User Review: Lowa Tanark

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

Reviewed April 22, 2007 by Jay Gourley

Rating:
Materials: leather
Use: summer backpacking and day hikes over rough terrain and winter day hikes
Break-in Period: Twe days - Max
Weight: 2.5 pounds

Like most other reviewers I found this boot's strongest point to be its fit. I was surprised by the previous reviewer who said his food is wider than normal because my feet are narrow for a man and the Tanark is the best fitting boot I've ever tried on and the only well fitting men's boot.

I agree with other reviewers who said the boot is not durable, but I gave the Tanark five stars anyway because I expected the boot to be relatively fragile. When you make a boot that light with that much support and with soles that grip like a climbing shoe, you cannot expect it to last 10 years. I'd rather replace a pair of boots that fit and walk well every two years than have heavy uncomfortable boots that last 20 years.

It's amazing that so many different other reviews stress the fit of this boot. I thought my narrow foot is what made it so perfect for me. Lowa does make it in two widths, which may account for this seeming disparity.

Other reviewers criticized its waterproofability. I wouldn't know about that. All my winter hikes are one-day affairs. I don't care if boots let water in as long as they're dry the next time I use them.

One reviewer criticized the workmanship. That's the only review I disagree with. I think the workmanship is good.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Tanark at 3 online stores:

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Price

Massey's 3 purchase options:	Mens Lowa Tanark Mid	$79.49	Buy Now
	Womens Lowa Tanark Mid Hiking Boots - 2006	$79.49	Buy Now
	Womens Lowa Tanark Mid Hiking Boots	$79.99	Buy Now

Sierra Trading Post 2 purchase options:	Tanark Trekking Boots - For Women	$114.95	Buy Now
Sierra Trading Post 2 purchase options:	Tanark Mid Backpacking Boots - For Women	$114.95	Buy Now