User Review: Lowa Banff

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

Reviewed September 11, 2006 by Jonathan Bushey

Rating:
Materials: leather
Use: Treeplanting, long hikes w/ heavy pack.
Break-in Period: Very short. Wore them around the house.
Weight: mid-weight.
Price Paid: $320 (CDN)

This boot is the best thing I have ever worn on my feet. Ever. And I am a bit of a boot nerd. I bought this boot semi-reluctatly. I was looking for something mid-weight, one piece leather upper, simple, and sturdy-feeling, but somewhat flexable. I probably tried on fifteen pairs of boots before I tried these on. The price seemed steep at the time, but in hindsight was worth every dollar.

I pounded these boots through all types of terrain, from wet and muddy to steep and rocky. They were thoroughly comfortable. I wore them every workday for about 80 consecutive workdays, sometimes for up to 13 or 14 hours straight. Canadian treeplanting demands the best gear--especially boots--and with a little love, these boots lasted beautifully.

Note--if you buy these boots, you have to take care of them. The boots are durable, but it is important to treat the leather consistantly (I treated them every 2-3 weeks) with a quality spray or wax. Also, I used a few applications of "FreeSole" liquid rubber to keep the sole tight against the leather upper, and to add some protection to the exposed leather toe.

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