Alpinestars Stella Torre Boots

Alpinestars Stella Torre Boots User Reviews

Reviewer: Kay Mcintyre on: Feb 29th 2012 Reviewer Rated: 3/5
I had employed Montrails (trailrunners) on my Appalachian Path hike, ahead of they had been purchased out by Columbia. [...] Considering that then, I don't know if the corporation has grow to be better; but I went back to Montrails, and the Torre boots in distinct, simply because they fit me so nicely. I do not blister with a new pair, and these boots last quite a although (about 800-1100 miles a pair). The Vibram sole offers great traction, the boot is steady, and they gave me the ankle assistance I needed following a unpleasant sequence of sprains although on the John Muir section of the Pacific Crest Trail. For lightweight, dry hiking, trailrunners work well. For almost everything else - wet climate, snow, long carries, and the like, these boots are what I use.

Reviewer: Gwendolyn Merrill on: Feb 16th 2012 Reviewer Rated: 4/5
I have a narrow foot with a high arch--these boots fit me like a glove. Have had no problems on short wet hikes but just took them for their initial first rate break-in hike--long hike on snow footwear with a serious pack & my feet were comfortable, dry & heat. No disappointed arches, no damp or cold toes (and mine get cold simple). Snowboarded down with them on rather of my boarding boots & they did remarkably well--little slender in the ankle for the binding to match comfortably on the ahead lean, but they were so snug that I had superior handle of the board. Really like these boots--can tell we will go significantly together!!

Reviewer: Jimmy Justice on: Jan 23rd 2012 Reviewer Rated: 3/5
The boots held my ft heat and secure the entire Whitney trip. Dry???? Not so a lot. The path was protected in snow and my ft had been drenched immediately after the very first three miles. Soaking moist, weighty, waterlogged boots did not make my ft very joyful. No blisters or cold feet; I was just disappointed in the water resistant/gortex declare. Even soon after just a handful of puddles on the trail my feet were soaked. The boots didn't rub or irritate my ft, they just held drinking water.

Reviewer: Wallace Hammond on: Jan 2nd 2012 Reviewer Rated: 4/5
I applied to be a qualified guidebook and purchased these boots at that time. I have given up on them and am now in research of another model. It has been just a number of many years but they have never ever been water-proof and haven't taken any waterproofer I have tried due to the fact, like beeswax. Also, practically each and every time I gave them an additional shot and went out on a hike I acquired a blister on my suitable heel. Never ever failed. The moment I received 1 as massive as a golf ball whilst on the AT with a group of teenagers. I should not have had to use myself as an illustration of blister treatment!!!

Reviewer: Theodore Howell on: Dec 19th 2011 Reviewer Rated: 3/5
These boots are fantastic. They are very supportive and have a nice strong really feel. In contrast to other equivalent priced boots that I have attempted they appear far better created. They do consider time to break in though. Also they are on the weighty facet (explanation for four stars and not 5) which isn't that bad as soon as you get employed to it. They are excellent for hiking in the snow and maintain my ft dry and heat. These boots run accurate to dimensions but they run slim. If you have a slim foot like me than they fit wonderful, if not a 50 percent dimension greater may match greater.