New Balance Rainier 1500

Manufacturer: New Balance

SKU: MO1500/WO1500

Product Details:

Product Year

2009

Usage:

Off-Trail: All leather, very stiff soles, high-cut support, minimal seams, excellent traction, and usually waterproof.

Height:

high-cut

Sole Construction:

cemented, glued

Upper:

Full-grain leather

Membrane:

Gore-Tex

Lining:

Full leather

Sizing

	Narrow	Medium	Wide	Weight	Price
Men's Whole Sizes	12 - 15	12 - 15	12 - 15	1, 6	170
Men's Half Sizes	9 - 11.5	7 - 11.5	7 - 11.5
Women's Whole Sizes	11 - 13	11 - 13	11 - 13	2, 2	170
Women's Half Sizes	8 - 10.5	6 - 10.5	8 - 10.5

A stable and durable hiking boot built for multi-day hiking trips and traveling with a pack, the Rainier 1500 features a unique combination of athletic fit and comfort combined with all the necessary outdoor features such as a GORE-TEX upper and Vibram Trek Rubber outsole. A monogusset tongue construction keeps debris out of the shoe and reduces the potential number of irritation points in the collar. Lace locking hardware at the flex notch and the top eyelet provide for an adjustable yet secure fit. PU-coated leather along the mud guard ensures protection and durability while full grain leather throughout the rest of the upper offers natural comfort and flexibility.

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Q.} Do I have to get my girlfriend a women's-specific backpack if her torso size fits a men's one? Do the shoulder strap position and waist belt flare really matter and do you wear a women’s-specific backpack?
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A.} No, Miguel, you don’t necessarily have to get your girlfriend a women’s specific pack. I often wear men’s or unisex packs with great success. And I know small men who have had luck with women’s packs. Forget about the gender labels and look at the pack itself, and the way it works with your girlfriend’s body shape.