By Jay Cassell

Gear Review: Lowa Renegades:

I’ve been a fan of Lowa boots ever since I took a pair of their Tibet boots on a bowhunt for elk in the Colorado Rockies. Those boots had incredible ankle support and a tread design that let me scramble up scree slopes with the best of them.

Recently, I tested a pair of Lowa Renegades. Easy to put on and lace up, and fitting my feet perfectly, these low-cut boots are great for day hikes in practically any terrain, from flatlands to moderate hills and mountains. According to Lowa, the boots have a “Monowrap” construction, which means that the polyurethane frame is wrapped around your foot for protection, cushioning, and comfort. With a Nubuck upper, Gore-Tex lining, and Vibram outsole, these boots are also waterproof and breathable.

Complaints? I usually try to find something to grouse about when I do these reviews, but I’m having a tough time.  I mean, they’re good-looking boots that work. The msrp is $185, which I suppose is a tad steep; but these things will last forever, so I can live with that. – Jay Cassell

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from Clay Cooper wrote 2 years 14 weeks ago

Lowa Renegades and a pocket size 22 pistol, the ultimate bear protection. Shoot you buddy in the ankle and run like hell!

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from Clay Cooper wrote 2 years 14 weeks ago

The biggest problem I find buying boots is the padding, it rubs my leg raw!

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from JohnR wrote 2 years 14 weeks ago

$185 for a pair of low cut hikers is way too steep! I'm sure they are just as you described them. I simply cannot justify the price.

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from tbogg10 wrote 2 years 14 weeks ago

i bet they are comfortable... but i have never had any problems with the boots i buy in the 60 dollar range, so 185 seems too expensive, but i sure wouldn't turn down a 50 % off deal.

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from RJ Arena wrote 2 years 14 weeks ago

The price is a bit steep for me also, I have found quite a few boots around half the price that work fine. Their(Lowa) web site says they are made in Germany, and that is most likely the reason for the high price, the high labor costs. I can't stand buying Chinese made anything, the quality is iffy, and I don't like the possibility that forced labor was part of it. But I don't like the idea of overly powerful labor unions driving up the costs either. I guess I am looking for the perfect shoe company, where I can get a quality boot at an affordable price from a company that doesn't screw the folks that work here in the states. I can dream.

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from tirdypointbuck wrote 2 years 14 weeks ago

They look comfortable.

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from JohnR wrote 2 years 14 weeks ago

$185 for a pair of low cut hikers is way too steep! I'm sure they are just as you described them. I simply cannot justify the price.

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from Clay Cooper wrote 2 years 14 weeks ago

Lowa Renegades and a pocket size 22 pistol, the ultimate bear protection. Shoot you buddy in the ankle and run like hell!

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from Clay Cooper wrote 2 years 14 weeks ago

The biggest problem I find buying boots is the padding, it rubs my leg raw!

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from tbogg10 wrote 2 years 14 weeks ago

i bet they are comfortable... but i have never had any problems with the boots i buy in the 60 dollar range, so 185 seems too expensive, but i sure wouldn't turn down a 50 % off deal.

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from RJ Arena wrote 2 years 14 weeks ago

The price is a bit steep for me also, I have found quite a few boots around half the price that work fine. Their(Lowa) web site says they are made in Germany, and that is most likely the reason for the high price, the high labor costs. I can't stand buying Chinese made anything, the quality is iffy, and I don't like the possibility that forced labor was part of it. But I don't like the idea of overly powerful labor unions driving up the costs either. I guess I am looking for the perfect shoe company, where I can get a quality boot at an affordable price from a company that doesn't screw the folks that work here in the states. I can dream.

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from tirdypointbuck wrote 2 years 14 weeks ago

They look comfortable.

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