Hiking boots · Ranked #2 of 5 · Best for heavy packs

Lowa Renegade GTX Mid

88
Highly rated
Average of 5 professional reviews
4 of 5 recommend it · one critic disagrees
Where the 5 reviews landedRange 72–94

Exact average 88.0 · all scores printed by the outlets

OutdoorGearLab's review from 2021 has no printed score; we read it as 72/100. The other 4 average 92.

Lowa Renegade GTX MidImage: Lowa

5 professional reviewers tested the Lowa Renegade GTX Mid, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: durability and comfort. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by Outdoor Adept, Switchback Travel, CleverHiker and 2 more

The catch: It is expensive and heavy, and the lacing is fiddly.

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What 5 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 94
    Outdoor AdeptHands-on review · 2024

    A comfortable, durable, handcrafted leather boot that is the benchmark for hiking comfort and stability, worth the premium price, though grip can disappoint on wet rock.

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  2. 92
    Switchback TravelHands-on review · 2026

    A comfortable, supportive and grippy backpacking boot that suits heavy loads and technical trails.

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  3. 92
    CleverHikerHands-on review · 2024

    A durable, very supportive waterproof boot that excels with heavy loads and rough terrain.

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  4. 90
    RunRepeatHands-on review · 2025

    Lab and trail testing found this boot extremely stable, supportive and waterproof, making it a great backpacking companion.

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  5. 72
    OutdoorGearLabHands-on review · 2021

    A classic, durable all-leather boot with excellent stability and waterproofing, but it is heavy and pricey and other boots beat it on most measures.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Durability3 of 5
Comfort3 of 5
Build quality3 of 5

What critics dislike most

Price5 of 5

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Common questions

Is the Lowa Renegade GTX Mid worth it?

Most critics think so: 4 of 5 recommend it. It is expensive and heavy, and the lacing is fiddly.

Do critics agree about the Lowa Renegade GTX Mid?

One critic disagrees: scores range from 72 (OutdoorGearLab) to 94 (Outdoor Adept), a spread of 22 points across 5 reviews. OutdoorGearLab's review from 2021 has no printed score; we read it as 72/100. The other 4 average 92.

What do critics dislike about the Lowa Renegade GTX Mid?

Price (5 of 5 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Lowa Renegade GTX Mid?

The Hoka Kaha 3 GTX (critic score 90), top pick, narrowly.