User Review: Lowa Renegade II GTX Mid

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

Reviewed June 27, 2007 by Rhonda

Rating:
Materials: Gore-tex
Use: moderate dayhikes/overnites on fairly rough terrain
Break-in Period: None
Weight: ~2 pounda
Price Paid: $80

Great for the city or tooling around town but definitely not for the trail. I bought my Lowa's 2 years ago and they look as if a puppy has been chewing on them after moderate use. Aside from lacking durability, they are horrendous on rocky/rooty terrain, pretty much a given in Vermont. I busted my knee open just the other day whilst scrambling up to the ridge line. They were virtually broken in when I put them on my feet and the light weight was awesome, but those 2 qualities are not all that makes a good trail boot. Unless using in the city, I would not recommend these boots for anyone considering doing a trail hike of any sort. Very disappointed in Lowa.

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