User Review: Montrail Moraine AT

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

Reviewed January 5, 2001 by Gwyn

Rating: rated 3 of 5 stars
Materials: Leather
Use: Rough trail, heavy pack, extended backpacking
Break-in Period: three month solid hiking
Price Paid: $225

As a ranger in a California wilderness area, I put these boots to the test with over 200 miles last season over the granite and rough trails of the Sierra.

Unlike their predecessors, the One Sport Moraine, these boots were very difficult to break in. On the other hand, I didn't have the separation problems I'd had with the One Sports. Leather shrinkage remained a problem with multiple stream crossings, even with the precaution of air drying the boots well away from any heat source, and stuffed with newspaper.

The boots have very good granite gripping ability, but I had to tape my heels regularly throughout the season to contend with heel hotspots. I was a diehard fan of the old One Sport Moraines (although I had to replace the boots yearly due to wear) because of their comfort and nonexistent break-in time. Montrail's attempt at upgrading those boots to be longer lasting, more supportive and tougher was successful, but at the expense of comfort.

Regrettably, I'll be changing brands for next season.

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