Lowa boots ? For a nubie

[Idahomnts]

Looking at some lowas Tibet 9 gtx wides, I wear a size 9 in boots an 8.5 in tennis shoes, will the lowas fit ok ? I don't have any close retailers near me so internet must suffice, thank you

 

[Idahomnts]

Ps. R these boots good in colder climates? Usually snow on the ground during elk season , just curious f they will work or should I be looking at others? My budget it right around 200

 

[tttoadman]

I bought my Tibet wides 1/2 size larger than my regular shoes and work boots. They are perfect for early season. Mine are still a little tight for late season with heavy socks.

 

[Idahomnts]

Thanks toadman, are they pretty warm considering no insulation?

 

[bhylton]

my experience was that they were not bad if moving in the cold. dont get them too tight though, circulation is key. if my lowas are too tight, my feet get cold. loosen them up a bit and they are much better. mine are leather lined, not GTX

 

[tttoadman]

Agreed on the too tight making you cold. I am always cold, so I not the best to compare. I bought insulated boots for late season.

 

[TJ]

I have to get 1/2 size larger for me, wear 8 1/2 but 9's fit me better with Lowa Tibets

 

[yardwork]

I bought the same boots this winter. Shoebuy has 30% off once every two to three weeks and their return policy is very good. I wear 9's with a slightly wide foot so I bought a 9.5 wide and they fit great. I was nervous they might not be right so I ordered a 10W as well which were way too big. Returning the 10W's was super simple, cost me a few bucks (~$6) in restocking fee but return shipping was free. I was new to this class of boot so i tried on several backpacking boots that REI had before ordering the Lowa's online to try.

I've worn mine doing some training hikes and snow shoeing earlier this spring. I don't know if they'd be warm enough for sitting in a tree stand but moving around they seem like they'd be fine.

 

[Shrek]

IMO you would be better off with uninsulated non GTX boots. Any insulation that would be good for sitting will be too much for hiking and your feet will sweat and soak your socks. As soon as you stop your feet will freeze if not before then. Seam seal the stitching on some Tibet Leather lined and treat the leather and you will be fine for most conditions. I'm from Florida and hunt Montana general in November with no cold feet with uninsulated boots. If I'm going to sit awhile I cover my feet. I wore GTX boots for the first time in years this fall and I got cold feet a couple of times and had to stop and change socks and let the sweated up socks dry. The first two years I had zero trouble with my leather lined non GTX Hanwag Yukons.

 

[quent]

I wear a 9.5 in most boots except meindl. got my tibets in 9.5 and didn't have much volume. fixed with super feet carbons. whatever regular size you wear I'd go a size up.

 

[Idahomnts]

Thank you guys on the info ! How are the lowa Trekker?

 

[huntabsarokee]

I wear a 10.5 in almost every sneaker or boot. I have a pair of Lowa Camino and just got the Rangers both in 10.5 and I think they fit perfect.

 

[xcutter]

I have the Lowa Trekker's and the Evo Extreme's. Best boots I've ever owned. The Trekker's are the leather lined version and very comfortable. The Evo's are really nice and completely waterproof. I've had them almost to the top in creeks and never had wet feet.

Everything I read say's size up on Lowa's but I purchased same size as my tennis shoes and they fit great. I would recommend putting some quality insoles in your boots though. Stock ones don't have much support.

Lowa's are expensive but are top quality. You will get many years out of them as long as you do the maintenance to them. Leather conditioning and keeping them clean. Hope this helps. Good luck.

 

[GKPrice]

i have the lowa trekker's and the evo extreme's. Best boots i've ever owned. The trekker's are the leather lined version and very comfortable. The evo's are really nice and completely waterproof. I've had them almost to the top in creeks and never had wet feet.

Everything i read say's size up on lowa's but i purchased same size as my tennis shoes and they fit great. I would recommend putting some quality insoles in your boots though. Stock ones don't have much support.

Lowa's are expensive but are top quality. You will get many years out of them as long as you do the maintenance to them. Leather conditioning and keeping them clean. Hope this helps. Good luck.

^^^^^ what he said ^^^^^

 

[quent]

I wear a 10.5 in almost every sneaker or boot. I have a pair of Lowa Camino and just got the Rangers both in 10.5 and I think they fit perfect.

that makes sense. I wear a 10 in sneakers and 9.5 in most other boots. Lowa's sound like they run along street shoe sizes. as a 10 in my tibets would have been perfect without getting the superfeet carbons to lessen the volume.

 

[Jason Snyder]

I can't speak to the Trekkers, but I love my Lowa Rangers. I find them true to size relative to the other shoes I wear.

As stated, keep in mind how heavy you want your socks to be. I wear uninsulated boots in pretty cold conditions. One pair of uninsulated boots isn't going to be any warmer than the next. As stated, keep your laces a little loose. Change socks during the day if you can for dry ones.

The leather lined Lowas are really nice, but I'm going to throw a caveat out there. If you get in really wet conditions they absolutely suck. Granted, I was a dipshit and left my gaiters at home on this trip, but one archery season I got caught in a 48 hour soaker. My boots got wet and the liner swelled up. Good grief they were uncomfortable. This happened again on a climbing trip in Glacier. They are outstanding for dry conditions. My Rangers are not leather lined. I made the decision that I would rather pack a change of socks than deal with a saturated leather liner that creates some interesting rub spots.

All told, Lowas are outstanding boots and my go to brand. I am on my fourth pair.

 

[quent]

I can't speak to the Trekkers, but I love my Lowa Rangers. I find them true to size relative to the other shoes I wear.

As stated, keep in mind how heavy you want your socks to be. I wear uninsulated boots in pretty cold conditions. One pair of uninsulated boots isn't going to be any warmer than the next. As stated, keep your laces a little loose. Change socks during the day if you can for dry ones.

The leather lined Lowas are really nice, but I'm going to throw a caveat out there. If you get in really wet conditions they absolutely suck. Granted, I was a dipshit and left my gaiters at home on this trip, but one archery season I got caught in a 48 hour soaker. My boots got wet and the liner swelled up. Good grief they were uncomfortable. This happened again on a climbing trip in Glacier. They are outstanding for dry conditions. My Rangers are not leather lined. I made the decision that I would rather pack a change of socks than deal with a saturated leather liner that creates some interesting rub spots.

All told, Lowas are outstanding boots and my go to brand. I am on my fourth pair.

sorry about the tread jack. quick question, how water proof are the leather lined boots in just regular dew conditions? having lived in Washington before I'd avoid them but for the relative dryer climate of Colorado I was considering these for early season hunts where I just cross lil streams and the dew in the AM. CO doesn't get near as bad rain as WA so I figured as long as they got some wax on them and gaiters they'd be fine out here. Your thoughts Jason?

 

[Idahomnts]

Np, I appreciate your guys' wisdom and experience, still up in the air on a good boot for an all around that won't cook my feet during archery an will keep me happy in wetter nov conditions ,

 

[Jason Snyder]

sorry about the tread jack. quick question, how water proof are the leather lined boots in just regular dew conditions? having lived in Washington before I'd avoid them but for the relative dryer climate of Colorado I was considering these for early season hunts where I just cross lil streams and the dew in the AM. CO doesn't get near as bad rain as WA so I figured as long as they got some wax on them and gaiters they'd be fine out here. Your thoughts Jason?

I treated mine with Sno Seal, and for morning dew and some stream crossings they are fine. I had a pair of the Banffs too, which were leather lined. Both worked pretty well in most circumstances. If you're conscientious about keeping them treated and wearing gaiters I think they would be fine for most situations.

 

[Jason Snyder]

Np, I appreciate your guys' wisdom and experience, still up in the air on a good boot for an all around that won't cook my feet during archery an will keep me happy in wetter nov conditions ,

The Ranger is a pretty darned good boot. It's not as stiff as the Tibet. I hammered mine pretty hard from November through January and I was thoroughly pleased with them.