Raichle Mount Trail GTX

I've had my Mountain Trail GTX for about 18 months now and I love them. Comfy from day 1 and loads of space for my wide feet (I can never find ladies' boots to fit...) I would recommend these to anyone for a general all-round 3 season boot. If I was buying a new pair of boots today I'd get these again, but I'd opt for the model with the rand as I do a fair bit of scrambling and want to avoid those big scuffs so that my boots last a bit longer.

(Written by: Paradizo)

I had a pair which did battle on a 100 or so Munros. Great boots, comfy out of the box and as waterproof a boot as I have ever had. Got them reduced too, so I was pleased. Problem was that the sole came apart at the compound grey part. I wasn't so displeased, as it was time for resoling anyway, and replaced them with the standard vibram unit that Scarpa use. Into the second soles, and the nubuck started to split, but with some judicious use of gaffer tape, that wasn't an issue either, given the use they had had. What REALLY got my goat was that they are quite a shallow boot, so after-market insoles didn't fit well, pushing my foot into the tongue. I wrote to Raichle to obtain some OE foot beds. They would not sell me any! I tried various dealers, who despite being helpful, also could not get OE. I am afraid if you add it all up, you aren't surprised I replaced them with Scarpa SL's. Shame really, as both issues would be easy for Raichle to address. Swiss complacency? (I still bought a pair of 60 Degrees that were going cheap though!)

(Written by: JohnnyW)

I have had there boots for a year now and they are faultless. Both myself and my husband bought them and neither of us have had the problems others seem to have had. From the very first walk the were extremely comfortable, and just get more comfortable with each walk. They have worn very well over the year and not had a problem with leaking at all. They come highly recommended.

(Written by: annie-blue)

Like a similar reviewer the sole on my pair also delaminated and some of the sole materials are disintegrating. I bought a pair but have only used them occasionally since Sept 2005 possibly 30 days walking. They cannot be repaired. The Raichle distributor has offered me a new pair at full cost £140 (bet they cost them £50) less £1 for every week I have owned them (£108) but why do I want to buy another pair of defective boots. They should acknowledge a manufacturing defect and replace them they are not fit for purpose in my view. An guy in a shop in Hawkshead advised me that it is common knowledge in the industry that there is a problem with the sole on this boot. They are otherwise a nice boot but buy another brand their customer support is dreadful vote with your feet until RRaichle acknowledge there is a problem with this product

(Written by: johnlincs)

I brought mine for the bargain price of £45.00 off Ebay, Second hand, in V V Good condition. A Very comfartable boot that served me well until being retired last summer.

(Written by: cozy)

I had mine for 18 months when the sole started to come apart, where the coloured sections are. I got in touch with Field and Trek who refunded me and I bought the mountain peak instead which was on sale for £125 (I found the mountain trail boot got damaged around the toes way too easily). I stuck with Raichle because the fit is superb, the boots are excellent and I hope the poor quality of the previous pair was just a glitch.

(Written by: dave ryla)

I've had this boot for a year now and it really is fantastic. For me it was up against the Scarpa Nepal but the Nepal felt clumpy on my size 9 feet. Its only downside is the lack of rubber toe or full rubber rand, which after just 1 trip over sharp edge left the toe with light cuts, however many miles on these cuts and others added since haven't affected its performance. If you can live with the appearence of the cuts, that you will get if walking up mountains, then these are really worth a look. There is an alternative but its like gold dust, the Raichle MT Crest has rubber toe and is an identical boot, but i haven't a pair yet!

(Written by: Psymon)