Hi-Tec Men's Bandera Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot
Purchase options and add-ons
Brand Size | US Size | EU Size | UK Size |
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7 | 7 | 40 | 6 |
7.5 | 7.5 | 40.5 | 6.5 |
8 | 8 | 41 | 7 |
8.5 | 8.5 | 42 | 7.5 |
9 | 9 | 42.5 | 8 |
9.5 | 9.5 | 43 | 8.5 |
10 | 10 | 44 | 9 |
10.5 | 10.5 | 44.5 | 9.5 |
11 | 11 | 45 | 10 |
11.5 | 11.5 | 45.5 | 10.5 |
12 | 12 | 46 | 11 |
12.5 | 12.5 | 46.5 | 11.5 |
13 | 13 | 47.5 | 12 |
14 | 14 | 48.5 | 13 |
15 | 15 | 49.5 | 14 |
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 10.75 x 5 x 12.75 inches; 1.5 Pounds
- Item model number : Bandera Mid WP-M
- Department : mens
- Date First Available : December 31, 2012
- Manufacturer : Hi-Tec Sports USA, Inc
- ASIN : B00H4YC0GC
- Best Sellers Rank: #496,375 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry)
- #399 in Men's Hiking Boots
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Established in 1978, Hi-Tec Sports USA pioneered the original lightweight hiking boot. Today, Hi-Tec continues to design and develop authentic outdoor footwear meticulously dedicated to comfort, light weight and quality. Hi-Tec Sports distributes in over 70 countries, forming a global footwear enterprise and selling over 10 million pairs of footwear annually.
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Customers like the comfort, quality and value of the boots. For example, they mention that they're comfortable, supportive and that they last. Some appreciate the waterproofness, and appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on fit, durability, and weight.
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Customers like the comfort of the shoes. They say that it is the most comfortable daily foot wear they have ever owned, and that their feet felt best when wearing thick wool hiking socks. They also say that the shoes are supportive, and there is plenty of padding and support. Customers also mention that their shoes no longer hurt at night and that the insoles are fine.
"These are very nice comfortable boots.This is my 2nd pair, I wore out the first ones." Read more
"...They are sufficiently waterproof, comfortable and honestly all around great. Highly highly recommend. The cleats are still strong and everything...." Read more
"...They’re very comfortable right out of the box and easy to slip on and take off at night." Read more
"I have had several pairs of these. I get the wide and they are pretty comfortable, with support that enables me to be on my feet all day...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the boots. They mention that they are waterproof, comfortable, and great for normal use. Some customers also say that the boots are great for their job as a local truck driver and for normal wear.
"...They are sufficiently waterproof, comfortable and honestly all around great. Highly highly recommend. The cleats are still strong and everything...." Read more
"...These boots are great and in most cases I plan to order another pair...." Read more
"...to the front than I expected from the photos, but in testing performed fairly well.There is plenty of padding and support...." Read more
"...can provide the support and durability for this, then they are great for normal use." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the boots. They mention that they are solid for the price and nice looking.
"...The price is awesome, they are high quality and the traction looks very serious; no slipping expected with these!" Read more
"...I always have to replace laces after about two months but again, pretty decent value." Read more
"...got them in part because I wear large shoes, and they were at a reasonable price. I've now had them for about 5 months...." Read more
"Great price but not good fit. A lot more narrow than 4e." Read more
Customers like the waterproofness of the shoes. They say that it keeps their feet dry in all types of weather. Some mention that the boots perform admirably at keeping their feet clean and dry.
"...They are sufficiently waterproof, comfortable and honestly all around great. Highly highly recommend. The cleats are still strong and everything...." Read more
"...Again the waterproofing is amazing and if this is a pair of boots you're looking to just wear for a few hours a day to keep your feet dry I would..." Read more
"...The 1st pair made my feet waterlogged after a few hours of wear. I punctured them, and every pair since with an icepick to make them breathe...." Read more
"...The waterproof boot keeps his feet dry going out in all types of weather...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the shoes. They say they look and feel good initially on short break-in walks.
"...In my opinion, these are very handsome hiking boots and I've no doubt he'll get plenty of use from them...." Read more
"...They looked and felt good initially on some short break-in walks, but the first real hike showed their poor quality...." Read more
"...They look pretty decent and I can count on them being comfortable for some time...." Read more
"Received these shoes today. The pluses are they are a good looking shoe with what appears to be an aggressive tread...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the shoes. Some mention that it fits as expected, while others say that it's tight and undersized. The toe box is particularly narrow, and that adds to discomfort on long steep downhills.
"...The replacement pair of 9-1/2 seem a bit too large. It seems like these run a 1/4 size smaller, were that possible. So here it is:..." Read more
"...They do fit well with the larger insoles...." Read more
"...Out of the box I wasn't sure I liked them. The wide ankles seemed to be too wide and unlike others who had said the soles were comfortable out of..." Read more
"...; medium width so with a thicker sock, they actually fit him quite nicely. And please take note of others comments/suggestions to size up!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the boots. Some mention that they've held up nicely, are made of quality material, and feel solid. However, other customers say that it's too early to rate endurance, the top lace hooks do seem a little flimsy, and the shoe laces did fall apart after about 3 months.
"...Highly highly recommend. The cleats are still strong and everything. I will be buying these boots again once my current pair fails...." Read more
"...As other reviewers have stated the top lace hooks do seem a little flimsy though one week in none have broken or bent...." Read more
"...These are also a high quality boot. And, I might mention, were half the price of the hiking boots I purchased for him about 10 years ago!..." Read more
"...hiking yet or in cold weather, but they're fairly comfortable and well made...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the boots. Some mention that they are very light and snug on their feet, while others say that they're a bit heavy and bulky.
"...These boots might be good for light walking, or working in the yard, but they ARE NOT HIKING BOOTS!..." Read more
"...My sole issue at this point with this boot is that they are heavy, I bought these for work and am replacing a pair that are super light..." Read more
"...wear them every day, but during winter days in Texas I do, they are lightweight and very comfortable, and I bought this new pair for a trip to..." Read more
"...overall solid for the price, just a bit bulky in look. (I have size 13 feet too though)" Read more
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This is my 2nd pair, I wore out the first ones.
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2021
UPDATE 5/23/18: After 8 months of nearly everyday use, all lace hooks are still intact but are starting to bow out. bottom tread is starting to lift on both boots, absolutely no issues with the upper construction to date. STILL HEAVY!
My husband has a narrow foot but it is so rare we can find boots in a narrow width without spending a fortune. However, these boots are a "normal" medium width so with a thicker sock, they actually fit him quite nicely. And please take note of others comments/suggestions to size up! My husband always wears a size 8; no exception! But given what others stated about the sizing and their experience that when ordering their regular size they find their toes right up against the toe of the boot, I opted to order a size 8-1/2 and am glad I did! My husband will be wearing these hiking boots primarily in the colder months (which is a good part of the year here in Wisconsin!) so he will also be wearing thicker socks. When he tried these on, a size 8-1/2 / medium width, they fit perfect.
These are also a high quality boot. And, I might mention, were half the price of the hiking boots I purchased for him about 10 years ago! He had been in the military and has worn Hi-Tec in the past so he was familiar with the brand. He looked them over, very closely, for any defect and could find none. He loves the color and the support. Again, as one other reviewer stated...the laces are very thick and not likely to keep the boot tied if simply tying them with a regular bow-knot. Instead of going out and purchasing different laces, I suggested he simply double-knot them (I do on every pair of shoes/boots I own) and that took care of the problem. He wore them the rest of the day and they never became un-tied nor did he have sore feet from new boots! He hasn't tested out the waterproof feature yet but he has no plans to go puddle-jumping either. But the snow will fly soon enough here and they'll be tested then. If we find the boots do not deliver on this feature, I'll certainly update my review.
In my opinion, these are very handsome hiking boots and I've no doubt he'll get plenty of use from them. The price is awesome, they are high quality and the traction looks very serious; no slipping expected with these!
I wear Hi-Tec "Lite" mids (slash cut ankle) V-Lite anything, Sierra-Lite, Nevis V-Lite, Nevis II V-Lite. I'm V-Lite all the way, when I can find them. I'm a size 9 in all Hi-Tech boots that retail for over $75.00 - and they all have quiet soles and great arch support, and thick shoelaces.
You get what you pay for. These Bandera mids have very little arch support and are not an all-day wearing boot as much as a V-Lite. They are boutique hiking mids. The shoe laces are skinny, and border on "cutting through" at the ankle, though the collars ar padded more than a V-Lite's. The top metal eyelets bend with any stress. And the cheaper Hi-Tec always run 1/2 size small. I've requested an exchange to size 9-1/2, but I wish I'd found a better Hi-Tec V-Lite Mid.
Removing the Hi-Tec insoles, and replacing them with arch support insoles help.
Update: 10/31/15. When I initiated my return and contacted the seller, they offered to send a size 9-1/2 in advance, and included a shipping label, and using the same box to return the size 9 boots. The replacement pair of 9-1/2 seem a bit too large. It seems like these run a 1/4 size smaller, were that possible. So here it is:
Buy your regular size, but know that there may not be any extra toe room at all. Once you've worn-in the interior of the shoe cubically, with thick socks, things will give and you'll have just enough room front to back. It seems like they were manufactured using a metric measured "last" (shoe form), instead of an inches "last" (shoe form). You can tell a high quality Hi-Tec Mid (V-Lite) by the hi-impact, black plastic lace loops, and not metal ones. Metal lace hooks indicate a hard carbon and noisy sole, with poor arch support. Anyway, I bought two pair of these Banderas.
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Update 11-10-15 • I ordered another pair of my standard size 9 because I found Chippawa 54" round, waxed laces that allow for a double knot. You can google this "Chippewa Wax Laces Brown 54 Inch" and find out where to buy them online. The skinny laces that ship with the Bandera's have a thin woven cover that soon breaks (see photo), because of the friction crested by the metal lace loops. Not to worry, adding Chippewa laces will cure that problem. Next, you'll need quality insole inserts with arch support like "Powerstep ProTech full length insoles", so google those too, remove the Hi-Tec insole and you've got a decent pair of work boots than you can wear all day long.
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12-12-15 - These Bandera's are killing my heels at the end of the day, even with the PowerStep insoles. It's because of the hard carbon soles and rigid sole layers. I can only wear them for a few hours or after a few days of wearing a pair of 2002 vintage Hi-Tec Sierra V-Lites.
Inside the lid of every Hi-Tec shoe box is a message from chairman Frank Van Wezel (fvw@hi-tecsports.com) asking for customer comments on how Hi-Tec® can provide "comfortable, innovative and stylish mid-hiking boots".
I'm not sending this extra pair of Bandera's back to the seller, but beware of the hammering your feet are going to endure. They're a bummer boot. I'm asking Frank to remake the Sierra V-Lite, and to expand their V-Lite selection of mids as an urban hiking boot. Not waterproof, if it makes them heavier. We'll see if Frank takes it to heart.
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2015
I wear Hi-Tec "Lite" mids (slash cut ankle) V-Lite anything, Sierra-Lite, Nevis V-Lite, Nevis II V-Lite. I'm V-Lite all the way, when I can find them. I'm a size 9 in all Hi-Tech boots that retail for over $75.00 - and they all have quiet soles and great arch support, and thick shoelaces.
You get what you pay for. These Bandera mids have very little arch support and are not an all-day wearing boot as much as a V-Lite. They are boutique hiking mids. The shoe laces are skinny, and border on "cutting through" at the ankle, though the collars ar padded more than a V-Lite's. The top metal eyelets bend with any stress. And the cheaper Hi-Tec always run 1/2 size small. I've requested an exchange to size 9-1/2, but I wish I'd found a better Hi-Tec V-Lite Mid.
Removing the Hi-Tec insoles, and replacing them with arch support insoles help.
Update: 10/31/15. When I initiated my return and contacted the seller, they offered to send a size 9-1/2 in advance, and included a shipping label, and using the same box to return the size 9 boots. The replacement pair of 9-1/2 seem a bit too large. It seems like these run a 1/4 size smaller, were that possible. So here it is:
Buy your regular size, but know that there may not be any extra toe room at all. Once you've worn-in the interior of the shoe cubically, with thick socks, things will give and you'll have just enough room front to back. It seems like they were manufactured using a metric measured "last" (shoe form), instead of an inches "last" (shoe form). You can tell a high quality Hi-Tec Mid (V-Lite) by the hi-impact, black plastic lace loops, and not metal ones. Metal lace hooks indicate a hard carbon and noisy sole, with poor arch support. Anyway, I bought two pair of these Banderas.
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Update 11-10-15 • I ordered another pair of my standard size 9 because I found Chippawa 54" round, waxed laces that allow for a double knot. You can google this "Chippewa Wax Laces Brown 54 Inch" and find out where to buy them online. The skinny laces that ship with the Bandera's have a thin woven cover that soon breaks (see photo), because of the friction crested by the metal lace loops. Not to worry, adding Chippewa laces will cure that problem. Next, you'll need quality insole inserts with arch support like "Powerstep ProTech full length insoles", so google those too, remove the Hi-Tec insole and you've got a decent pair of work boots than you can wear all day long.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
12-12-15 - These Bandera's are killing my heels at the end of the day, even with the PowerStep insoles. It's because of the hard carbon soles and rigid sole layers. I can only wear them for a few hours or after a few days of wearing a pair of 2002 vintage Hi-Tec Sierra V-Lites.
Inside the lid of every Hi-Tec shoe box is a message from chairman Frank Van Wezel (fvw@hi-tecsports.com) asking for customer comments on how Hi-Tec® can provide "comfortable, innovative and stylish mid-hiking boots".
I'm not sending this extra pair of Bandera's back to the seller, but beware of the hammering your feet are going to endure. They're a bummer boot. I'm asking Frank to remake the Sierra V-Lite, and to expand their V-Lite selection of mids as an urban hiking boot. Not waterproof, if it makes them heavier. We'll see if Frank takes it to heart.
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