Lowa Boot experience

[Airborne1]

I am looking for some first hand experience of anyone that has used the Lowa Camino GTX Hiking boot. I have tried on Crispi's, Salomons, Asolos, Danners and Irish Setters trying to find a good boot that feels good and has waterproofing. Not just waterproofing and goretex but the kind that will last seasons to come. I have some Danners now that I have used for roughly 10 years. They leak and I am seeking new ones for this year. All of the boots I tried on I will say the Lowas are coming in first place for fit, comfort and ankle support. They are fairly stiff but not too soft for the goretex to breakdown after one season. Has anyone worn these and has some pros and cons of them? I know everyone has their favorite brands and I am open to first hand experience of the boot you swear by. Thanks in advance!

 

[Graves14]

I’ve work Caminos for the last 2 years. They fit great, held up pretty well but we’re a little too flexible/heavy for Idaho so I’m looking for a stiffer boot this year. They’re more of a heavy trekking boot than a hunting boot. if you’ll see any kind of steap terrain I’d look at the Ticams, Tibets, or Rangers

 

[diyhntr]

I’ve used the Tibet’s for many years. They’ve held up really well but have started to leak. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another pair. I used to wear Danners but for me, the heel on the Lowas has a better fit.

 

[backcountryshaffer]

Have own and have used a LOT of Lowa but not the Camino. I switched up at the end of last archery season to a pair of Ticam II GTX and I think they might fit what you're looking for. They are not as heavy as the Tibet but are a more boot than the Camino.

 

[Idahomnts]

I’ve only had experience with the renegades, wasn’t impressed and wore them completely out in one season , blew the seams that go by big toe , since I’ve gone to a full leather boot with waterproofing layer and haven’t missed blowing stitching ! Won’t go back to synthetics or anything but full leather with rand,

 

[LaHunter]

I have a pair of Caminos. I've used them a little bit hunting / pre season scouting in WY. The toe area is a tad too narrow for my feet and my heels move too much for me to trust doing a lot of miles in them for fear of heel blisters.
The Ticam II have a little stiffer sole, and little wider toe box, and they have a lacing system like the Tibets, which keeps my heels locked in place. The Ticams seem to fall between the Caminos and the Tibets.

 

[Airborne1]

I will have to take a look at the Tibets and ticams. Thanks for the input! Did the Camino's loosen up too much? Or did they stay snug?

Edit: the $400 price point for the ticam and Tibets are a bit much for me unfortunately. $200-300 is preferred for my wallet.

 

[tttoadman]

You can catch the Tibets for 300 if you keep your eye out. If you want to wait long enough for a deal to come along??

 

[Airborne1]

I can wait for a deal. I don't need them right now. By mid summer I'll need them for sure to break in.

 

[LaHunter]

The Caminos didn’t loosen up, it is more of a fit thing for me. If they fit, they are excellent quality, like the other Lowa boots that I own. Keep an eye on shoes.com or call them. They run specials from time to time, sometimes as much as 30% off
Good Luck

 

[backcountryshaffer]

I will have to take a look at the Tibets and ticams. Thanks for the input! Did the Camino's loosen up too much? Or did they stay snug?

Edit: the $400 price point for the ticam and Tibets are a bit much for me unfortunately. $200-300 is preferred for my wallet.

Damn! It looks like they just released new models. My savings plan is going to hate this! I bought my Ticam's in October for $294 from MidwayUSA but they are now "discontinued".

 

[Airborne1]

The Caminos didn’t loosen up, it is more of a fit thing for me. If they fit, they are excellent quality, like the other Lowa boots that I own. Keep an eye on shoes.com or call them. They run specials from time to time, sometimes as much as 30% off
Good Luck

I checked them out last night, and it says to enter such code and get 30% off, so i was super excited and buying them on the spot! Until i entered that code and it didn't work, so i emailed customer support and have yet to receive a response. Well after a very hard to understand phone call, Lowa does not apply to their discounts on shoes.com,, but the guy did offer 15% off of their price. So if you can get thru the phone call without wanting to chuck your phone thru the window, calling will get you at least 15% off. Better then nothing.

 

[Phaseolus]

I have a pair of Camino’s. Initially I was afraid to buy them because I have narrow feet and the do not come in narrows. I got talked into buying them since Lowa say’s they are fairly narrow. Fit really well and I have used them for backpacking in and out of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison numerous times. There are few routes that will challenge a boot or person more than the National Parks sections of the Black Canyon. I also hunt elk in them. I have two pairs of Lowa Renegades which can be ordered in a narrow width. I like them for the light weight but they are not as durable and of course not as stiff. If the Camino’s fit your feet you should like them. REI carries them so you could buy (or order a pair if you don’t have an REI close by) and then return them within a year if they do not meet your needs for a good fit.

 

[Airborne1]

I think i will end up liking them. As long as they dont give me blisters or make my feet wet, i think they should do the trick. Now the trick is to get them for less then retail.

 

[idaholefty90]

I own and hunt in two pairs of Lowa boots, the Tobet gtx and the Irox. If you are looking for a lightweight and semi stiff boot the Irox are awesome. The Tibets are hands down the most comfortable boot but they are like twice as heavy as the Irox. Both have held up well for the last two seasons for me, showing very little signs of wear. If you have a wide foot the Irox may not be a good choice because they are not offered in a wide fit. Hope this is helpful.

 

[Airborne1]

All the information has been very helpful, thank you everyone.

 

[backcountryshaffer]

All the information has been very helpful, thank you everyone.

what size are you? Camofire has the Lowa Cevedale on blowout for $230. I like them except for that they are a bit stiff for me, I like a less rigid boot.

 

[Airborne1]

Yeah i did see that this morning. I am a size 9.5. Not sure if those are as good of a boot?

 

[backcountryshaffer]

Yeah i did see that this morning. I am a size 9.5. Not sure if those are as good of a boot?

They are a higher tier boot than the camino. They are a mountaineering boot that Lathrop originally had an exclusive on in the brown. Whether or not they are "better" depends on what you like. They are a lot stiffer than the camino, but also more rugged. I had a pair and they were solid.

 

[Airborne1]

They are a higher tier boot than the camino. They are a mountaineering boot that Lathrop originally had an exclusive on in the brown. Whether or not they are "better" depends on what you like. They are a lot stiffer than the camino, but also more rugged. I had a pair and they were solid.

"Better" i guess is a relative term. I simply need it to be good for side hilling and ankle support, waterproof, and good on steep and ruggid terrain. And hopefully good for carrying loads.