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Coleman Women's Acadia

rated 3.0 of 5 stars

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photo: Coleman Women's Acadia trail shoe

Not bad. Did 8.5 miles in them over rocks, and I am still walking!

Wore them today, first time. An 8 1/2 mile hike along Phoenix trails. Lots of rocks, needless to say. I was a little unsure because of the tread. At first glance, they looked more like forest hikers than rock hikers, but after 8 1/2 miles I would say they're not too bad. 

Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $29.95

I have used these boots for walking and trekking around hilly areas, and found them to be comfortable, sturdy, and with adequate grip.

HOWEVER, I have found them to be EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, in that the open metal eyelet loops near the top of the boot (around which the upper part of the lace winds) sometimes lock into those of the opposite boot, or attach themselves to the fabric loop at the back of the opposite boot.

Either way, this causes one's two feet to suddenly be attached together! On normal flat ground this can be irritating, sometimes causing one to trip or fall, but this has happened to me several times when out walking on difficult and steep terrain (on one occasion someone caught me), at the side of the busy A6 road about to cross (I fell into the road) and at the top of my own home stairs (I was lucky to be able to grab the bannister).

As the boots looked perfectly normal, I was constantly checking the loops and making sure that they were not open or sticking out before each use; I also cut off the rear fabric loops. They still lock spontaneously from time to time.

Now, I wear them solely for gardening.

 

 

Price Paid: about £45

rated 3 of 5 stars All Acadia versions

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