Review Date
December 28, 2004

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: moooingcow ,  Day Hiker

Price Paid:  $150.00 at Zappos

Summary:
These boots are the best boots that I have purchased yet. I have tried many different brands and none matched this except for the Vercors (which is also made by Montrail). The stability of these boots is stellar. And, the comfort is really great. I was really scared because all of the reviews were saying that break in was a killer. I am only 110 pounds and have 7 shoe! I thought it would take me a year but I took the gamble anyway. It only took me around 10 miles for the boots to start to feel comfy. The boots are fabulous. They just get better with time. I have very flat wide feet with a super narrow heal. Very difficult for me to find the right boot, but alas, I have! It is absolutely bomb proof and not too heavy. I don't backpack with a heavy pack but these boots are very appropriate for me. I really love them. Can't say enough good things about em. I don't know why other people had such a hard time breaking the boots in. Maybe they weren't laced correctly for their particular feet. I am going to purchase another pair just in case they no longer make these boots. I am afraid I won't be able to find them again if mine ever wear out!

Customer Service:
Great! They were $263.00, but I found them cheaper elsewhere. Zappos refunded the difference + 10% to me! No shipping or tax either! Can't beat it with a stick!

Similar Products Used:
Montrail Vercors (beautiful boot, almost as nice as the Moraines), Lowa Scout II, Lowa Banff,Tecnica Stratus, Merrell Ridge, Scarpa Delta

Review Date
April 6, 2004

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: thistlekicker ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $150.00 at REI

Summary:
Very burly mountain boot. Bought them 2 yrs ago and still in the break-in stage, though they haven't gotten frequent use. But they are definitely getting more comfortable, and are definitely heavy-duty. I don't know if they're really a "trail" boot - unless you plan on doing some climbing there are definitely more comfortable options out there. At the time I bought em I was getting into mountaineering and wanted a boot compatible with step-in crampons. Looking back, probably should have got more of a "hiking boot", but if they continue to break in they should do the trick on the trail for a long time yet. Experienced some delamination near the toe box on one boot but got it repaired and haven't experienced any more trouble.

Customer Service:
REI repaired the delam - haven't dealt with the manufacturer yet.

Similar Products Used:
Vasque

Review Date
November 27, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: gearhound(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer

Price Paid:  $235.00 at Mountain Hideout

Summary:
I have a pair of Montrail Moraine AT's that I got two years ago for a 3-week backpacking trip. These are the most comfortable boots I've ever worn in my life, and trust me, I've had my fair-share of boots. They fit so well and feel great! They put pressure on all the right places on my foot, protect me from my shins down, and look great!! I wear these for work, hunting, hiking/backpacking, and working out in the snow. I couldn't ask for a better boot!!

Similar Products Used:
Asolo, Timberland, Vasque, Merrell

Review Date
November 27, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: gearhound(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer

Price Paid:  $235.00 at Mountain Hideout

Summary:
I have a pair of Montrail Moraine AT's that I got two years ago for a 3-week backpacking trip. These are the most comfortable boots I've ever worn in my life, and trust me, I've had my fair-share of boots. They fit so well and feel great! They put pressure on all the right places on my foot, protect me from my shins down, and look great!! I wear these for work, hunting, hiking/backpacking, and working out in the snow. I couldn't ask for a better boot!!

Similar Products Used:
Asolo, Timberland, Vasque, Merrell

Review Date
April 19, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: matt (Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $130.00 at Sierra Trading Post

Summary:
I broke these in on a two-day snowshoe trip in Vermont (mostly flat terrain). After 16 hrs, I did not have so much as a hot spot. I can't even say this about boots that I've already broken in. These are heavy and I wont be using them for 3-day or less trips in the summer. For the price I paid though, they look like they'll be worth every penny over rough / up&down terrain.

Customer Service:
no experience with CS

Similar Products Used:
lighter weight timberlines