Salewa Alp Trainer Mid Gtx Hiking Boot Review

Their split leather upper maintains a flexible and comfortable feel when you re putting miles of rolling trails beneath them while their 3f support system locks your heel in place when some extra rigidity is needed in exposed terrain.

Salewa alp trainer mid gtx hiking boot review. Alp trainer mid gore tex men s shoes men s mid cut boot with gore tex waterproof extended comfort technology and a vibram outsole for hiking and trekking activities. Water is kept on the outside while perspiration can easily escape from the inside. In a continuing quest to find boots that handle any kind of terrain and conditions without baking my feet i took the alp flow mid gtx which sport gore s newest most breathable technology surround on a pair of hikes that push footwear to extremes. These last ones came with a very pronounced crease on the left shoe that was very noticeable and uncomfortable when walking in them.

Despite the no break in guarantee i did wear them around the house for several days to make sure fit was good before putting a pack on the trail. The salewa mountain trainer mid gtx is a midweight hiker that puts its rigid sole first. The salewa alp trainer mid gtx uses a vibram hike approach outsole. Water is kept on the outside while perspiration can easily escape from the inside.

The alp trainer mid gtx by salewa handles all this well. This boot also has an impressive lacing system good heel security and great traction in mud and vertical rock. It is designed with the necessary traction flexibility and durability for tackling various terrains. However it carries a heavy feeling and has some serious drawbacks in terms of comfort this model is most appealing to folks pursuing technical mountain top heights.

The alp flows had a problem with the right boot where the metal lace hooks dug into your ankle. The 3f system commonly referred as the salewa y adds rigidity to the boot without adding too much weight. Us men s 9 sizes. I first ordered the alp flow mid gtx then the mountain trainer and lastly the alp trainer mid gtx.

Backpacking boots salewa alp flow mid gtx 239 2 lbs. The alp trainer mid gtx is a mid cut hiking boot with a gore tex extended comfort lining for optimal waterproofing and breathability in moderate and warmer climate conditions or during higher activity levels. The alp trainer mid gtx is a mid cut hiking boot with a gore tex extended comfort lining.