Tecnica

Latest Reviews

Forge GTX

On my pair of boots the rand came unstuck along a half-inch section of the toe box after just one week (20 miles of use)!!!! Tecnica replaced them, but this does not bode well for build quality or longevity. Other big problem is the heel box. There is a heavily stitched seam running up the heel, meaning that any space/slack results in rubbing, especially on steep uphill going. Result: blisters. And this is only going to get worse over time as the boots loosen up. Frankly, putting a seam here is… Full review

Forge GTX

The Tecnica Forge hiking boot is a first of its kind boot borrowing fitting techniques from the ski industry to heat mold the inside of the boot to the users foot. Great for someone who has had trouble breaking in boots of similar construction or for those that have anxieties around new boot comfort. I tested the Forge hiking boots during the fall and winter of 2017/2018 in the northern parts of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. The weather this season provided some great opportunities to test… Full review

Forge GTX

The Tecnica Forge hiking boot is a heat moldable boot, integrating technology similar to that which is used in moldable ski boot liners. The Forge encourages a shift back to the way retail was done before the days of online shopping, as fittings must be done in person. The boot is comfortable, lightweight, and has a surprisingly low profile. The custom moldable fit eliminates the usual break-in period so you can walk out of a store and onto the trail. However, after five months of use, I don’t… Full review

Shasta

They were in mint condition, not even broken-in when the bottoms started separating. I paid top dollar $170 with two pair of wicking and wool socks from Campmor. They fit well, were professionally fitted, taught how to properly lace and care for them. I wore them on the Sunfish Pond overnight on the Appalachian Trail and a few times a year for day hikes and to go camping. They were kept clean, never submerged in water barely saw rain and the other day I go to wear them to Great Adventure for Freight-Fest… Full review

Vario GTX

Absolutely loved these boots (shoes) until they weren't waterproof anymore. I wore them 5 times before they leaked so bad that I had to change shoes and socks. Full review