Lowa Renegade GTX Mid

Review Date
August 22, 2009

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Visitors rate this review
1.67 of 5, 6 votes

Reviewed by: bajsfool ,  Day Hiker

Price Paid:  $120.00 at REI

Summary:
I use these boots only on rare occasions and I have owned this pair of boots for several years. They fit well, I have a B width foot, and seem to be supportive and do the job. However, I too have experienced the delamination of the sole off of one of the boots. The boots are essentially like new and now they are trash. I have not as yet tried to contact Lowa. I not hopeful that they will do anything, based on the other reviews from owners of these boots who have also experienced delamination of the boot soles. Oh well, I quess I will throw them away and look for another manufacturer of quality narrow fitting boots.

Review Date
July 2, 2009

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Visitors rate this review
1.80 of 5, 10 votes

Reviewed by: rizzo51 ,  Day Hiker

Price Paid:  $150.00 at Outdoor Outfitters

Summary:
I purchased a pair of what I thought were quality hiking boots. I a couple dozen times and then did not use them for a couple years. I recently put them on for a hike and before I walked 100 yards one of the soles cam completely separated from the boot. On my way back to my home the other sole came off in the same manner. I tried unsuccessfully to get a reply from the company and this is the reason for my letter. LET THE BUYER BEWARE THAT LOWA WILL NOT COVER A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND DOES NOT RESPOND TO NEGATIVE MAIL

Customer Service:
WHAT CUSTOMER SERVICE??!!!

Review Date
June 2, 2009

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: fbaele ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $120.00 at REI

Summary:
Great mid-weight boot that I wore for several years all over Yosemite. Then one day they began to delaminate, both boots about the same time. I wanted to get them reglued (lots of tread left) or resoled but Lowa doesn't do this and there is no glue available for shoe repair places to do this either (even though I tried). Eventually, I had to throw out my Renegades. For a so called "Green Company", Lowa should make it easier to resole perfectly good boots rather than throw them out.

Customer Service:
Friendly enough, just told me they don't resole their Renegades.

Similar Products Used:
North Face, Red Wing, Pivetta

Review Date
December 29, 2007

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Visitors rate this review
4.67 of 5, 3 votes

Reviewed by: banzai555 ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $65.00 at Sierra Trading Post

Summary:
I bought these boots in 2005 for my work in wildlife biology. I used them to traverse the burnt areas of the Black Hills, and they held up excellently in the heavy deadfall and rough terrain. They are very light and comfortable, and created few if any blisters. I used these boots for two years without any major problems, but heavy use will definitely take its toll - after two years of great durability and comfort, I took them to Yellowstone for a 6-week job involving 10+ miles of off-trail hiking per day, and I threw them out on the last day. Not bad for being 2 years old, though.

The nubuck isn't nearly as durable as the hard leather, and the Gore-Tex did leak after numerous dips in Yellowstone Lake on the job. The soles also wore out and caused a lot of foot pain, easily remedied by new insoles.

Overall, I really liked this boot - it held up quite well, considering I used it for over 2 years and it held up at least as well as my coworker's $200 Asolos. You're also more likely to find this boot on sale, which makes it an even better deal.

Review Date
October 2, 2007

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Jerrold Klatt(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer

Price Paid:  $180.00 at Summit Hut

Summary:
Actually Narrow! Tried multiple pairs of boots, including LL Bean Cresta Hiker, and Vasque Wasatch, none of which were Narrow. The Renegade GTX Mid Narrow is actually a B width, and is a medium heavy boot, good for dayhikes and moderate backpacking.