Salomon STF6 GTX

Newest Review: ... lacked a feature or simply didn't fit properly. The last shop I visited was a Salomon dealer and they recommended that I ... more

... try on the STF 6 GTX, asking me what size I was to which I replied "either an 8 or a 9 depending on the manufacturer". Coming in an attractive 'slate gray' nu-buck leather with black and red laces, they certainly looked the part. What's more they were waterproof and bore the Gore-Tex logo on the side. Things were looking good so far. I put a pair of my hiking socks on and tr ied the boots on (no point trying hiking b...more

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Salomon STF6 GTX: These boots were made for walking/scrambling/hiking* (delete ... (966 words)
by - written on 28/04/02 (Very useful, 883 readings)
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You could be forgiven for thinking that a boot is just a boot. Indeed, for every-day use you may not be far wrong. But when it comes to hiking over all types of terrain, in all types of weather and carrying a heavy rucksack, making sure you have a decent pair of boots can make the difference between covering distances at a blistering pace and covering blisters with a medicated paste. For the last 2 years I had been well served by a trusty pair of Merrels hiking boots. A waterproof pair (although not gore-tex and so prone to getting a bit whiffy after extended periods of use) with a good, grippy sole. Unfortunately they had just about covered their last miles. ... Read the complete review