Review Date
December 28, 2004

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: moooingcow ,  Day Hiker

Price Paid:  $80.00 at Sierra Trading Post

Summary:
These are excellent boots. The only other boots that I like more is the Montrail Moraine ATs. People are right about the break in. They took a while. But, I am really small (110 pounds, 7-7.5 shoe size) so this may be why it took so long. My Moraines broke in on the 3rd hike. Go figure. Anyway, these fit like a glove once broken in. The Integra fit system happens to work for my foot and I love it. These were my first paif of boots and I didn't know enough about fit when I bought them. They were too small causing black toe nails. This is not the boots fault. It was my own for not doing more research. They broke in beautifully though and I have since been through a lot of boots. I have flat wide feet with a very narrow heel. These would have been perfect had I purchased the correct size. I must admit that for the price, I could not have done better. These boots are bomb proof and have such great stability. I never twist an ankle or slip with these (unlike with the Lowa Scouts). I am glad Montrail makes the Moraines because they no longer make the Vercors. Too bad because it's a great little boot.

Customer Service:
N/A

Similar Products Used:
Montrail Moraine AT (this boot is the best boot ever), Scarpa Delta, Lowa Sout, Lowa Banff, Tecnica Stratus, Merrell Ridge

Review Date
February 4, 2004

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Junaid(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $120.00 at internet

Summary:
I own a pair of Montrail Vercors boots. I bought them since they had the solid construction and vibram soles at an affordable price. They seemed OK when I wore them inside for the obligatory 1 month, but caused blisters galore after I took them out on a hike. I have been trying to break them in with limited success since then. Adding a spenco arch support helped get rid of heel blistering but my toes are still paying the price every time I take them hiking. The only consolation is that they do seem to get a little more comfortable with every hike. I have used these boots very sparingly on the order of about 5-6 hikes totalling less than 30 miles. I recently noticed that the D-rings for laces on the boots have developed rust even though I haven't exposed them to anything but normal (and (pretty limited at that) trail usage in the Pacific Northwest. I have contacted Montrail to see if they replace these boots or atleast the D-Rings/hardware on them.
Still waiting to hear back.

Customer Service:
Jury is still out on this one. Just got an email back saying they will respond within 5 days.

Similar Products Used:
Tecnica

Review Date
December 8, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Brian(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
I consider these boots the best investment I have made concerning camping/hiking gear. I have had these boots for over 2 years now, and they have seen hundreds of miles in the Idaho Backcountry. These boots seem to have been tailored to my feet, never uncomfortable, and never a blister. I am always amazed that the traction that they offer when hiking on rocks or wet surfaces. I use nix wax to water proof these boots, and have always stayed dry. I highly recommend the boots.

Similar Products Used:
ASOLO
VASQUE

Review Date
June 7, 2003

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Yukon(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Portland, ME

Price Paid:  $189.00 at Montrail

Summary:
This boot is great for rough terrain, and big loads. It is not stiff enough for step in crampons or kicking steps up a snowfield. After 4 or 5 long day trips in the Whites w/o any problems I thought that they were broken in - wrong! My first 5 day backpack through NH's Pemi was so painful that the caretakers, and hut crews had named me "Blister Boy"! Instead of doing 12 mile days, I hobbled along each day for 6 - 8 miles with my feet covered in duct tape. Since then I added Superfeet insoles, and literally walked in streams to attain a better fit, and blister problems have gone away. Now that these boots have +/- 500 miles on them they need to be re-soled.

Customer Service:
No experience.

Similar Products Used:
Dunham, Vasque, Scarpa,

Review Date
February 22, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: tomzazen(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Summit,NJ

Price Paid:  $99.00 at Rock Creek Outfitter

Summary:
I hike 60 to 70 days a year. French Alps, Italian Alps for 2 weeks or so a year the the
White Mountains, Adirondacks etc.

These are the best boots I have ever worn. Fit, Comfort etc. Great for long days.

I Just purchased my second pair from Rock Creek Outfitters. Then I found out Montrail may not make them any more so I ordered an additional two pairs to use over the next decade or so of hiking.

Montrail should continue making this boot.