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MadMacs77 t1_j1qediu wrote

r/hikinggear will have lots of thoughts on this.

I personally have Lowa Renegade GTX and I like them. I’ve treated them per Lowa’s instructions, hiked in downpours, and they’ve held up.

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PosThor t1_j1tiul6 wrote

I've had two pairs of these and both lasted around 4 years of heavy use. Was a bit disappointed with how they lasted, but they were extremely comfortable and fit very well.

After those, I switched to a pair of Meindl's (looked very sturdy, thick leather all round, easy to replace the outsoles when needed). They were much less comfortable than the Lowa, and the inner lining around the heel ripped from both shoes in just a few months.

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Dtownknives t1_j1x8p2p wrote

My Lowa renegades are easily the most comfortable hiking shoe I've ever worn, however I struggle to recommend then on a buy it for life sub. The sole compound is rather soft and I wear down the tread in about 2 years of near daily wear. The cemented construction makes them non-resolable to the best of my knowledge.

Although, to be fair to the boot, I wear through the heels of almost all my shoes extremely fast, and the waterproofness always holds up until replacement. They'll likely remain my go to hiking boot until I find an option I can resole.

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ligoeris t1_j1qyn55 wrote

I second the Lowes, they lasted me over 8 years. I’m currently considering Mammut as a replacement for them.

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TomTurkey_WiiU t1_j1tye16 wrote

Pay attention to where the Mammut boots are made. Most (if not all) are made in Vietnam now. Lowa still makes theirs in Germany or Slovakia.

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