The heel gaitor doesn't add and isn't intended to add waterproofing, since the gore-tex lining does not extend into the stretch heel gaitor. The heel gaitor is designed to keep out debris, not water, just like the Salewa Wildfire edge shoes you reviewed. BTW, the overlapping flap (pull tab) on the back of the heel gator is so you can use your finger(s) to stretch open to insert your foot. As far as your width sizing comment: the Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX comes in both regular and wide (Ultra Raptor II Mid Wide GTX adds +10mm fore-foot height and metatarsal circumference) last versions.
@x_isaka Жыл бұрын
Better wear gaiters 😂😂
@BlackDevill9 Жыл бұрын
I have over 30 pair of different brands of light hiking boots amd La sportiva surpassed all brands included salamon gtx by far! It didn’t fall apart like others brands!
@Brad-99 Жыл бұрын
My mid la sportiva boots are the best shoe iv ever had .👍 Min had vibrm sole and the quick lace . Wish the raptor was like that lol
@marksgoogle4360 Жыл бұрын
I was sold on my summer wild cats why im reviewing this
@x_isaka Жыл бұрын
@@Brad-99proce woukd go high lol 😂😂😂 ultra raptor is good chouce
@t-nt7101 Жыл бұрын
what's your top 1 ????
@peaceandfood7952 Жыл бұрын
Those are nice I would wear them for style in the city in the winter!
@regularMattMatt2 жыл бұрын
they offer wide sizing, so not sure if narrow sizing is still a problem. I just wish they put more cushion on it, i mean its an easy fix to get a better insole but its an added cost. great review!
@Labrador7 Жыл бұрын
Good point about the cushioning. The low non-GTX version of the Ultra Raptor have an extra cushioning layer called "endurance platform" glued between the the midsole and the insole. The benefit is noticeable, especially when you go longer distances. Unfortunately, La Sportiva don't add it to the Ultra Raptor GTX versions, regardless of the model, low or mid. Regarding the width, I do have wide feet and there are Wide versions of the Ultra Raptor II, Ultra Raptor II GTX, and Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX.
@frogturtle Жыл бұрын
I went to REI and tried these along with the Adidas Terrex Free Hiker GTX 2. the ultra raptors felt less comfortable when normally walking around on hard surfaces (less cushion/harder outsole) but WAY more supportive when trying out the test boulder in the store. I felt like they would feel amazing on technical terrain. however I did feel pressure points at the top of the laces and the top of the shoe where the toe box bends. could just be a break-in thing. the adidas were insanely comfortable, super nice cushion, but felt much more awkward on the test boulder because of the large cushion. also the bottom of the ultra raptors seemed much more protective like a piece of armor, and the adidas was mostly just softer rubber. I also have concerns that the adidas would wear out sooner on hard surfaces. IMO they both look cool but the adidas would look more at home in an urban setting. I don’t know which of these to get. for comfort the adidas are the clear winner, but for confidence on terrain the ultra raptors were the clear winner. I suspect the ultra raptors would be more durable but I’m not sure. I am honestly torn.
@jl93622 жыл бұрын
Ive been looking for a review of your caliber (ive watched many of your reviews) on this boot. Can you review the La Sportiva Nucleo ii high gtx?
@UltimateSurvivalGear2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Yes, I have them on top of my to-do list! Hopefully in the next couple of weeks!
@jl93622 жыл бұрын
@@UltimateSurvivalGear are there any categories where you would rank this higher than the salomon x ultra 4 gtx?
@Sinasi088 ай бұрын
I've ordered the leather version of these shoes. Ultra Raptor II Mid leather GTX
@sinepari9160 Жыл бұрын
I own some wildcats which are the low cut version of this boot.. amazing shoes, best in the business.
@petrankarathanasis83492 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your top class reviews! As for that pair what about saltwater will this be a problem for the boots if for examble be wet or sprayed from sea water???
@UltimateSurvivalGear2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Yea, salt will eventually start eating into the boot, but that's really for any boot. Quality stuff like this will last better!
@oupb Жыл бұрын
Yo tengo las Salomón ultra mid 3 Goretex y compraré estás para ver cuál me gusta más creo que estás se ven más cómodas las Salomón las siento un poco más rígidas algo duras ojalá me gusten estás
@user-wk5cp7kf4x Жыл бұрын
I have bought these last year. The felt very comfy on my feet. And the comfiness kept in the terrain too BUT.... They leak between the sole and the upper part, therefore my trip over Hardangervidda was a bit of disaster shoe wise :-( I am trying to complain but the shop does not react. Therefore I have really expensive Goretex shoes which I cannot wear walking in the wet... Very disappointing!
@prifreds7 ай бұрын
Dude run all that he said but the sole looks untouched .. lol 😂
@Michalis_Karakostas10 ай бұрын
Hi there!Any experience about the durability of La Sportiva TX5 GTX?
@MikeBrown-cx2xr9 ай бұрын
Which is better for forests & mud the raptor or the stream?
@UltimateSurvivalGear9 ай бұрын
Maaaan that's a really tough one! I would say, Raptor for a straight up solid hiking boot. More mixed terrain, mountaineering stuff, Stream. So I would pick Stream, but I think you will be better of with Raptor in the forest.
@ruiseverino76092 жыл бұрын
Can you review the Scarpa Rush Mid GTX
@UltimateSurvivalGear2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for recommendation! I'll try to get them for a review!
@ruiseverino76092 жыл бұрын
@@UltimateSurvivalGear Thank you that would be great. They look very agile and confortable. Looking foward for your review.
@creativeshape11 ай бұрын
SO if it's not your number one witch one is?
@jbarres80 Жыл бұрын
They got a wide version 🎉
@nikamelikishvili84072 жыл бұрын
what is your number 1?
@UltimateSurvivalGear2 жыл бұрын
So far, Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX.
@nikamelikishvili84072 жыл бұрын
@@UltimateSurvivalGear thank you, keep it up. Maybe try Salewa mountain trainer and mountain trainer lite?☺️
@vor9462 жыл бұрын
@@UltimateSurvivalGear impossible to get anymore
@borko4380 Жыл бұрын
hey thax for the great review. What are youres number ONE?
@stevegraham30412 жыл бұрын
They don’t last 100 miles no longer waterproof 200 miles fabric rips on where your foot bend’s 300 miles grip is non existent 400 miles in the bin they go
@lorenzovezzali84762 жыл бұрын
Well... Not my pair.
@vor9462 жыл бұрын
@@lorenzovezzali8476 yours holded up better?
@timeforchange6654 Жыл бұрын
Agree! Rubbish durability. Had them four months, not even used every weekend and they’re falling apart with dubious waterproofing and lugs wear out fast. The ankle support has completely lost shape. Maybe only good for walking around the park…
@slavasss21892 жыл бұрын
Is their US -size is same like for other US bands? i conserned that their EU-conversion could be misleading.... also how is the fit? narrow?
@ericphoenix1 Жыл бұрын
I just got these and nicest hiking boots I’ve ever had by far. They do run a little small, I had to go a full size up. Super comfortable and no break in period.
@LuisRuiz-sv2mz4 ай бұрын
Right would james bond wear them 🤔
@UltimateSurvivalGear4 ай бұрын
Honestly, I would stay away from anything that guy uses lol if you are looking for combat application, check out Salomon Forces and Lowa Zephyrs.
@supermugz Жыл бұрын
Waterproof😂 I have 2 pair of lasportiva Nucleo ll GTX and both boots leak simply walking through wet grass 4” high. Garbage for over $200 US
@timeforchange6654 Жыл бұрын
I’ve responded to a comment further below about how rubbish the durability of these are. I would never buy again. A waste of money.
@ryanself3763 Жыл бұрын
Insoles sucked they destroyed my heels with blisters and the top lace loop destroyed my ankles hated them so I changed insoles to some vans skateboarding ones called ultra kush and they were awesome but I put a hundred hiking miles on them and they started to get torn up from rubbing on each other but I liked them a lot after changing insoles
@ruiseverino7609 Жыл бұрын
Literaly just putting a pair on feet for first time now, and just as you mentioned I also feel a bit of pain on my left ankle. Did that go away after some break in?
@ruiseverino7609 Жыл бұрын
As anyone experienced pain above the ankle with these boots?
@UltimateSurvivalGear Жыл бұрын
Is the pain from the pressure point or is it something internal?
@ruiseverino7609 Жыл бұрын
@@UltimateSurvivalGear its sort in the chin area on the mid part of the boot. Seems like there is not much padding.
@frogturtle Жыл бұрын
@@ruiseverino7609 yes. I tried these on at REI and felt a pressure point at the top of the laces. though I was told that should get better after breaking them in since I was not used to wearing a mid-height boot. but that’s just what they told me I can’t verify for sure.
@ruiseverino7609 Жыл бұрын
@@frogturtle thank you. I ended up returning them. But probably thats right after some breaking in they get better as per some other good reviews I saw about them.
@frogturtle Жыл бұрын
@@ruiseverino7609 what are you looking for instead? I was looking at the adidas terrex free hiker 2 GTX but the cushion is a bit much for serious terrain
@sayandbnath2 жыл бұрын
Which for you is the no 1 hiking boot?? Can you please specify???
@UltimateSurvivalGear2 жыл бұрын
For me, so far, it is Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX!
@sayandbnath2 жыл бұрын
@@UltimateSurvivalGear for me too 👍♥️
@Spartan-P2 жыл бұрын
I just hiked with my Ultra 3's and man idk. I might have to return them or atleast try different insoles. I think from extensive standing in my work life, my feet are extremely sensitive to more "aggressively" supported insoles, atleast for my right foot. I might have to find a pair of raptor ii's. I'll be out on the trail for about a week next week and I'm a little worried my Ultra 3's will be my downfall a couple miles in my first peak.
@AlexOmbla2 жыл бұрын
Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX are pretty sturdy shoes, I have >500 km in them mostly on muddy and rocky terrain, and a part of the goretex lining gave up eventually. They worn faster than a normal shoe, but I think the comfort it's worth it. I want to replace them with La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II now
@sayandbnath2 жыл бұрын
@@AlexOmbla i just bought a LS ultra raptr 2. Still now no complaints. Plus the size of the toebox and overall comfort is better.