Customer Reviews Lowa Banff

Hurt My Feet - These boots are really stiff. I tried to break them in, but every time I did they hurt and I got blisters. I'm tall and thin and have bony feet, so feet with more meat on them might fare better. Lowa's idea of wide is just more volume, so folks with wide feet may want to go with something else. The insole is flimsy, so I recommend installing a better quality insole.

Lowa Banff Review - I purchased these shoes from Zappos in a size 11 but eventually realized that a 10.5 would be better - so I returned them to Zappos without any trouble at all! Thanks again Zappos! You guys are great. I took the 10.5s with me to Glacier NP for a week’s vacation hiking around the park. Glacier is a hiker’s paradise-to say the least! Get there if you can! Well, the boots are pretty stiff but definitely gave my foot the needed support for the climbs up the trails. The only issue I had was that the heel portion of the boot was a little wide, making for some issues for my heel and I was a bit unhappy with that. Nothing major but I probably need to somehow address that. I used hiking socks and liners. Coming down the trails there was also some toe jamming but again not too bad. Even wearing the boot at home for a few days didn't really give me all the feedback like being on the trail. The boot was nice and stiff for me when I was hiking in the snow down from Granit Park Chalet. I still am in the hunt for the perfect hiking shoe-if there is one. Maybe someday I'll get lucky. A well made boot and with the correct boot dressing was waterproof for me.

Finally - After fighting plantar fasciitis for two years, and having a bone spur taken off my left big toe, I have been searching for a pair of boots I could hunt and hike in. Well I have finally found them; these are great boots, good arch support, a fairly stiff sole so my toe doesn't bend to much, room in the toe box and still snug enough to keep my feet from sliding around going up and down hill.

First time trying Zappos and Lowa, and I was extremely happy with both. The boots are amazingly comfortable out of the box, have a nice clean simple look and are made very well. No complaints. Will definitely buy Lowa again next time.

Only boots with leather lining - I am very particular about my hiking boots, because my feet are very wide and I have high arch. Lowa boots fit very well and are only boots with leather lining on the market. I am getting ready to hike around Aspen, Colorado and these boots are very comfortable. There is no need for breaking time. They are heavier then I expected. Overall I would recommend them to serious hikers. Zappos service impeccable as usual.

Lowa Banff - Excellent boot. I've had them hiking in Maine on Mt. Katahdin and also on less strenuous trails in Ohio. I've had this pair for nearly a year. They fit great and are very high quality.

Best Geocaching boots ever - At first there a bit stiff but man after about only a week of wearing the boots were pretty much conformed to me feet and man do they rock. I do a lot of geocaching and even tromping through streams my feet have never gotten wet. Plus the traction is amazing on steep inclines. Drop the big cash and get a pair of these now, well worth it.

6 months and counting - Bought these about 6 months ago. And wrote a review 5 months ago and there even better! The sole is grippier and they have literally molded to my feet. You need to wax them to keep your feet waterproof, even when I wrench the laces there’s no pinching, no blisters, and no problems. After framing through the winter there not for extreme cold but at 5 degrees and smart wool mountaineering socks with chemical heating pads kept me out all day. they stick to everything. I can walk up snow that other guys would go around or leap. I can jump out of the back of my truck and hit the ground with no pain.” Quite a feat for the boot being 6'5" and 250" nonetheless the best boot ever ever! I've even seen through the "gore-tex" bs. Will write again in 5-6 months.

Top notch pack boot - Outstanding boot!!!! Fit, comfort, and performance are outstanding. Does require some break-in time but after that its perfect. Best pack boot I have ever owned.

Traditional Excellence - The Banff is a leather boot designed for those who know what a boot should be. I have wide feet and this boot is a perfect fit. I can't take them off!

Month 1 and counting - I bought these off the shelf after trying innumerous boots at the store. First day fit was a little tight. Two weeks into them the fit has customized to my foot, the footbox opened up providing more wiggle room. I'm a carpenter and walk on every type of terrain everyday then I go sheet a roof at 40 degree slope and never felt like I was going to slip off plywood two stories up! I'm a sweaty guy and have sweated through the leather by the balls of my feet and the rubber rand has separated a bit but by far the best boot I have come across ever, definitely worth the investment.

Lowa Banff - I ordered the narrow width, and they still were a bit wide, but the fit otherwise was perfect, true to size. I wore them on a week long hiking trip about 2 weeks after I got them, with very little "breaking in" time.

Wrap your foot in butter cream. And I don't mean grease it! The Banff is a very nicely built piece of footwear. The entire interior is lined in the softest leather you may ever feel. Upper ankle support is nicely rigid, but not such that it’s uncomfortable. Heel pocket is suited to a narrow fit. I would like a much higher arch, but that’s true of all footwear.. Toe box is roomy for a little spreading of the toes under load. I would only change the lacing by making it lace-to-toe. Broke my heart to return em. I have a low volume foot that likes a fit that’s more snug in the instep.

Finally!!! It is with great happiness that I write this review. These are the best boots that I have ever tried on! I have ordered literally 10 pairs of boots from Zappos and these by far have been the best and most comfortable boot I have worn. They are heavy duty and the most impressive thing about the boot is the leather inner. It literally molds to your foot as you wear it more and more. I have a difficult foot to fit and these are the only boots that I have tried on in the past 6 months that have made the grade. Definitely order them if you are even thinking about it! Zappos is the best to order from. Ordered the boots on a Tuesday night and had them by Thursday afternoon.

Great Boots! Wore them hiking in AZ in the Superstition Mts my feet never got tired or hurt at all. Will be taking a trip to Grand Canyon later this year will definitely be wearing these!

Lowa Banff - I bought a pair to hike the AT, they felt great right out of the box, I wear an 11 but went up to a 11.5 it gave me a snug heel and plenty of toe room. Just to be safe I broke them in over a 1 month period with longer and longer hikes which was definitely over kill. Never blistered and No hot spots. They ain't cheap but they will probably last longer than I will.

I tried lots of different boots, and settled on the Lowas because they were available in a narrow width. Initial out of the box impressions, very nice looking boot. Walking around the house they felt good, but expect them to be stiff when you first start wearing them. Mine took about two weeks of wear to start to break in good. I wore them on a four mile hike the second day, up a steep and rocky trail. Only a couple of minor hotspots. I was very pleased with the arch support and how well these boots fit through the heel. I really like the all leather lining, very comfortable and the clima-cool system seems to help. I haven't had any problems with waterproofing. Using Nikwax aqueous treatment for suede/nubuck and the water just beads up.

Great shoe - This product appears to be as advertised. I have made several day trips into the mountains with a light backpack. The boots are comfortable, have great support and excellent traction. This may be the best boot I have ever worn into the mountains.

Long trips with a heavy load - The Lowa Banff's provide the needed ankle support I need for heavy backpacking. These boots are not meant for routine or light hiking but for the long hikes on rough terrain with a heavy load. I do a lot of desert hiking and several trips a year at Grand Canyon. Great protection vs. jagged rocks, cactus spines. I did remove the factory inserts and replaced with some with more arch support cushioning. Zappos got them to me on time and to order!

Lowa Banff - I goofed a bit. After reading reviews from various sites I decided to buy these boots online. Around the house felt great. However, when I got onto rough trails where the foot is stressed, I developed heel blisters. Being I had already worn these and treated them, I couldn't send them back so I felt I had to try and make them work for me. I added an after market foot bed, a sock liner, vaseline to the heels, and a different lacing technique. Well yesterday I did a rough 11 miles on a trail that I knew I could bail out on after 4 miles. These boots performed GREAT. The longer I hiked the more comfortable they became. They gave me all the support I could ever ask for with plenty of toe box. The soles walked over the many rocks with ease. Although not the initial proper heel fit for me I can't fault the boot for that. *If they fit your foot, these are truly GREAT durable boots. Opinions: Break-in required: Yes a bit; Quality: High; Support: High; Heavy: Doesn't feel like it; Comfortable: *Yes; Love the ALL-leather construction.

These boots are comfortable and require little to no break-in period. I wore them around the house for one day before wearing them on a 10-mile hike while carrying a 40 pound backpack. I developed one hot spot, but no blisters on my feet. I wore them a week later on an 8-mile hike with another 40-pound load and had no problems at all. They are great boots.

Multi-purpose boot- This is probably the best all-around boot I have ever owned. I've used it for bird watching walks, early season hunting and moderate to extreme hiking with and without heavy packs. Simply put: just a really comfortable boot.

Best of the Best Start to Finish- These are my second pair of Lowa boots and I absolutely love them. I couldn't tell you how many miles I have on them, but they have performed flawlessly in every imaginable condition. Seriously, these boots kept me comfortable in 120 degree heat in the desert and freezing temperatures in the mountains. You cannot go wrong with Lowa boots no matter the style.

Awesome boots! These boots were very easy to break in, and I didn't have a single blister. I'm going to use them for a very strenuous hike in the Pasayten Wilderness. Having a narrow (B) width, it was fantastic finding a boot that fit!

Very flexible for each season and outdoor activities - I like Lowa becuse , this brandname produces more comfortable, thermally stable, most elegant hiking boots. You can even wear those in the city. The materials are good quality and shoe itself is very light. You can not feel the heaviness when you are waering.