User Review: Raichle Mountain Trekker
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Materials: Leather
Use: weekend overnight hikes of 20 -25 miles
Break-in Period: None
Weight: 3# +
Price Paid: $230
Hello: I first used these boots May 1998. 10-mile hike. Could have walked another 10! Had a slight hot spot on one toe. Best fitting and feeling boots ever owned (I have owned Danner, Asolo, Merrill, and Vasque).
After 166.6 miles since last May the rands were bad enough to need fixing. Due to the water proofing stuff having penetrated the leather, I was told that the glue would not "stick" to the leather so boots couldn't be fixed. I called Raichle and they told me that the probelm was caused by the wate proofing stuff I used!!! They emphasized that only Silicon liquid or spray should have been used--I used a product made in Vermont that was like grease. Basically I used what was sold to me for these boots at the store and the store is working with me to resolve this problem!!! The name of the store will be witheld to protect the guilty 8^).
Anyway, I highly recommend these boots (I have a medium wide foot and need good room in the toe) and will believe Raichle about the cause of the problem. I am now deciding whether to go for another pair or try out Limmers. I will probably will go with another pair of Raichle's!!! The main reason I entered this review is to emphasize the need to follow manufacturer's recommendations for a successful experience with equipment!.
Gordon Ripley
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