Review Date
April 4, 2001

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Sue L(Unregistered User) ,  Day Hiker , from San Francisco, CA

Price Paid:  $65.00 at SportsBasement

Summary:
I bought these shoes (last year's style) for a 1 month hiking/backpacking trip in Kenya. I wore them every day without no complaints of any kind. Now, 2 years later I'm still wearing them, but the heel of one is coming apart and making a squeaking sound. I'm shopping for the newest model of Tempest, yet am reluctant to pay $100. Other than the price, they are excellent all terrain shoes.

Customer Service:
Excellent, very helpful staff

Review Date
March 31, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: B Mui(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Los Angeles, CA

Price Paid:  $100.00 at Adventure 16

Summary:
I love these shoes. Although they are rated for day hiking only, I had actually wore them for a couple of 3-day backpacking trips carrying a 40-lb backpack. On one of these trips, I wore them to cross a very rapid river a dozen times! However, I don't recommend wearing them for off-trail hiking. I have narrow feet, and these shoes fit comfortably. (Unfortunately, I can't say the same for Lowa's off-trail boots.) Make sure to waterproof them right after purchase.

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