Inside Look: Salewa Rapace GTX 

Glad you like them!

Love the boots. But the Vibram sole looks pretty bad after 150 miles.

There's a lot of really well-made boots out there, the best ones are the ones that fit you correctly, are the most comfortable and are fit for purpose. Thanks for watching.

Thank you! Harry

Glad you like them!

It's got a fairly aggressive tread pattern with a sharp heel, meaning it'll cope brilliantly with the mud and slop. The fully waterproof Gore-Tex membrane means you won't get wet feet unless water ingresses over the top. You may find it slightly overkill for general walking and hiking as it's predominantly designed for alpine trekking and mountaineering, however it largely depends on personal preference. Some of us like a stiffer, more supportive piece of footwear, others would prefer something a bit lighter and more flexible. Kind regards, Harry.

@@trekitt thanks for your reply! Really appreciate it! I am trying this one and the salewa ms mtn trainer mid gtx, you right about the rapace being stiff. The other feels a lot softer for walks and potential hikes. Thanks again

I'm afraid we don't have any experience with them, so we wouldn't be able to comment accurately. Kind regards, Harry.

Yo tengo las salewa mid trainner y es una bota fantástica, muy cómoda ,impermeable y se ajusta muy bien a todo tipo de terreno

Glad to hear you enjoy our videos. They would be fine for Fell walking in the Lakes, especially if you plan on some more adventurous walks that turn into scrambles and winter activities. They are on the stiffer and slightly heavier side as they're crampon compatible, but would make for a really sturdy pair of fell boots.

You'll be much better off with something like the AKU Pilgrim DS which has no waterproof membrane, making it far more breathable than anything lined with Gore-Tex. The Pilgrim's uppers are also 11 times more breathable than traditionally constructed boots, so they're ideal for warm environments. I'll pop a link below if you want to have a closer look. Kind regards, Harry. www.trekitt.co.uk/13209/products/aku-pilgrim-mk2-ds-mod-brown.aspx

It looks like you’re missing a boot that suits your feet. Get yourself a proper boot fit at your local specialist retailer (when they’re open) and they’ll ensure you get a boot that fits and that is fit for purpose - www.trekitt.co.uk/pages/appointments/

I'm afraid that's beyond my knowledge - I'll have to ask someone and get back to you. Harry

Update: "Yeah, they'd do a solid job. Not the outright warmest boots, but unless you're in the Arctic, they should be OK."

HI Jana, in my experience the Grivel New Matic binding is excellent. You have the ease and speed of attachment combined with the security of a strap. Take a look at the models here - www.trekitt.co.uk/facetresults.aspx?Term=new%20matic. I would suspect that either the AIr Tech or G12 models would suffice. Paul.

Good question - it's not something we have much experience on, so it's hard to say. They'll work for virtually any technical terrain while carrying plenty of kit or without, but I'm afraid I'm lacking experience in what would make a suitable hunting boot unfortunately. Kind regards, Harry.

Somewhere around a UK12/EU 47. Harry

Unfortunately you may be waiting a while. Apart from Vivo Barefoot, I'm not aware of any other companies offering 0 drop footwear. I did do a little research in an attempt to find a few more options, but to no avail. Harry

@@trekitt There a few trickling into the market. Xero do a waterproof boot.

You would almost need to go to a wedge boot then. There are a few out there with gore tex and good vibram soles instead of crepe.

There's no official rating, but I'd say it's B1; possibly somewhere in between a B1 and B2.