I tested this boot back in the day that it was Raichle (which has been taken over by Mammut). (The Mountain Trail GTX (9.5/10) is Nubuck leather which is why it loses that .5 because it's harder to maintain and not quite as durable as full grain leather however the XT is full-grained smooth leather and has added toe-abrasion. It's a basic design of upper which adds to the durability though and has a heck of a mountain of support for your ankle, enough to grade this as a true 3 season boot. It offers plenty of protection on rocky terrain with a bomb-proof toe-box but the best bit about these boots is the sole unit. It's aggressive and the lugs are deep providing plenty of grip on muddy and 'movable' terrain, like scree and snow, like that I found in Scotland when testing these out. It has more cushioning than Haglofs Solid Lite's and therefore provide a comfier fit. For the price (£160) they're hard to beat, and they're exactly the same weight as my Kayland Contact 1000's (synthetics) which just goes to show that synthetics aren't always lighter. They're also strap-on crampon compatible.
SPEC:
- Board lasted
- Motion Control®
- Rubber toe cap
- Mammut® SD Footbed
- Memo Foam
- Rolling Concept
- Strap-on crampons compatible
- anatomically shaped heel cap
- reinforced interior
- Premium quality foam cushioning
Damping and climate control. - Flexible ribs and deep tread guarantee safety and abrasion resistance.
- 100% guaranteed waterproof premium quality high-fitting, sealed, insert socks made of PTFC (PolyTetraFluorCarbone).
- calf sports leather can be waxed, brushed or left untreated.
- Extremely robust, durable intermediate sole wedge of PU (Polyurethane) foam with excellent cushioning properties.
- Improved support of the arch of the foot is guaranteed by the use of an inherently stable TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) insert.
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