News and Reviews

180 Firearms Training Tests the Lowa Aerox QC GTX

Kita Busse shoots competitively and teaches movement to competitive shooters for her company 180 Firearms Training, LLC. Following is her review of the LOWA Aerox QC GTX.I am outside running...

Renegade ICE - Stay Warm While Winter Hiking

A winter hike can be just as rewarding and exhilarating as a trek through the woods at any time of the year. That is.. provided you’re prepared to deal with...

2019 Rock Climbing Shoe Review

"The Lowa Rocket Lace is built for performance - all-around climbing, bouldering, and sport.Our tester appreciated the performance-comfort mix, noting that the shoe was 'pretty damn comfy' for an aggressive...

Best Mountaineering Boots 2019 - Switch Back Travel Review

No piece of gear is more critical to summiting high peaks than footwear. A great mountaineering boot fills countless roles: it must offer support while carrying heavy loads, grip confidently...

Biathlon & the Importance of Great Footwear - By Lanny Barnes

* Lanny Barnes is a 3-time Olympian and Active Ambassador for LOWA Boots. Read more about Lanny by clicking here.Biathlon is the sport of cross-country skiing and rifle marksmanship. A...

LOWA BALDO GTX - Best Footwear 2019 - Backpacker

Our Take: Alaska has some of the planet’s gnarliest terrain, so when our testers there laud a shoe for its toughness and support, we take notice. The Baldo’s PU midsole...

Zephyr GTX Hi = Happy Feet!

These Boots are made for walking = "My Happy Feet!"This article doesn’t have anything to do with that old song except that when I started wearing the Zephyr GTX Hi,...

Forbes: Best Travel & Outdoor Footwear

What do I look for in a great travel and adventure shoe? Something that’s lightweight yet well-built, a shoe that I promptly forget about after putting it on, which for...

LOWA Mauria: Gem of my Gear Closet

The Bucket List Packing List: Backpacking & Sea Kayaking in South Greenland ~ written by Marie Greenland. The birthplace of sea kayaking. Remote, isolated and rugged. Unsullied and untrampled by...

Eastman's Blog: LOWA Baldo GTX Takes Comfort to the Next Level

One of Lowa’s premier features on their boots is their X-Lacing system. This is comprised of a square stud in the middle of the upper tongue that keeps the tongue...

Best Mountaineering Boots 2019: LOWA Alpine SL GTX

Comfort: 3.9Sheet EVA (less dense than molded EVA or PU) in the midsole increases ground feel, but isn’t so thin that we bruised. “The midsole flexed enough for me to...

PRESS RELEASE: LOWA acquires the shoemaker Riko Sport

Photo: ©Richard KienbergerJetzendorf, Germany, 26 July 2019. LOWA Sportschuhe GmbH has acquired the Italian shoe specialist Riko Sport S.r.l., a company that makes about 12,000 pairs of LOWA shoes each...

LOWA Ranger III GTX Boots | Gear Review

Why LOWA?So, this LOWA Ranger III GTX review came about because of my wet feet. My favorite deer hunting spot requires me to cross a fair-sized creek before climbing the...

LOWA Lynnox: Damn Comfortable

Lowa Lynnox GTX Lo Shoes:When I slipped on a pair of the Lowa Lynnox GTX Lo, the first thing I thought was how damn comfortable they are.Unlike a lot of...

Backpacker Magazine Best Gear: LOWA Explorer GTX

Backpacker Magazine: The Best Gear From Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2019For years, LOWA has been known for high-quality, durable boots (we gave the Renegade GTX Mid an Editors' Choice Hall...

LOWA Gorgon GTX: Your Everyday Shoe

Women's Gorgon GTX (photo above) Shoe weight 11.5 ounces If you live in a mountain town with wet summers, or lingering snow on trails at higher elevations, the LOWA Gorgon...

LOWA Kids Shoes: "I Really Recommend Them"

Sometimes it is easy to think that getting cheap boots is fine for children, especially given the speed at which they grow, and indeed there are some good options out...

“Fall for Hiking” to Support the American Hiking Society

LOWA is hosting “Fall for Hiking,” our first and only online benefit of 2019, from September 30th to October 4th, to support the American Hiking Society.During our “Fall for Hiking”...

Best Backcountry Gear of the Year - Field & Stream

The Best Backcountry Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Gear of the Year Whether you're packing...

Best Waterproof Hiking Boots, According to Customer Reviews

These are the top-rated hiking boots, according to customer reviews, that will give you waterproof peace of mind. ~ Health MagazineThe waterproof LOWA Renegade hiking boots are the brand’s best-selling...

The LOWA Innox Pro Wow Factor

Right out of the box these boots have a wow factor with the overall design and fabric used. You can feel that these boots are not only lightweight – but...

LOWA Rocket: 2019 Climbing Shoe Review

Climbing on the Flatirons’ 30-degree overhang, which requires precise toeing into small sandstone divots and credit-card edges, our tester’s foot “felt like a dart flying toward the bullseye of every...

Lowa Renegade: Couldn't Believe How Comfortable They Were

Mile after mile, the Lowa Renegade Boot proved why it’s so popular thanks to the fit, the lacing, and the Gore-Tex protection. Considering all of the features, it’s a rugged...

Lowa San Francisco: Great Shoes for Warm, Wet Climates

Lowa San Francisco GTX:If you’re heading to a warm, tropical environment, but aren’t particularly fond of open-toed shoes, the San Francisco GTX sneakers from Lowa are perfect for you.These are...

LOWA Aerano: Wow Comfort

The nimble and lightweight LOWA Aerano GTX day hikers can’t be any more ideal for fall hiking, thanks to their Gore-Tex waterproof laminate and side ventilation outlets that allow foot...

LOWA Innox Pro: A Delight To Hike In

We stepped into the Innox Pro GTX Mid and were impressed. Much lighter, with a streamlined design, comfortable out of the box, and still sporting excellent waterproofness, the Innox Pros...

LOWA Kody Junior: Thumbs Up!

A sure way to get kids to hate hiking is to put them in shoes with crappy traction and support such that they end up slipping out on trail inclines...

LOWA Tibet: Amazing Performance

The Lowa Tibet GTX hiking boots are like four wheel drive for your feet. In my quest for the most stable, rugged, and capable hiking boots the Lowa Tibet GTX...

Why Footwear Matters to This “Perfect Product Tester” - By Lanny Barnes

I have always said that my hunting has made me a better shooter and my shooting has made me a better hunter.It was definitely true when I was training for...

Walker GTX: Great Crossover Shoe!

Lowa’s Walker GTX—home on the mountain...

Taking Care of Business

We’re proud of the fact that our footwear is made exclusively in Europe and the whole LOWA team is working hard to deliver boots and shoes to you.Please note: With...

LOWA INNOX Pro GTX Lo - Best Footwear of 2020 - Backpacker Magazine

LOWA Innox Pro GTX LO: Light but sturdiest footwearDon’t let this low-cut boot’s modest weight fool you: It carries like a champ.A double-injected PU midsole provides impressive rebound and makes...

Ski Mountaineering & “BEYOND SKIING EVEREST” Premiere - An interview with Mike Marolt, LOWA Ambassador (pt. 1)

In 2000, CPAs, and identical twins Mike & Steve Marolt, along with their life-long friend Jim Gile, became the first Americans to climb and ski from above 8,000 meters (26,250...

LOWA Explorer GTX Mid Review - by Marie Malinowski

The LOWA Explorer GTX Mid is a slim-downed, lightweight, fast, flexible and agile backpacking boot that blends the best of a traditional, aggressive mountainous pack-carrying mule with a modern, lightweight,...

Best Overall Hunting Boot for Women: Lowa Renegade GTX - Gear Junkie

I’ve been wearing my Lowa Renegades for 5 years, and it’s almost impossible for me to trade out at this point. They’re truly a rugged, mountain-eating, feet-warming beast.The stabilization is...

The Best Hiking Boots and Shoes for Men - AFAR Review

AFAR’s guide to the best men’s hiking shoes and boots:When AFAR senior editor Tim Chester was preparing to go on a heli-hiking trip in the Canadian Rockies in 2019, he...

A PLEA FOR REFUGE Premieres at The Banff Mountain Film Festival!

LOWA Ambassadors Jeff Shapiro and Cody Tuttle's attempt to hike & fly paragliders across the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) is documented in "A Plea for Refuge" from Far North...

Best Winter Hikers of 2021 - Outside Magazine

Everyone needs a winter boot that doesn’t take itself too seriously.This year, the LOWA women's Casara (and men’s Bosco) is our favorite of the genre. Lace it up once and then use...

Gear Review: Lowa Tibet Superwarm GTX Boots

The Tibet Superwarms are tough, weather resistant and provide excellent traction. Combine that with a build and lacing system that delivers a fit that is the most comfortable I've ever...

Rambling Review: Lowa Camino GTX - by Arizona Wanderings

Why:Hiking miles in uneven terrain with a heavy pack and a weapon requires a high quality, sturdy, and yet comfortable pair of boots. I’ve had quite a few pairs of...

LOWA Renegade GTX Mid Receives REI Co-Op Editors' Choice Award

“Unparalleled Comfort For Heavier Loads” Renegade GTX Mid Selected As A Top Hiking BootSTAMFORD CONN. (Mar. 10, 2021) – LOWA Boots, LCC, the global footwear brand known for its...

The Renegade GTX Mid Named 'Best Overall' Among Glamour’s Cutest Hiking Boots

Read the full list and review of the Renegade GTX Mid from Glamour here. Hiking shoes and boots are built with function in mind, and the right pair needs to check off...

The Innox Pro GTX Lo Makes Forbes’ Mother’s Day Shopping List

Read the full list and review of the Innox Pro GTX Lo from Forbes here. LOWA Innox Pro GTX Lo Made on a last specifically designated for women’s shoes, the...

The Innox Pro GTX Mid Recommended By Forbes For Getting Outside This Spring

Read the full list and review of the Innox Pro GTX Mid from Forbes here. LOWA Innox Pro GTX Mid For serious hiking, I’ll always grab a pair of LOWAs. Their...

The Renegade GTX Mid Makes Elle's 2021 Mother's Day Shopping List

Read the full list and review of the Renegade GTX Mid from Elle here. LOWA Renegade GTX Mid (Women's) The Renegade's fit, comfort and versatility have set the standard for multifunction boots for...

The Taurus Pro GTX Mid Named Among Outside's Best Hiking Boots of 2021

Read the full list and review of the Taurus Pro GTX Mid from Outside here. Named "Best for Backpacking," the LOWA Taurus Pro GTX Mid earned high praise from the team at...

Outdoor Footwear Trends Add Spring to Shopper’s Steps

LOWA General Manager Peter Sachs was asked about how the footwear industry has evolved during the pandemic and had a lot of great insights to share. You can read the...

LOWA R-8S GTX Patrol | Review by Eastman's Hunting Journals

Looking for a new workhorse boot for this coming season? Eastman’s Hunting Journals (@eastmanshuntingjournals) recently took the LOWA R-8S GTX Patrol out for some field testing and put together a great...

LOWA's Ice Climbing Festival Schedule | Winter 2021-2022

Ice climbing season is here! Look out for LOWA as we travel the country to attend this winter's ice climbing and mountaineering events, where we’ll be demoing our mountaineering and...

Winter Boot Review: LOWA Alba III by Lisa Ballard

Did you know that frostbite is, ironically, similar to a burn? There’s first degree, in which the skin turns red and tender after the stinging subsides; second degree, in which...