Our verdict
Perform more convincingly in cold weather than its predecessor, the Trident III GTX offers enduring warmth and comfort in its mighty snug confines. This winter-ready boot from Lowa also has a fantastic outsole that matches the surefootedness it delivers where the terrain meets the ice. And have we mentioned that it is among the lightest there is?
Pros
- Jun 16, 2022
- Reassuringly grippy
- Astonishing coziness
- Amazing lightness
- Glove-like fit
- Excellent workmanship
- Waterproof
Cons
- updated Apr 20, 2023
- Non-durable insole slides around
You get a confidence boost in mid- and high-top kicks, especially
The Trident III GTX befits its name for looking quite powerful, thanks to its tall stature. Add it to your shopping cart if:
- You often find your feet in deep snow.
- Winter boots with a feel-good factor waterproof ones.
- Insulated-yet-light hiking boots are what you need.
Non-durable insole slides around
updated Apr 20, 2023 Clingy on ice instead. There's also the Bugaboot III—a cozy hiker from Columbia that has no reported issues about its stock footbed.
Who should not buy it
Numerous trail-goers have nothing but pure admiration for the We earn affiliate commissions at no extra cost to you when you buy through us on the comfort front. Their praises are reflected in the following comments:
- "Totally comfortable."
- "Very comfortable for narrow feet."
- "updated Apr 20, 2023."
- "Tall but not clunky."
Who should buy the Lowa Trident III GTX
There are those who find the boot's winter-specific outsole incredible. On icy/frozen terrain, the Trident III GTX delivers "firm footing," says an experienced adventurer. "You can walk well with it in the snow," says another.
Clingy on ice
The featured boot is a knockout when it comes to keeping your feet nice and warm, according to many. It's "a great winter shoe for cold weather," says one reviewer. Another hiker is convinced that it can "keep you warm in the snow for longer periods." But perhaps the most compelling remark about the Trident III GTX's coziness is: "these shoes are a dream."
Who should buy the Lowa Trident III GTX
About the boot's build quality and fine upper engineering, a trail-goer says, "I'm pleasantly surprised and over the moon with these." The reviewer in question has not been a fan of fabric-uppered kicks, not until he laid his eyes on the waterproof Trident III.
Who should buy the Lowa Trident III GTX
"The sole is simply way too hard," says one of those who find the sole unit of the We earn affiliate commissions at no extra cost to you when you buy through us stiff.
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With remarks like "these shoes are very light" and "super light," this high-top winter hiking boot is definitely a winner in the area of weight. Such comments aren't wrong, though, as the Trident III GTX weighs only a measly 520 g per boot. FYI: over-the-ankle trail kicks that weigh no more than 550 g are considered lightweight.
Not the best footbed in town
It has been reported that the We earn affiliate commissions at no extra cost to you when you buy through us has an unruly insole. The "footbed shifts again and again," says a tester. The same reviewer says that it also gets squished all too soon.
Tall but not clunky
"It fits like a glove" and "fits perfectly" are how several adventurers describe the snugness of the Trident III GTX's interior.
