Salewa Mountain Trainer Mid Gore-TEX Boots Mens

I never leave reviews but these boots are the cats meow. First I should say I usually wear a size 12 in typical US market shoes, based on some of the other reviews I ordered a 13. It's as if these shoes were custom made for my foot. The toe box is perfect, the flex cuff on the heel makes them feel like tennis shoes but they have the durability of mountaineering shoes. The midsole is indeed stiff but with the materials used they need no break-in period. I'm going to say that again, this is a mountain boot that needs no break-in. Just open the box, put them on and go. The construction is impressive. I imagine they will last a long time. The traction on the sole is perhaps some of the best I've seen. The cut of the treads and the material used for the sole is beyond any expectations I could have. Gore-Tex lining keeps your feet dry and dry feet make happy hikers. They look a little goofy but I can see this is an example where truly is form following function. They said this is what a foot looks like, not this is what the shoe should look like and when you put them on immediately you can tell. I'm a huge huge fan of Asolo boots but I told my wife these boots make Asolos feel like Walmart shoes. There are zero hot spots and your toes don't feel smushed. Never even heard of Salewa, glad I took the chance. Most comfortable boots I've ever owned.

The Salewa Mountain trainers are what i consider to be a crossover boot between a Burly backpacking boot and an entry level mountaineering boot. The Mt trainers have the attitude of a mountaineering boot but lacks a true stiff midsole. I also own a pair of Salewa crows which have a complete stiff sole. The mt trainers are a great option if you're scrambling, backpacking, hiking through scree and hopping over talus rocks. You can used them for normal hiking but they may be overkill for some people because they are in the heavier side, you're definitely not going to win any marathons with these. I definitely love the style and colorway, however I do wish they came with green laces instead of the oranges ones but that a small gripe. I highly suggest going 1/2 to a full size larger on these for several reasons, 1) they are made in Europe, European made shoes tend to run smaller. 2) highly recommend to use wool socks, thicker socks take up more volume 3) your feet will swell up at the end of the day Im a size 10 and i bought these in a size 11 and im really glad i did. You also may want to put in a good aftermarket insole, Salewa's multi fit foot bed insoles are flat and really dont cushion well. Overall these are extremely well made boots, if you're looking for a great backpacking boot that can be used even in just about all kinds of mountain terrain than these are the boots for you.

Simply AWESOME boots. I'm now a big fan of this Salewa company. I was previously a fan of Asolo company for boots, however, my recent 2 pairs fell apart in no time at all and Asolo wouldn't help me out. I had purchased one of those pairs in Spain and Asolo said i had to return them in the country where they were purchased....ummm, ok i'll just go with a different company next time. I tried several other brands and decided to give these Salewa boots a try. I love these boot!. They are very comfortable and seem to be extremely well made. Gore Tex, simple design, stable, supportive. I notice the toe box flares out compared to the foot bed which gives plenty of room for wider foot profiles. You won't regret these.

I've used this for light hiking (35lb) pack on 3 multi-day pack trips so far this spring. I will say several of the reviews stated to size up. I generally wear a size 10.5, and went to 11. They are slightly to big in the toe box, but an aftermarket (superfeet) insole and thicker hiker sock take up most of that. I ordered a 2nd pair with intent to send the 11s back, but will keep them now that I've used them and wear them early spring and late fall with thick socks. The 2nd pair (10.5) fits my feet perfectly. I have flatter feet, just over regular and just under EE, so the regular fit of these designed with wider toe box is a great pairing for those types of feet. I really like the heel cup and ankle support of this light weight hiker. I usually wear Kenetrek, full leather, due to poor ankle support, but these tighten down well and support well with my lightweight pack so far. I read a couple reviews that state the eyelets are poorly made and bend.... I would say likely those individuals are pulling way to hard on the laces. I adopted a technique of synching on the first set of speed eyelets across the top of the foot, then skipping the 2nd set and wrapping the top ankle support eyelets; then going back down and finishing with the middle set to snug ankle supports against the middle of the ankle and not the top. It works great, keeps the heel locked in, and you don't have to pull so tight on the lacings. Hit some very rocky terrain, and the foot bed is not as padded as a Kenetrek, but its a lighter boot and my feet didn't feel to bad, just noticed it after a 8 mile day. I believe this is break-in requirements and believe the boot will mold to the feet in time. I would definitely buy a few more pair, assuming that at this price point if they only last a couple years they are still comparable in price to an expensive all leather for cost vs. time, plus they weigh much less. Happy hiking!

I have owned both the Salewa Mountain Trainer and the Alpine Trainer low-top shoes. The Alpine Trainer is too narrow in the forefoot making it uncomfortable over time. The Mountain Trainer has more room in the forefoot and it has a fantastically firm sole, but it doesn't lock my ankles without using a lace locking technique (which works fine). It also suffers from a short tongue and low cuff, even for a low-top shoe. I love everything else about the Mountain Trainer so I went for an upgrade to the Mid version of the shoe. This boot has a slightly thicker sole than the low-top version but the same tread pattern. Both are firm enough to stand on ladder rungs all day without making my feet sore. The fit of this boot is one of the best I've ever tried. There is enough room in the forefoot to make it comfortable while the fit through the heel and ankle is firm but soft. The ride is on the firm side but I think it will do well as a technical, fast-paced boot.

The boots are made with good quality good grip the laces could be better. So here's my issue, I have I little bit of a wide foot. Not wide enough to ever get wide shoes or boots. So I ordered my normal size and when they came i wore them for a day or 2 and it felt like they were folding my foot like a taco. I put stretchers in them wet them down a lil with the stretchers I tryd everything. Im willing to bet if I was informed of this I would have gotten a wide boot and they would have been comfortable. I will say the boots themselves are made good strong material good stitching i just wish someone would have put some info out there how skinny they hold your feet

This is my third pair of similar styles boots. The sizing has been spot on with every pair. They all have quickly broken in and I’m expecting this third pair to give great support and comfort as the first two. I’m in the woods a lot and everyone is looking for a comfort and support, which they have, it’s the grip I get that is probably my favorite. The confidence in the grip while climbing over downed trees, roots and rocks whether wet or dry is fantastic.

Para el trabajo muy seguras no te resbalas

Habe die Schuhe im Frühjahr gekauft. Haben perfekt gepasst (2 unterschiedliche Einlagen sind beigepackt). Habe jetzt schon einige längere Wanderungen hinter mir und bin noch immer vollauf begeistert. Auch für Klettersteige sind sie gut geeignet. Keine Blasen oder dergleichen. Auf Asphalt sind sie etwas steif zu gehen aber sind ja schließlich Bergschuhe und keine Straßenschuhe.

Douleur immédiate a la bse du gros orteil, à la pliure de la chaussure

Une chaussure de randonnée s'évalue dans la durée - lES premiers pas sont prometteurs - bonne semelle - bonne protection et échantéité latérale - protection de la cheville -la qualité de fabrication parait trés correct - avec de l'entretien comme il se doit , cette chaussure parait s'inscire dans la durée.

Muy buena bota,tiene la dureza necesaria para hacer media montaña y cómoda para senderismo.Esta muy bien fabricada con refuerzos en todo el contorno para protegerla de las piedras

Kurz und knapp: Meiner Meinung nach der perfekte Bergschuh! Wir gehen regelmäßig in die Berge, auch auf anspruchsvolleren Wegen. Ich habe bereits die Wildfire.Schuhe von Salewa und war von Passform und Qualität begeistert, daher habe ich mir nun die MTN Trainer bestellt, weil ich in meinen Lowas immer, wirklich immer Druckstellen oder Blasen bekommen habe. Die Salewa-Schuhe sind wasserdicht, haben ein Profil, das seinen Namen im Gegensatz zu manch anderem auch wirklich verdient, passen perfekt und wenn sie qualitativ ähnlich hochwertig verarbeitet sind wie die Wildfire, bin ich absolut zufrieden.