Salewa Mens Mountain Trainer Mid GTX Boots

Boot review

Had these new boots out on a recent trip to the Kaimanawas and it made me think how boot design has changed since my first pair of John Bulls I got 45 years ago - these are definitely a lot lighter. Lots of foot and ankle support but with substantial more comfort around the Achilles which is a thing as you get older. They felt broken in after a couple of days casual wear. This is an interesting hybrid boot - part approach shoe with a hint of alpine boot - good on forest floor or rock face and the best thing is that they are quick to drain after river crossings.

Saltwater Mountain Boots

Loving the boots, taken them out on a few trips locally so far just to get used to them. Picked them up for a trip to the Tarauars very soon which should put them through their paces.

Comfortable, but don't last, therefore poor quality.

I purchased my first pair and within three months they had a terrible crack 40mm long, at the main flexing point were the toes meet the feet. The Dwight's customer service was great and I was promptly sent a replacement pair. I have now had my second pair and the same has happened! I keep them oiled and clean when I am finished wearing them, but it has not changed anything.