User Review: Lowa Arko GTX

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

Reviewed June 17, 2005 by Bill Clune

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: gore-tex
Use: rough tails/rocks
Break-in Period: less than 50 miles
Weight: 2 kg
Price Paid: $140

I am over 65 and still do a lot of solo off-road milage both in New Zealand and Europe. I have a large, low volumn foot which causes me a great deal of trouble when it comes time to buy new boots. My GTXs are the best boot I've ever worn.

I walked the Camineo Santiago last year from St. Jean Pied d Port, France to Finnisterra, Spain, (about 550 miles) with a medium weight pack, 10 - 12 Kg., in old my GTXs. The hot weather caused my feet to swell with a few resulting blisters (larger boots are necessary in extream heat), however overall I had no foot or boot problems.

At home in New Zealand, I've done several 6-8 day packpacking trips with a +20 Kg pack without any foot or boot problems, even in heavy rain.

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