Lowa Renegade GTX boots - split on seem and letting in water

[J@son]

Anyone else had a problem with Lowa Renegade boots?

Bought mine direct from Lowa at the end of August last year. Very comfy - great fit. Last couple of outings I have wondered whether they were leaking but put it down to sweaty feet. But out this morning and there's no question - left foot damp; right foot soaking wet.

On inspection both boots have developed a split where the leather upper meets the rubber sole. Both splits are in the same place but the one on the right boot is more noticable. These boots are only just a year old. They have been used regularly (once a week) but I've looked after them and they haven't been abused.

Anyone else had issues with Lowa?

 

[fizzbangwhallop]

Send them back quick and hopefully they might take pity on you if they’re just out of warranty.

I had a pair of the lighter weight GTX’s from Sports Pursuit which started leaking but as they were over a year old they wouldn’t/ couldn’t refund or replace but they did give me a 20% discount against a new pair (Non Lowa I hasten to add)

Cheers

Fizz

 

[rocketdogbert]

I buy a new pair of Renegades every year, mine always leak around that area, but I love everything else about them.
They get used everyday at the farm, mud, water, horse pee, every winter.

 

[lochty]

If they won't help out, have a look at Lancashire Shoe Repairs. Did a cracking job on a pair of my old hanwag gtx.

 

[Moray Outfitting]

where did you get them? Check with Rob at Monarch. He will advise the best route for you. J

 

[J@son]

Thanks for the replies everyone. Contacted the customer service team at Lows.... will see what they say.

 

[dlz90]

I gave up on all these over priced leather boots with the breathable totally waterproof this is the best boot BS long ago.

Aside from the hassle of trying to get your feet in our out of the laceups, especially when wet and mucky, they just IMHO for the extortionate money they cost don't deliver in any way shape or form.

It's Bekina stellite x for me totally dependable very well priced comfortable and get the job done in spades.

Just my tuppence worth.

Save your money have dry feet find yourself a decent pair of the good old fashioned wellington boot.

D

 

[Jagged77]

Hopefully you’ll get something out of customer service but if not then you can eek out another few months by using SealSkinz socks. I have some lighter weight summer boots that are lovely and comfortable and very quiet, but they’ll let in water eventually. For me that’s the trade off - if I want dry feet I’ll use my old school Scarpa SL’s - no fancy membrane just thick leather and quality build.

 

[fizzbangwhallop]

A good, realistically priced alternative is a pair of surplus Iturri’s from eBay…. Take your time for virtually new/new Grade A’s to come up for around £70-£80. New in box are around the £125 mark. They’re a better boot than the Haix ECW they replaced.

The only thing I don’t like is the locking eyelet on the ankle hinge being a bit awkward at times.

Cheers

Fizz

 

[weblyish]

Anyone else had a problem with Lowa Renegade boots?

Bought mine direct from Lowa at the end of August last year. Very comfy - great fit. Last couple of outings I have wondered whether they were leaking but put it down to sweaty feet. But out this morning and there's no question - left foot damp; right foot soaking wet.

On inspection both boots have developed a split where the leather upper meets the rubber sole. Both splits are in the same place but the one on the right boot is more noticable. These boots are only just a year old. They have been used regularly (once a week) but I've looked after them and they haven't been abused.

Anyone else had issues with Lowa?

I had mine until i wore the lugs out on the sole and then had them resoled so they should not have split in a year unless you were unduly harsh on them - would definitely approach them for a refund and see where you get to

 

[J@son]

Contacted customer services. No replacement as I bought them over 12 months ago (26/8/24.... I'm a month too late) but the offer of a 40% discount on a new pair. They were comfy boots that fitted well but I feel they should have stood up better to the use they've been put too. They've been used but not abused. Used the discount to buy a pair of the Tibet EVOs and hope that they prove to be more durable.

 

[zanin]

Contacted customer services. No replacement as I bought them over 12 months ago (26/8/24.... I'm a month too late) but the offer of a 40% discount on a new pair. They were comfy boots that fitted well but I feel they should have stood up better to the use they've been put too. They've been used but not abused. Used the discount to buy a pair of the Tibet EVOs and hope that they prove to be more durable.

How you finding the Tibet EVOs so far?
Looking to get a new set of boots and just started weighing up my options