Salewa Men's Ms Mountain Trainer Mid Gore-Tex High Rise Hiking Boots

Initially I was a bit worried about reading some reviews online to say it's quite a narrow fit. I don't really have narrow feet and I've tried both the 'medium fit' and 'narrow fit' insoles that come with the boots (note: the 'medium fit' ones come already imbedded in the boots) - and they both fit my feet absolutely fine. My record with getting blisters with any hiking boots or running trainers etc is terrible. I really struggle with them however I took these pair of boots for their first test along a Hadrian's Wall walk (a bit overkill I know - but just to try them out) - and I didn't get any blisters. They are very comfortable, snug and secure and gave me no discomfort straight out of the box. No breaking in required. I particularly like the rubber-like protection going around the lower part of the uppers - it'll be ideal when I go to the Lake District. I also like the way the laces work in tangent with the '3F system' to really secure your ankle. I also like how the boots are compatible with semi-automatic crampons for when I feel ready to experience this. The grip underfoot is excellent. The boots straight out of the box feel like they've been built to last - very high quality and with premium materials. The boots of course look so cool - especially with the other colours that I wear. I will say that I was slightly annoyed with actually getting the right boots via ordering here as originally I was sent a size 11.5 - NOT the size 11 I actually ordered. This was easily resolvable but felt like such a silly error to make. Overall, highly recommended for anyone hiking on any terrain in the UK I'd say and a good starting pair of boots to get into winter mountaineering. Unless you regularly have problems with your feet being too wide for footwear, these should be absolutely fine.

Good quality. Hard and stiff soles. I like the way they look too !

This was my third pair in a row of Salewa’s Repace GTX-M so it’s fair to say, I love them. Likes: - I have average width feet and they fit perfectly; no blister heaven! - The 3F fitting system works well (note, I’d suggest buying half a size up from your normal shoe size which also allows for thicker winter socks) - Comfortable over even the longest and rockiest of hikes - The Vibram sole is fairly aggressive and is equally adept on boulder fields, mud or snow - The wrap around rubber rand is grippy and reduces wear and tear when scrambling - Despite their dainty size (a huge plus point), they are rigid enough and have the heel ridge to take C2 semi-auto crampons (or can accommodate C1’s) - They are light given their capability and can be used all year round Dislikes: - Full price can be expensive (you get what you pay for as they say) - With significant wear, they can eventually leak at the tongue - For some, they might not be warm enough for deeper snow hikes I really like these boots and just hope that Salewa keep producing them exactly as they are as I’ll keep buying them – very recommended!

Fitted my usual insoles and went into the hills for some boulder hopping and scrambling. Great straight out of the box. I buy one size up and have wide feet. All good. Stiff sole, grippy and light for this type of mountain boot. I haven't yet carried heavy loads but already pretty confident that this will be a great boot for distance hiking in rough terrain. let's see if I'm right.

Had numerous boots by this company as I love the fit and comfort - remember, half size bigger works best for most people. Waterproofing prone to failing and not the most robust boot but they are so comfortable and you never get a blister. I have different summer and winter boots along with this as a mid-season boot from Salewa and they are all great. I hike a lot so need to buy a new pair every year.

Fit straight out of the box, size was spot on a 43 (size 9 UK). The sole is quite rigid which is what I needed and they seem weatherproof. I've yet to test this out by spending all day out in the wet but they handled walking through a stream without any soggy socks. All in all a quality boot at an OK-ish price. I hope they last as long as my last pair of boots (Salomon) which have just started to let in water after 10 years!

Very sturdy for walking and comfortable

These are my second pair and I am extremely happy with these boots no need to break in great fit straight from the box totally waterproof and have survived every walk in and around Norfolk and the extremes of the lake district many a scramble walk and summit my 1st pair have been put to good use as I am a full time gardener and after 3 years still preform well also very gripping over wet scree and rocks not often I will right reviews but strongly feel these boots are worth it happy hiking 👍