I have a pair, and I really love *the idea of* them. I’ve been trying to break them in ahead of my Oregon elk trip (starting tomorrow).
The shoe itself fits great, though I don’t know that the boa system is actually any faster than a good pair of laces. However, they do allow you to customize how tight the lower and upper parts of the boot are.
The issue I have with them is where the seams are located on the tongue are a little oversewn, in my opinion. That “extra” sewing presses down on the side of my foot when the boas are locked down the “proper” amount of tightness (based on not having enough slack to roll my ankle easily). My solution? Loosen the top section. It makes it feel like a sneaker, and admittedly I run an increased risk of rolling, BUT that comfort, compared to the pressure from that seam, is worth it. I wish it didn’t have that problem.
I toyed with the idea of taking the seam apart and Shoe-GOOing it, but didn’t have the chance before this trip. I’ll follow back up after a couple days in the wilderness...
Regards,
Rad
SMIB
RLTW!
