Customer Reviews Patagonia Drifter A/C GORE-TEX®

Sizing was small for me. I ended up going a full size larger. I bought these to trek Kilimanjaro. I didn't want a shoe w/a full ankle as I wouldn't ever wear it again, and this style is more up my alley for non-Kili use. Could not have been happier with the performance of the shoe. It stayed dry in the wet/rain, was comfortable the whole time, and gave great traction up and down. Fellow trekkers gave the open ankle questioning looks, but it worked great for me, just sayin'. The hike really put these through the ringer, and they came out on top (no pun intended)- a big time 5 stars.

I wrote a review earlier and said that these were a size smaller than marked, but after wearing them around the apartment for a little while the insole molded to my foot, and the tightness turned into a great fit.

I am simply amazed with this shoe or rather short hiking boot. I have worn Patagonia hiking socks for years now (an absolutely awesome sock; they also last forever) and after seeing that the Patagonia Drifter A/Cs received the 2010 Outside Gear of the Year Award I decided to give them a try. Wow! Absolutely no break-in period for me; super comfortable; discreet; and well made. These shoes are indeed tough as nails and they do appear to be really holding up to the Afghan environment. As a High-Risk Close Protection Officer I am on my feet constantly. In our trade besides ones eyes one also needs to take very good care of their feet. So I have never skimped on buying the best quality footwear, socks, and sunglasses available. These shoes are definitely worth every penny I spent on them - I will continue to stick with Patagonia for shoes and of course their wonderful socks. I had to return the first pair I ordered and get a size bigger... they ran a little small for me.

I initially ordered a 10.5 which was tight all the way around. The size 11 felt good. The quality of materials and workmanship seem very good. The shoe is very comfortable when walking around all day. I have not carried a load with them yet but plan to use them for day hikes. I would recommend them.

This is a terrific shoe that performs just as advertised. I have been wearing these shoes for about two months now and put over 50 miles on them walking and hiking. They needed only a minimal break-in period and have proven to be very comfortable. They really are water-proof, breathe well and are very comfortable even in hot weather. Some reviews have claimed that they are slippery on wet surfaces - I have not found that to be the case at all, in fact just the opposite. I would highly recommend them to anyone; and as for the Zappos' service, it cannot be beat.

Just got these sweet kicks. Love the color (grey/blue) and fit. As stated multiple times in prior reviews, the shoe runs small. I generally wear a 10 and sometimes can get away with a 9.5. I ordered the 10.5 and am happy I did. They fit great. They are spendy but seem to be made well and look great.

Super grippy, laces stay taut, feet stay warm and dry in both the cold and wet stuff. Well worth the money!

Before I ordered these shoes, I skimmed the reviews and picked-up on the order a half-size up theme. I did so and they were still a half-size too small. I suggest going a full size up. The return process was painless, although I wish Zappos offered exchanges rather than their return/credit/re-purchase procedure. After getting the correct size, I have to say these shoes are exceptional and worth the wait. They're a little pricey, but with all Patagonia products, the comfort, material and finish are first-rate. You couldn't ask for a better outsole. And in case you're wondering what color and is, it appears to be gray with a slight tinge of blue.

My husband's second pair the first pair lasted a year! He loves them! Well worth the money.

Nice shoe, but I ordered a size 11, and I usually wear 10 and a halfs, and they were still tight in the toe area wearing normal socks. If I was wearing thermal socks, they would have been way too small.

I bought these for my husband's birthday. He wears them almost every day at his job, which requires a lot of physical activity doing maintenance for a local company with several large stores. They fit him true to size and says they are very comfortable and durable.

This is a very attractive well fitting quality shoe. I was undecided between this shoe and the Patagonia Drifter A/C in turkish brown so I ordered both to compare and I chose this shoe because of the Gore-Tex and the color. The color is more on the green side then I expected but nevertheless it is attractive. I typically wear Ecco (size 42) but my recent switch to Patagonia (size 9½) may place this brand just ahead of the Ecco for future shoe purchases. Time will tell.

I am simply amazed with this shoe or rather short hiking boot. I have worn Patagonia hiking socks for years now (an absolutely awesome sock; they last forever) and after seeing that the Patagonia Drifter A/Cs received the 2010 Outside Gear of the Year Award I decided to give them a try. Wow! Absolutely no break-in period for me; super comfortable; discreet; and well made. These shoes are indeed tough as nails and they do appear to be really holding up to the Afghan environment. As a High-Risk Close Protection Officer I am on my feet constantly. In our trade besides one's eyes one also needs to take very good care of their feet. I have never skimped on buying the best quality footwear, socks, and sunglasses available. These shoes are definitely worth every penny I spent on them - I will continue to stick with Patagonia for shoes and of course their wonderful socks. I had to return the first pair I ordered for a size bigger... they ran a little small for me.

I bought these to take on a 17 mile hike to the Grand Canyon after my previous shoes got torn up on the last hike. They didn't fail to impress! Very comfortable, durable, excellent traction and Gtx lining kept the shoe dry and dirt free! The only thing I did was buy Superfeet green insoles for shock absorption. Love these shoes! I'm buying a pair for my co-hiker!

Very sturdy shoe. GoreTex keeps feet dry. These are great for simple day hikes, off-road activities and anything where you think you might encounter wet conditions. Workmanship consistent with what you would expect from Patagonia.

Awesome shoe! Great, stiff shank support compared to Vasque and Garmont. All other brands with a stiff shank aggravated a chronic problem I have in my metatarsals, but this shoe outshined them all and are easily the most comfortable shoe I have worn. I can go all day and night in them without any problem. Need only a couple days to be broken in. You will not regret the purchase!

I looked for a sturdy waterproof hiking shoe that would replace my Vasque Breeze's which they no longer make and am so far very pleased with these shoes. They have one of the stiffest shanks on the market and offer a lot of support. The Vibram soles have provided me with excellent traction in the snow. I did find that they ran about 1/2 size small (I usually wear a 9 and had to order a 9 1/2). Of course Zappos was fantastic to work with and handled the exchange promptly and effortlessly.

This is a great looking shoe that feels very comfortable initially. However, after strenuous walking it kills your feet and legs (i.e., the tibialis anterior muscles mainly, metatarsal tendons). On me, it was about 1/2 size bigger than I wear. Would not buy again. Zappos, of course, has an awesome customer service. The shoes arrived the next day!

Looks like a great shoe but what I wear as a 11.5 is a bit snug. Hope to trade up to a 12.

These were purchased for an upcoming Italy tour, and I was looking for shoes that would be comfortable for a full day day of walking and standing. I've worn these shoes for as long as 8-9 hours -- much of it on my feet -- and my feet were never tired or sore. I haven't yet been in wet conditions, but expect they will perform as advertised. Highly recommended!

Yes, like all the other reviews, these shoes are very comfortable for a hiking shoe right out of the box. Why can't all hiking shoes be like this, instead of having to pay a lot of money for them, and have to turn around and purchase additional insoles to replace the factory insoles to make them comfortable. But, beware! They run small! A full size in my case. But then again, I had to do the same thing when I purchased 3 different pairs of Merrell hiking shoes. The shoes are expensive, particularly for a low cut hiking shoe. However, in this case the extra expense is well worth the comfort. The Gore-Tex may be unnecessary in a low cut shoe, but better safe than sorry. I highly recommend these shoes. Get 'em, you will be pleased.

I really like the Patagonia Drifter A/C Gor-Tex shoes. Lots of room in the toe area. I normally need a wide or extra wide shoe, but these were fine. I did have to get a full size larger. As always Zappos is the greatest.

Comfortable shoe with good traction. I enjoy wearing them in most conditions for hiking. I like the ease of tying them, puting them on and taking them off. The color choices are weak, and the style is a bit bland. The sizing runs small, so I had to buy a larger size, but this is typical of such shoes.

Loved them.

These are great shoes. They are light, provide secure grip, you can run light trails or use them on a hike and they look great for everyday city wear. And they'll keep water out. I purchased the current version of these shoes as a replacement for an earlier version of these same shoes and I had to order a 1/2 size larger. But thanks to Zappos, the return and exchange for the slightly larger size was painless, efficient and pleasant. Zappos provides great service and support for a quality product.