User Review: Lowa Banff

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

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Price Paid: $200

I’ve hiked long distances with Asolo Powermatic 400’s and Vasque Clarion GTX. Those are good boots, BUT, I was still coming back with blisters and sore feet after about 20-25 miles.

My hikes will normally include mountainous terrain of steep elevation gain and loss, scree, and dry creek rock hoping.

I decided to buy the Lowa Banff and what a difference they are. My normal size is 10 wide but I purchased 10.5 wide to give the extra toe room for the STEEP down hill so that I don’t end up with smashed toes and extreme discomfort like toe nail loss.

I spent a fair amount of time for break-in and I will never buy another type of boot, these things are just amazing, I love them! After hiking in them to Mount San Gorgonio and other equally great hikes, I have yet to get any blisters or foot discomfort, just awesome!!!

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Banff at 3 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Backcountry.com
3 purchase options:
Banff Backpacking Boot - Men's$199.71Buy Now
Banff Backpacking Boot - Men's$234.95Buy Now
Banff Backpacking Boot - Women's$234.95Buy Now

REI
2 purchase options:
Banff Hiking Boots - Men's$235.00Buy Now
Banff Hiking Boots - Women's$235.00Buy Now

RockCreek
2 purchase options:
Banff Lady 'S' Boot (Women's)$149.95Buy Now
Banff 'S' Boot (Men's)$184.95Buy Now

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