J. Randy Vandergriff
- February 7, 2009
Great for Avg. Hiker
Great boot for the price. These are my second pair, First pair still being used but starting to break down after 18 months. They are water proof and the break-in is fast and painless. Not top of the line but overall a pretty good boot for the price range
Thomas Walter
- November 28, 2008
Great shoes!!
Actually, to be truthful, I have never worn this particular pair. They are a second pair I bought so I'd have a new pair to bring out when my first pair wears out in a year or two (Love these shoes so much that I thought I'd better buy another pair because I knew they wouldn't be available in a year or two). I bought my first pair, used, from Geartrade only about a week before I ordered this pair from Altrec. I wear my Rivertreks all the time at work. I work at a nursery and am constantly getting them wet. Feet always stay dry. Also love the look of the shoes and they are very comfortable. I love Salomon shoes, have about 4 or 5 other models. Never bought a shoe that I didn't have to break in. All of my Salomons have been comfortable the first time I put them on. I'm just writing this review now. I actually ordered/received the shoes back in late September. Believe it or not, I'm actually going to order a third pair right now because the price has gone down and I'll be guaranteed to have a replacement pair for a couple years. I love these shoes!!
Anon. Shopper
- October 11, 2008
LEAKING GORE-TEX
BOOTS ARE COMFORTABLE BUT FEET ARE GETTING WET AFTER ONLY ONE WEEK.THIS IS THE FIRST PAIR OF GORE-TEX BOOTS THAT HAVE EVER LEAKED ON ME
Lester Picker
- September 30, 2008
Incredible boot
I rarely wear a hiking boot, preferring high-end shoes instead for their weight and comfort. But I needed waterproof boots for a 3-week adventure on the Yukon River, hiking in wet conditions near the Arctic circle and muddy conditions north of Vancouver, B.C. These boots were the lightest I have ever worn. They were also very flexible and super comfortable, which is critical for me, since I am a pro photographer. And they stayed dry while others complained of wet feet.
David Gosse
- September 23, 2008
More ankle support, comfortable, but heavier than normal
These are lightweight, but not as light as regular hiking shoes. They do offer more ankle support though. The insole is very thin and I recommend it is replaced for more comfort. Good compared to other options in this price-range/category.