Boot Review: Salewa Rapace GTX

Trail breaks down on of his favorite boots, the Salewa Rapace GTX.
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[@utenteutente9531]

as an Italian, it's great to finally hear a correct pronunciation of rapace, well done ;)

[@lyfhntr6562]

Please ADD to the boot reviews: heel cup and tow box sizing estimates. As in: The heel box is narrow while the toe box accommodates a wider foot bed. Thanks guys, and the reviews are incredibly helpful as presented otherwise. Many thanks.

[@GOHUNT]

You bet Peter, great idea. Thanks for the feedback!

[@jfoutdoors4337]

Alright!! I am doing it Trail!!! Taking your advice! Ordered a pair today!! Hope they a good!

[@GOHUNT]

Awesome! Let us know if you ever have any questions!

[@briantwitchell3225]

I used this boot last season and loved it!

[@lv74surfer]

Hey Brian, did you size up with yours ?

[@briantwitchell3225]

Mountain 60 Surfer I wear a 10- 10.5 and went with a 10.5. They worked great with deer and elk hunting. I hiked some pretty steep stuff and they worked great.

[@nabooska]

My favorite boot

[@GOHUNT]

Trails too.

[@Short-Ad3281]

Everyone raves about these but everytime I wear them on a hike my feet kill by the time I'm done. Mine are size 10 and I wear them with a pretty thick cushioned sock. My street shoes are converse size 9 but the 10 boots fit me good. Enough room in the toe box, no heel slippage...what am I missing?

[@soficofresaphier5984]

Hello! Thanks for the review! What temperature do you think it can stand? Thank you very much!

[@J2H08]

Waiting for the Wildfire GTX Mid review

[@WesternWild509]

Excellent boots BUT the soles start chipping away quickly. I’ve used these for 1 full season of archery elk and rifle deer and the lugs are falling apart. That is my only complaint tho, these are probably my favorite boots so far.

[@GOHUNT]

Bummer to hear about the wear and tear so quick! Glad you are liking the boots though. Please shoot our footwear guys an email at [e-mail] if you run into any issues.

[@lv74surfer]

Do you think ordering 1/2 size up might Be better for a lot of steep country downhills ?

[@6767mac]

What's the difference between these and the Mountain Trainer ?

[@rw1377]

I wish they made a Wide boot. Just too narrow for me.

[@GOHUNT]

Hey there, thanks for reaching out. Our boot experts would love to help you out with any questions you may have and provide some excellent recommendations for wide sizes. Shoot them an email at [e-mail] and they will get you taken care of. Best of luck this season!

[@DOMINIK_NOWAK]

Kiedy Bóg cię stworzył, złamał formę. Jesteś utalentowanym człowiekiem i naprawdę ciężko pracujesz nad swoimi filmami. Nigdy nie przestajesz mnie zaskakiwać. Niech cię Bóg błogosławi.

[@GOHUNT]

Dziękuję Ci!

[@CentroInvOrografica]

Hi. I own a pair of Men's Salewa Mountain Trainer Mid Gtx in US size 10. They are the 2nd generation (as I understand, both the Mountain Trainer Mid and the Rapace are currently on their 3rd generation). I also understand (if I'm not mistaken) that the foot platform on both Mountain Trainer Mid and Rapace is the same. So, since I'm about to purchase a pair of Rapace GTX, my question is, will a size 10 fit me right just as in my Mountain Trainers Mid? Considering they are a different model (but with supposedly same foot platform) AND a newer generation (I suppose another question is: has sizing changed between boot generations?). Thanks for your reply!

[@darrind8697]

Which product would you recommend for waterproofing this boot ??

[@ridni2388]

Ok, just my personal experience, but after 8 miles of mountain trail (mailnly stones) the vibram is gone into pieces... Everything else is true: very comfy, no blisters, waterproof, high stability. The sole... I know for sure I'm not the only one who had this problem, and I hope Salewa will fix that.

[@sdemosi]

I've found Salewa soles wear much faster than the vibram on my Scarpa's. Many salewa boots can be resoled however and I would contact the company about getting this done. It's a shame because thry make otherwise brilliant products.

[@ridni2388]

@@sdemosi To be completely honest, they did fix the problem offering me a free "sole exchange". They even shipped it back to my city: they were very apologetic and told me such thing is not "the norm" and it should have not happened...

[@sdemosi]

@@ridni2388 that's good to hear

[@alexeyfedosov9184]

man I have no idea how did you manage to kill the sole..... I bought them in 2022, about 200 km, stone tracks, no signs of use, almost! I am 91kg if it helps

[@ridni2388]

@@alexeyfedosov9184 probably a faulty or "sub-optimally" stocked pair...

[@benjamindeboer6920]

Can anyone comment on waterproof/comfort in snow paired with a gaiter? I’m thinking 2nd rifle Colorado type conditions.

[@jimmyzulu85]

That's a great boot! Is it resoleable? How does it compare to the la sportiva trango tower?

[@GOHUNT]

Yes, they are resoleable! The Trango Tower will be a slightly stiffer boot.

[@aleksanderkurilenko4588]

Did you guys tried tecnica forge ?

[@huminapie]

How would you compare this to the mountain trainer?

[@GOHUNT]

Both are great options and both boots are pretty similar. With the Rapace you are getting a stiffer, more durable, and little bit heavier boot. If you are a person who likes a little more flex in your boot with it still being able to handle most terrain then maybe the Mountian trainer is better for you.

[@alexeyfedosov9184]

leather - 1,6 against 1,8, note it also

[@elliottholloway9623]

This boot

[@GOHUNT]

Great Boot!

[@alexanderdrago9852]

I did order but I think I will cancel the order .Its just for climbing not for long walking

[@alexeyfedosov9184]

yeah, your foot has to use to them, first 30 min of wearing - pain, then ok, stifeness is incredible , maybe need to wear it out? Saw a footage where an owner told - used them for 5 years, not as many traces of using and they look great.