Lowa Tibets.

[Roughneck]

I have used Lowa Tibets for awhile and they have out lasted 2 sets of Crispi boots. They are still going strong. They do have a wider tow box which I prefer, they definitely take awhile to break in as they are a much stiffer boot than the Crispi Guides.

 

[Vaultman]

I bought mine in June of 2021. I do not think that makes the cut for a new model (and they were $300, or more). They are great. no problems with water. ONLY problem is they are a little heavy and warm in the summer months. I do not know about this new model for $140, but if they were the same as the ones I got in 2021, AND you are an ounce wuss I'd say you can't go wrong.

 

[chizelhead]

I’ve two pairs of Lowa Tibets. Use them for chukar hunts, two pairs to swap off each day. Wore on an Alaska sheep hunt too. One much older than other, sent to Lowa to resole, even put a new rand on, several years ago. I have Superfeet insoles in them as I wear those in all of my shoes and boots.

Great boots, indestructible. Extremely comfortable and little to no break in was required when I wore them. I cannot attest to the most recent makes.

I also have a pair of Lowa renegades I wear them to the ranch, quail hunts, and hikes not as demanding as needed for rocky, lava terrain and climbs. They too are a very tough and comfortable boot. Extremely versatile , and a lot more flexible but not as rock solid as the Tibets on the mountain.

One wish-
Wish I had applied SnoSeal before I went on AK sheep hunt. Guide (nor I) didnt have a sil tarp to wait out numerous significant rain storms, and mine got damp. Granted boots were a season or two old, but would have kept my feet drier. Use it now and feet stay dry



Have considered buying a pair of Crispis to try, just haven’t pulled trigger on them. Being in Texas, haven’t used them enough to warrant a third pair of mountainous boots.

I would avoid SnoSeal and use Obenauf's or Montana Pitch. For whatever reason, SnowSeal can eat away at stiching/threads/glues. I noticed a big difference after switching. My understanding is Vasque would void a boot warranty if snoseal was used.

 

[ElkArcher918]

At one time alot of guys were wearing and recommending these boots. That doesn't seem to be the case anymore and I thought I remember some people complaining that they changed the quality and they don't hold up.

There are some good deals on these boots right now and I was curious if anyone has purchased them recently and what they thought?

Do they hold up? Stay waterproof?

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I've had a pair of the Tibets for many years but only use them for late season elk hunts. They've been pretty much bomb proof for me. The Cons are they are heavy and too warm for early season. I believe Lowa has come out with some other lighter hunting boots that are more suitable for early to mid-season hunts. These days I run Crispi boots early thru mid-season.

 

[grainhog]

I have ~500 mi each on 10" Tibets and Hunters. They both served me well. They are very heavy; I think the Tibets are 950 g each. I'm not really interested in wearing footwear that weighs more than 650-700 g max anymore, ideally lighter. I'm in Norda 001s for trail, and have a few miles on my new Schnee Kestrels, which I like quite a lot so far.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I have a pair of the Hunter evo ones, just an insulated tibet, same thing as the older sheep hunters. I’ve been sort of switching over to them for a bit now. They seem like a great boot.

 

[wowzers]

I had two pairs of the hunters before I switched to Meindls for a long time. The Meindls didn’t fit the same after four pairs or so, so I ordered a pair of the Tibets. For $140 bucks it’s hard to beat.

 

[Sierra Hunter]

I’ve had them for years but always grab one of my lighter set of boots…

 

[PMcGee]

They are a tad heavy but they’re my favorite boot.


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[MTWop]

The Caminos are a little lighter and slightly less stiff, but still very similar to the Tibet. I still have a Tibet and super warm Tibet, but for most hunts and scouting I prefer the caminos

 

[ADKHTR]

I’m on my 4th pair of Tibets and don’t have plans of trying anything different, they fit me perfect, these sales going on right now are a steal, it’s only because of the PFAS ban going on in some states is my understanding, so they’re blowing out old inventory to make room for the new and “improved” PFAS free legal boots, I hope the new model doesn’t suck as the originals were perfect in my opinion.

 

[Andouille]

I would avoid SnoSeal and use Obenauf's or Montana Pitch. For whatever reason, SnowSeal can eat away at stiching/threads/glues. I noticed a big difference after switching. My understanding is Vasque would void a boot warranty if snoseal was used.

Snoseal contains petroleum hydrocarbons which can dissolve glues on rands. Nikwax, crispi wax, and Obenaufs (same as kennetrek wax i think) are safe to use.

 

[tttoadman]

The only Tibets I have had are 11 years old. They are not really watertight anymore. The poly sole has cracked out in a few places. They are now my working boots at home. They are the first high end boots I ever bought and learned what quality boots really are. I have some light Crispi also., but they are pretty cold in November. I really hope Lowa has kept up the quality. These sale prices seem really amazing.