Salewa

Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX Hiking Boot - Men's

Sturdy, reliable and a good weight.

Nice boot

Overall nice. Didn’t like the insole system caused blisters. Swapped out for Superfeet hiking support and huge difference. Laces were too thin and swapped out for a pair of Rhino laces. My feet sweat a lot in these. To mitigate this I paired with Darn tough lightweight sock.

I bought these boots to hike in colder inclement weather. These boots kept my feet warm and dry. They take a few miles to break in but are well made and very comfortable.

Used these boots for the last month heavily and there was no break in period they just worked and were the most comfortable boots I’ve ever worn.

Not lasted long enough.

Great for 22 months of easy use. Then leaked like a sieve. They did not have much use; the grip was still in excellent condition, there was no external or internal damage and they'd been properly looked after. They just didn't stand the test of time.

I can't decide and either can the boot

In my opinion the boots design is trying to be too much. The upper fits a medium width foot very well and the heel locking system works great. The upper is very flexible and conforms to the foot and you also can’t go wrong with the Gore-Tex upper. However, the midsole is so hard under foot it feels like I’m in a heavy backpacking boot. Even after adding a soft (aftermarket) insole it makes my feet tired in a few hours. This style could have been developed two ways. Soften up the midsole durometer to make it a comfortable outdoor cross trainer. Or add a stiffer/longer shank to the midsole and beef up the leather upper for ankle support so you can use it in challenging terrain. Also, the laces should be a bit thicker and shorter…

Great Hiking Boot

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

10

Height:

5' 9"

Weight:

190

Great Overall hiking boot, the correct amount of stiffness in the outsole without losing comfort, the upper and the construction feels well-made. The only thing that doesn't feel as strong as the boot itself are the laces, it may be on purpose because they are extremely light and thin so it could be a way of saving weight. It's important to note that "Backcountry" solve an issue with my first pair of alp trainers, they act fast and quickly giving an excellent customer service. No complains after the first 50 miles.

Very good boot

Very comfortable, toe box narrow though

All day comfort

These boots are comfortable even with extended use. I have worn these for 12+ hour shifts with no complaint. Feet stay dry and they breath nicely. The loop on the back of the heel will snag the loop hooks if you cross your feet. Easily solved by cutting the back loop.

Great boots for all day comfort!

Very comfortable boots have been wearing them for a few months now and feet feel good after all day. Wore them in all kinds of weather and no water penetration. Really good grip on slippery surfaces.