Review Date
November 8, 2004

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: nikkirixx ,  Mountaineer

Price Paid:  $80.00 at Mountain Trails

Summary:
These boots are a great deal. I have had them now for about five years and they still have a lot of life left. I have hiked probably a thousand miles in them- often times on very rocky terrain. They have served me well in the Corsican high country, Swiss glaciers, the Olympics, The whites, and Shenandoha Nat. Park. The break in time is minimal. The tongue is very soft. I have never had a single problem keeping the laces tied or keeping them within the eyelets. They are very very durable! I have worn them fairly comfortably with a wool sock/sock liner in hundred degree temps. Yet, I have also worn these boots when it was around 0 degrees. (Toes got a little cold here) I have only two problems with these boots. First of all, the tongue is guesseted only half way up the boot. So if you stand in somewhat deep water- then you might get some leakage. Secondly, I wish the sole were a little more rigid. With a heavy pack- I could sometimes 'feel' a sharp rock under my foot. (But I am used to mounaineering boots) The soles may have been updated since I bought my pair, however.

Customer Service:
Never needed to contact them

Similar Products Used:
La Sportiva Lhoste, Asolo

Review Date
January 20, 2004

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Robin Grussling(Unregistered User) ,  Paddler

Price Paid:  $64.00 at Fred Myers

Summary:
I am 40 years old male. I wear these Hi-Tec boots to work everyday. They feel great. I wear them 18 hours a day. I dont have trouble with laces at all. They are a little warm on hot days but most boots are that way. These Altitude boots are the best boots I have owned. A+

Review Date
December 3, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Peter(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
Bought these boots and wore them for about half an hour before going on a 42km hike over 2 days. I was very surprised to have my feet in good condition after this hike considering no wear in. They gave a small hot spot under the ball of the foot however I expect them to be very good after they are worn in.

Customer Service:
Never been needed

Review Date
August 18, 2003

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: bendigo(Unregistered User) ,  Day Hiker , from medowie,n.s.w, australia

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
not happy, the tongue design is bad.when
laced to the top,the tongue forms a presure ridge that presses into the inside
lower ankle,the only way to ease this is
not to lace the top loops,warn like this
they are not boots!! no other complants
but not worth the money and will not buy
hi-tec again.

Customer Service:
none at all,do not seem to care,"you brought them, your problem" would sum up the "customer service"

Similar Products Used:
ex army,work boots !! no problems, but
getting older and needed something to
look after my old feet....silly me!

Review Date
February 12, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: HobbyMan(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $67.00 at newenglandshoe.com

Summary:
Very happy with this boot. Good traction. It took a few outings before they were broken in but they work just fine now. I haven't gotten them wet yet so I can't say anything about there waterproofing (it is NOT gortex). Recently did a two day 16 mile trip and they were comfortable and did well.

Customer Service:
Responded to email (which says something). They don't have a way to track orders. FREE SHIPPING on continental US!