Hi-Tec Men’s Altitude IV WP Hiking Boot,Black,14 M
Published: September 12th, 2010
Category: Footwear
- Waterproof
- Padded leather collar with rustproof brass hardware
- Board lasted with steel shank for added rigidity
- Lightweight compression molded eva midsole with a durable carbo rubber hiking outsole
- 19.3 oz.
Product Description
- Waterproof (seam-sealed) nubuck/fabric leather upper.
- Soft padded leather collar.
- Dri-lex® moisture-wicking lining.
- Rustproof brass hardware.
- Lightweight compression molded EVA midsole.
- Comfort-Tec removable sockliner.
- Durable carbon rubber outsole.
Hi-Tec Men’s Altitude IV WP Hiking Boot,Black,14 M
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Tags: Altitude, BootBlack14, Hiking, HiTec, Men's
September 12th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
These have been great boots. I am on my fourth pair of the Altitude series- a version I, version II, and now 2 version IVs. All have been good buys for me. The version IV have been the best but all have been good.
First, I have a high arch and have always been hard on any footwear with a tendency to walk on the ‘outside’ of my foot. I wear these boots to travel in and work in while traveling. Many a mile in airports, many miles on concrete, gravel, dirt, and inside simulation facilities. When I travel I tend to only take these boots – my work rarely requires dress clothes, the boots look good in an open collar work environment, they are comfortable, and taking only 1 pair of shoes does cuts down on packing requirements quite a bit for longer trips (3 weeks or longer in duration).
I have taken these boots on three overseas trips – they did well in the Scottish highlands (twice), and London. They did equally well on the beaches of Hawaii, Myrtle Beach, and Cancun. They have done me well in wet and sand – hot and cold.
To add to this endorsement, not only am I hard on shoes I am also quite fat these days – topping 300 pounds. For my health I maintain a walking routine of 1-3 miles a day whenever possible. When I travel, these boots are also my walking shoes.
In general Hi Tec have always fit me well. I go back 40 or so years to wearing the Lite series of Hi Tecs while I was in my running the Appalachians days. Given my high arches, a tendency for very bad calluses, rebuilt right ankle, 2 knees that varied doctors have wanted to cut on since early Army days, and now my weight I am very picky on shoes. These are the best of the Hi Tec boot types that I have found.
I suspect I have seen the best of my current set of boots – maybe six more months or so of regular wear till they become yard work shoes till their final demise. I have never worn out the uppers in these boots. I have worn the sole down to a smooth surface and worn out the insides (after using new insole inserts a couple of times). They are tough boots.
And I have a back up pair ready to take the place of the current set.
On a down side, these style of boots (in general, not just Hi Tec) are not sturdy enough for doing squats in Power Lifting circles. One needs a higher and stiffer boot than what the modern ilk of hikers provides. This is the only limitation I have found for these boots.
Rating: 5 / 5
September 12th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
I purchased these boots at a very good price, but I still have problems with hot spots when I hike. These boots are warm and they appear to be well-padded. They also offer very good support. However, after about 5 miles of hiking, I continue to have some hot spots. I have a slightly higher than normal in-step, so if I tighten the laces, I get a hot spot on the top of my foot. I have also had hot spots on the bone on the high side of my ankle. I always wear good hiking socks, but this doesn’t seem to help. A neoprene ankle protector has helped the most, but this makes my foot feel constricted after four or five miles. If you’re going to do serious hiking,either allow a significant time for breakin, with short walks to be sure you have addressed any problems, or consider a higher quality boot.
Rating: 3 / 5
September 12th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
I am very hard on soles and have finally worn these out after two years of hard use. These shoes do it all- look nice, keeps water out, and is the most comfortable I have ever worn. I am looking to get the exact same pair- but hard to find on sale anywhere but since the are so nice, they are worth the price.
Rating: 5 / 5
September 13th, 2010 at 1:33 am
We use Hi-Tec boots and shoes for storm chasing. They’ve always made an excellent lightweight hiking boot. The Altitude IV is rough and tough but also looks good for a night out on the town. We get our boots dirty as we trek across Tornado Alley each spring. Our Hi-Tec’s take good care of our feet as we concentrate on the weather.
Martin Lisius
Tempest Tours Storm Chasing Expeditions
Rating: 5 / 5
September 13th, 2010 at 1:54 am
I bought these boots mainly for commuting in lousy weather. After the sole of my last pair of snow boots ripped during our last snow storm, I gave these a shot while shoveling our driveway. Two hours later, my feet were still as warm as they were when I put them on. These boots are great hikers, but also are hands down the warmest pair I have ever worn in the snow.
Rating: 5 / 5