User Review: Montrail Excelerace XCR

Montrail Excelerace XCR
Above: The current Excelerace XCR, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed August 18, 2004 by Hikerchap

Rating: rated 4 of 5 stars
Materials: Synthetic microfiber/Gore-Tex XCR
Use: Long dayhikes on the rockiest terrain, rainy days at work.
Break-in Period: Zilch (They are very flexible out of the box)
Weight: 2lbs 2oz
Price Paid: $120

I loved the lack of weight, complete waterproofness, and comfort. However, I have done Mts. Washington, Princeton, and a hike in the Alpine Lakes in WA with this boot and limitations have come to light. In these very rocky areas, the boot lets your feet get beat up. Also, the boot is just a bit too low volume, so it pinches across the forefoot. However, the XCR is good--not a miracle, but good--and it is very comfortable around town. For short, not extreme hikes, these are better than leather heavy boots. For rainy days in town (or on a WA ferry with 40-mph winds), these are the best to have. For talus scrambles--get leather to protect your feet on all sides.

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