Customer Reviews Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid TF

I live in a rural community and there are hilly slopes with rugged terrain and there is one glaring negative with these boots. I've had them for over a year and I have avoided turning my ankle over in them to the point of a sprain but that's because I know they lack lateral stability and the confidence isn't there, so I watch it. If I didn't these boots would have totally failed me by now. The design with the cloth lacing woven into the boot along with the fact that the sides just allow too much lateral movement to be stable. I could see a military application in a desert setting but for work or even hiking in uneven terrain steer clear of these boots. Without an insole they aren't even wearable. I bought a montrail heat molded insole but even with that the boot just seems too malleable and just not stable enough to avoid ankle turns and mishaps. I waited for a long time before writing this as I paid a good price for them and I didn't want to be hasty in my criticism. Enough time has elapsed and the problem is just an inherent design flaw and that if you're going to be walking or working in either wooded areas or any place that demands side to side stability and rock solid support you wont find that with these boots.

These are my dog walking shoes and I absolutely love my Lowas. I can walk in ankle deep water with no leakage into the boot. Very comfortable and I recently gave them a good cleaning and using the "Lowa Combo Pack Active Cream/Water Stop" which I purchased directly from Lowa. After walking through a lot of snow, rain and mud, they are holding up very well.

After 25 years in the Military and an unknown number of issued boots, these are the best for the money! I have a pair of the Renegade GTX Mids in brown leather (also awesome) and wanted something lighter in color and material, for my Mid-East rotations as a contract pilot. I wear a 10.5 and since the Renegades fit perfectly, I just called Lowa direct and ordered these (forgot to look at Zappos! first for price...oh well, company paid). No break in period, took them right out of the box on a 60 day rotation to Iraq. 120 degrees during the day and my feet felt just fine. I did replace the original felt liners with some memory foam insoles purchased at a Military uniform shop...Wow! Now they are the perfect boots! Waterproof and comfortable, if you are sick of the "stuff" we get issued, spend the money on a pair of these, your feet will thank you!

These boots are absolutely fantastic! It’s too bad they don’t offer these in a wide but ordering up 1/2 size was the perfect fit. No breaking for me with these boots.

I wear always size 9 D(Medium), but with Lowa Boots I had to increase to a size 9.5 D (Medium). It seems slightly smaller. Must be the European manufacturing made in the former Yugoslavia. Otherwise they seem comforatble with the insoles that I use for proper padding.

Sales person guaranteed delivery next day. Good thing I called because they lied to me and said it would be 5 to 7 days before I would receive them after they charged my bank, Then they said they would send me another pair for 50.00 less but would charge my card again for the full amount and give me a 50.00 discount on my next order. Stay away from this place not trust worthy at all. When I called I got someone in the Philippines and could not understand half of what she said, Very frustrating. Never again. I'm out

I'm a size 14. Lowa fits me better than any other brand, period. I've hiked and backpacked their boots for over 25 years. Their performance never disappoints. This is my second pair of Zephyr's. If you are looking for that racy, barefoot feel, look elsewhere. Lowa Zephyr's feel protective with outstanding motion control but not as much as full on mountaineering boots. They are not what I call cushy, they're firm without being harsh. I can't speak for their arch support because I always use Superfeet insoles for my over-flexy feet. For me, the Zephyr is good to go.

Best high top hicking shoe! Top quality build. I've worn my Lowa's practically every day and the tread is still in great shape.

Fit and size exactly as was advertised. Excellent hiking boot

With an active combat background and having gone through multiple pairs and types of shoes and boots, right out of the box, these are a 5 out of 5. Excellent support, no ankle roll, no slippage, these are going to be my go to from here on out. If you don’t care for your feet, they won’t care for you. The price is on the high end, but the value of my feet are higher. If you are on the fence, pull the trigger. These are true to size, plenty of room for your toes to spread appropriately, the brand’s insoles are “ok” if you don’t plan to put these through the wringer, but the boots are worth every penny.

It was a gift for my husband. He has Lowa Renegade, so same size fits perfect. Usefull, comfy and warm

Best boots I’ve ever worn. No break in period.

These boots are legit. I can see why dudes in the SOF and LEO communities talk them up. Unfortunately, my feet are a little too wide and they don't make in wide. Will try sizing up and hope they're not too long. If you're thinking about getting them, I would try. They're light, feel very well constructed, and seem to have the right features to feel safe while getting after it.

Perfect fit! These are amazing boots! Best shoes I have ever purchased!

Wish I had these in the Army ;-)

As a former US Army Parachute Infantryman, this statement says it all: I wish I had THESE boots during my entire career!

Ha e not broke them in uet, but intial fit and quality is aswesome

ORIGINALLY I WENT TO A LOCAL LOWA STORE THAT DID NOT CARRY THE ZEPHYR GTX MID TF BOOT JUST TO SIZE UP MY FEET IN A LOWA BOOT. I AM A 9.5 TO 10 AND WENT WITH AN ELEVEN. VERY WELL MADE AND COMFORTABELE. NOW HAVE TWO PAIR: ONE IN WOLF GREY; THE OTHER IN THE BEIGE. BOTH HAVE A LAST THAT ALLOWS FOR MORE TOE ROOM THAN MANY OTHER BOOTS I HAVE TRIED.

I have several pairs of the Zephyr GTX Mid TF. Patiently waiting for a restock of the Wolf Grey in 10.5. I wore the Zephyr civilian model and the Coyote Op in Iraq and Afghanistan respectively through mounted and dismounted operations. These boots will take endure what ever you throw at them or more importantly step through. I was a Navy EOD Tech with too many miles on my feet to count. Now a law enforcement officer I still wear the Zephyr as a duty boot. From range to street to wilderness the Zephyr fits the bill.

Extremely comfortable boot, lightweight fits true to size and width. I have owned three pairs, unfortunately the soles wear out long before the uppers. Still a great boot though. I get a about a year of daily wear out of them before the soles are treadless. That's a lot of miles though so I really can't complain

I have wide feet and these boots are good, it’s been in the 50s and my feet finish sweaty normally not an issue for me in boots - like the boots would buy

First pair of boots and these are amazing. Comfortable on long walks with my dogs thru snow, mud or wet grass. Feet stay dry and love the look.

First boots I’ve owned and bought these for yard work and walking my dogs in a sometimes muddy field. I was surprised how comfortable these boots are. I’ve just received them last week but did wear them on a couple mile walk and they felt great. I can’t speak to long term durability of these boots but they do feel well assembled with quality materials.

Great light weight hikers. Run true to size. Great fit. This is my second pair. Only criticism is the change in the speed lace hooks. The old hooks were quicker and easier to lace than the new full round eyes.

Awesome Boot second pair!