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Salewa Men's Rapace GTX Mountaineering Boot | Mountaineering, Alpine Climbing, Alpine Trekking | Gore-Tex Waterproof Breathable Lining, Crampon Compatible, Durable Nubuck Upper

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 880 ratings

Price: $200.96 $299.00 Free Returns on some sizes and colors

Night Black/Kamille
Size Chart
US Regular
Brand SizeUS SizeEU SizeUK Size
5.55.5374.5
66385
6.56.538.55.5
77396
7.57.5406.5
8840.57
8.58.5417.5
99428
9.59.542.58.5
1010439
10.510.5449.5
1111 44.510
11.511.54510.5
12124611
12.512.546.511.5
13134712
13.513.54812.5
141448.513
14.514.54913.5
15155014

Product details

  • Fabric type
    100% Leather
  • Origin
    Imported
  • Sole material
    Rubber
  • Shaft height
    Ankle-high

About this item

  • GORE-TEX PERFORMANCE COMFORT LINING: Breathable Gore-Tex liner allows your feet to stay comfortable in changing weather conditions.
  • VIBRAM WRAPTHREAD COMBI SOLE: A lightweight Vibram sole and the dual-density Bilight Technology midsole offer increased comfort during travel in mixed and technical terrain.
  • 360° FULL RUBBER RAND: Durable 360° full rubber rand, and stiff crampon compatible midsole.
  • ADJUSTABLE FOOTBEDS: MFF+ interchangeable footbeds adjust to the shape of your foot.
  • IDEAL USES: Mountaineering, Alpine Climbing, Alpine Trekking. WEIGHT: 24.0oz./680g.
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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.96 x 12.6 x 5.12 inches; 12 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 00-0000061332
  • Department ‏ : ‎ Men
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 13, 2017
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Salewa
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01HTMF0ZQ
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 880 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the boots well-made and dependable. They find the boots comfortable and supportive, with a rigid sole providing solid support when walking over rocky terrain. The boots are described as amazing, the best hiking boots made, and excellent for 2-3 day hikes, hunting, wet mud, and light snow. The fit is great, with the length and width being perfect. The toe box cradles narrow feet without blisters. Customers appreciate the style, weight, and functionality of the boots.

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30 customers mention "Build quality"24 positive6 negative

Customers appreciate the boots' build quality. They find the boots well-made, dependable, and comfortable. The boots have good traction and stability, with a great heel break. The steel shank and hard soles provide good support on rough terrain.

"...has been fantastic as well with Vibram big lug tread and the great heel break...." Read more

"...For me it's a heavy duty backpacking boot and mountain hunting boot. It's pretty light weight but still gives me the support I need...." Read more

"...They have continued to out-perform as a solid gear component for another 2 seasons through every conceivable condition...." Read more

"...They are a stiffer boot. Love the steel shank. Can step on a rock under forefoot and not be bothered even with a heavy pack. Awesome boots!" Read more

29 customers mention "Comfort"26 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the comfort of these boots. They find them supportive, lightweight, and suitable for most conditions. The rigid sole provides solid support when walking over rocky terrain.

"...for the ankles enough flex to be comfortable but stiff enough to support going uphill. If they provide waterproof I’ll say they are perfect." Read more

"...The rigid sole also delivers solid support when walking over rocky terrain...." Read more

"...It's stiff but not Frankenstein stiff for me. Rockered sole keeps you walking in the flats and nice and stiff in the steeps...." Read more

"...They are a stiffer boot. Love the steel shank. Can step on a rock under forefoot and not be bothered even with a heavy pack. Awesome boots!" Read more

23 customers mention "Boot quality"23 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the boots' quality. They find them excellent for hiking, hunting, tree work, and high-adventure activities like hiking, camping, and mountaineering. The boots are described as amazing and the best hiking boots ever made.

"...The boots were awesome. Good grip, support for the ankles enough flex to be comfortable but stiff enough to support going uphill...." Read more

"...For me it's a heavy duty backpacking boot and mountain hunting boot. It's pretty light weight but still gives me the support I need...." Read more

"...Awesome boots!" Read more

"excellent boot in 2-3 day hikes, hunting, wet mud, light snow...." Read more

18 customers mention "Fit"18 positive0 negative

Customers like the fit of the boots. They say the length and width are perfect with their medium-wide feet, and the toe box cradles their narrow feet. The heel lock actually works. The size and quality are good, and the boots come with wide and narrow insoles that can be switched out easily. They also mention great ankle support and the wide toe box.

"...I also like the included extra insoles. The fit with my sock combo make a perfect fit...." Read more

"...and the 9.5 Rapace's fit great with the Salewa insoles that can customize the fit. The lacing system also provides great fine tuning...." Read more

"If this boot fits your foot and your outdoor needs then you will love it. It's stiff but not Frankenstein stiff for me...." Read more

"...Boots fit to size. Would buy again. enjoy." Read more

10 customers mention "Grip"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the boots' grip. They say the boots provide good traction with large lugs and heel breaks. The lacing is precise, preventing slippage. The waterproof Gore-Tex material keeps feet dry on wet rocks.

"...The boots were awesome. Good grip, support for the ankles enough flex to be comfortable but stiff enough to support going uphill...." Read more

"...Traction has been fantastic as well with Vibram big lug tread and the great heel break...." Read more

"...staked my life upon the performance of these boots and the grip of the Vibram sole." Read more

"These boots are solid while being dry, comfortable and stable. Grip is outstanding...." Read more

8 customers mention "Style"8 positive0 negative

Customers like the style of the boots. They mention the sole is hard, they need to get a cushion insole, and that walking in flats is nice and stiff in steeps.

"...Rockered sole keeps you walking in the flats and nice and stiff in the steeps...." Read more

"Usually wear 11 shoes 11.5 fit best. These are very nice and durable. Stiff sole for mountain rocky terrain. Using as a hunting boot...." Read more

"It was comfortable attractive light weight awesome" Read more

"...I own 10 pairs of different SALEWA Boots & this is my favorite. The style, aggressive tread & traction , & they absolutely hug your heel therefore..." Read more

7 customers mention "Weight"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the boots' lightweight design. They say the boots are suitable for backpacking and light mountaineering.

"...No break in time, no hot spots. This boots are a light weight mountaineering boot...." Read more

"...It's pretty light weight but still gives me the support I need...." Read more

"It was comfortable attractive light weight awesome" Read more

"Perfect boots(Viva Italia!), light weight and fit to size(US11.5)Very nice traction,waterproof, goretex, no slip on wet rocks, feet dry , beach sand..." Read more

6 customers mention "Functionality"6 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the boots' performance. They say the boots work well, have a good fit, and don't disappoint.

"...No blisters. Was hiking steep untrained terrain while side hilling. No issues...." Read more

"...these boots to go mountaineering in Norway this summer and they performed great...." Read more

"...these boots to anyone looking for high a quality boot with a very good, snug but comfortable fit...." Read more

"...I walked 5 days per week and 10 hours per day and the boots worked perfect. I used between 20 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit without problems." Read more

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5 out of 5 stars
Great fit
Wow! I'm impressed. I wear keen and Solomon all the time and now I feel like I have the real thing. These are better than I expected. I hike a lot in South West colorado and the terrain changes depending on elevation. I took a pair of high-end keens on a 14er, the fit and function were ok, but they have started to come apart in visual places. These salewas seem professional, just out of the box. Great fit and I'm doing a 5.5 mile basic hike, x2, this week, but just wearing them in the snow and wearing them for more than 10hrs at a time so far, is impressive. Will update after actual hikes, but so far so good!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2023
    Size: 8.5Color: Night Black/KamilleVerified Purchase
    Salewa rapace has to be the best boot I have ever used. I have been hiking since I was in my mid teens and climbed mount Olympus twice. Plus I was in the Marines. I have never used boots that are so comfortable and required absolutely no break in time like these rapace boots. I have struggled with plantar fasciitis for a long time and I have narrow feet with high arches and finding boots that fit well can be a struggle. I took the advice of folks that recommend getting half a size larger than normal. Put on some wool socks and went for a 4 mile hike at Tenaja falls CA with a 30 lbs pack. No break in time, no hot spots. This boots are a light weight mountaineering boot. It’s stiffer than most but still has a bit flex so it’s not uncomfortable. The heel and tread design ensure good grip even in steep and loose ground. The lace system ensures that the boot conforms to the foot ensuring no hot spots or blisters. I’m glad I got them half a size larger. This gives me a bit of room so when I’m going down hill under heavy load my toes don’t hurt. I also like the included extra insoles. The fit with my sock combo make a perfect fit. I know that each person’s feet are different but these are great for me.

    Update:
    I used these boots for a three day trip in the Sierra Mountains just a bit lower than 7000 feet of elevation. Wend down and up on some very steep terrain with loose rocks and soil. The boots were awesome. Good grip, support for the ankles enough flex to be comfortable but stiff enough to support going uphill. If they provide waterproof I’ll say they are perfect.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2023
    Size: 9.5Color: Night Black/KamilleVerified Purchase
    I had been wearing Salomon Quest 4 hiking boots for years and loved their fit, comfort and overall performance. But, wanted something more rigid and supportive for rocky alpine treks. I was concerned that a stiffer boot would mean compromising comfort until I wore these Salewa Rapace GTX boots. I wear 9.5 in most shoes/boots and the 9.5 Rapace's fit great with the Salewa insoles that can customize the fit. The lacing system also provides great fine tuning. For me the true test of comfort and fit is hiking downhill and the Rapace's have been great on downslopes. The rigid sole also delivers solid support when walking over rocky terrain. I gained more confidence over the rocks the more I wore them knowing they could withstand the punishment. Traction has been fantastic as well with Vibram big lug tread and the great heel break. Overall, very happy with these boots and look forward to many miles in them!
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2018
    If this boot fits your foot and your outdoor needs then you will love it. It's stiff but not Frankenstein stiff for me. Rockered sole keeps you walking in the flats and nice and stiff in the steeps. If you're looking for a full bore mountaineering boot, this may not be your boot - probably not warm or stiff enough. For me it's a heavy duty backpacking boot and mountain hunting boot. It's pretty light weight but still gives me the support I need. I have a low volume foot and this boot can be adjusted with the additional layer of footbed that comes with it for thinner feet. Personally, I use an aftermarket insole which is just a preference - there is plenty of arch support built into this boot.
    If I could change anything about the boot, it would be a softer compound rubber on the sole, Brown or tan leather upper, and maybe an inch taller. Otherwise this boot does a lot of things very well!
    7 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2020
    Size: 10.5Color: Night Black/KamilleVerified Purchase
    A little history and context: I hike twice a week in Utah from desert to forest to alpine terrains with 4+ weekender backpacking trips per year. After purchasing the mountain trainer mid leather hiking boots four years ago (10.5) and wearing them for several seasons (they could probably still be re-soled), I opted for the Rapace GTX boots as a stiffer option with waterproofing at a high ankle level that allows me to skip a little less carefully through springtime streams. The toe-box cradles my narrow feet and I've never had a blister in either pair with up to 30 mile hiking days.

    I opened the box on the Rapace GTX boots and was confident enough that, apart from wearing them on only a couple of small 4 mile hikes, I felt comfortable wearing them relatively untested through Grand Gulch (23 miles over 3 days). No problem whatsoever.

    They have continued to out-perform as a solid gear component for another 2 seasons through every conceivable condition. Without hyperbole I say I've staked my life upon the performance of these boots and the grip of the Vibram sole.
    14 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2021
    Size: 11Color: Night Black/KamilleVerified Purchase
    These boots are solid while being dry, comfortable and stable. Grip is outstanding. I live in CO and hiking trails out here you can encounter all types of terrain. I bought mid August and only wore them for two short hikes less than 5 miles before elk hunting season. Then hiked over 100 miles in a 14 day period. No blisters. Was hiking steep untrained terrain while side hilling. No issues. Had to retie show more than other boot but I figured this will be just during the break in period. They are a stiffer boot. Love the steel shank. Can step on a rock under forefoot and not be bothered even with a heavy pack. Awesome boots!
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2024
    Size: 10Color: Night Black/KamilleVerified Purchase
    Estaba súper entusiasmado por la compra de mis botas, pero después de la primera montaña, empezaron a despegar el cuero del caucho, al regreso de mis 9 horas me di cuenta que un lado de las botas no estaba bien
    Para que vean que la suela está intacta, ni un día de uso!
    Es normal éso?
    Vá a seguir despegando?
    Me costaron muy caro!
    Que hago?
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    1.0 out of 5 stars
    Es normal que se abran fácilmente al primer día de uso?

    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2024
    Estaba súper entusiasmado por la compra de mis botas, pero después de la primera montaña, empezaron a despegar el cuero del caucho, al regreso de mis 9 horas me di cuenta que un lado de las botas no estaba bien
    Para que vean que la suela está intacta, ni un día de uso!
    Es normal éso?
    Vá a seguir despegando?
    Me costaron muy caro!
    Que hago?
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    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2022
    Took the boots on an 3rd season Elk hunting trip in NW CO. Less than a 100 yard break in time. Post trip feedback. very comfortable. no issues with break in. terrain wasnt an issue up to snow in waistline in some areas and elvation accents and descents. boots ventilated very well. 0-32 degree temps. Feet cold and numb most of the time. Go with an 1/2 size or bigger to add thicker socks if you want warmer feet. Boots fit to size. Would buy again. enjoy.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • alpenmilch
    5.0 out of 5 stars Guter Wanderschuh
    Reviewed in Germany on November 10, 2024
    Size: 9Color: Night Black/KamilleVerified Purchase
    Bin damit inzwischen ca 1000km gewandert. Immernoch tadellos und sehr bequem.
  • leland
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great boots
    Reviewed in Germany on September 19, 2024
    Comfortable and light boots. There was no need to break in, they were comfortable from the very beginning. I used them to climb to 5K m altitude. At about 0 degree temperatures it was warm enough (chill but acceptable) with normal socks during a couple of hours (although warm socks would be better). I took 2.5 sizes bigger to have enough room for toes.
  • Harald
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super bequem und super schöner Schuh
    Reviewed in Germany on April 8, 2024
    Size: 11.5Color: Night Black/KamilleVerified Purchase
    Passt wunderbar
  • SCvG
    5.0 out of 5 stars tolle schuhe! - klasse verarbeitet
    Reviewed in Germany on February 13, 2024
    Size: 11Color: Night Black/KamilleVerified Purchase
    richtige breite und grösse auswählen.
    lieferung abwarten
    anziehen & wohlfühlen!
    cool!

    die Sohle ist am anfang sehr steif, dafür auch dick und steigeisengeeignet, aber nach 20km ist diese Steifheit "weg",,, man läuft angenehm
    der Schuh ist im Spann gut zu justieren.

    würde ihn wieder kaufen
  • Egzon
    5.0 out of 5 stars They are suitable for all terrains and for all seasons
    Reviewed in Germany on December 28, 2023
    Size: 12.5Color: Night Black KamilleVerified Purchase
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    Egzon
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    They are suitable for all terrains and for all seasons

    Reviewed in Germany on December 28, 2023

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