User Review: Chaco Beckwith

Chaco Beckwith
Above: The current Beckwith, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed February 27, 2004 by Brian Roou

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: 3mm nubuck, non Gore-tex
Use: dayhiking and backpacking with medium loads
Break-in Period: several days of continuous wear, very thick leather
Weight: 3.25 pounds per pair, size 9
Price Paid: $100 on closeout, $240 retail

I've tried various hiking boots, and these are by far the best I've ever purchased. I paid $100 as they were closeouts from $240 - apparently, Chaco made a minor change to them. These boots are made of a one piece 3mm nubuck leather, with glove leather lining in the heel. They also do not have Gore-tex, which I can't stand for hiking in warm weather, as it just does not breathe as well in boots without it. They have a wide forefoot, so your toes do not feel cramped together, and a narrow heel, so your heel stays in place. With the round eyelets, instead of the usual D-ring type, it is very easy to tighten them exactly as you want. The sole is fairly deeply lugged, and made of a somewhat sticky rubber compound. This is a very well designed and constructed boot.

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