Hanwag Waxenstein Bio

Boots are well-made, but this model seems a little bit smaller than other models. I have purchased in the past in the same respective size.

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Excellent, comfortable hiking boots. My first pair of Hanwag Waxenstein requires replacing the soles after driving about 1,600 km, the upper is still in very good condition. I just bought a new pair of boots, they also do not require any breaking in. I use them all year round in the Carpathian mountains, mostly up to 2,000 m above sea level , but they can easily handle the tourist marked trails in our highest mountain range, in the High Tatras. I usually wear size 42, I ordered size 43, with thick merino socks they do not press on my toes even on steep and long descents. Very good grip in wet terrain, also on on rocks, comfortable even on asphalt roads. They don't get wet when crossing streams, wetlands or snow plains for a short time. I like membraneless shoes, they are breathable, the foot sweats less in them. The first pair of shoes had a better cork insole and soft cushions on the heel and forefoot, the new ones have harder all-leather inserts. Varuste provides very good service and also good prices.

Pretty lightweight but solid boots, nicely made. Felt good from day one, no break-in needed.

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Excellent shoe for terrain, Good grip and the shoe supports well.

I wanted shoes without Goretex and made from leather, to use daily and for smaller hikes (eg 1-3 days). So far very happy with the shoe. All leather is great and watertight. The fit is very good, but not as snug as eg Meindl vacuum. Also, the inner sole is rather thin/hard, so I replaced it with a Meindl vacuum sole, which fits perfectly (I have size 9,5). So I can highly recommend for daily walks and smaller hikes. Perfect A/B shoe, which quality-wise will last a long time. For long-distance hiking (+60km and +20kg) I will keep on using my Meindl Vakuum. But can recommend having both these shoes, which seem to be the perfect combination for all kinds of walking. Update: after less than 1 year of use, the soles start to loosen up on the side (where the toes bend) and dirt and water can get in. Currently in 1 place, but the other three places have started showing signs as well. Although happy with the shoe in daily life, I can not recommend it, due to the shoe not fitting as well as other models and the quality/breaking down within a year

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High-quality shoes, in which the shape of the sole allows the big toe to be straight, prevent problems with weak bones. The shape must also be considered when purchasing possible support insoles. The surface leather is scratched relatively easily. A plus is that the sole is designed to be replaced.

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I bought my first Hanwagin Waxenstein shoes in the spring of 2016 and have been using that pair summer and winter for six years. Now the soles are broken, but you can get new soles by sending them to the factory. I just bought a new pair, which of course are excellent. I can use these alternately with the old pair.

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Old acquaintances. Lots of walks on these and more walks.

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Hanwag quality and Varuste efficiency, perfect!

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High quality product, inside leather very good!