Wade Nelson, editor of Hardcore Outdoor, a publication dedicated to those who can't and won't turn back, put LOWA's Tibet GTX to the test and had this to say:

"Lowa is a pretty big name in the boot business so when you open up the box there is a certain expectation. These boots did not disappoint. I wish I knew who started this style of boots because most of the light mountaineering boots that I have for evaluation look similar. However, looks are one thing, execution is another.

The Lowa Hunter Extreme GTX is a renowned hunting boot for high country, extreme terrain sheep hunters. The Hunter is a 10 inch boot. The Tibet GTX is the 8 inch version and the subject of this article.

This is an exceptionally well made boot. There is nothing cheap or flimsy about it. The hardware is all metal and the Nubuck leather is thick. There is a Gore-Tex liner to keep water out and the Lowa Climate Control System works to eliminate moisture inside the boot from your sweaty feet.

The difference between a heavy hiker and a light mountaineering in my way of thinking is the rigidity of the sole and it's ability to haul big loads. These are heavy duty boots with a hard footbed and a sole stiff enough to handle strap on crampons but they have a unique tread design that makes it easier to walk on the flats. There seems to be a pronounced break over point at the ball of the foot. Once you roll forward and cross that point, the front part of the sole tapers off to allow a full rock forward. It makes for a nice, smooth rolling forward movement.

I liked the Lowa Tibet GTX. It was comfortable out of the box, walked nicely, and didn't cause me any problems. It is a top quality boot that is built for the abuse of high country, mountain activities. I have more work to do with these but so far I am impressed.

Thanks."

Wade Nelson, Editor, Hardcore Outdoor Magazine, April 2008

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