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Teva Lenawee WP
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What It Is
A calf-length lightly insulated waterproof winter lifestyle boot with faux fur lining built to be compressible for travelers.
Retail Price: $170
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- 95-100 Extremely high recommendation.
- 90-94 Enthusiastically recommended. Exceptional.
- 80-89 Highly recommended - few reservations.
- 70-79 Recommended. Standard performance.
- 60-69 Fair. Recommended for certain uses.
- 50-59 Poor. Not recommended in general.
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The Verdict |
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As a winter boot for travelers with limited suitcase space, the Lenawee WP is a smart buy. It’s not built for much adventure (though it can withstand some abuse from the elements and will perform adequately on a short snow hike) but this boot is at its best on cold wintery days in town. |
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I did lots of walking around on winter days with the Lenawee, in temps ranging from about 20 degrees to 60 degrees, in conditions ranging from 6 inches of fresh powder to slick packed snow.
Overall, the Lenawee WP was a very comfortable boot that is absolutely warm and waterproof enough to get you through light use on any average winter day. The sole is thin and fairly flexible, almost reminiscent of a sandal sole. The lugs provide just enough grip to keep you on your feet on slick snow, but can be quite slippery on a decline. Although long, aggressive snowshoeing excursions are probably not in the cards, this boot was built for everyday comfort and delivers admirably in its category. The faux fur adds a subtle stylishness that makes this boot feel at home for après at the lodge. I did think the synthetic areas of the upper were a bit flimsy and prone to snags, so beware of rocks and tree branches if you’re on the trail. On the upside, the light, flexible construction makes this boot perfect for packing in your suitcase.
The Dunk Test
To test the waterproofing, we dunked the boot in water for 30 seconds. The result: bulletproof up to the ankle.
The Cold Test
For as minimal as the boot seems, the Thinsulate insulation was more than enough for a couple hours in the snow. I wanted to test the standing temperature of the boot, so I stuck my foot in a bucket of ice for 30 minutes. With light wool socks, my feet started getting a bit cold at around 15 minutes, which is about average for lightly insulated boots.
Packability
What made these boots stand out is their ability to compress into a suitcase. Travelling to British Columbia for a ski trip, the Lenawee's folded into an area not much larger than a pair of shoes. (Bonus: +5 points)
Available: September 2012
How We Tested It
For the field test, I wore these boots out and about for nearly a month in conditions ranging from freezing nights and 6 inches of fresh snow, to warmer, wetter days. For waterproof testing, we did a dunk test for 30 seconds in water just above the ankle. For warmth testing, feet were submerged in ice (with the added insulation of a light wool sock) for 30 minutes.
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Ready to Purchase?
Retailer |
Product Name |
Price |
| Backcountry.com | Teva Lenawee WP Boot - Women's | $101.97 |
| Amazon.com | Teva women's Lenawee Boot,Ivory,10.5 M US | $97.68 |
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Ratings
Adventure Readiness
4
10
Comfort
9
10
Traction
5
10
Warmth
6
10
Durability
4
10
Gear Institute Rating (Total Score)
83
100
Weight
14.4 oz
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