User Review: Lowa Renegade GTX Mid

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

Reviewed August 10, 2004 by JK

Rating:
Materials: Nubuck/nylon upper with a flexible plastic shank
Use: dayhikes only
Break-in Period: none
Weight: 2lbs 3oz
Price Paid: $170

Depending on what you're looking for this boot is either a 3-star or a 5-star boot. This boot is one of the lightest on the market at 2lbs 3oz for the pair! They're amazingly comfortable and the fit is very nice. On the downside, the midsole is VERY flexible and doesn't offer any torsional stability. You can see this by picking up the boot, toebox in one hand and heel in the other, and twisting your hands in opposite directions, i.e. like you're trying to twist the boot much like ringing the water out of a towel. Note how easy it is to twist the boot. Now try this with just about any other boot and you'll see what I'm talking about.

If you're looking for a really comfortable day-hiker then this is a great boot. However, if you expect to carry any kind of load over uneven terrain then I wouldn't trust it.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Renegade GTX Mid at 5 online stores:

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Price

Campmor 3 purchase options:	Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots (Med. For Men)	$179.99	Buy Now
	Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots (Wide For Men)	$179.99	Buy Now
	Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boot (For Women)	$179.99	Buy Now

Backcountry.com

Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boot - Women's

$189.95

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REI 2 purchase options:	Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots - Men's	$190.00	Buy Now
REI 2 purchase options:	Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots - Women's	$190.00	Buy Now

RockCreek 2 purchase options:	Renegade GTX Mid Boot (Men's)	$113.95	Buy Now
RockCreek 2 purchase options:	Renegade GTX Mid Boot (Women's)	$114.95	Buy Now

Massey's 2 purchase options:	Mens Lowa Renegade GoreTex Mid Boots - Sepia	$189.49	Buy Now
Massey's 2 purchase options:	Womens Lowa Renegade GoreTex Mid	$189.49	Buy Now