User Review: Montrail Moraine AT

Montrail Moraine AT
Above: The current Moraine AT, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed April 12, 2001 by Chuck

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: Leather
Use: Heavy backpacking and off-trail
Break-in Period: 50-100 miles
Weight: 4 lbs/pr.
Price Paid: $225

Bought these boots a little over a year ago and I really love them. These were a replacement for a 15 year old pair of Asolo Ridge boots (actually had a pair of Merrell Superlight Hikers for about a month in between...what a mistake..they are a terrible boot). I tried on quite a few boots before settling on the ATs (Asolo 520s, Vasque Sundowners, etc.) I chose the ATs because they had the best fit for me.

So far I have about 200+ miles on the boots and not a single blister. I did replace the standard insoles with Superfeet. I live in W. PA which is a great testing ground for equipment as we are faced with all kinds of weather and trail conditions. I have hiked in deep snow and single digit temps, spring mud, through streams, in summer heat and the boots were great in all conditions. They are very waterproof (I use Nik-Wax and Seam Grip on all exposed seams) and they are also "rock proof" (PA has some of the rockest trails... ask any AT thru-hiker).

First serious backpacking test in the boots was the Dolly Sods Wilderness in Monongahela National Forest. I was very impressed. I carried a 50lb pack up and down some very steep wet and rocky trails with no bruised toes and no blisters (and boots were not really broken in yet).

If you are looking for a serious backpacking boot, I would definitely give these a try.

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