Salewa

Alp Mate Winter Mid WP Hiking Boot - Men's

Warm, dry, light on one’s feet:

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

11

I had relied on my Zamberlain boots for a decade to keep my feet dry, warm and comfortable when backpacking where I knew the conditions would be a challenge. They were heavy but superbly reliable. I bought theses Salewa boots based on a friends endorsement. They turned out to be a wonderful surprise. Since these boots were not locally available I followed Salewa’s sizing directions closely, upsized by 1/2 and they fit perfectly. They are 1/3 the weight of my Zamberlain boots yet fit my needs perfectly. Cold, wet, rocky trails have been no problem. My new boots exceeded my expectations. Turned out to be a great decision. I’ll miss my old boots because they reminded me of past great trips but not for long.

Extremely comfortable boot for everyday wear!

So far so good

These are my 3rd pair of Salewa, they have always been comfortable and durable. The waterproofing on my last pair did fail on me after 6 months of light use, will see how these hold up.

Nothing but a great experience so far

Great Winter Boots

Very comfortable boots. Warm and waterproof in the snow. Worn them for hiking in mud, snow, and very cold and windy conditions. Very grippy sole. Did I mention that they are insanely comfortable. My normal size 13 fits perfectly with thick wool hiking socks. My favorite boots now.

CO Winter 14er

Bought these for some Winter CO 14er summit attempts. First use was on Quandry on New Years Day. I traditionally use alpine trail runners and have not purchased a pair of boots for almost a decade at this point. With a high of 5 degrees, windchill in the negatives, and a couple inches of fresh snow, these boots were absolutely bomb proof. Sleek profile that act much beefier than they look. If you are looking for a pair of winter boots that are not too bulky but still get the job done, get these!

Comfortable warm boot with secure grip

Compare to MOUNTAIN TRAINER 2 MID GORE-TEX® BOOT, this boot is warmer and much more secure in snow and ice. Comfortable for both, long walkings and steep hikes.

Amazing Traction on Ice! Great Hiking, Trekking Shoes for Alaska

The Alp Mate Winter shoe is a great hiking shoes for Alaska. Having been extremely satisfied with the Wildfire approach shoes, ai decided to try the Alp Mate Winter for work in AK. I am often in Katmai National Park and live in the nearby surrounding area all year long. These shoes literally grip ice as I walk. I was amazed at how much traction they provided on flat ice. I've never owned shoes that grip ice so well. Like other Salewa shoes, they are super comfortable. From day one I was able to work a full 10-hour shift without any issues. Salewa, please keep make these. They are simply the best shoes on the market for subfreezing temps in the mountains of southern Alaska.

Comfortable

These boots are comfortable, lightweight and hold up incredibly well.

general

i’m very happy with the boots look and their respective quality