Raichle Switchback GTX

Switchback GTX
Reviewed by Tom, Nov 18, 1998

"These boots got their first trail test under conditions that exceeded their intended mission: Mt. Washington, New Hampshire during mid-November. They performed magnificently. They were very comfortable, required little break-in, and kept my feet completely dry."

Read the complete review »

Switchback GTX
Reviewed by Mark, Aug 31, 1998

"I got these with the intention of not really using them for anything more than just kicking around in. I wanted the lightest and coolest (thermally that is) waterproof boots I could get for the least $. I was VERY surprised by not only how comfy they are but that they almost got me through a solo traverse of the Presidential range unscathed! I did end up with a blister in the arch of my foot but that is mainly due to the high arch these boots have that I wasn't used to."

Read the complete review »

Switchback GTX
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, May 22, 1998

"I posted the review of the Sundowner II a while back.

I traded them back to REI for the Switchbacks cuz the Skywalk tread on the Vasques were making my wet-weather hikes very scary/slippery/dangerous!

The Vibram lugs on the Raichles are awesome, the weight is light, feels like a slipper, and the price was right."

Read the complete review »