Lowa Renegade vs. Lowa Camino boots - Help!

cbstewart

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Has anyone here owned or tried both of these boots? (Lowa Renegade GTX and Lowa Camino GTX FreeFlex)

I finally decided to step up my footwear game last year and decided on a pair of Lowa Renegade GTX boots. They are hands down the most comfortable boot I've ever put on my foot, but they have started to fall apart already after only 10 months and 150 miles. I expect a hell of a lot more use out of a $230 pair of boots, so my retailer will let me return them for store credit. Since I love the feel of the Renegades but do not have any other models in town to try on, I was wondering if you guys could help me. I have been looking at the Camino GTX's and they seem to be more durable. Reviewers online mention how the Camino's are very comfortable as well, but are more narrow than the Renegades. I have a standard width foot (D width), not a very narrow one. So if the Renegades fit perfectly, are the Caminos going to be too tight for me? Thoughts?

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Not sure if it directly helps, but the Renegade's didn't fit me very well but the Rangers do. So there may not be the consistent sizing/fit that you are thinking of...... hope that helps.

RJ
 
Ahhh too funny.

It doesn't matter.
I fought the boot fight and lost.

I have given up.

I bought a pair of Lowa mountain expert GTX EVO boots at $400.00

Thinking the same thing you did.

Spend more, get more!

Ha!

Add them to the pile of boots from Danner, Scarpa, Vasque, Irish setter, Rocky, and several others that didn't hold up forever.

I have just decided that the ground I walk on shreds boots. Period.

I used to read the posts, ask the questions, try and find the boots that won't leak on me, won't pull apart at the seams, won't abrade through the heels, now I know better.

Buy what you like, and what you can afford. Then start saving for the next pair.
You sound like me. At least one new pair of boots a year. Two if you are not careful.
 
I have a pair of Renegades and had the choice between Renegades, Tibets, and Scarpa Kailach on a recent dall sheep hunt in Alaska. I brought my Kailach and Tibets but only used my Scarpas (they are lighter). The Scarpas have a little more ankle support and are a little tougher build than Renegades. If you think Renegades are comfortable try on a pair of Scarpa Kaliach! I've used and abused a pair of Scarpa Mustangs (very similar to the the Kaliach) and they have withstood lots of abuse. Tibets are pretty tough to beat because they are solid leather with little lacing or synthetics.

One of the toughest things on boots is constant water. Make sure to try keeping your boots clean and treat them with something similar to Nikwax and they will likely last longer.
 
Thanks for the tips everyone. And thanks for the Scarpa tip, ill have to try them out somewhere down the road. I did end up trading in the Renegades for the Caminos and Im enjoying them so far. They are definitely a bit warmer than the Renegades, but comfort and fit is similar and they seem much more durable.and in response to the water tip, i hunt in Southern Nevada and Southwest Utah, so those things had seen water literally once for about 2 hours in the form of morning dew. The Renegades were definitely not mistreated, they just arent built for frequent vertical climbs on shale rock and boulders. But like I said, the Caminos look like they will hold up better and they are a good looking and feeling boot. I actually received them in the mail last Wednesday and had a hunt to help with on Friday, so I had zero tine to break them in. This is normally a really stupid thing to do, but Lowas always seem very forgiving about that, as my feet felt great the while weekend through some really steep, rocky elevation. No hot spots at all. So i guess the bottom line is, I an a believer in Lowas, you just have to make sure youre getting the boot that matches the terrain.

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I have the Tibets now and they fit and feel great. They are built like a mountain boot,not a tennis shoe.
Keeping leather boots clean and preserved is key to long life.
I have years on 2 pairs of Danners I use year round. Work/ranch boots.
I only wear my hunting boots, hunting....
 

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