when carrying a 40 pound pack on a tough rocky trail.

I have never used these boots in very cold or snowy weather but they stood up well to two days in the rain.