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Firstgear Kathmandu WP Boots
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Great value
Love the new boots. I usually wear a 10.5 but got these in a 11 and they fit good. I was debating on these or Gaerne G-Adventure. I am not disappointed at all.
April 22, 2013
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These things fit good first time, feel like tennis shoes on my feet, and look great.
April 8, 2013
Awesome and worth it
As with everything I buy, I was torn between these and another option. That option, being the Kili High, also by Firstgear. Being that these were only a tiny bit more, I went with them due to the adjustability of the buckles vs. the one fit of the zipper on the Kili. I haven't tried the Kili so I can't compare them, but I can say with confidence that these aren't going back. They're staying right here with me where I will use and abuse them until I need a new pair.
Quality seems great but time will tell. I'm not 100% sold on the quality of the buckles but they should hold up fine. They're not meant to be slammed down super tight so if you're doing it right, they should last. Leather is all great quality and they feel slightly broken in from minute one.
Fit is pretty true to size. I wear an 11 because my left foot is slightly larger than my right. My right foot is just slightly larger than a 10.5. These probably run a hair small but it's not enough to make them uncomfortable. They're not too stiff, either. They feel pretty stiff in the toe box, which is expected, but they flex like they're already broken in at the ankle. So half the break-in is done for you. They're ready to go right out of the box. I don't feel I'll have to walk around in them for hours or days before I'm ready to get on the bike. I have wide feet and no arches, I'm totally flat footed and these are perfect. The arch is low so I can wear them with perfect comfort in the footbed. I'd feel right at home walking around in these for hours off the bike without needing to bring other shoes to change into.
So they're perfect, right? No. I do have 1 complaint and this really annoys me. There should be a tab or a loop sewn onto the back to help pull them on. They don't go on very easily at first and there's just nothing to grab onto to pull them on. It's really annoying, but not a deal breaker. It's nothing like a new pair of doc martens where a shoe horn, stick of butter, axle grease, wd-40 and a pneumatic press still aren't enough to get them on. It's just a little annoying and ill get over it fast.
So if you're torn between these and the Kili, you probably can't go wrong with either. Take a shot on the one you like best and if you change your mind, RZ will make the exchange quick and painless. Read my review of the River Road Raider jacket for my experience with their return process. Just remember these are more adjustable, have more shin and ankle protection and come higher up all for like $20 more. Do it.
March 15, 2013
Surprisingly great boot for the price
I was pleasantyl surprised of the comfort of this boot. The size runs a little small at least a one half size. Not for serious off road but much better than a road boot for off road.
February 25, 2013
Loved the feel of the boots a fit great
True to size, comfortable, very pleased. Would recommend these to a friend
February 11, 2013
| Product Style |
RevZilla SKU ID |
Manufacturer Product # |
Availability |
| Black / 8 |
839923 |
1335 WP |
Out of Stock
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| Black / 9 |
839924 |
1335 WP |
Out of Stock
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| Black / 10 |
839925 |
1335 WP |
Out of Stock
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| Black / 11 |
839926 |
1335 WP |
Out of Stock
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| Black / 12 |
839927 |
1335 WP |
Out of Stock
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| Black / 13 |
839928 |
1335 WP |
Out of Stock
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