Customer Reviews Ahnu Montara Boot

I bought these along with the Ahnu North Peak to compare, and it was a tough decision between the 2, though ultimately I chose to keep the Montara. These boots have a flexible and slightly thinner sole than the North Peak, which I prefer, as I like to feel the footing when I am hiking. Since I don't do much backpacking with heavy packs, I think these boots will work ok for me, though for serious backpackers I would suggest they go with the North Peak and its thicker, heavier sole. The Montara fits snugly on my foot, I usually wear a size 9 and these are true to size, there is not a lot of extra room but I like how the shoe fits almost like a glove around my foot--it feels secure. Folks with a wider foot or who like more wiggle room might want to go up a half size. I find the laces a bit difficult to snug, maybe because they are new and because the lace is round instead of flat, but I think with time and wear this will become easier. I haven't tested out the waterproof capabilities yet, although I have been hiking in snow and so far my feet have stayed warm and dry in those conditions. While not foolproof on ice, I think the Montara offers better traction on ice & slippery rocks compared to the North Peak. Overall I'm very pleased with these boots, which I plan to use for hiking, walking, and my job as a farmer. I'm on my feet a lot in uneven terrain and wet conditions, and am hopeful that these boots will be supportive for the task.

Bought a pair of pseudo hiking boots and returned for these. I read reviews and looked at some outdoor retailers to make sure these were legit. Comfortable and will be great for some day hikes. Ended up ordering a 1/2 size down.

Awesome boot, my second pair! Needed one to hike in and one to to wear about town. Light weight, waterproof, stylish, great sole that grips the granite but not clunky for a rainy day of shopping!

These are terrific boots, but they run far longer than my other Ahnu shoes, so I returned. I had sized up 1/2 because it's a hiker, but that was unnecessary in this shoe. I've had the low Montara for years and love them also. The one design flaw is the way the tongue is sewn, which causes a little hard rock to sit on my ankle bone, and so I'm not sure if I can keep the one in my size. If that little sewn flap doesn't hit your ankle bone, then you're fine.

I have had these almost a year and they have held up very well considering how much abuse I give them. I did have to replace the insoles because I hike in very rocky places and the included insoles did not provide much cushion.

I just bought my 4th pair of Ahnu Montara boots. They are very comfortable and well made. They would be perfect except that the waterproofing eventually wears out - well, they stop being waterproof. But this is after a LOT of wear.

I can't say enough about these boots...they are amazing and saved my life today! I almost returned them because they're expensive af but they were so cute and comfortable I decided to keep them and I'm so glad I did. Husband and I went hiking at Red Rock Canyon in Southern California and decided to trailblaze down one of the canyon faces...really bad, dumb, awful idea and I wouldn't recommend it! But these boots held up. I was panicking and scared but didn't slip once, I had traction like a lizard scurrying down those rocks. Amazing boots, so much grip! And the red ones are gorgeous!

THIS IS THE BEST PAIR OF HIKING BOOTS I EVER BOUGHT. PERIOD. :) (AND THEY ARE REALLY CUTE, TOO!) Seriously. No break in period needed. The first day I wore it I walked 3.5 miles. Second day about 5. Next time 10.5 on a moderate to seriously difficult mountain hike. This kept my ankles steady -- no blisters, and dry feet despite lots of muddy areas and streams. The following day 6 miles in constant rain -- lots of puddles -- and again, dry, comfortable feet. I can't rave enough about them! I wear 10's and bought 11's because when I hike my toes can bang against the top and hurt. With these, my ankles were secured and even though my toes extended, the extra room was just perfect and I had no pain despite some very steep vertical drops. My feet were warm, dry, comfortable. Ahh...... GO FOR IT!

Comfortable with no break in

Love the color choices. Someone reviewed like walking on pillows, I wouldn't say that. The arch support is perfect for me. I like the speed lacing. So far keeping my feet dry inside and out. I often have a problem with my feet sliding back and forth in shoes, especially going downhill. My feet aren't narrow but they are on the slender side. I often end up with the bottom of my feet burning in about three miles. I do not have that problem with these boots. Which is what I was hoping for with the support system in this boot. I have only worn them so far with thinner hiking socks,as it has been warm out. I have tried them on with thicker socks and they are even better. I wear a 7 1/2 I purchased these in an 8. I'm glad I did, I have perfect toe room in the 8.

These are very lightweight and comfortable to wear all day - I was struggling to find a pair of black work boots and these are the only boots I found that are light enough and supportive enough for me to wear all day on my feet - they're not technically work boots and don't offer steel toe or other features sometimes required by safety standards but this is the best I found after trying on more than a dozen different brands/styles of boots.

I bought these in red for a trip to Iceland. The boots were comfortable right out of the box and needed no break in. I wore them hiking in snow on a glacier tour, and on a very wet whale watching tour, and my feet stayed dry and warm. When my feet swelled after the third wearing I was glad I had bought half a size up. My only problem was sore feet after a hike on some very rough trails covered in large loose volcanic rock. It's a great book for typical hiking, wish I had them in all the colors!

This is a great hiking boot and I highly recommend it! After a lot of research and reading tons of reviews, I thought that this would be the boot for me, and thankfully it was. Many reviewers said that the boot is comfortable and requires no break in period. They were correct. I used these boots on a "test hike" in the Grand Canyon to make sure they were comfortable and fit correctly before the undertaking the difficult hike of my life thus far: the Fimmv r uh ls in Iceland. The boots were fantastic from the very first hike in AZ, and held up perfectly in Iceland. The weather on the Iceland hike (last week) was very harsh, and others in my group who were wearing other boots ended up with wet feet. My feet remained dry the whole time, even in the heavy rain, 60-80 mph winds, and snow we ended up hiking through for 3 miles of the 15 mile hike. They handled an incredible diversity of terrain as well. The boots are much lighter than other brands and that is a plus for me. I also love the color (I bought the purple) and have gotten compliments on the look of the boots. But for me, the look for the boot is secondary to the performance. And the performance of these boots was awesome. If they can withstand the terrain and weather of the Fimmv r uh ls, I believe they will work for any hike. Highly recommend!

I have owned this boot for 2 years now. I have to say it is light, and comfortable right out of the box. This would be the perfect hiking boot for 99% of anyone's hikes. I really like it. I never even treated mine with nix and hiked 2 days in the rain and they were still dry. The only thing I would warn someone is the sole is flexible, which is comfy on normal hikes, but if you are backpacking with a heavier pack and going over a lot of rocks the soles of your feet will hurt or her bruised. They are too flexible for this type of hiking, but something with a thicker stiffer sole. These get rave reviews from a lot of hiking sites also, and they all say the same about the sole, I am sure this keeps them light. These are a wonderful boot for most any normal hiking and I do like mine.

Been through a lot of different hiking shoes but finally for a person with narrow feet this shoes is the best. The quality is just amazing. Perfect for different kind of trails. The grip is so good that you'll be confident enough not to slide on steep trails.

Really comfortable... I haven't tested them on a serious hike yet, but so far so good for walking treks about town. I did order a 9.5 because I normally wear a 9 or a 40 European, so I thought that would be good for hiking socks and plenty of room for my toes when hiking downhill! The color is a subtle burghundy, not deep wine color.

Fantastic boots! Supportive and extraordinarily comfortable. This is my third pair of Montara boots and they will remain my go-to boot as long as they remain available.

Usually I get size 10 hiking boots, but these fit in a 9. I ended up getting a 9.5 to accommodate thick socks, but I still haven't ruled out the size 9s. They feel amazing, just walking around the house so far, they seem to be wonderful. Love the color (dark brown and blue). Looking to take these to some very cold, rainy places.

I have to say these are some of the most comfortable boots I've ever worn. I ordered a few different pairs and chose these based off style and comfort. I wore these on a 6 mile hike in Colorado and my feet never felt the uneven terrain we walked on. It felt like I was walked on nice even surface. By the end of the hike my feet still felt great. Great looking boots too! Highly recommend them and no need to break them in either. I went up 1/2 a size to have room for thick socks and they fit perfect.

Super comfortable and barely needed breaking in! Would recommend buying a half size up if you're going to wear thick socks with these boots.

Theses boots are super comfy. I wore them for several hours the first day and they didn't run or pinch anywhere. I wear between an 7 1/2- 8 and originally purchased the 8 because other reviewers said they ran small. The 8s where huge, 7 1/2s where still roomy,even with thicker hiking socks. I have slender feet and the width was great for me. Maybe the people who reviews the shoe as running small have wider feet???

These are the best hiking boots ever! I usually have painful arch problems while hiking but I did not feel a thing in these babies! The back of my right heel rubbed a bit and caused a blister but I climbed quite the hill so I do not expect it to happen with regular hiking. They are light, waterproof and oh so comfortable. What more can you ask for? They are wearable right out of the box. I will definitely be buying more of this brand!

Per other reviews, I ordered a half size larger than I normally wear and the fit was perfect. Although I had to wait a few months for a 10.5 Med to become available in my color choice, it was worth the wait! Right out of the box, this boot is comfortable with a snug heel fit. The sole is flexible but supportive. It has a good arch support [I have very high arches]. If you want a boot you can comfortably wear all day in various weather conditions, this is a good selection and worth the money.