UPDATE APR 19, 2014
Just took these on a two week Annapurna Circuit trek in Nepal. Overall, they did great across a variety of terrain. However:
1. I did get two blisters on my right foot -- not bad for 2 wks of trekking.
2. Water proofing was fine for stream crossings and light rain. But we unexpectedly got a foot+ of snow before crossing a high mountain pass -- after ~6-7 hours walking through snow, the waterproofing finally gave in. Wet feet in <30 degree weather was not fun.
3. The sole is flexible. I was only carrying about a 15 lb pack, but at the end of certain days on rock/scree, my feet felt tired.
Had I realized how much scree and snow we'd be on, I'd have worn the Tibets or a heavy dutier boot. Still, the Renegades held up really well and I can only recommend them.
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Fairly light weight, with good ankle support. Breathable and yet still feel pretty rugged. I got them this summer and had been looking for a lightweight summer day hiker. While these are not as light or breathable as the Vasque Breeze and Merrill Moab, I found that they felt much more durable, comfortable, supportive and roomy in the toe box.
Very comfortable out of the box with no breaking in required for 6 mile day hike. They have done well since on day hikes and scrambles ranging from 5-15 miles with no hotspots, blisters or foot/ankle pain.
As for fit: I wear a 5.5 M in street shoes/heels and typically wear a 6 M in true to size hiking boots with a thick pair of wool Wigwam socks. I like a roomy toe box and was surprised that the 6 felt a little snug around the toes and upper portion of my foot (my previous, ancient Lowas were a 6). I ended up going with the 6.5 M (size 37.5 european) and have been happy with the fit on my hikes.
As returns are free for footwear, I suggest ordering a few different sizes so that you can compare on the spot. Boot fit is really personal. I'd done a lot of research and the Vasque Breeze gets great reviews -- I was very surprised how uncomfortable they felt compared to the Renegades. The Ahnu's also get great reviews, but for me they were far too narrow and did not feel breathable. The Moab Mid's were too low, as I need good ankle support, and felt like more like a sneaker than a boot. All three felt sort of chintzy and not very durable. If deciding between boots, try to get to a store and try the various boots before ordering, or order all the boots in various sizes at once so that you can compare on the spot.
The Renegades have a semi flexible, somewhat sneaker-like sole. I have bad ankles and for big loads, I prefer stiffer ankle support and heavier soles -- I would not personally use these for multi-day backpacking with anything heavier than a 20 lb load. I have the Lowa Tibet for backpacking, and also had to go up to 6.5 / 37.5 in those. Interestingly, the Tibet feels slightly larger than the Renegade (perhaps because the boot is stiffer and has less give?). As I plan to use these for a long distance backpack where my feet will swell, I decided the roomier fit would be fine.
I experimented with Superfeet Insoles to compensate for the difference, but found the Montrail Enduro Sole much more comfortable.
I'm very pleased with the Renegades. I've owned Lowa's in the past and find them to be very comfortable and durable. These have not disappointed.
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After researching several popular brands of hiking boots, I decided to purchase Lowa Women's Renegade hiking boots. I liked what other reviewers had to say about them.I have been wearing them around town to break them in and I haven't been hiking with them yet. The first day took a little bit of adjusting. The right boot fit a little tight and created a pressure spot that had I been hiking in them, it would have been uncomfortable. Upon subsequent wearing, the boots stretched in all the right places, and after "hiking" in them all day on my monthly shopping trip in a nearby city, they kept my feet comfortable all day. I have every confidence that they will work well when I go on a real hiking trip in the near future.I like the breathe-ability of these boots. My feet tend to overheat quickly and more times than not I'm kicking my shoes off because they get so uncomfortable in some shoes that I wear. However, after wearing the Lowa Renegade boots all day, my feet were perfectly comfortable.These come in a variety of colors, but I chose red because that's my favorite color. These are a nice, rich red. My daughter says they remind her of tomatoes and make her hungry when she looks at them! I'm not sure if that's a good thing, but either way I'll be sure to work up a good appetite after being on the hiking trails all day.Update: I wore these hiking boots on a recent camping/hiking trip. They kept my feet comfortable both days of hiking. The second day was wet and muddy, but my feet stayed dry.
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