Ozalid
Well-Known Member
Hi All,
Over the years Ive used many makes of boots for hiking and stalking and felt I had to write a review for some boots I have been using for the past few years which are made by Lowa, I'm currently wearing the Lowa 'Tibet', which is the same as the 'Hunter' but shorter, I have had the Hunter, but I found them tiring to walk in for long distances, the Tibet are great, I do 5-6 miles every day in mine and they are like gloves, no matter what the conditions my feet stay warm, dry and comfortable. My first pair of Hunters were just too tight, I went on the advice of the seller and bought my exact size 10, but they come up a tad small, so had to sell them (at significant loss) to buy a 10 1/2 (45) which fitted perfectly, you do not need thick socks with these boots, I had to wear my first Hunters with no socks for a while due to the fit and they were very comfortable still.
Over the past weeks the conditions have been pretty awful but the Tibets have really stood up to the job, I hose them down immediately when i get back, left on mud will crack leather in no time, I wipe them over and leave to dry off a bit overnight, then I apply Carrs Leather Oil and they are ready to rock and roll.
If you are looking for really well made boots that will take a beating and feel good, I heartily recommend the Lowa Tibets.
Over the years Ive used many makes of boots for hiking and stalking and felt I had to write a review for some boots I have been using for the past few years which are made by Lowa, I'm currently wearing the Lowa 'Tibet', which is the same as the 'Hunter' but shorter, I have had the Hunter, but I found them tiring to walk in for long distances, the Tibet are great, I do 5-6 miles every day in mine and they are like gloves, no matter what the conditions my feet stay warm, dry and comfortable. My first pair of Hunters were just too tight, I went on the advice of the seller and bought my exact size 10, but they come up a tad small, so had to sell them (at significant loss) to buy a 10 1/2 (45) which fitted perfectly, you do not need thick socks with these boots, I had to wear my first Hunters with no socks for a while due to the fit and they were very comfortable still.
Over the past weeks the conditions have been pretty awful but the Tibets have really stood up to the job, I hose them down immediately when i get back, left on mud will crack leather in no time, I wipe them over and leave to dry off a bit overnight, then I apply Carrs Leather Oil and they are ready to rock and roll.
If you are looking for really well made boots that will take a beating and feel good, I heartily recommend the Lowa Tibets.
