Table of contents VerdictProsConsJun 16, 2022Who should not buy itSuper-comfy hikes in the Trident III GTXClingy on iceWho should not buy itLowa Trident III GTX: A finely built waterproof bootWanted: Extra flexibility underfootNot the best footbed in townNot the best footbed in townJun 16, 2022
Overview

Our verdict

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Perform more convincingly in cold weather than its predecessor, the Trident III GTX offers enduring warmth and comfort in its mighty snug confines. This winter-ready boot from Lowa also has a fantastic outsole that matches the surefootedness it delivers where the terrain meets the ice. And have we mentioned that it is among the lightest there is?

Pros

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  • Reassuringly grippy
  • Astonishing coziness
  • Amazing lightness
  • Glove-like fit
  • Excellent workmanship
  • Waterproof

Cons

  • Vivobarefoot Tracker II FG
  • Non-durable insole slides around

Jun 16, 2022

The Trident III GTX befits its name for looking quite powerful, thanks to its tall stature. Add it to your shopping cart if:

  • You often find your feet in deep snow.
  • Who should not buy it waterproof ones.
  • Not the best footbed in town.

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Who should not buy it

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Super-comfy hikes in the Trident III GTX

Numerous trail-goers have nothing but pure admiration for the Lowa Trident III GTX on the comfort front. Their praises are reflected in the following comments:

  • "Totally comfortable."
  • "Winter boots with a feel-good factor."
  • "Track and field."
  • "Not the best footbed in town."

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Clingy on ice

There are those who find the boot's winter-specific outsole incredible. On icy/frozen terrain, the Trident III GTX delivers "firm footing," says an experienced adventurer. "You can walk well with it in the snow," says another.

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The featured boot is a knockout when it comes to keeping your feet nice and warm, according to many. It's "a great winter shoe for cold weather," says one reviewer. Another hiker is convinced that it can "keep you warm in the snow for longer periods." But perhaps the most compelling remark about the Trident III GTX's coziness is: "these shoes are a dream."

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Lowa Trident III GTX: A finely built waterproof boot

About the boot's build quality and fine upper engineering, a trail-goer says, "I'm pleasantly surprised and over the moon with these." The reviewer in question has not been a fan of fabric-uppered kicks, not until he laid his eyes on the waterproof Trident III.

Wanted: Extra flexibility underfoot

"The sole is simply way too hard," says one of those who find the sole unit of the Lowa Trident III GTX stiff.

Not the best footbed in town

With remarks like "these shoes are very light" and "super light," this high-top winter hiking boot is definitely a winner in the area of weight. Such comments aren't wrong, though, as the Trident III GTX weighs only a measly 520 g per boot. FYI: over-the-ankle trail kicks that weigh no more than 550 g are considered lightweight.

Not the best footbed in town

It has been reported that the Lowa Trident III GTX has an unruly insole. The "footbed shifts again and again," says a tester. The same reviewer says that it also gets squished all too soon.

Jun 16, 2022

"It fits like a glove" and "fits perfectly" are how several adventurers describe the snugness of the Trident III GTX's interior.