Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boot – Men’s

User Reviews

• Lightweight and comfortable.
• Minimal break-in time.
• Gore-Tex waterproof liner keeps feet dry.
• Leather is durable and can withstand wear-and-tear once treated.
• Lacing system with integrated tongue provides snug fit.
• Dries quickly.
• Great traction on multiple surfaces.
• Can adjust the laces on downhill by tightening the bottom 4 eyelets and preventing your feet from slipping forwards.
• Laces are durable and do not fray.
• Lace hooks are slightly bigger than previous models, which keep the laces from coming undone when your foot is flexing.
• Breathable material.
• Good fit around the heel and no hot-spot areas.

Expert Reviews

• Many reports of people being surprised how lightweight, but sturdy, this boot is.
• Mid-cut backpacking boot provides sufficient ankle support.
• Runs true-to-size.
• Boot is available in three width options: narrow, medium, and wide.
• The collar is soft when cinching the laces.
• Boot has internal Gore-Tex membrane and leather outside for waterproofing ability.
• Tongue is sewn and attached all the way around, so your foot doesn’t slide around inside the shoe and move forwards.
• The ankle collar is cushioned, and the back dips down to protect your ankle and give support.
• The design of the midsole provides good lateral support.
• Boot materials provide torsional stability (prevents feet from twisting on rocky terrain) while still being lightweight.

User Reviews

• Insole provides very little cushioning.
• Reports of the outer seam splitting open after use.
• Toe-cap separation after use.
• Rubber starts separating from the leather in front of the boot on the top after use.
• Multiple reports of the sole coming off after only a short period of use.
• Some reports of the toe-box being too snug if you have wide feet.

Expert Reviews

• Reports of poor build-quality, such as the delamination of the sole after only a few uses.
• Laces can slip out of the hooks.
• If you’re used to using a lightweight trail shoe, this boot might seem too rigid underfoot.
• Lacing system provides a snug and adjustable fit, but not as good as the Salomon Quest 4D 3.
• Its traction is not ideal for scrambling.
• Not as durable as most midweight models.