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Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Ws: nubuck with Vibram sole
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The Renegade GTX Mid Ws is the women's version of Lowa's long-running leather mid, and in our women's waterproof boot guide it is the safe, familiar pick. Amazon lists a nubuck leather upper, a textile lining, a removable insole and a Vibram sole, with a waterproof rating and Gore-Tex in the name. It suits women who want one dependable leather boot for muddy footpaths, moorland and hill paths rather than a specialist model.
- Upper
- Nubuck leather
- Membrane
- Gore-Tex
- Outsole
- Vibram
- Lining
- Textile
In its favour
- The listing names a Vibram outsole and nubuck leather upper, a durable pairing on rough paths.
- A removable insole is listed, so you can swap in an aftermarket insole if your arch needs it.
- Gore-Tex in the title and a waterproof rating in the listing for wet grass and peat.
Good to know
- The listing's department field says men's even though the title says women's, so check the size chart.
- The listing gives 1.32 kg without saying if it is per boot or per pair.
Our take
What the listing tells you
The shaft height is given as 4.75 inches and the shaft circumference as 9 inches, with a block heel. The item weight is 1.32 kg, without saying whether that is per boot or per pair. Seasons are listed as spring and summer.
One field looks wrong: the department reads men's, while the title and the Ws in the model name clearly say women's. Check the size chart on the listing, since UK, EU and US sizing can be mixed up on imported boots.
Nubuck, textile lining and a Vibram outsole
Nubuck is leather with a lightly brushed surface. It is durable and takes proofing well, though it marks more easily than smooth leather. Behind it, a textile lining dries faster and feels cooler than a leather lining, which suits British summers.
The Vibram sole is named but its pattern is not. The removable insole is handy for anyone who uses custom orthotics or wants to swap in a more cushioned footbed. Brush off mud, dry slowly, and refresh with a nubuck proofing spray.
Renegade Ws beside the Terra GTX Women and Nucleo High II Women
The Scarpa Terra GTX Women is a leather boot with a Vibram Energy II sole and a listed 465 g weight. It may feel lighter and firmer. The Renegade is the choice for women who know and like Lowa's fit.
La Sportiva's Nucleo High II GTX Women has a leather lining and leather insole. It will feel warmer and more traditional, while the Renegade, with its textile lining, stays cooler.
Who should look elsewhere
Women who need a wide fit should look at our wide-feet guide, since this listing gives no width. Those wanting a soft, trainer-like boot with more cushioning should consider the Merrell Moab 3 Mid GTX Women.
Walkers who carry heavy packs on rough ground may want a stiffer, higher boot such as the Zamberlan Vioz Lux GTX RR Women.
Verdict
The Renegade GTX Mid Ws suits women who want a proven nubuck Gore-Tex mid boot with a Vibram sole and a removable insole for everyday hill walking. For a lighter leather boot, try the Scarpa Terra GTX Women, and for a warmer leather-lined boot, the La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX Women is the alternative.
Compared with alternatives in: Best waterproof walking boots for women
Amazon listing title: Lowa Women’s Renegade Gtx Mid Ws Hiking Boots