User Review: Lowa Arko GTX

Lowa Arko GTX
Above: The current Arko GTX, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed August 17, 2004 by John Kretschmann

Rating: rated 4 of 5 stars
Materials: Leather upper with Gore-tex lining
Use: overnight backpacking & day hikes
Break-in Period: none
Weight: 3.5 lbs
Price Paid: $100

I actually just got these boots and haven't had a chance to hike in them yet. However, out of the box they seem quite comfortable though a little tight in the toe box. I wear a thin liner sock and a thick wool hiking sock and the boots feel a little tight across the front of the foot. However, after a few minutes wearing them around the house they seemed to loosen up. I'm anxious to give them a try out on the trail and will post a follow-up after a few days of hiking. Until then, I can tell you that I looked at a lot of boots and these appear to be well made with an almost entirely leather upper. They have just the right amount of sole flex (not too much, not too little) and are torsionally stiff. My only word of caution would be to those of you with wide feet ... the toe box just might be too tight for you.

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