Boots Hanwag Lhassa II

good_old_shoes said:

I have the Tatra which I think is quite similar to the Lhasa, but a different leather (the Lhasa should be softer from what I understand).

For me, personally, it's overkill at least in spring-autumn. I use the Tatra (waxed leather, not the goretex version) in cold and wet weather in winter and am very happy with it under those conditions. Otherwise I prefer sandals.

I'd say the boots make more sense in slightly more mountainous terrain and cold weather, and are a bit too heavy and too warm for mostly flat and easy walking like for example the Francés in the warmer seasons.

But they're high quality boots. The first I ever had that don't give me blisters.

So if you're someone who prefers more sturdy shoes and/or want to walk a more technically difficult Camino, or plan to walk in winter, why not.

Most important is that they fit and feel comfortable to you!

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Jon53 said:

Hi, not Lhassa Il but I recently completed the Del Norte wearing Hanwag Banks boots and they were the most comfortable I’ve ever worn. I’m normally a Scarpa or Meindl man but was recommended these by a boot fitter in a specialist outdoor shop and definitely have no regrets. They’re mid weight and mid height. I ruptured my quadricep tendons in my right leg late 2019 and whilst I wanted something lightweight and was considering trail shoes, the specialist recommended something more supportive for the rocky terrain on parts of the del Norte. Glad I listened. It was hot whilst we were walking, up in the 30s C in the early weeks (we started 1st September) but my feet didn’t get too hot in them and they felt like slippers. I replaced the standard insoles with a pair of Sole and the boots were really comfortable over all terrain. No blisters and my feet never felt sore or bruised during the 500 miles we walked.

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Jon53 said:

Although very comfortable, I thought that the Hanwag supplied insoles might be a little thin going over the rocky terrain found on some of the del Norte. I fitted SOLE red insoles but took the original Hanwag Banks ones with me in case. I didn’t change the SOLE ones as I found them so comfortable with the Banks and having a little more body, I think they protected my feet more over rocky ground and tarmac sections without compromising the comfort, feel and rolling action of the Banks boots.

In case you’re wondering, I have no affiliation with or to SOLE or Hanwag, but found both to be very good products.

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