L&S Lowa Cevedale tech-light hunters

[FrankieP1988]

I know these came out just recently, but wanted to see if anyone had a chance to try out the L&S Lowa Cevedale tech-light hunters. Its about time I upgrade my boots but wanted to see a few reviews before I spent that kind of money, thanks for the input

Frank P.

 

[FrankieP1988]

anybody?

 

[wyodan]

I think Aron said he was going to do a review on these in another thread. I couldn't find the thread though, cause I'm interested too. I would like to know how they match up to the Hanwag Mt Lights, which have been my favorites the last couple of years. I would like to know if the extra $90 is worth it.

 

[Ryan Avery]

I was with Aron when he was testing them. They look like a MT lite on steroids. He said he really like the way they fit. But that was the first week that he had them. Sure he has more to tell now.

 

[wyodan]

Thanks Ryan. Mt Lights have been my favorite for a while, but I blow them out pretty fast. If these last substantially longer, then I think they would be worth it. Congrats on the moose, too!

 

[Aron Snyder]

Thanks Ryan. Mt Lights have been my favorite for a while, but I blow them out pretty fast. If these last substantially longer, then I think they would be worth it. Congrats on the moose, too!

I'll have the article up soon.

Had a couple hundred miles on first set (lowas version), but wanted to get that much on the L&S set. I have that now and the review is complete.

 

[Archery Bank]

I have the regular cevendale mountaineering boots and they are great. Used them a few weeks ago on a four day coues deer hunt in Az. The hunt was in steep, rocky terrain and the boots provided excellent support. The boots are stiff and require some break in time.

 

[Bowhuntr64]

I'm ordering a pair of these from L&S; excited to try them out soon.

 

[Travis1984]

Lathrop rec these too me. Hopefully I don't have to send them back!

 

[Travis1984]

They showed up!!!!!

I put them on and smiled. After describing my foot shape and the problems I have been having finding a boot that doesn't scream NO to me when I try it on, Steve recommended the Cevedales. These pass the initial test of actually fitting and feeling good on my foot. I'm going hunting this weekend hopefully, and if not I'll be taking them on some up and overs of our local mountain here and hopefully put 10 miles on them this weekend.

I'm hoping my boot search is over! **fingers crossed**

 

[wyodan]

Cool! Can't wait to hear the feedback on these!

 

[Kotaman]

They showed up!!!!!

I put them on and smiled. After describing my foot shape and the problems I have been having finding a boot that doesn't scream NO to me when I try it on, Steve recommended the Cevedales. These pass the initial test of actually fitting and feeling good on my foot. I'm going hunting this weekend hopefully, and if not I'll be taking them on some up and overs of our local mountain here and hopefully put 10 miles on them this weekend.

I'm hoping my boot search is over! **fingers crossed**

Travis...Generally speaking, what are your fit issues? Mine are a wider forefoot and narrow heel. If this boots work for that type of foot, I am going to order a pair...

 

[fillthefreezer]

i tried travis' on last night, man, these are a sweet boot. that are STIFF right now, maybe they'll break in but can't imagine much. stiffer than my hanwags.
my feet are regular to wide at the forefoot with narrow heel. i could pull a kenetrek off without untying i get so much heel lift in them. the hanwags fit me well, if not a little tight behind the toes, these might fit perfect...

 

[Travis1984]

Travis...Generally speaking, what are your fit issues? Mine are a wider forefoot and narrow heel. If this boots work for that type of foot, I am going to order a pair...

Kota,

If you read what FTF said, we have very similar feet. I got a ton of heel lift in boots like the Kenetrek. (Though strangely the Hardscrabbles fit OK), but these ones are really nice. My forefoot is wide, but not wide enough to need a EE. These boots seem to fit that footstyle really well. I hope they work for you (and me as I haven't hit the hills with them yet). They are only an eight inch boot though, which doesn't bother me, but does others. Also no insulation (again no problems with me as most of my hunting hasn't needed an insulated boot).

 

[Kotaman]

They could be a perfect match for me. Kene's slip horribly in the heel for me. Currently running Lowa Sheephunters and Lowa Bighorns and they both fit great. These would be a great earlier season boot I was thinking. Hanwags also get a little tight in the toe box for me.

We are in the same boat. My foot isn't wide enough to warrant a EE, but many standard widths are a hair too narrow. Lowa's usually work for me.

How does the length appear in these? For whatever reason I cannot wear Lowa Tibets as my toes hit going downhill and the next size up is too big. (I am a 12 and 12.5 isn't an option with Lowa) But, the Sheephunters and Bighorns fit me fine in a 12.

 

[Travis1984]

Hard to say. It appears to be ok. I ordered the boss as a 10.5 I usually wear between 10.5 and eleven. I'm not sure on the toes issue as these girls have been living room queens.

 

[Kotaman]

I guess we'll see...I just ordered a pair...

 

[Aron Snyder]

This isn't my actual review, but here's some info on the boots.

L&S wanted a flag ship boot that would not only work in sheep/mountain goat hunting environments, but also work just as well for hunting elk, antelope or turkeys in the low land.

The problem with most mountaineering boots is they're usually stiff as hell and don't allow for much articulation in the ankle area (feels like a ski boot). Having the stiffness is great some of the time, but a lot of people will have issues with heel lift/rub with a stiff boot and loose a bit of agility too.

So we knew that we wanted a boot that had a very stiff sole, but great articulation/flexibility in the ankle area. This would give you the best of both worlds (great for climbing in steep country, but also great for normal hunting)..... and the search began.

I ended up testing 14 different boots in the last 2 years for L&S and the Cevedale stood above the rest. I liked the fact it was semi crampon compatible, very stiff in the sole, but felt like a standard backpacking boot in the ankle. All of these things allowed me to climb like a madman on steep ascents (like a mountaineering boot), but also have the mobility/agility you find in a hiking boot (like a Salomon Quest).

For me, I need a toe box that is somewhat wide, but more of a medium arch width and a narrow heel cup. Most boots that are wide enough in the toe box for me will be WAY to wide in the heel and somewhat wide in the arch. The width in the heel is the big issue, as I get giant blisters on the outsides of them.

The CTH (Cevedale Tech Hunter) is also EXTREMELY light weight, and is comparable to the weight of most trail hiking boots. This makes a huge difference in fatigue throughout the day, as you'll be lifting less weight per step.

Ask away with questions, as I won't have the article up for at least another week.

 

[ckleeves]

What all has been changed from the original Cevedale Aron?

 

[Kotaman]

This isn't my actual review, but here's some info on the boots.

L&S wanted a flag ship boot that would not only work in sheep/mountain goat hunting environments, but also work just as well for hunting elk, antelope or turkeys in the low land.

The problem with most mountaineering boots is they're usually stiff as hell and don't allow for much articulation in the ankle area (feels like a ski boot). Having the stiffness is great some of the time, but a lot of people will have issues with heel lift/rub with a stiff boot and loose a bit of agility too.

So we knew that we wanted a boot that had a very stiff sole, but great articulation/flexibility in the ankle area. This would give you the best of both worlds (great for climbing in steep country, but also great for normal hunting)..... and the search began.

I ended up testing 14 different boots in the last 2 years for L&S and the Cevedale stood above the rest. I liked the fact it was semi crampon compatible, very stiff in the sole, but felt like a standard backpacking boot in the ankle. All of these things allowed me to climb like a madman on steep ascents (like a mountaineering boot), but also have the mobility/agility you find in a hiking boot (like a Salomon Quest).

For me, I need a toe box that is somewhat wide, but more of a medium arch width and a narrow heel cup. Most boots that are wide enough in the toe box for me will be WAY to wide in the heel and somewhat wide in the arch. The width in the heel is the big issue, as I get giant blisters on the outsides of them.

The CTH (Cevedale Tech Hunter) is also EXTREMELY light weight, and is comparable to the weight of most trail hiking boots. This makes a huge difference in fatigue throughout the day, as you'll be lifting less weight per step.

Ask away with questions, as I won't have the article up for at least another week.

That is exactly the type of boot and fit I've been looking for. I recently ordered a pair of the KUIU/Zamberlan Pamirs and can see I am going to have all of the problems you described above with a stiff mountain boot. Lowas (except the Tibet) just seem to work for me. Can't wait to get these and put them through the paces.