HI Tec Anmeldelser 124

I have same experience like Ant Morris....I’m repeat customer, bought new pair Hi-Tec. ..today I wear them second time . first time I use them for may be ...no more then 1hr...today after 10 min....they fell apart!!!

As a repeat customer I bought a new pair of expensive Hi-Tec walking boots in South Africa , naively expecting the same quality as the old pair . Wrong , with very little wear on the soles the sides of the uppers are splitting on both sides near the toes . (Photographs available). I notified Hi-Tec , who do not appear to be concerned or embarrassed by this material failure and have made no attempt to recall these boots for technical examination in order to prevent similar future problems . My costs ? Money wasted and a cold example of Profit before Reputation .
I wish I had seen your column earlier !
Ant Morris

I bought a pair of Hi-Tec Aysgarth May 2022. Now April 2023. Like many posts below, the soles have begun to delaminate at the toe so they flap like alligator jaws! And this year I have unfortunately only walked one hill – mostly flat Bedfordshire walking. Feet now get wet, and I have to waddle like a duck. Also the front upper has a black protection strip that lasts about 2 seconds before the plastic (yes plastic!) skin comes off. Tomorrow I will to talk to the retailer (Go Outdoors) – who I notice no longer stock Hi-Tec. Let’s see what happens! Will I get the lame excuses that I read below from Hi-Tec? This is definitely a design/production/materials fault.
UPDATE 08/04/2023 - Went to local Go Outdoors. The manager gave me a traight: simple ‘wear and tear’ nothing wrong here move along! Apparently under a year of infrequent use is too much! Next step retailer HQ!
UPDATE June 2023 - Credit to the HQ - they immediately agreed I was due a refund. I went back to the local shop and received the refund no problem. The nasty manager of the local shop was unfortunatly no where to be found!
Summary: Don't buy Hi Tec, and stand up for your rights with Go Outdoors.

My husband bought Hi Tec walking boots. He's worn them for a grand total of 9 hikes and they've split. I've had my Karrimor boots over a year and they're still going strong. The shop have stated no refund as he has damaged them....how? By wearing them for the intended purpose? Really? AVOID AVOID AVOID!!!!

Great shoes on a “budget” comfortable and just simple value for money had mine 6 years and still going strong

This isn't a bad story, but sad for me personally. I owned a pair of Hi-Tech GT Strap 59005 sandals. LOVED them!!!!! ... Love may be a bit of an understatement, because i wore them religiously. They were stylish, functional, and very comfortable. I started wearing sandals observing my (military doctor's) order, and struggled with varying degrees of comfort and styling, until i found the found the GT strap.

We had a 7-year relationship, wearing them daily, and having them carry me across the globe: Philippines, Viet Nam, Bolivia, Peru, Italy, Germany, UK, Amsterdam, Nairobi, Ghana, Senegal; and on the running track, basketball court, as well as, to the beach, and many many walking tours.

And, now, after longer than 7 years, i've walked and run them into oblivion. I'm impressed with the quaility, the durability, the comfort ... and i now have to find another pair of sandals to love. :-)

Big Love to Hi-Tech .... thank you !

We purchased the shoes, men's trail shoes, for school use. Within one month they've fallen apart. The sole has separated from the top and sole has holes in it.

Hi tec walking shoes just fell apart.
Bottom sole just fell off both shoes

they were the only mid price option that were comfortable in the shop and have remained so for
9 years now.
the tops started leaking after 5 years partially due to wearing though the waterproof layer and the outer faux?? leather layer cracking off fixed with exterior wood flexi-paint in similar colour.
the soles started pulling away and leaked at 7 years but fixed with now nails type wood colour squeeze tube .
tops started leaking again recently (9 years) but fixed with more wood stain paint.

Terrible quality. I bought a waterproof shoe and the glue between the sole and the upper came unstuck on the second wear. Crazy! A complete waste of money. You get what you pay for - cheap price and not fit for function.

Not a great boot. The sole is much too stiff for the boot construction and doesn't bend easily when walking. You feel like you are flat footed! Tiring to wear them because of this and painful 'shin splints' . Not recommended. Maybe the leather option would be better.

The shoes i have had, have been comfortable (broad feet) and lasted 8 years exceptionally well.
Canvas, with single moulded sole
soles are still good, could do with vent holes due to the materials don't breathe however i enjoy comfort.
Purchased 2008 and still wear them once a week every week.

Zeer slechte kwaliteit. De schoenen laten zowel links als rechts op de zelfde plek los na een paar weken dragen. De winkel waar ik ze gekocht heb, geeft geen enkele garantie. € 150 voor een paar schoenen van zeer slechte kwaliteit.

Brand new boots, lace hook came off boot, Hi Tec will not replace. Junk boots,even worse customer care.

Ordered them for a friend and he is very satisfied with them they help his ankles so they don't hurt so thank you so much

Had my men's boots size 10 a couple of years, bought them because I have wide feet and these were comfortable and supportive. Sadly, yesterday during a fortunately short walk, I noticed both my feet were wet. On taking the boots off I noticed they had split where the welt joins the upper. Same place on both boots, on the inside, 2" splits. Out of warranty but I'd expect a better lifespan than this. Not buying this brand again

I wouldn't buy another pair of their boots or trainers after my latest experience. I was using the footwear for daily dog walking duties, so hardlly hill walking on more demanding terrain.
In both cases within a matter of weeks, the soles were delaminating from the upper material, making walking a rather uncomfortable sodden experience.
In an effort to at least get some usage of the shoes and boots, I repaired both with a rubber soul adhesive. Both are "dry" walking shoes only now, as they unfortunately still let in wetter conditions, however at least they don't flap open like the gaping mouth of an alligator.
Better to spend more by purchasing a quality set of boots that will last - more economical in the long run.

Brought a pair of haraka shoes.
Wish I had of read the reviews before I did.
They must surely be the very worst shoes hitec have ever produced.
The sole is pathetic.
The sole wore completely out after a very short time.

I bought Womens Adventure 'waterproof' shoes in January 22 but only started using them over the (very dry) summer. Although very comfy, like other reviewers, once the rain came I found them anything but waterproof. Oddly, the right shoe is reasonably OK but the left soaks-in even the lightest shower. Once I had to dry it near a radiator to use the next day and the outside material burned off. I would not buy them again.

Got some "waterproof" shoes they lasted about 200 metres to the shop in a light rain before they soaked through, literally lieing to people, don't know how they get away with it, immoral company