Hanwag Tatra II + Ancash II comparison and review - boots for heavy trekking

[@ironanvil3972]

Having had many boots over the years, Hanwag are far and away my favourite brand and my go to boots in pretty much any given circumstances. Great review! 😀

[@TedWeirum]

Same here brother! Thanks for watching!

[@HenrikForsberg]

I used my Hanwag Tatra II Wide boots for my first real trekk two weeks ago, a week in the Atlas mountains in Morocco. The valleys surrounding Imlil was fantastic, but we did summit Jbel Toubkal as well (tallest peak in North Africa and the Arabian World, 4167m). After a week trekking in sunny weather and around 20-25 degree celsius, around 8-11 hours per day in sometimes really rough and steep terrain, my feet was in the same condition as before the trek. I love my Hanwags, they are worth every penny. (I remember seeing your wifes feet in one of your Fjällräven Classic videos, try 2 layers of thin wool socks, that might help and you won't need to tape your feet.) Keep up the good work!

[@TedWeirum]

Sounds like an amazing adventure! Regarding my gf, trust me I have told her and given her all the tips I have, sometimes people need to learn for themselves, she did so after this trekk! :) thanks for watching!

[@serikimanchayev665]

Same two size of socks, or should I wear two different sizes of socks? Thanks.

[@TedWeirum]

@serikimanchayev665 I’d go same!

[@johnymingle]

@HenrikForsberg are they much wider than the standard? And are the soles also wider?

[@TedWeirum]

@johnymingle I’d day so!

[@redrock425]

Hanwag are great boots, use mine with Bridgedale socks, never get any blisters. Another tip is put vaseline on vulnerable areas of your feet, reduces rubbing and also softening due to damp/sweat.

[@TedWeirum]

agreed, awesome tip brother! :)

[@momtocassia]

Hey Ted, Derek here again. Hanwag just decided this year to stop selling online in Canada ( I was just approved for the Pro Program in December 2020, but I did not order right away and now it is no longer valid) so after some research I decided to go with Italian made Crispi boots sold through a distributor in the USA. I bought the Nevada Legend GTX (wide EE) and the Wild Rock Plus GTX (wide EE). We have had a cold spring so far but it is warming up to 20 C this week. Cheers, Derek

[@TedWeirum]

I know how you feel, it’s the same here when I wanna buy stuff that are made on your side of the pond, always a hassle!

[@Marek07K]

Thank you so much, this video is exactly for me. I have the Tatra II boots, they are great, but I can feel them pushing on my little toe a bit. I can feel it after maybe 20 km of walking or more, when the foot stretches a bit, so it was not noticeable during testing in store. If the Ancash boots are wider in the toe, I should at least try them on.

[@TedWeirum]

Definitely try them, I can also recommend Hanwag banks SF EXTRA, they are even wider, not as tall as the ancash but really comfortable.

[@MrRicheme]

I have bought a whole bunch of Hanwag boots. Not until I found the Ancash 2 I found the perfect one for my feet.

[@TedWeirum]

same here!

[@HPCthulhu2011]

I saw all kinds of Hanwag boots at the Fjallraven store, some looked amazing. They said that they could get the special forces boot. Anyway I still stayed away from them currently. With my Mammut Trovat hiking boots my toes froze when I sat outside for an extended period of time but they are okay in the cold if i am continuously walking. They are the feet size, so I can not wear thick socks. The Solomon tundra Winter boots are warmer but than those are not for hiking.

[@TedWeirum]

Ok! When you get your next pair size up a bit to make room for extra socks and swollen feet, look into the superfeet insoles aswell, they’re awesome! Happy hiking brother!

[@violinbubi]

Hello Ted, thanks for the cool video as always! Do you have any experiences with the non-goretex (full leather inner LL) Hanwag versions in Scandinavia? I have the Tatra goretex version and am always wondering if I should go with the full leather version of the Ancash or Tatra in the future. I'd like to know if the Hanwag wax or snoseal would keep the leather version waterproof/repellent enough or should I keep going goretex? I really like the idea of better breatheability and softer comfort. Somehow I don't trust goretex or any membrane in the long run.

[@TedWeirum]

I did try the Banks SF extra, I believe they’re in leather, best boot I’ve worn so far!

[@violinbubi]

@@TedWeirum Hey thanks for the reply, just ordered the Ancash with leather liner, hope I don't regret it. Was there any particular reason for you to test the Banks SF extra?

[@TedWeirum]

@violinbubi I’m blessed with duck feet! :) I wanted the widest shoe possible

[@serikimanchayev665]

Hey, my friends. 🙋🏻‍♂️ Ankash II. What size do I need? For example: my foot size is 24 cm, EU: 38. Do I need add: 0.5, 1, or 1.5 cm? 1 socks, or 2 socks, so won't need tape my feet. Thanks.

[@TedWeirum]

Size 1-2 up, you want to have room for a liner sock and a thicker one

[@vakke]

Just bought the Keb trousers with your recommendation and now it's time to upgrade the shoes! I think you have recommended Ancash a bit more to other people here. How would you compare the sole cushioning, stiffness and roll of them? I have a mildly herniates disc in my lower back and would love to have boots that have sufficient cushioning to ease the impact. Would you also recommend both for also casual hiking on the trail or would other be better on that? Thank you in advance and keep on the great work you do! Greetings from the neighbour Finland 😃

[@TedWeirum]

Thanks brother! Hope you enjoy the trousers! Both boots are great, best of course is if you get the chance to try them out in store, also I would look in to a good pair of insoles for them!

[@mohsenmohammadi9325]

hello my friend i'm uncertain between hanwag Tatra II gtx and lowa renegade evo mid gtx which one do you prefer and why?!

[@TedWeirum]

I don’t have any experience with Iowa, I’m sure they are good too

[@johnymingle]

I bought the Ancash as I found the tatra unstable with the forefoot being narrow, had a few falls with a heavy pack when my foot rolled on a stone. The Ancash is a beautifully made very robust boot, with a very stable planted feel......unfortunately in my opinion its too high for steep hill walking. I had to loosen the tops!! They also feel too roomy, I have to wear thick woolen socks or 2 pair. They would be great for hunting, but hill walking They just feel too big and cumbersome on me.

[@TedWeirum]

Agreed! I’m actually wearing mine right now!

[@johnymingle]

Well I've just ordered another pair of tatra 2 but a size up as my feet have grown and I'm 64 😢 I hope they are a bit wider soles, if not I'll return them

[@TedWeirum]

Sounds like a plan! :)

[@martinstengard2267]

Great video, been eyeing these as well as Meindl Vakuum gtx or Bhutan.. or Alfa Walk king. Too much to choose from:) Meindl looks like a favorite right now but not sure about longevity and customer service from them. Thanks for many great videos. Ha det gött o kötta på!

[@TedWeirum]

Thanks! Make sure that you try these ones out in the store, I think you’ll be more than happy if you choose to go with these! Tack för att du tittade! :)

[@alexleier]

I just tried these ancash on today at the store and they felt amazing. I didn’t buy yet cause I want to also try the crispi Nevada before I make my decision. Probably tomorrow I’ll have the chance to try them as well and choose.

[@TedWeirum]

Great, after some years of use I still feel that I can walk around the globe with them!

[@alexleier]

@@TedWeirum I definitely felt so. And also I didn’t expect them to look so good while being such a tool.

[@TedWeirum]

:) glad you like them!

[@alexleier]

Tried on the crispi. Great boot also but not on my feet. So I just went and bought the Hanwag. For me they feel so much better and also slightly cheaper I’m very very happy with my purchase.

[@TedWeirum]

Glad to hear that! I’ve been out trying to recover a bit from COVID, ended walking 10k yesterday and 10k today with the Hanwag, so comfortable and perfect now in the mud! :)

[@migueles4834]

Great video and very useful since this is probably the only video available on KZbin on the Ankash model. My question to you guys is how confortable and light are these boots for multi-day hikes where you'll be wearing them continuously for many hours on the trail every day and how do they perform on multi-terrain and especially slippery rocks? How do they resist abrasion? Thank you.

[@TedWeirum]

Thanks brother! The performance is great on all sorts of hiking and multi day adventures, they offer great stability, of course they will weigh more than a pair of sneakers but in return you get stability, water resistance and awesome grip! I used them for Fjällräven classic 110 km trek, worked like a charm! :)

[@Buckner1986]

Thanks for another great video Ted! I’m looking to get a new pair of all round hiking boots, not necessarily for long hike heavy backpacking trips but general bush boot. Would you recommend any of these for that purpose or do you have any other recommendations to share?

[@TedWeirum]

Thanks brother! I’ve used the Tatra’s when I worked in the army and for all kinds of hiking, they’re a great pair of boots and I’m sure they will suit your needs, even if you’re not necessarily carrying heavy you’d still appreciate the stability you get from these boots!

[@migueles4834]

How do the Ancash feel out on the trail? How reliable, confy, sturdy are they? I'm looking for an extra pair of versatile, all-rounded, reliable yet confy boots to pair with my all-time favourite Salomon Quest 4D. The Ancash look like they could be what I'm looking for. Would you recomend for long hikes and would they withstand rain and snow as well? Thanks. Great video.

[@TedWeirum]

They are awesome brother! I used them for Fjällräven classic Sweden last year, 110 km of mountain terrain, heavy backpack and they worked phenomenally! :)

[@migueles4834]

@@TedWeirum yeah, sounds like ill be looking for a black friday deal to get some Ankash pair. 😉

[@momtocassia]

Hey Ted, Derek here. I have a wide forefoot, especially my left foot where my small toe gets crushed, I even tried Keen Targhee ll which had a reputation of having a voluminous foot box but it was still way too tight. I am looking at the Alaska Wide GTX last or the Ancash ll GTX with the (SFE) Straight Fit Extra last. Have you compared the difference between the two type of lasts? Do you have any advice, I do not have a Hanwag retailer here with my size to try so I will be buying online and I want to make sure I get it right.

[@TedWeirum]

hey! I haven't been able to compare the two different lasts, I don't know if we could maybe measure your foot in the widest part and then I'll measure mine and then hopefully we'll be able to tell if it's a fit for you. I have my ancash in size 44 and they work great for me. :)

[@momtocassia]

@@TedWeirum Hey Ted, at the widest part I am at 3.5 inches or 9 cm I usually wear a US 9, I believe that is a 42. I just got a response from a Hanwag representative and he suggested the SFE. Are the Ancash ll good as a work boot and for day hikes, or is that overkill? I work in a BC Provincial park in Canada and I rake a lot of gravel sites, walk a lot of ground. We work all Spring to Fall as park managers so we don't get out backpacking like we used to. Derek

[@TedWeirum]

Yes, the ancash are great for day hikes too, I think you’ll be fine with that boot, just remember to go 1-2 sizes up from your normal shoe size, nice to have room for extra socks!

[@momtocassia]

@@TedWeirum Excellent!! Thanks you so much Ted. I usually wear Icebreaker Heavy hiker socks so I will size up. I subscribed to your channel. Cheers, Derek.

[@TedWeirum]

Welcome to the family brother! :)

[@zanebrillinger298]

Hi Ted! Soooo what pair do you prefer? Great video as always! 👍😊

[@TedWeirum]

Hey brother, I like both but if I had to choose one I’d go with Ancash, the taller boot and reinforcement around the sole is something I really prefer! Thanks for watching!

[@denisb2994]

Я купил Hanwag Ancash в феврале 2020 ,сначала ботинки были жёсткие, но сейчас они стали мягкие и очень удобные. Это очень, очень хорошие ботинки !

[@TedWeirum]

Приятно слышать, я рад, что они тебе нравятся! :)

[@АлексейНиколаев-в7у]

Hi ! Hanwag Ancash II - are these high boots ? Outside, behind, how many sm ? How many sm inside (from the insole)??? Thank.

[@TedWeirum]

They are higher than regular boots, don’t know the exact measurements, I’m sure it says on the website!

[@АлексейНиколаев-в7у]

@@TedWeirum there is no... only weight...

[@TedWeirum]

Alright, I’ll check next time I use them, in a couple of minutes that is! :)

[@TedWeirum]

Find me on Instagram, same name and I can send you photos!

[@TedWeirum]

21,5 cm High on the outside, 17,5 cm on the inside

[@mausespeck_hans5389]

The Tatra 2 are great

[@TedWeirum]

I like them too brother!

[@bastibode2815]

Great video, i'm using the hanwag tatra 2 gtx. Can you tell me the name of the song in the video?

[@bastibode2815]

Hey, can you tell me the song in your Video please :)

[@TedWeirum]

Sorry bro, don’t remember the name :/

[@KenshinPhoenix]

I just looked at the Hanwag website, do they have no boots made from full grain leather? Nubuck is not as durable.

[@TedWeirum]

Not sure!

[@voisosnowski5338]

They actually do. Have a look at their boots made of yak leather such as Lhasa (yak leather version of Tatra II) and Tashi.

[@TedWeirum]

Thanks for the input brother!!

[@KenshinPhoenix]

@@voisosnowski5338 Thanks, I'll check those out!

[@TheTrailDancer]

Hey Ted, have you tried the Tatra Light yet? Curious as to your thoughts..

[@TedWeirum]

Hey, just seen them, I asked the people who had them what their thoughts are, they like them, they are just that, lighter but still offers a bit more stability than a shoe!

[@cjmcpherson7877]

Finneskoe is really the only boot you wide footed Scandilorpes should be allowed to wear. Other than the obvious uses I soften my boot leather with Vaseline and once absorbed and cleaned I then waterproof with mink oil. My gramps swore by 15w40 but stopped wearing boots once the doctors took his feet.

[@TedWeirum]

The greatest!

[@slick4415]

How do these compare to the Lowa Camino

[@TedWeirum]

Haven’t tried them, maybe someone here knows more! :)

[@greekveteran2715]

Please some help! My feet are a bit wider than normal, that being said I always wear normal size 45.5 EU and the only shoes, I find that don't fit me and come norrow,are the Adidas running shoes. I want to get the Tatras II and I can only get the normal width and only order them due to Covid etc. Are the normal width size 46EU going to fit my 45.5 EU feet? If not,do Meindl Bhutan come wider? That's the only decent boots.I can get.Any help would be much approciated. Thanks in advance

[@TedWeirum]

You can’t order the Tatra wide? I’d check out ancash since they do come a bit wider as well, maybe you’re able to order the halux? They are also a bit wider. I’d also still size up one more size since your feet will expand during long treks, better to use two pairs of socks for cushioning. Hope that helps!

[@greekveteran2715]

​@@TedWeirum Finaly, I will order the Tatra II wide, from the Hanwag official page. Sometimes a 45EU fits me others 46 and that's because, most of the times It's difficult to find the shoe I like, at my 45.5 size. I will go for 46 TatraII wide and I pray to God it fits me, because from what I see on videos, wide Tatra II still looks norrow!! Thank you very much for the help!!

[@TedWeirum]

I hope they’ll work out for you! Please update me on how it went! Stay safe brother!

[@greekveteran2715]

@@TedWeirum You too, thanks!!

[@greekveteran2715]

@@TedWeirum Just got my TatraII.They have 1 more lace loop than yours, which puzzles me because, some pictures on the internet of the TatraII are like yours, some others are like mine, with one more loop on the top part of the boot. I got the leather lining and went 1 size up (47EU) wide version,they fit perfect! Thank you very much for helping me!!

[@oceanadex]

very nice video,subscribed!

[@TedWeirum]

Thank you!

[@Callelel]

Salomon quest or meindl performance are my go to boots when hiking 😎 if its easier terrain I use Salomon mid gtx instead ✌️ great video tho, made me wanna try them on

[@TedWeirum]

Thanks brother! If you get the chance try em’, I’m sure you’ll like them! :)

[@markio2010]

Are the Ancash true to size?

[@TedWeirum]

I’d say so yes, however I always size up to give room for extra socks and swollen feet

[@tomstan6785]

Are Tatar’s 4 seas boot ?

[@TedWeirum]

what do you mean?

[@tomstan6785]

@@TedWeirum 4 season boots* are they comfortable in winter at about -5C ?

[@janwijbrand]

Another Hanwag fan here :) I didnt know the name, but I have the Tatra as well. They fit very comfortably, but every now and then my feet slide a tiny bit forward in them on down slopes. I'll play around with in soles a bit to see if I can remedy that. Thanks for the tips!

[@TedWeirum]

Thanks for watching my friend! :)

[@phantomapprentice6749]

Have you tried trail runners yet?

[@TedWeirum]

No trail runners yet, however I’ve been trying out a pair of lower hiking shoes, there will be a video out about them soon!

[@metouw]

Hmm I didn't know Scandinavians had wider feet than others on average. However it might explain why I've sadly come to the conclusion that my Hanwag Lhasa *Wide* are actually *too narrow* for my feet when they start to swell during hikes T_T Seems like my dream of getting a pair of Hanwag GTX boots aren't going to be a realisation until they start making true wide ones. It ain't easy having feet like a hobbit!

[@TedWeirum]

Do you size up as well or do you go for your “normal” size? I’d try go a couple of sizes up to make sure that you can fit two pairs of socks, one liner and a thicker more cushioning one. Then like you say, your feet will swell during a long hike so make sure to have room for that as well! Hope that helps a bit, go to a naturkompaniet store and try them out there, they’ll show you all the tricks! :)

[@metouw]

@@TedWeirum Yeah thanks for the tips. I did the rookie mistake and actually got a pair that fits me perfectly before the hike (maybe a little narrow). But when I try the boot in a bigger size in the store it's the same narrow fit on my little toe (which is the place I always get my blisters). I've tried double socks as you mention, kinesio tape and even some silicone "pipes" for your toes (but they fall off quite fast during hikes). When I role with a tape and double sock combo I can prevent most blisters... but not that god damn little toe. And kinesio tape is a bad mix with water... so no feet in the lake after a long day which sucks...Next step is to either try moleskin tape or w/e it's called (waterproof tape) and visit a shoemaker to see if he can do some magic or get a new pair of boots I guess.

[@TedWeirum]

I hope it works out for you my friend!

[@xxSeteshxx]

Woo-hoo, Tatra boots are named after the mountain range in my country, Slovakia. --- Michal

[@TedWeirum]

I must go there some day! :)

[@luiscornejo5260]

Something similar happens with the Ancash, it's the Peruvian region where the Huascaran (the highest mountain in Perú with 6,768 m) is located.

[@TedWeirum]

Thanks for letting us know! :)

[@CubeShimmy]

Tatras aren't only in Slovakia. In Poland as well.

[@migueles4834]

Sounds like I'll be adding unknown Slovakia and the Tatra mountains to my list of travels for the near future. I love mountains and forests. Anywhere in Slovakia where the two might be combined for a perfect hike? Would welcome any advise or suggestions. Cheers 👍🥂

[@sussieweirum3424]

👍🤠❤

[@TedWeirum]

❤️🥰