Inside Look: Salewa Mountain Trainer Lite Mid GTX
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- Опубліковано 15 тра 2024
- Salewa's Mountain Trainer Lite is the lighter version of the well-loved Mountain Trainer - It isn't really a trainer, it's a tough, waterproof, beautifully made alpine trekking boot capable of handling long mountain days.
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So i havent tried on the mid yet but i have tried the shoe/low version. On a brannock device i measure a US-12 E width. 95% of footwear never fits right in a 12. Its usually too short and my toes are touching the end of the boot. So i tried these in a 13. I had a thumb’s width in the toe at the end and i had some wiggle room in the toes. I had a lightweight smartwool sock. Im not sure if i would have the room for a heavyweight sock. A mid weight might work. Boot is very comfy and even though i had the low top on it felt very supportive and stable. Im becoming a huge salewa fan but they are kinda hard to come by in shops in the state i live in. But i strongly suggest them. My current footwear are the salewa wildfire edge and the asolo tps 520 evo. But these boots in the mid cut will absolutely replace my asolo’s and will be doing so very soon.
Thanks for the good feedback - I've pinned your comment so others can use it too. Harry
This is the most accurate and thorough boot review I have ever seen. I just purchased a pair of these. I also just subscribed.
Thanks Scott, welcome aboard. Harry
Just discovered Trekkit and this was by far the best review I've ever seen. Subscribed and bought a pair of these in 11.5 for hiking in Glacier Park (where I live). Cheers and thanks guys! Look forward to more great reviews and beta.
Thank you, much appreciated. Harry
Whooo. Thx a lot for such a detailed review!
Excellent videos. Thanks from down under.
Thanks for watching!
I love there style if boots , I'm a size 41 but tend to wear 41.5 and boots I tend to use 42, but I've tried mountaineering boots that were just to small and to narrow in size 42, just wished I could get them being light in a wide fit for my Tour Du Mont Blanc next year ...
Just bought them today and did 11km mountain terrain hike and they fit great no breakin and super lite ...love them
Great to hear!
How are this boots perform on wet and slippery terein? Like wet rocks etc. Thank you.
@@josipbatic868 very well, I've found the sole just as good as a vibram,
Having lots of time on my hands due to lockdown 2, I went a bit overboard with my research, to find my next boot and looked at probably every boot on the market!
I finally decided on these salewa mountain trainer lites as they seemed to tick every box, and I'm very glad I did.
They were extremely comfortable straight out the box.
I tested them at my local woods, it's very hilly and, was a wet autumn day with lots of puddles, mud and leaves under foot.
I went, running, climbing, through puddles and up and down very steep slippy slopes.
Before buying, I was a bit concerned about them having a pomoca sole (as I'd never heard of them before) instead of a vibram sole,
But I needn't have, because everything about these boots are brilliant, the pomoca soul is excellent, very grippy even over fallen trees in the wet, my feet stayed completely dry, warm and comfortable, they're very light, enough for running. All in all an amazing boot, the best I've ever owned.
Hi Simon. I glad that the Salewa's worked out for you. As always, fit is the most important factor when considering boots. Thanks for watching. Paul.
Whats different between this and ms crow gtx ?
Great review I have at least 100 miles on mine and only some scrapes on the toe cap. Theyre holding up great. I think they're made for a more narrow foot though. Great boot overall.
Good to hear that you're getting plenty of miles in.
Can we use crampons with back binding on it email me on himayun19@gmail.com
Out of interest did you go down half a size or keep with your regular sizing? I have a pair of Salewa trainers and they were way bigger than any of my regular shoes.
I just kept my regular size. If your wanting to wear thicker socks I would size up because regular size for me fits like a glove.
@@3Darkblade3 Thanks :)
Thank you for this great review. I am thinking of getting these but I have wide feet and I always get some pain on my small toe, would you recommend this boot or should I get one with no stitching/bonding which would irritate my small toe? Thank you.
Hi John. My recommendation would be to get yourself to your local outdoor specialist and get a proper boot fit to ascertain the correct boots to suit your feet. The Trekitt Service opens again in the 13th of April and you’d be very welcome there. Thanks for watching. Paul.
Hello, Right now I have a pair of Asolo Flame's. I like the stiffness of the boot, but I'm looking for something with a better over all fit. Which would you say is equal in stiffness to the Flames. The Regular Trainer or the Light ? Thx
I'm afraid we don't stock that particular boot and I've not personally tried it on, so unfortunately I don't know. Sorry! Harry
@@trekitt I understand. Thank you
I wear a 12.5 UK in Mammut with some room in the toe box for my big toe but it's just right for my little toes. I have plateau shaped toes with the top 3 toes being quite high up in most boots so I typically order a 31cm mondopoint or JPN in any shoe I get.
I like Mammut because they tend to have low volume and a snug fit on the heel so I can get enough space for my toes without sliding (sometimes the problem with Scarpa).
A friend is near fanatical about how comfortable Salewa are and I'm thinking of ordering a pair to try. Should I go 12 or 12.5 UK? 12 UK appears to be 31 cm which is what I normally wear. The reports on how narrow they are are so conflicting. Some reviews say they're average to wide on the toe box (which I want) and others describe the same shoe as "narrow".
Unfortunately it's a 150 mile drive to the nearest Salewa dealer so I can either do that or take a risk online and maybe have to return them. Or I could order both sizes and see.
I would personally order both if possible and send back the pair that doesn't fit. Salewa generally run true to size in terms of length, but the width differs model to model. I had a pair of Salewa Wildfires which were pretty slim, low volume and about average compared to most brands length wise. I found the heels narrow, so this should suit you pretty well.
@@trekitt thanks. Will order both sizes
Looking between the mtn trainers and mtn trainer lite for arborist work including tree climbing which would you reccomend
Mountain Trainer, purely for the additional stiffness. Harry
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@Trekitt the salewa website says that they offer this boot also non gtx, but I'm not able to find it anywhere. If I buy this pair, would they be too hot since where I live most of the year is dry and really hot weather? Thanks
Ideally you'll want to go for a non waterproof boot if the majority of your use is in dry, hot conditions, but whether it'll be too warm or not will largely depend on what you're used to.
@@trekitt thanks for the reply, if that's the case I think I'll go for the salomon x ultra mid 3 non gtx.
Can you compare them with Salewa Alp Trainer MID GTX in terms of comfort? I know they are true to size but should I order a half size bigger just in case?
You said you wear usually size 9 but the shoes are 8.5 and they fit perfectly
The Alp Trainer is lighter and more flexible, but both feel as comfortable as the other in my opinion. Obviously this is dependant on whether the boot fits you in the first place, but they both fit me really well! Personally, I found both true to size, but it depends on your foot shape, which socks you like to wear, how much your feet swell, etc. It may be worth ordering a few different sizes and sending back the pair that doesn't fit. Kind regards, Harry.
Hey Trekkit, are you likely to get these back in stock soon and do you carry the standard black colour way alongside the carrot? :)
We hope to get more stock soon, but only in the Orange colour. Paul.
@@trekitt thanks Paul, ended up ordering some Mammut Ducan from you instead 🙂👍🏻
@@saouke hello! why did you choose the Ducan instead of this? I'm between these two and I know both are very good, but I would like to know if one is even more reliable than the other in terms of durability and waterproofness.
@@pedrosincasa hi :) stock was mainly the factor, these Salewa were out of stock everywhere in my size and I had already been thinking about the Ducans. Did buy a different pair of Mammut before that (I forget what now) but they didn't come in UK 10.5, only 10 and 11 so were not a good fit sadly - as they were comfy just small! As far as the Ducan go I've done about 30 miles give or take in them now, in various weather. Out of the box fit was comfy but I found the laces across the top of my foot were a bit tight on circulation (I have this problem with most boots) so had to relace to suit my foot but after that all great. Not found them too hot despite the GTX. No water leaks though I did get absolutely drenched on Winter Hill a few weeks back in a thunderstorm and had water ingress down my leg into my sock and had a wet foot, dried out overnight quite quickly with some newspaper compared to a day or two in my old boots :) One thing I will say is I've had to go down to a thinner pair of socks (using Bridgedale light merino now) as with my usual medium thickness socks they were a bit too tight - but I haven't tried the mediums on a walk/with my new lacing to say for sure. I have a wide footbox and narrow ankle so fitting boots is a right pain and takes me a couple of walks to get set right for me :)
Is this boot just for mountain purpose or can use for all hiking requirements from Peak District Lake District regards
Will work perfectly in the Lakes/Peaks on non-mountainous stuff as well!
How comfy are they straight from the box, thinking of breaking in wise? Thanks
If they fit you correctly, they'll need next to no breaking in. I really would emphasise getting a professional boot fit (after the lockdown!) if possible. Kind regards, Harry.
@@trekitt Still using the half a size bigger theory than normal shoes worn o n a daily basis, as for professional boot fit with yourselves unfortunately i'm in the north of England as much as i'd love a journey down to your neck of the woods postal maybe the best way. Thanks for the reply.
Which one would you recommend for hiking backpacking easy climbing true tehnical terrain? Salewa mtn trainer lite mid or la sportiva tx5 mid? Thanks
The Mountain Trainer is most likely what I would choose for the activities listed above, but it is so dependent on fit that I wouldn't purchase one over the other without trying a few pairs on first. Harry
Would you say size wise, these are Asolo fit? true to size or run 1/2 size big? I wear a 44.5 in the Fugitive.
We would say they run true to size, so we would recommend ordering your normal size in them.
Is the tongue waterproof as well? I'm thinking about the case when you step in deeper snow?
There is an inner boot liner that keeps the tongue and cuff of the boot waterproof, but if stepping into deeper snow and/or water we would recommend adding in some gaiters to ensure you stay dry.
Hello , what’s the true difference between mnt trainer mid gtx and mnt trainer mid lite gtx ? I want to buy but don’t know which ones ? Thanks
Hi Dusan, well, apart from the rather obvious weight difference, there a number of technical differences mainly to do with the construction of the upper and the midsole. There's a really good "comparison" chart on the Salewa website.
www.salewa.com/en-gb/search?sSearch=mountain%2Btrainer&p=1
Your choice should be determined by fit and function! For general hiking and some light mountaineering, either boot would suffice, provided that it fits you correctly! Did I mention that the most important thing is that the boots fit you correctly? Get yourself down to your local Outdoor Specialist Retailer and get a Pro boot fit. Thanks for watching. Paul.
@@trekitt thanks a lot , I’ve made my choice. I ordered Salewa ms mnt trainer Lite . Best regards
Reviuw the Salomón cross hike mid gtx please
We'll add it to the list. Kind regards, Harry.
So are they composite toe or steel toe if not I can’t buy them
The Salewas do not have a steel toe cap, they’re for hill walking and not suitable for work.
Hi Trekitt. I'm very interested in a boot just like this, i.e. lightweight (around 550g), but supportive enough for, say, a 5-day trek in the Pyrenees with a 50L backpack, including a little bit of glacier walking with some microspikes. But I like really understated designs. No colours please - not even on the sole. Grey, brown, khaki, black, even a splash of olive, all fine. But nothing more flamboyant than that. Does this exist?
The Salewa Alp Trainer 2 looks promising, but I'm worried it's not stiff enough for the job? Cheers.
My immediate suggestion is the Mammut Ducan High GTX in Black www.trekitt.co.uk/footwear/boots/mammut-mens-ducan-high-gtx-black__37283 , but it depends whether you're willing to compromise on the yellow Vibram logo on the sole. It also heavily depends on whether it fits your feet, as this will be the deciding factor. If possible, I'd visit us in person with an open mind, find the boot that fits you well and serves the function you're looking to get out of the boot, then narrow down by which is most aesthetically pleasing. I hope that helps. Harry
@@trekitt That's an interesting suggestion, thanks. Appreciate it. It will surely take some mental adjusting, but the yellow Vibram logo on the sole may be just about tolerable.
Can you explain to me why if this boot really has a Gore-Tex membrane, it does not resist the wet hebre, or the cross of a puddle of water? 100% of the comments that we find on the Web about its impermeability are negative, it does not resist water ...
I can't say I've ever experienced a pair of these leak. A friend of mine has a pair and uses them daily - no wet feet. Perhaps there was a bad batch at some point.
so i this the best shoe to have when i go up to mountain for days about 20km a day with 20kilo backpack? i want to climb the highest mountain in Germany and maybe Austria with kind regards,
Nathanaël
HI, my default answer to this kind of question is..."the best boot/shoe for any activity is the one that fits you correctly and that is suitable for the intended use". Go to your local outdoor specialist retailer and get a proper boot fitting! Paul.
Crampons for a glacier with these?
Unfortunately they're not crampon-compatible. The midsole is far too flexible and they'd ping off on first step! Harry
Thanks very much. Do you know if the Mid version of the boot is Crampon Compatible? EBC trek and Cho lá pass.. I'm looking for light comfortable boot that can also strap on crampons when navigating glacier. Was looking at the Salewa Mountain Trainer Mid GTX. The lite looks cool but as you advised its not C. C.
Hi. What's the heal to toe drop on these lovelies?
15mm. Harry
@@trekitt Wowsers!
Is it useable with semi automatic crampons
Afraid not.
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