Thread: Hanwag to Salewa

Originally Posted by Freezer

Are you all talking the same model? The rapace?

Mine are "Mountain Trainer". So are Flyingpillock's.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Mine are "Mountain Trainer". So are Flyingpillock's.

I think his are the Mt Trainer "Lite". More synthetic on them from what I can see but not sure about other differences. @Freezer. The Rapace are much stiffer than the Mt Trainer. Perhaps more suited to the tops.

Originally Posted by Shearer

I think his are the Mt Trainer "Lite". More synthetic on them from what I can see but not sure about other differences. @Freezer. The Rapace are much stiffer than the Mt Trainer. Perhaps more suited to the tops.

That’s what I’ve learnt I think. The mtn trainer lite is perhaps a little lite? The standard mtn trainer looks to be sold out at a few places.
For a north island bush hobbit the rapace might be a bit much. Currently using crispi Nevada which are overkil

Originally Posted by Freezer

That’s what I’ve learnt I think. The mtn trainer lite is perhaps a little lite? The standard mtn trainer looks to be sold out at a few places.
For a north island bush hobbit the rapace might be a bit much. Currently using crispi Nevada which are overkil

I have the rapace and love them , had a bit of use now and seem to be lasting well. Mostly i am a bush hobbit to but also do some walkabouts on the tops.
As far as waterproofness goes i think they are not quite as good as a boot with a full leather upper , but i can live with that, just bought some waterproof socks that i hope will mitigate that issue.

Originally Posted by Freezer

That’s what I’ve learnt I think. The mtn trainer lite is perhaps a little lite? The standard mtn trainer looks to be sold out at a few places.
For a north island bush hobbit the rapace might be a bit much. Currently using crispi Nevada which are overkil

I happily use either the Mt Trainer or Rapace in the bush. The Rapace is stiffer but still not totally ridged (Salewa do a full on Alpine boot too) and the rand gives a bit better protection to the side of the foot than on the Mt Trainer.
Mt Trainer - Light, supple, very comfortable
Rapace - Light, more ridged, better side protection. Better suited to sideling and rocky terrain.
That's my opinion of them anyway and it is often the toss of a coin as to which ones I put on when I head out.

Originally Posted by Shearer

I happily use either the Mt Trainer or Rapace in the bush. The Rapace is stiffer but still not totally ridged (Salewa do a full on Alpine boot too) and the rand gives a bit better protection to the side of the foot than on the Mt Trainer.
Mt Trainer - Light, supple, very comfortable
Rapace - Light, more ridged, better side protection. Better suited to sideling and rocky terrain.
That's my opinion of them anyway and it is often the toss of a coin as to which ones I put on when I head out.

Hi chaps,
I’ve always had a good run out of all sorts of boots and currently use Lowa 8’s.
I mainly use for hunting in rivers, and Kaingaroa and in the Ureweras so it’s way easier country than the down south rocky steep shit.
Reading up on the above mentioned boots I’m quite keen to try a pair as long as they aren’t too tough for this NI easy country. I also have another pair more suitable to the screes and slopes of the South Island for my annual pilgrimages.
I do like a higher boot for ankle support.


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