LOWA Renegade Evo GTX Mid review

The Renegade Evo GTX Mid scores highest for performance because it is built for loads the lighter boots here are not. LOWA uses a double-injection midsole, with a softer PU layer for flex and cushioning under a denser supportive layer, plus a MONOWRAP frame that supports the arch and helps stabilize the heel. The upper is Heinen Terracare nubuck leather over a GORE-TEX lining, the outsole is VIBRAM RENE TRAC, and 2-zone lacing lets you set forefoot and ankle tension separately. LOWA rates it moderately stiff and makes it in Slovakia, in narrow, medium and wide widths. It costs the most here at $280 and is the heaviest at a listed 590 g per boot, so it is more boot than most day hikers need. For backpackers carrying a full pack over rough ground, the extra support is the point.

Who it is for

Backpackers carrying heavier loads who want a supportive leather boot.

Price

$280 for the men's version at the LOWA US store when checked.

$280.00 Not every hiking boot has what it takes to become a true classic.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• GORE-TEX lining and Heinen Terracare nubuck leather upper
• Double-injection DuraPU and DynaPU midsole
• MONOWRAP frame supports the arch and stabilizes the heel
• VIBRAM RENE TRAC outsole
• 2-zone lacing for separate forefoot and ankle tension

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The most supportive build on the list
• Strength: Narrow, medium and wide widths
• Strength: No intentionally added PFAS, per LOWA
• Weakness: The most expensive boot here at $280
• Weakness: Heaviest published weight at 590 g per boot
• Weakness: Moderately stiff, so less nimble on easy trails

Key facts

• Price: $280 (men's)
• Weight: 590 g per boot
• Waterproofing: GORE-TEX
• Widths: Narrow, medium, wide
• Made in: Slovakia

Where it ranks

LOWA Renegade Evo GTX Mid is No. 5 in our Best Hiking Boots verdict.