4.56 of 5 stars
Montura - Yaru Tekno GTX - Approach shoes tested
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This is my second pair of Yaru gtx boots. I use them for hillwalking, in low mountains and in all weather conditions. Fit: I am flat&wide footed. The model runs narrow, so I wear them without insoles and a size larger (42 as opposed to 41 or 41.5). This gives me a snug and comfy fit. It is soft yet firm and needs no breaking-in. I never got a single blister wearing these boots. The heel brake is perfect (for me). It keeps the boot from slipping without creating the feeling of tightness. These boots will really make you feel stable. I was deciding between these and Salomon Quest. Yaru fit me better, despite being flat-footed. This might not be the case for you and Salomon obviously makes awesome shoes as well. Grip: The outsole is hard Vibram. It performs well on all surfaces (mud, stone trail, dry dirt), except on wet&smooth rocks. They can be a little slippery there, but not by much more than the alternatives. Waterproof: The shoes are waterproof by all normal standards. The insides will get wet on a full-day rainy hike or during a prolonged walk on a wet-high-grass terrain. However, this has been my experience with all light boots. Plus I keep the lacing part unprotected, which is where the water likes to slip in. Durability: The outsole of my previous pair got worn out in 2-3 years, with frequent use (1-2x daily treks plus 5x 1-3h walks per week). The insole and other surfaces remained in relatively good shape. Stars: I give them 4 stars because they are mildly slippery on wet rocks and because the outsole wore out quickly. I hope I am not being too harsh as these are great boots that can compete with the industry standard S-Quest. I bought them for a second time and I highly recommend them.
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- Advantages
- Finish
- Comfortable
- Stabilizes the foot
- Waterproof
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- Recommended use
- Hiking
- Trekking
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