User Review: Montrail Hurricane Ridge XCR

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

Rating: rated 2 of 5 stars
Materials: gore-tex and others
Use: everyday use for walking, cycling and short hikes
Break-in Period: few days
Price Paid: $90

The sole started coming off on my first pair after just a few days. I had them replaced and immediately ran into the same problem. After returning the shoes, I bought another pair on sale at another vendor. The sole lasted a bit longer but still started to come off at the edges after a few weeks.

More worrisome is the fact that after a few month, the upper mesh started to break at the areas where the material gets bent while walking. This is reinforced by the stiff plastic elements built around the upper and lower end of the upper material. This happened on the right and left shoes and on both, inside and outside part in a very symmetrical pattern. It suggests bad design.

After a 1/2 year they look like they are three years old and are far from being waterproof even with Gore-Tex. I would not buy these shoes again. However, I must note that they were always very comforable and that there was virtually no break-in period. That's what caused me to try them again at the beginning. Not anymore!

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Hurricane Ridge XCR at 5 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
2 purchase options:
Men's Hurricane Ridge XCR Shoe (Spring 2008)$125.00Buy Now
Women's Hurricane Ridge XCR Shoe (Spring 2008)$125.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:
Hurricane Ridge XCR Trail Running Shoe - Men's$81.22Buy Now
Hurricane Ridge XCR Trail Running Shoe - Women's$87.47Buy Now

Backcountry Outlet
2 purchase options:
Hurricane Ridge XCR Trail Running Shoe - Men's$81.22Buy Now
Hurricane Ridge XCR Trail Running Shoe - Women's$87.47Buy Now

Teton Village Sports
Hurricane Ridge XCR Shoe - Womens$65.00Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
Hurricane XCR - Women's$125.00Buy Now

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