User Review: Lowa Scout

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

Reviewed February 24, 2005 by Moo Moo

Rating:
Materials: 2.6 nubuck
Use: hiking and backpacking
Break-in Period: 2 short weeks of walking around
Weight: 2 lbs
Price Paid: $130

I love these boots. They were my first pair of backpacking boots and they did take a few weeks of light walking to break in. They are rugged and I love the glove leather lining. The more I wore them, the more custom fitted they became. The traction was great as was the rigidity of the sole.

I tried other boots for the heck of it and still came back to the Lowas. The Lowa Banff is a comfy boot as well (but I think it is made a little cheaper in quality). The Lowa Kibo is nice too, but the sole is not as sturdy as the Scout and Banff. I have also tried Tecnica Straus (nice boot), Chacos Beckwith (nice boot), Merrell Ridge (not nice), Scarpa Deltas (ok boot but not great). Still the Lowas are the best for quality, comfort and stability.

Price is high (if you don't get a sale), but I guess you get what you pay for. I'll stick with the Lowas

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