Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots - Women's

As several other reviewers have noted, these boots required no break-in period at all. I used them for several short (3-6 mile) walks in the neighborhood, with and without load, in preparation for a backpacking trip. No hot spots or discomfort from day one. Good ankle support is critical for me, and the traction has been great. They are lightweight and comfortable. As with all hiking boots, tell the salesperson your intended use, how far you'll be going and how much you will be carrying in order to get an appropriate fit.

I bought my Lowa Renegades because they felt right the instant I tried them on in the store, compared with the other boots I had tried. I wore them in the house and then on a few short hikes in nearby parks. Recently I wore my boots on

The boot felt too wide and I had to order a narrow which felt go

I love these boots. The second I put them on I knew they were my feet's soul mates. The only thing I had to change was the insole - not that the ones they came with were bad, but I have high arches so I needed ones there were a little "taller" in the middle. There was no break-in period, although I did wear them to work

I had to let my nephew borrow my trusty hiking boots for a recent trip to Estes Park. I found myself buying these boots THE SAME DAY we started our week-long hike in the back country. They were AWESOME. They weren't too heavy. I had NO sores or blisters. My feet LOVED these shoes (and my feet are PICKY...they insist on sandals 99% of the time!). When I climbed Mt. Whitney, I had blisters the size of Texas with my "trusty old hiking boots." With these, my feet were in HEAVEN! HIGHLY recommend!

These are the best hiking boots I've ever bought. They are light weight and comfortable. The first time I wore them was on a fairly rigorous 10 mile hike and I had no problems!

These boots do well on rocky trails. They did not take very long to break in, and they are very comfortable. Most important, they fit well and give my flat feet and narrow ankles adequate support on rough trails. Definitely worth the money.

I had over 400 miles on my old boots, so off to REI I went. Much to my surprise and delight there was a professional shoe person on site (Sacramento)! It's been years since I've had this experience and he put me through the paces on a small mountain in the store going up and down, stomping feet, etc. The boots felt a bit big to me, but he insisted they were perfect. The first few miles on the trail with my 25lb. pack I was convinced they were 1/2 size too large, but with some sock adjustment (liners) I

This is my third pair of Lowa Renegades. They fit my feet -- narrow heels, average forefoot, low volume -- well, and continue to be comfortable for long days on the trail. They're waterproof enough for a quick splash through a shallow creek or moderate rain; not so for sloshing through a downpour. They're durable -- I bought the first pair 12 years ago, and they (and the succeeding pairs) have enjoyed at least once a week use during the late spring through fall every year since. They're good on most types of terrain -- good support, good traction, reasonably flexible, not too heavy. I recommend them highly.

I was ecstatic that Lowa offers narrow sizes for a serious hiking boot. I can't comment on long distance yet, but from the ~10 miles I've don

I used these boots for a Fourth of July trek through the San Juan valley in Colorado outside of Ouray. This was my first backpacking t

I bought these on a recommendation from a friend who had a pair she loved for years. They felt great in the store. I wore them on a couple of 2 - 3 mile hikes and they seemed ok. Then took them to Yosemite for 3 days do day hikes of 5 - 8 miles. Got a hot spot on my heel the first day. Turned full nasty blister second day. Was hiking in my Keen sandals by the third day. With the boots on I felt like I couldn't feel the trail. My feet felt like clunky rocks with every step. Unfortunately I will be returning these and looking for a different type of hiking boot or shoe.

Great boot... third pair of Lowa boots I've owned and they are the most comfortable. I have wide feet and these fit perfect. The traction is the best when rock

I have very narrow feet, so finding boots that hold my feet securely is a challenge. I went to my local REI and tried on every women's boot in the store. All of them were stocked in-store only in medium width, and all of them were way too wide for my feet. Of them all, the one that came closest to fitting--while simultaneously being the most comfortable--was the Lowa Renegade. Fortunately, the Renegade also happened to be the only women's hiking boot that could be ordered in narrow via the REI web site. So, I ordered it. To be sure I was getting the best fit available, I also ordered (from other retailers) the only other boots I could find that came in narrow--the Vasque Breeze and an LL Bean model whose name I can't remember. Of the three, the Renegade was the clear standout for fit, comfort, and support. Even in narrow, it was still a bit too wide to keep my toes f

this is the third pair of these boots i have purchased. they are the most comfortable boots EVER. just put them on and go! please Lowa, keep making them, and please REI, keep carrying them.

I broke these in on Mt. Baldy, 11 miles with 4000' elevation gain in one direction, wearing liners and light wool hiking socks. I was told I was an 8.5 and got these in a size 9 -- I had no blisters and they were comfortable and stable throughout the ascent and descent of the hike. I had just hiked Mt. Whitney in them in one day with large snow patches and they were stable throughout the terrain. There were some steep slopes and icy parts of the trail, and I remained sure footed with the great traction these shoes had. Ankle support is awesome and th