Lowa Boots?

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Razor

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I have been reading a lot of good things about these boots. Has anyone tried these? I have flat feet and have had real good luck with Kayland boots, but man they are hard to fine. Since I have flat feet a lot of boots have to much vollum in them and I can't get the laces tight enough to hold my feet. Would their be any other good boots for flat feet?
 
They are outstanding. The two best pairs of hiking boots I own are Lowa Vajolet's and Asolo Power Matic 200's. I'm not sure what your price range is but they are both $300.00 + boots. You can occasionally, however, find them on clearance in select sizes. Superior comfort, durability and support and both use GoreTex with Vibram soles.
 
All my research and the pair I purchased on Lowas is they run narrow. They fit better than an athletic shoe with zero break in required.
 
I wore Lowa's for a while, but my feet are too wide and they were never comfortable. Switched to Merrell and am now satisfied. If your feet are narrow they will probably work well for you, they are very good quality.
 
I've put around 2,000 hard miles from the Yukon to the Canadian Rockies (and Arizona, most recently) on my Lowa Banff model boots (and my wife on her Lowa Scouts) and they are still going strong. Best hiking boots we've ever had. We've hiked for three days in mud and pouring rain and never had them leak.
 
I find the Lowa Renegade GTX boots very comfortable. A good pair of insoles can really tune-up a boot and customize the arch support. Check out Superfeet.
 
I have a pair of Bates M-8 (combat) boots and I believe they come in wide and extra wide sizes. They have been really comfortable for me so far and I like the aggressive tread pattern. To be honest I bought these boots because the main character in one of my favorite books I read (The Remaining) wore them, ha! The author really praised these boots throughout the whole novel and I have not been disappointed yet!
 
In all seriousness, if you have a known foot problem instead of chasing comfortable shoes I would start at a foot doctor and consider some prescripton inserts for your shoes.

I got by for about 10 years with good boots and store bought inserts but finally had to break down and go to the podiatrist. 12 hours a day in boots will KILL you if your feet hurt. Now that I have orthotics not only do I know I am getting old, but, my feet don't hurt so bad I am limping leaving work. At only 35 no less, ugh, I hate to think what another 10 years is going to bring.

Best of luck to you.
 
As dr_fosg8 said a good podiatrist really can make a big difference. My wife has been active duty mil for 26years and has foot issues, 12 to 16 hours a day in combat boots wears on you. She got custom inserts for her boots and no longer limps home every day. They make a huge difference, especially after you use your body hard for years and years.
 
My last pair of Lowas was purchased in... 1977 I think.

Lowa is one of the traditional, long standing big name European boot makers. Peers include Montrail, Raichle, Scarpa, Asolo and Crispi among others. Over the decades, these names get hot and cool off due to a large number of factors such as changes in distribution channels.

Of course, within any manufacture, designs, lasts and manufacturing process change too, so it comes down to which design and model and fit - things that nobody on the net can really help you with. But in terms of brand quality, I wouldn't hesitate to get a Lowa if it fit me.

In terms of flat feet, I need custom orthodics for day/day street wear, but for rigorous hiking and backcountry skiing, I prefer Superfeet. My orthodics drop off so dramatically in the transition from the front of the arch to the ball of the foot, that I can blister there if I use customs for hiking. I find that even the rockiest of trails (hike mostly in New Hampshire's White which have a few rocks here and there) are softer than walking on pavement. For hiking my issues is dynamic stability of the foot and for this, SuperFeet work well.
 
Lowa makes some great boots, but with the flat feet and all, maybe Danner might be the right option. Danner builds some solid stuff that has a great warranty and the ability to be recrafted when worn through. I have put a lot of miles in under a pack with boots on, and I really endorse SOLE brand custom mold insoles. You pop them in the oven for a bit, slip them in your boots and go on marching. High quality and very supportive. A bit spendy but less than true orthopedics : http://www.yoursole.com/us/mens/footbeds/softec-ultra/
 
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