Boots Trekking In: LOWA Z-6S GTX

As we mentioned previously, we're about to head out to the field for a couple weeks with some stalwart individuals from the LEO and SOF communities in the Maryland area. As you might have guessed, we'll be trying out some equipment while there.

We just got word that LOWA will be shipping us a few pair of their GTS-6X boots, which is a Good Thing. Our web editor loves LOWA boots the way Lena Dunham likes to whine and cry about the tragically inappropriate unfairness of it all: LOWA makes good boots, and have since before they were producing military boots for alpine units after WWI. This is probably why their Renegade is as popular as it is, and probably shouldn't be too surprising — they've been making hiking, climbing, and military boots for nearly a century now, and are now building nearly 2 million pair every month.

Image courtesy of PL Equipped.

Image courtesy of Soldato Team.

Watch this space for reviews on these LOWAs and on other pieces of kit coming in. We'll see how they hold up — temperatures are supposed to range from balmy to blizzard over the next couple of weeks out there.

Edit: Keep an eye on this article too.

About the LOWA Z-6S GTX from the product description:

Rugged, multi-function boots designed for demanding missions, while carrying heavy packs over varied and extreme terrain.

Lightweight and stable, these boots provide the walking comfort of light hiking boots, with the support and protection of hard duty, backpacking boots.

SIZING: Available in 6 to 15 with half sizes up to 11.5
UPPER: Extra-rugged 2.0MM hydrophobic split leather and Cordura® provides durability in harsh conditions, while the perforated leather improves breathability.
CLOSED LIGHT METAL HOOKS: Allow for speed lacing, meeting jump boot requirements.
LINING: Waterproof, breathable, GORE-TEX® lining.
MIDSOLE: Our patented PU Monowrap® construction keeps this boot lightweight, while providing maximum support. This unique frame construction also features a special medial sole wrap for protection against abrasion while rappelling.
FOOTBED: Climate Control footbed.
STABILIZER: Stiff nylon.
OUTSOLE: LOWA Cross Duty sole unit.
COLORS: Black, Sage, Dark Brown and Desert