Lowa Renegade II
I have used the Lowa renegade for a couple of day hiking and weekend backpacking and found them to be comfortable. I was impressed by the heal support; even on very long dowhill treks, the shoes had very good support and cushion so much so that on the day after a long hike,my feet would not ache. One thing though I have noticed is that they seem to come smaller then most shoes. I am normally a size 9.5 but had to order a size 10.Other than this minor issue, I would recommend these shoes

a very good boot
i bought the lowa renegade mid gtx about a year ago and wore them all over Yosemite last fall. they are light and fit like a glove. i had absolutely no foot fatigue. i was so pleased i got the renegade II lo gtx recently for lighter trips. i might note that in many shoes i wear 9.5 and 10 fit better in this brand.

Top-notch shoe, sizes run small
This seems to be an excellent shoe, made to the highest standards. However, the sizing seems to run smaller than any shoe i have come across in my entire life, I have a size 12 and have never had to go up to a 13, EVER. But my 12's are being returned, as way too tight and i will try the 13's. I hope they will not be too big. Also i ordered the grey/blue pair, but i understand they do not have that color in size 13 so i will have to go with my 2nd choice in color, that is a shame when spending this much on a shoe. I will add that at least i can shop in confidence knowing altrec has such a good returm policy.

Renegade ll Lo GTX Hiking Shoe
These shoes were a little difficult to break in. But once they were broken in they were great. I have trekked over 500 miles in these boots and there is still good tread left in the sole.

Mens Renegade Lo GTX
Pro's - Solid construction. I was drawn to these because of the European design and manufacture, hoping they would last longer versus my recent experience with shoes manufactured in other parts of the world. I think they will. Con's - Eyelets are cut out of the leather upper and reinforced with a metal ring, rather than being an attached D-Ring, or similar device. Strings don't seem to smoothly slide through these openings making cinching up the laces rather difficult. To see th difference do a close up view of both the Lo GTX and the Mid GTX. It remains to be seen how long lasting the eyelet will be, but I am still recommending the shoe given the other solid design elements and a primary use on relatively flat, improved trails. If you want a great hiking boot, get the Renegade Mid GTX, which I also own.