Impala

. . . in both form and function. It sticks to rock surface like a gecko and ones feet are not tired at the day's end.

They look awesome, a lot of hiking shoes these days are not easy on the eyes.. They also have great traction, and seem very well built with quality materials.. that being said though, they feel a little stiff and noticeably uncomfortable around the ankles -I have to keep them a bit loosely tied, and I would not describe them as a breathable shoe, my feet begin to sweat in them very easily which isn’t something I’ve dealt with prior. They’re not perfect but I’ll keep wearing ‘em!

Pros: They feel very sturdy and stood up to a walk through puddles and in the rain without any wetness inside the shoe. Super wide and great shape without the taper that a lot of other brands have.
Cons: They feel quite stiff for now so I'm hoping they soften with wear. Because the gusseted tongue is quite thick, they are hard to lace up tight. It's also hard to get the laces around the hooks right at the ankle.
Size: they seem to run big.

Das ist der beste Barfuss-Bergschuh den ich je hatte. Sehr angenehm zu tragen, leichter Einstieg und perfekter Gripp der Sohle. Nach vielen Misserfolgen bei anderen Herstellern hatte ich 2025 endlich den Impala gefunden. Nachdem dieser leider nicht mehrhergestellt wird, hab ich mir noch ein letzten Paar als Reserve gekauft. Das Nachfolgemodell Chamois hatte ich mir auch schon bestellt, dieser Schuh fällt allerdings zu schmal aus und ich habe diesen nicht behalten.

after decades of difficulty and pain due to very wide feet and high foot bulk, I have found walking boots that fit, are comfortable and give me confidence. I have just worn them all day, every day, for a week and at no point did I feel I might slip, or that my boots were too narrow.