Thread: Hanwag to Salewa

Another endorsement for the Salewa’s from me, didn’t realise how much I’d been suffering in my previous pair of leather boots until I changed over to the Mountain Trainer Lite. Just a totally different experience out in the hills now. Perfect for the bush and flats hunting I mainly do but also hoping they hold up to the occasional trip up higher. My previous pair were Grisport Mohaka’s which weirdly never felt right from day one, battled with blisters and discomfort fairly early on and actually wore the boot lining through. I say weirdly because I had bought the exact same boot and size maybe 7 years previously and couldn’t rate that pair highly enough, sturdy, comfortable and amazing deep tread pattern. Almost tempted to buy another pair of the Salewas now as a replacement pair for when my new ones wear out!

https://www.tradeinn.com/trekkinn/en...ts/137455563/p

Actually after a few more weeks in the hills a caveat from me about the Salewas, so comfortable and great tread however not so waterproof after all. Only bought them in April but noticed they were leaking when last out, sprayed some Gortex sealer/treatment on them but they failed the bathroom sink test soon after quite spectacularly.
Spoke to the seller and looking to return them but went out again with them today and after cleaning them for taking back to store I noticed some abrasions on the outer fabric, hoping they don’t pin leaks on that. Was hoping they would be a little more resilient, almost worth how quickly they wear given the comforts level but still disappointed.

Originally Posted by bazz61

https://www.tradeinn.com/trekkinn/en...ts/137455563/p

Just purchased off these guys 9 days from Spain to my door.