Lowa Zephyr GTX Low MK2 Shoes - Desert

The sports shoes are very comfortable and durable, perfect for everyday use as well as outdoor activities or hiking. Thanks to their low-cut design, they offer greater freedom of movement while also stabilizing the foot well, which gives a sense of security. The GTX membrane effectively protects against getting wet, so you can wear them without worry in rain or on wet surfaces. The sole guarantees excellent grip and works well on various types of terrain. The shoes are made from high-quality materials and it’s clear they are carefully crafted, giving the impression of being solid and reliable. The black color is practical and goes with everything. The only drawback is the price – higher than average, but justified by the quality.

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19.01.2026

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My fourth pair of 'Lowa' boots, gen. 2, has improved 'grip' compared to the older version. I use the boots intensively in the forest, fields, and open shooting ranges, and I have no complaints about them. For me, they are number one when it comes to quality and comfort.

The shoes are quite expensive; it's hard to say if they are worth the price. They seem solid. They fit well on the foot, nice colors. Every year, footwear quality gets worse, but here we have an interesting option and maybe it's worth the risk.

After years of using various Salomons from the Cross Hike and Speedcross series and occasionally several Merrell models, I decided to give these a try—and I was bitterly disappointed. Completely overrated footwear. Uncomfortable as hell! They are stiff, hard, heavy, and to make it worse, the right one painfully pressed on the base of my two smallest toes with the crease of the upper. Only after around a dozen walks (totaling about 35-40 km of suffering) could I walk in them without horrible pain. Still, it feels like having wooden clogs on your feet, especially compared with other trekking shoes. The sole barely works at all, and interestingly, you can feel every little stone you step on (totally absurd!). When walking off-road, every unevenness you step on gets transferred to your foot because this stiff sole simply doesn't adapt to the ground and instead transmits every bump straight to your foot. :( Another disadvantage of the sole—it slips on almost every wet surface: wet grass, a thin (a few mm) layer of mud, and even wet asphalt if it's not very porous. Not only do the tread elements not dig into the mud, they get clogged quickly, and even on hard surfaces they don't grip enough because the sole is... too hard. And then there’s water... And it's supposed to be GTX. I even bought the dedicated (same brand) impregnation spray. I impregnated totally new shoes (never worn). First walk off-road, with a few steps into wet grass for a few seconds, and 10 minutes later the shoes soaked through. After 40 minutes of walking—wet feet. :( The exact same thing happened to my wife’s shoes (same model, but Mid height). The only plus is the good hold on your foot, but you’ll get that in all good trekking or outdoor running shoes. I have no idea what these shoes are really for... For long walks—they’re too heavy, hard—uncomfortable. For wet terrain—not at all. For any dynamic use in urban areas—no, because they don’t grip well on hard surfaces either. For calm walking on dry pavement? Sure, but… for that use, you can buy much more comfortable and cheaper shoes. :) In summary—NOT RECOMMENDED! If you want comfortable shoes that protect against water and grip ANY terrain well, I recommend the ones I mentioned at the beginning. Stay away from LOWA, because it'll be a waste of money and constant frustration. If anyone from the store staff wants to verify me... Yes—I did return one pair I bought from you (I’d already bought the wife’s before), because it was too big and you didn't have a half size smaller. I got the right size at another store (incidentally, 50 PLN cheaper).

Comfortable shoes, elegant design, nice color scheme. High quality workmanship. When choosing the shoe size, I followed the foot length in centimeters given in the size chart. A successful purchase.

If you plan hiking in winter or on icy trails, the grip may be insufficient. Advantages: Stability, durability, protection, and waterproofing. Comfortable even on longer distances and under load.

They are lightweight and comfortable from the very first kilometers. Extremely comfortable on the first day, no foot pain, but if you plan on hiking in winter or on icy paths, the grip may be insufficient.

I have been using the MID version until now and I love it. The short ones are a bit different, you need to tie them often. My pair had a lot of white lines from markers, probably from production, on the left shoe. I’ll survive, I’ll get them dirty soon anyway. The breathability of the Zephyrs is present as long as you are on the move.

Lowa as always - great shoes. Very comfortable and durable, they may seem stiff at first but after breaking in they're perfect. The sizing is similar to the MK1 version and a bit larger, so it's worth trying them on in person.

As always, super fast shipping—100%, picked up the next morning. The shoes are super comfortable, the material is the best, the size is perfect. I strongly recommend them, very comfortable and durable. This is already another pair, both winter and summer LOWA shoes, and they are always top notch quality goods :)

Another pair of shoes from this series, this time short. There’s not much to write because it's LOWA, which means quality, durability, and comfort. Lightweight shoes for everyday use with a military flair, though they also perform well in the field, especially on warmer days. And the membrane works GREAT :)

Very comfortable and lightweight shoes, they keep grip on wet surfaces (tested in the mountains during rain) and importantly, they never got wet and look cool as well. I recommend, worth their price!

I have used Lowa shoes before. I was satisfied with them. That's why, since I needed low shoes, I bought the same brand again. And I wasn't disappointed. Well made from good materials. Waterproof, with a solid, anti-slip sole. At first, a bit stiff, but after 2 weeks they adjusted so well to the foot that walking in them, both in the forest and in the city, is a pleasure. Highly recommended for those who can’t decide.

Five stars. The shoes are simply perfect in style, color, lightness, and functionality. At first they are stiff, but that's how new shoes are. After breaking them in, it's a pleasure to put them on your feet. The sole doesn't slip on tiles or slippery surfaces. The Gore-Tex membrane does a great job. Highly recommended shoes.

The price may be discouraging, but satisfaction is guaranteed. The sole is really anti-slip. The shoes are very comfortable and safe for dynamic IPSC shooting. So far, I have tested them on dry surfaces, but contaminated with fine dust and gravel. No slipping when stopping while running. I recommend them for those who are decided.