User Review: Kayland Men's MXT

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November 14, 2012

steve bober
4 reviewer rep

Rating:
Source: bought it new

Summary

Great flex-rigidity ratio, fine room in the toe box, as light or lighter than my Sportivas, comfortable for 8-12 miles in the Rockies or the Grand Canyon.

Pros

Original foot bed provides even weight distribution and fit everywhere.
Good ankle support and roll resistance
Great for off trail scrambling, flexible and rigid in proper proportions

Cons

I replaced the eyelets with speed lacing hooks.

Excellent fit for size 7.5-8 regular foot.

No break-in needed, no rubbing or tight/hot spots. Way comfortable, no tired feet.

Walked through Grand Canyon sand and Rocky Mountain slush and deep cold snow, no problem with leakage of any kind..

The platform and ankle support are superior to La Sportiva Trango..

I seam sealed the stitch holes = dry feet.

Good grip on dry and wet surfaces.

Roomy toebox allows for wiggle warming...yay!

I replaced the top 2 eyelets with speed hooks at Perry'as Boot Repair...well worth the extra $36.

My hikes are generally 8-12 miles over rough terrain, have used them weekly x 4 weeks...so far, so good...time will tell about durability.

=> I bought these at Neptune Mountaineering in Boulder on sale as discontinued item @ about $125, a great buy...I'd love to have another pair on deck for the 5 year replacement cycle!

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