REVIEW: LOWA Elite EVO N GTX

Those who work professionally need professional footwear. LOWA PROFESSIONAL has taken on the task of solidly accompanying you through the seasons. LOWA comes from a solid mountain shoe tradition. This can also be seen in this candidate: especially in brown, the Elite EVO N GTX looks almost civilian. However, since professionals usually need it in black to match their workwear, it is also available in this classic color.

So we set off: The Elite EVO N GTX is a versatile shoe that can be used in terrain as well as in urban environments. On the one hand, it is relatively lightweight, but on the other hand, it also has a high shaft that provides the wearer with safety and a good fit. Sturdy footwear for full use.

At the entry, you can immediately see what makes the Elite EVO N GTX a reliable companion even in bad weather. The GTX in the name indicates that GORE-TEX helps keep the feet dry. Also, take a look at the shaft here.

The shaft is well padded. The shaft height is specified as 165mm (which is 185mm on the outside and 145 from the insole). This successfully defies the trend of ankle-high duty shoes, and that's a good thing. The high shaft provides ideal support, and the good padding also protects the ankles.

Do good and talk about it: on the outside, the LOWA logo lettering and the small GORE-TEX logo banner guarantee recognizable quality. And a window in the leather...

...which is repeated on the body of the shoe. This is also due to the interplay of different materials in the shoe. The function of the window: the protective GORE-TEX laminate gets more breathing space. The "N" in the shoe's name comes from "Nubuck leather," which gives the shoe its outer surface.

The manufacturer describes this material: Nubuck leather is a full-grain leather that is lightly sanded on the grain side, giving the leather a velvety appearance. Nubuck leather is characterized by its properties as being particularly durable, robust, and open-pored. Depending on the desired look, Nubuck leather can remain untreated or be oiled or waxed.

The lacing is particularly important for such a shoe. With the Elite EVO N GTX, the wearer can work in two parts, which means they can tighten differently, tightly over the instep, with more play at the shaft, so that the shoe is adapted to the movement. Or everything tight for complete stability.

All eyelets are closed, ensuring that the wearer cannot get caught on anything during use.

The toes are always under stress. Here, too, is a solid approach that protects the shoe and foot.

View over the rear length: the notch at the top of the shaft is in the axis of movement and guarantees flexibility, as does the expansion joint. Also at the back, the stress zone of the duty boot is developed as well as in a solid mountaineering boot.

The contact with the ground is made through the extremely solid sole. This is where LOWA's experience shines through. The sole is thick and firm, yet flexible. And also renewable: a sustainable shoe can simply be resoled when it has been used enough.

The sole has a very good profile. It is slip-resistant, has no problem with oil and hazardous substances. Above all, it provides grip in all terrains, whether the ground is rock, concrete, or just soil. And - also important for duty shoes - they do not squeak.

Moreover, they are easy to care for and clean. An important aspect for duty shoes. Proper shoe care with LOWA? HERE on SPARTANAT we have all the tips from LOWA.

The LOWA Elite EVO N GTX also accompanied us through the winter and stood its ground very well.

CONCLUSION: The Elite EVO N GTX from LOWA PROFESSIONAL is a great duty shoe for those who need a secure step and good grip to fulfill their tasks. No fashionable experiments, just the full experience of mountaineering boots. A pair that lasts a long time and protects and accompanies its wearer.

The LOWA Elite EVO N GTX is available at all retailers carrying LOWA PROFESSIONAL and costs 240 euros.

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The Elite EVO N from the LOWA PROFESSIONAL line is available in two versions: the shoe on the leg is the Gore-Tex version from the above review. The other pair is the version without GTX, which we will introduce to you soon.