Patagonia Drifter Goretex Shoes Review
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 5:03 pm
Have been testing these shoes for about 2-3 months, before the recent review by
Backpacking Magazine.
Haven't had much luck with their picks, but a little better luck with Outside Magazine's
picks.
Anyways, these shoes fit close to size, but you should add 1/2 a size to what your true
size is.
These are low top hiking shoes, not boots, or 3/4 boots, so if you have weak ankles, they
are not for you.
With that said, they are very stable, on and off trail.
There comfort level are outstanding, even on very long hikes, and even in hot
climates.
They were put through the ultimate Sierra treadmill test, Taboose Pass, and passed
with flying colors.
Feet felt good, not hot spots, no leaks (rain, snow).
Traction was again outstanding, preformed well on steep smooth rock, wet moss, and
snow.
Only small thing that I would wish is that the tongue was a little longer, but this is
really reaching to find something.
Have been testing trail runners/hiking shoes for years, allways on the quest to find
the ultimate shoe.
Used to wear Montrail Hardrock's for a while until they changed the style 2 years ago
then a shoe from La Sportiva, which were pretty good, but got discontinued.
These shoes really are good, and would highly recommend them if your in the market
some!!
Backpacking Magazine.
Haven't had much luck with their picks, but a little better luck with Outside Magazine's
picks.
Anyways, these shoes fit close to size, but you should add 1/2 a size to what your true
size is.
These are low top hiking shoes, not boots, or 3/4 boots, so if you have weak ankles, they
are not for you.
With that said, they are very stable, on and off trail.
There comfort level are outstanding, even on very long hikes, and even in hot
climates.
They were put through the ultimate Sierra treadmill test, Taboose Pass, and passed
with flying colors.
Feet felt good, not hot spots, no leaks (rain, snow).
Traction was again outstanding, preformed well on steep smooth rock, wet moss, and
snow.
Only small thing that I would wish is that the tongue was a little longer, but this is
really reaching to find something.
Have been testing trail runners/hiking shoes for years, allways on the quest to find
the ultimate shoe.
Used to wear Montrail Hardrock's for a while until they changed the style 2 years ago
then a shoe from La Sportiva, which were pretty good, but got discontinued.
These shoes really are good, and would highly recommend them if your in the market
some!!