Our verdict
The Add a product is a mid-cut backpacking boot that emphasizes comfort for female backpackers. The excellent ankle support and effective waterproofing of this product also pleased the consumers. Despite the appreciated points, the hiker, incredibly stable over rough terrain though it may be, reportedly traps heat and causes sweaty feet.
Pros
- Comfortable cushioning
- Zero break-in period
- Excellent traction on wet and dry surfaces
- Superb stabilizing capability
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Cons
- The upper components started chipping away
- Lack of ventilation
Who should buy the Add a product
The Add a product can supply the performance that female adventurers need on the trail. It is a solid option if you:
- Maintains a fresh and dry in-shoe environment.
- Prefer a hiking boot that grants support and comfortable cushioning.
- Prefer a hiking boot that offers excellent traction on all types of surfaces.
Maintains a fresh and dry in-shoe environment
This backpacking gear for women is equipped with a Vibram Apptrail outsole. It has irregularly shaped lugs (inner part), block-like lugs (outer portion), and an increased contact area, granting optimal grip.
Render additional traction during a descent
The tread uses a self-cleaning design that sheds off debris. The sole’s front heel edge is pronounced, rendering additional traction during a descent. Moreover, the boot’s cemented sole construction allows resoling at an additional cost.
Comfortable cushioning and shock reduction
This boot is imbued with Lowa’s signature DuraPU midsole which delivers cushioning and shock reduction. It’s paired with a Supination Pronation Support (SPS) system, which consists of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) inserts applied within the softer PU midsole mold. These inserts help prevent supination and overpronation–two causes of foot pain and fatigue.
Track spikes and XC
The Add a product has an insole called Climate Control Footbed. Its breathable top layer helps maintain a fresh and dry in-shoe environment. Also, this backpacking boot contains a Hard Stabilizer, a type of joint that supports the foot during extreme outdoor adventures.
Waterproof and breathable
The Mauria GTX owes its durability and rugged looks to its nubuck leather upper. It has rubber rands in the forefoot and heel sections, granting scuff protection. A Gore-Tex fabric lines the upper, making it waterproof and breathable.
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The leather hiker’s anatomically-shaped C4 tongue reduces pressure on the foot. The upper also features Flexfit technology that helps the ankles move freely.
Prevents slippage and blisters from forming
This mid-cut backpacking boot comes with Lowa’s patented X-Lacing feature that holds the tongue in place, both horizontally and vertically. This technology helps prevent slippage and blisters from forming.
Secure fit
There is a series of metal roller eyelets that hold the laces with the least amount of friction. A cam lace loop feature called I-Lock is placed on top of the foot. It works by securing the laces and allows flexible shaft lacing.
