Hi-Tec Harmony Women's Boot Review + Giveaway!

*Contest closed! Lucky #14 (generated randomly) Princessliak - email me (and check your inbox to claim your boots!  Congratulations!*

I recently realized that I have only ever had two brands of hiking boots.  I have wide feet and can't stand shoes that bother me, so I guess I have stuck with what I know.  Unfortunately, that also means I didn't know what I was missing.  


That said, I also want to showcase a bunch of different gear on the blog because I know that different people have different needs and don't want hear about the same brands all the time. :) 


When Hi-Tec offered to send me a pair of their new Harmony Mid WP (Waterproof) hiking boots, I jumped at the chance (but also warned them I may not be the best subject to test them out because of my wide feet.)  They sent me a half size larger than my normal shoe size (which I actually usually lean towards in hiking boots anyway) and hoped for the best.

I have certainly put some miles on the boots and, as always, this post will be updated as I am given a chance to use them even more in different conditions.

What I love about the Hi-Tec Harmony Mid WP:
- They are light.  Light enough that I was certain they had sent me the wrong thing when the box came. 
- The traction is great, even on the sliding slopes of the Badlands behind our home.
- The laces are really long and allow for lots of adjustment (yes, a small thing, but a great convenience!)
- They accomodate my wide feet with no pinch-points (this is a HUGE deal for me.)  
- Despite their appearance (the mesh upper threw me off) the boots truly are waterproof (at least in my tests.)  This will be an area I will update in time because we literally have had very little moisture in the past few months to test them in.  However, in an effort test the boots the best I could, I did immerse my feet in running and standing water in the bathtub and stayed completely dry.

Not So Crazy About:
- The color (trivial, I know) but they seem too light, at least for my taste.  However, the color is such that they really don't show the dirt, which is a good thing.
*Again, as I really am able to put some intense miles on these boots, I will update this section.  I am sure things will come up (because they always do!)  However, for now I am really impressed.

The Stats, right from Hi-Tec:
Harmony Mid WP
Weight: 12.4 oz.
Available sizes: 5-10, 11
MSRP: USA $125, Canada $160
Available colors: Light Taupe/Ultra Marine (what I have), Cool Grey/Celery
Waterproof nubuck and mesh upper
Waterproof membrane
Rustproof hardware and Ghillie lacing system
Italian-Designed Webbing
Moisture-wicking lining
Anti-odor, anti-microbial OrthoLite sockliner
Contoured CMEVA midsole
Durable Vibram outsole

You can find Hi-Tec on Facebook and Twitter.  Make sure you follow because they often do giveaways and provide up-to-date information about their gear.


The Harmony Mid is just being shipped to stores this week (I will update with links as soon as they do!)  Hi-Tec has been super generous in offering one of you a chance to win a pair of your own Harmony Mid WP boots.  This contest is open to U.S. and Canada residence only.  


To enter, simply leave a comment on this post.  For additional entries, please tweet or do a post on facebook linking back to this blog post (leave an additional comment for each thing, for a total of 3 possible entries.)  


I will choose a winner randomly and they will be notified by email (make sure to leave your email address) after February 8th. If the winner’s size is out of stock, Hi-Tec will replace with another style of equal or lesser value. 


If you have questions about the Harmony (or how to enter to win), feel free to contact me at mountainmamatales@gmail.com


Hi-Tec provided me the Harmony Boot for review.  However, as always, the opinions expressed here are completely and honestly my own.