Product Description
The Lowa Baffin Pro WS is ideal for demanding backpackingadventures with a heavy pack. Lug your pack over uneven terrain forlong distances in blister-free comfort, thanks to an all-leather liningand moisture-wicking insole. Featuring deep lugs for traction on rootsand logs, and increased surface area at the heel for additionalsupport, the torsionally-stiff Vibram outsole of this women's backpackingboot provides support andtraction for long-distance backpacking and off-trail adventures. ThisLowa boot also has a PU midsole with SPS Dynamic which is designed tohelp control over-pronation and supination, and reduce fatigue andpotential injury when covering long distances. The Lowa Baffin Pro WS willget you through rugged terrain is any dry climate!
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Product Details
- Size: 7 B(M) US
- Color: Chestnut/Navy
- Brand: Lowa
- Fabric type: Nubuck leather
Features
- Ideal for demanding backpacking adventures, the Baffin is a non-Gore-Tex version of the ever popular Tibet GTX and this boot works well in dry climates where there is no need for waterproof liners
- Nubuk leather uppers with glove leather lining
- Torsionally stiff Vibram Masai sole supports longer distance backpacking and off-trail use with a heavy pack
- Insole has a breathable top layer that transports moisture away from the foot, eliminates pressure points, minimizes friction between foot and insole to reduce fa
- Patent-pending Tongue Stud flexes the tongue vertically and horizontally for even distribution, avoiding blisters and pressure points
From the Manufacturer
For close to 90 years, LOWA boots have been acclaimed by climbers, mountaineers and hikers as the finest outdoor boots in the world. Every LOWA boot is handcrafted in Europe, where they incorporate the elements of thoughtful design, superb materials, clean manufacturing processes and fair labor standards. When you own a pair of LOWAs, you can be confident that you're wearing authentic outdoor footwear that "walks the talk" when it comes to quality, performance and sustainability.
Customer Reviews
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By ihartemis
These boots may seem like overkill for most people, because they are HEAVY and expensive - but let me tell you from personal experience that they are worth it. They lasted me for years with heavy use. I wore them for basic day hikes, for long backpacking hauls, for 45-mile speed hikes, for traveling thru Australia, as work boots for construction, around horses to protect my feet, around rattlesnakes to protect my feet, and even as winter boots in the snow in Boston. They have been EVERYWHERE with me, and they lasted for a very long time. (Compare this with GTX boots which often crack, don't stay waterproof for very long, and usually wear out in about a year with heavy use.)
An important thing to note: although they are billed as "dry climate" boots, they work just as well as GTX if you waterproof them. The beauty of leather is that it holds up so much better than synthetic fabrics, is more comfortable, more durable, less stinky, etc. BUT - you have to maintain them. This is very easy to do - just rub some mink oil into them if they have been getting wet a lot and are no longer shedding water. I usually didn't do this very frequently, maybe every month, or at max every week if I was hiking quite a bit. Once they are well-oiled, they shed water no problem, and will keep your feet very very comfy and dry. They never gave me blisters, which is a beautiful thing. I think these boots are very unique because hardly anyone makes full leather shoes anymore. This isn't because they aren't as good, but because they are much more expensive compared to GtX and other synthetic fabrics and we are turning into a disposable culture!
Also - two downsides:
1. like many GTX shoes, they do not breathe. This means that your feet will get sweaty in the shoes from time to time on a hot hike. Don't worry - when you rest for the day, just unlace your boots for a second and air your feet out. No problem! If you are really having a problem, change your socks.
2. They do NOT pack well for travel - they are super heavy (built for anything, any adventure you may come across!) and will weigh you down if you aren't wearing them on your feet. So take this into consideration.
But, all of this being said, if you want a shoe you know will support you no matter what, that will always do the job when you need to be sure of your footwear on a backpacking trip or a big trip, you should buy this shoe. It won't let you down. I will keep buying this shoe as it wears about every 5-7 years or so, because I have never had a more comfortable and reliable boot. Go for the real leather experience - you won't regret it!
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