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
- Tall but not clunky
- Reassuringly grippy
- Astonishing coziness
- Amazing lightness
- Glove-like fit
- Excellent workmanship
- Waterproof
Cons
- Tall but not clunky
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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.
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- Insulated-yet-light hiking boots are what you need.
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Tall but not clunky
Numerous trail-goers have nothing but pure admiration for the Who should buy the Lowa Trident III GTX on the comfort front. Their praises are reflected in the following comments:
- "Totally comfortable."
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- "Pleasant, especially on longer hikes."
- "Insulated-yet-light hiking boots are what you need."
Clingy on ice
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.
Non-durable insole slides around
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."
Pleasant, especially on longer hikes
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.
Tall but not clunky
"The sole is simply way too hard," says one of those who find the sole unit of the Who should buy the Lowa Trident III GTX stiff.
Lowa Trident III GTX: A finely built waterproof boot
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.
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It has been reported that the Who should buy the Lowa Trident III GTX 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.
Pleasant, especially on longer hikes
"It fits like a glove" and "fits perfectly" are how several adventurers describe the snugness of the Trident III GTX's interior.
