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2004-08-06 20:29:58 UTC
Owner Review: Boreal Bulnes Boot
Owner: Andrew Seiffert
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Height: 6'6" (1.98 meters)
Weight: 185 (83.9 kilos)
Email address: ibntaweel-/***@public.gmane.org
City, State, Country: Bethesda, MD, USA
Date: 8/6/04
Backpacking Background:
Almost 20 years of experience, having grown up in backpacking family
& while a Boy Scout. Enjoy a mix of weekend overnights, week+
expedition-style trips, and more varied non-bping `adventure'
trips
ranging from canoeing to trekking to diving. Itinerary highlights
have included Olympic NP, Cascade Range, Maroon Bells, Presidential
Range traverse, multiple stretches of AT, extensive camping & hiking
in SW US, canoeing expedition to Boundary Waters, trekking in Europe
& Middle East, diving in Red Sea, `adventure' trips to
Florida Keys,
Caribbean, and elsewhere. Primary stomping grounds are Shenandoah &
Monongahela regions of Virginia & West Virginia, respectively. For
some reason California has eluded me. I've accumulated a vast
equipment collection and found my choices for a particular activity
to vary greatly depending on moodheavy vs. ultralight, etc. I am
preparing a gear-related personal website to be launched soon
(details to follow).
Manufacturer: Calzados Boreal SLP, Alicante, Spain
Model Year: 1999
Website: www.e-boreal.com
Weight Listed: 1756 gr/ 61.94 oz/ 3.86 lbs (size 7 UK/ size 8 US)
Actual Weight: 1928 gr/ 68 oz/ 4.25 lbs *without footbeds* (size 12
½
US/ size 11 ½ UK)
Price Paid: $198. List prices for these boots seem to range between
$190 & $225, which I consider to be an excellent value considering
the quality of the boots.
Color: Brown w/Grey Trim
Description:
The Bulnes is a large, substantial boot described by Boreal as being
suited for "Rapid high mountain winter ascents. Long mountain
traverses. Technical trekking. Ideal 3-4 season mountain boot."
My
Bulnes stands nearly 8 ½ inches tall, with a sole nearly 2 inches
thick in parts. The upper is constructed from a single piece of 2.6
mm silicone-impregnated split-grain leather, reinforced in the heel
area by an additional layer. The leather has a "rough out"
appearance. The collar and gusset portions of the upper are lined
with soft, brushed leather. The entire upper features a layer of thin
foam padding. Boreal's own "Dry-Line" wp/b membrane adds
additional
waterproofing to the boot. This is a modified version of Sympatex
featuring a microfiber lining claimed to speed evaporation. The
midsole is Boreal's proprietary PGB 650, which I understand to be
some sort of polycarbonate or plastic shank. They consider it to
be "rigid," and I have found it to be quite stiff. The
outsole is
Boreal's proprietary Mount FDS-3 triple density rubber sole that
includes a medium-height rand to protect the toe and heel areas, as
well as step-in crampon compatibility. Outsole is joined to upper via
glue and hidden Littleway welting. Between the midsole and outsoles
lies 10 mm of EVA for shock distribution.
Additional boot features include brass D-ring lacing hardware with
two lace hooks on each side of the upper ankle area. The flexing
portion of the ankle features the thinner brushed leather and low-
profile tubular webbing lace loops, with reflexive thread woven in.
The Bulnes came with non-descript stock insoles that I discarded as
part of the fitting process in favor of Superfeet. Also included was
a sample of silicone spray for re-waterproofing the boots.
First Impressions:
I concur with Boreal's usage description of the boot. The Bulnes
is
very well made and much sturdier than my previous boots, the
venerable Vasque Sundowner. I decided to upgrade my boots because of
increasing pain and numbness in the balls of my feet while using the
Sundowner on long distance hikes and in off-trail situations.
Modifications to the lacing pattern and a variety of insole
experiments did not bring relief, so I decided that a more
substantial boot would be the best solution. Also, I anticipated even
more off-trail usage, including light crampon use in snowfield
environments. It made sense for me to seek out the lightest possible
boot that could handle such situations because I knew that serious
mountaineering and extended alpine use was unlikely.
After exhaustive research, I had the Bulnes special-ordered from
Boreal's North American distributor, SW Partners in California.
It's
unclear whether they are still in business. I should note that I was
lucky to have an outfitter willing to do this, and even get several
different sizes for me. Most buyers will have to find a shop that
actually stocks them.
Fit & Function:
I believe that describing the fit is almost irrelevant because
it's
very subjective. However, I have a long, relatively low volume foot
that has a high, athletic arch. I prefer a boot with plenty of
lateral room in the toe box and a snug, narrow heel. I have found
that many boots have excess volume, resulting in fabric buckling
along the sides of the midfoot area. My boots were fitted by a Phil
Oren-Fit System bootfitter, and we tried a variety of sizes and shims
before settling on a 12 ½ US size, slightly smaller than my
standard
size 13 Nike, coupled with a Superfeet insole. The fitter pointed out
that by raising the rear of the foot and decreasing interior volume,
the Superfeet served to shorten my foot length and position it in a
tauter, athletic position. I found the fit superb, and continue to
enjoy it even though the boot is smaller than I would normally wear,
especially considering typical foot swelling in long distance
backpacking. I am pleased to report that there is no leather buckling
due to excess volume.
The heel portion of the sole is quite narrow, owing to mountaineering
foot placement concerns. At first I was concerned that this, coupled
with the height of the sole, might make the boot prone to rolling.
However, I discovered that this was not a problem. The boot is a
capable edger, in terms of climbing utility.
The stiffness of the sole was another concern. Compared to a
light/mid-weight boot like the Sundowner, the Bulnes has much less
flex in the sole. The boot remains quite stiff after considerable
usagein fact, you can stand comfortable on a ledge supported
only by
the toes of the boot. Because I am mostly a backpacker, this sent up
some red flags. However, I have come to appreciate the stiffness even
for backpacking and determined that, for me, the added support and
protection of the forefoot nerves is worth the loss of flexibility.
Around the same time as I purchased my Bulnes, though, I was
beginning to see a correlation between stiffness and performance in
other footwear I owned. As a basketball player I had come to discern
the difference between stiffer shoes and more flexible ones. I
realized that considerable energy was wasted when wearing flexible
soles, which while comfortable at rest, provided little support or
energy transfer when stressing them severely. My feet would almost
certainly be fatigued after wearing softer shoes during a game. I
decided that backpacking put similarly severe stresses on the
bootin
the form of uneven terrain, consistent pressure, added pack weight,
and overall heavier loads. A stiffer sole made more sense and I now
find myself adding very stiff insoles to all my other shoes.
My only other concern was the split-grain leather, which I always had
assumed was of lesser quality. After some research though, I
determined that split grain can be an advantage in that it's lighter
and sometimes more flexible. As long as the thickness suits the
activity, it should be fine. It has the added benefit of having
the "rough out" side, which can be placed on the exterior and thereby
keeps the smooth, waterproof skin of the leather protected from
scrapes and bumps. Finally, becasue the smooth side is hidden,
blemished pieces of leather can be employed, saving cost when
aethetics are not heavily valued.
Field Testing Excerpts: (Always worn with Smartwool Expedition
Trekking & Wigwam Ultimax liner socks)
Because I have used the Bulnes extensively over the years, I thought
I would provide information about my first trip with the boots, and a
more recent trip to provide perspective
Presidential Range (w/ OR Croc gaiters)
My first trip with the Bulnes was taken without any real
break-in time. My concerns about blisters were unfounded, though, and
during a week long traverse of the Presidential Range in New
Hampshire the boots performed to my liking. Rain was infrequent, but
the conditions were harsh. Rocky trails, extended periods of exposure
above timberline, and harsh vertical ascents were common. In the
valley portions of the hike moisture increased dramatically, leading
to long stretches of mud. Temperature ranges during the day were
between about 65 and 85 degrees. The Bulnes performed well,
especially when asked to climb steep trails and on descents. Rocky
trail hiking and rock-hopping were aided by the stiffness of the
soles. Little impact was felt through the soles. Traction was
excellent on dry rock and steep dirt sections, and about average in
slick conditions. Waterproofness was excellent, but that was to be
expected for such a new boot.
Olympic National Park, Third Beach to Oil City (w/ OR Croc gaiters &
trekking poles):
The most recent trip I took with the Bulnes occurred approximately 4
years after purchase. I had replaced the Superfeet insoles and
conditioned the leather as needed in that period. The only
significant damage to the boot is a portion of the left interior heel
lining that has frayed and partially opened. It does not affect the
comfort of the boot when wearing my hiking socks, but it is a
concern.
The Olympic coastline provides a markedly different setting than the
Presidenials. Most of the hike is completed along the sandy beach
usually packed or wet sandwith treacherous hikes up and over
headlands that will test any boots. The latter, in fact, is more like
mountaineering than backpacking.
Conditions for my trip were rain, rain, and more rain, with
temperatures in the day in the 60s and occasional low 70s. Along the
beach, slippery logs and salt water were primary hurdles to the boot.
The headlands featured knee-high mud, soaking wet foliage, near
vertical rocky trails, and shale.
The Bulnes performed well again even after several years of use. The
exteriors quickly wetted-out under the conditions and surging
breakers soaked my boots on several occasions. Out of frustration, I
also forged one creek without taking my boots offa bad idea.
Much of
the hike was completed in wet boots, though I never found myself
complaining about fit or function.
The boots best showed their merit in the horrible climbs to and from
the beach, many of which were several hundred feet up through rock
gaps full of freezing cold running water. Climbing was aided by make-
shift ropes. Descents were often through knee-high mud slides oozing
into the Pacific. My partner frequently worried about his mid-weight
boots being sucked off, something I had the leisure of not thinking
about. He also poured his boots out each night, whereas I merely
sponged them out with my PacTowl. The boot's traction gave out a
few
time in such conditions, but I doubt any boot could provide
protection from slips and falls in wet, steep conditions over a
period of days. It is a testament that the boot survived at all,
frankly. Compared to other situation in which I had to dry my boots
out at night, this trip was a challenge. Relative humidity was so
high that everything remained wet for the duration of the trip. In
normal humidity in t past, I've found the Bulnes' interiors
dry
relatively quickly, but remain heavier than normal, suggesting
moisture remains trapped inside.
Reflections & Summary:
Overall durability of the boot has been excellent. The rough-out
leather exterior does not show wear nearly as much as smooth full-
grain, which I see as a plus. Outsole & misole durability has also
been good, with only normal rounding and decay of the rubber at the
toe and heel. The thinner leather around the tongue gusset and collar
has held up very well considering usage. The Dry-Line Sympatex liner
is as good as the Gore-Tex booties I've had in other boots.
The Bulnes is a beautiful boot, exceptionally well made, that
provides incredible value. While it has a few shor
tcomingsnotably
wet traction and heel lining durabilitythey are arguably common
to
most boots, many of which are more expensive. Still, you'd think
a
company like Boreal with an outstanding and innovative climbing shoe
history could come up with a grippy sole that still stands up to
tough mountaineering and backpacking conditions. Similarly, I
don't
see why boot makers don't simply add leather heel sections into
their
bootsa well known weak point for all makers. A leather heel is
much
cheaper than full leather lining and many buyers might be attracted
to such a feature.
This boots, and a few other Boreal models, were on the forefront of
the recent trend toward lighter mountaineering boots designed for
summer alpinism and light winter use. This type of boot seems better
suited to the needs of most users who do not engage in extreme
mountaineering, but rather forays of a less technical variety. Newer
boots in the trend are even lighter, but that can be attributed to
their heavy reliance on artificial fabrics, often without a wp/b
membrane, and more athletic cut. The Bulnes is essentially a
traditionally-crafted boot that weighs less and fills the middle
ground between hard-core mountain boot and heavy backpacking boot.
The great waterproofness and support of the Bulnes suites the long
trail and off-trail backpacker very well, while its relatively light
weight, stiffness and crampon readiness suits the light mountaineer
well. I think most serious hikers more-often-than-not find themselves
in those usage categories.
A few other reviews of the Bulnes can be found online via a Google
search, but they originally caught my attention via an old Backpacker
Magazine article, brief as it was.
Andrew Seiffert
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Owner: Andrew Seiffert
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Height: 6'6" (1.98 meters)
Weight: 185 (83.9 kilos)
Email address: ibntaweel-/***@public.gmane.org
City, State, Country: Bethesda, MD, USA
Date: 8/6/04
Backpacking Background:
Almost 20 years of experience, having grown up in backpacking family
& while a Boy Scout. Enjoy a mix of weekend overnights, week+
expedition-style trips, and more varied non-bping `adventure'
trips
ranging from canoeing to trekking to diving. Itinerary highlights
have included Olympic NP, Cascade Range, Maroon Bells, Presidential
Range traverse, multiple stretches of AT, extensive camping & hiking
in SW US, canoeing expedition to Boundary Waters, trekking in Europe
& Middle East, diving in Red Sea, `adventure' trips to
Florida Keys,
Caribbean, and elsewhere. Primary stomping grounds are Shenandoah &
Monongahela regions of Virginia & West Virginia, respectively. For
some reason California has eluded me. I've accumulated a vast
equipment collection and found my choices for a particular activity
to vary greatly depending on moodheavy vs. ultralight, etc. I am
preparing a gear-related personal website to be launched soon
(details to follow).
Manufacturer: Calzados Boreal SLP, Alicante, Spain
Model Year: 1999
Website: www.e-boreal.com
Weight Listed: 1756 gr/ 61.94 oz/ 3.86 lbs (size 7 UK/ size 8 US)
Actual Weight: 1928 gr/ 68 oz/ 4.25 lbs *without footbeds* (size 12
½
US/ size 11 ½ UK)
Price Paid: $198. List prices for these boots seem to range between
$190 & $225, which I consider to be an excellent value considering
the quality of the boots.
Color: Brown w/Grey Trim
Description:
The Bulnes is a large, substantial boot described by Boreal as being
suited for "Rapid high mountain winter ascents. Long mountain
traverses. Technical trekking. Ideal 3-4 season mountain boot."
My
Bulnes stands nearly 8 ½ inches tall, with a sole nearly 2 inches
thick in parts. The upper is constructed from a single piece of 2.6
mm silicone-impregnated split-grain leather, reinforced in the heel
area by an additional layer. The leather has a "rough out"
appearance. The collar and gusset portions of the upper are lined
with soft, brushed leather. The entire upper features a layer of thin
foam padding. Boreal's own "Dry-Line" wp/b membrane adds
additional
waterproofing to the boot. This is a modified version of Sympatex
featuring a microfiber lining claimed to speed evaporation. The
midsole is Boreal's proprietary PGB 650, which I understand to be
some sort of polycarbonate or plastic shank. They consider it to
be "rigid," and I have found it to be quite stiff. The
outsole is
Boreal's proprietary Mount FDS-3 triple density rubber sole that
includes a medium-height rand to protect the toe and heel areas, as
well as step-in crampon compatibility. Outsole is joined to upper via
glue and hidden Littleway welting. Between the midsole and outsoles
lies 10 mm of EVA for shock distribution.
Additional boot features include brass D-ring lacing hardware with
two lace hooks on each side of the upper ankle area. The flexing
portion of the ankle features the thinner brushed leather and low-
profile tubular webbing lace loops, with reflexive thread woven in.
The Bulnes came with non-descript stock insoles that I discarded as
part of the fitting process in favor of Superfeet. Also included was
a sample of silicone spray for re-waterproofing the boots.
First Impressions:
I concur with Boreal's usage description of the boot. The Bulnes
is
very well made and much sturdier than my previous boots, the
venerable Vasque Sundowner. I decided to upgrade my boots because of
increasing pain and numbness in the balls of my feet while using the
Sundowner on long distance hikes and in off-trail situations.
Modifications to the lacing pattern and a variety of insole
experiments did not bring relief, so I decided that a more
substantial boot would be the best solution. Also, I anticipated even
more off-trail usage, including light crampon use in snowfield
environments. It made sense for me to seek out the lightest possible
boot that could handle such situations because I knew that serious
mountaineering and extended alpine use was unlikely.
After exhaustive research, I had the Bulnes special-ordered from
Boreal's North American distributor, SW Partners in California.
It's
unclear whether they are still in business. I should note that I was
lucky to have an outfitter willing to do this, and even get several
different sizes for me. Most buyers will have to find a shop that
actually stocks them.
Fit & Function:
I believe that describing the fit is almost irrelevant because
it's
very subjective. However, I have a long, relatively low volume foot
that has a high, athletic arch. I prefer a boot with plenty of
lateral room in the toe box and a snug, narrow heel. I have found
that many boots have excess volume, resulting in fabric buckling
along the sides of the midfoot area. My boots were fitted by a Phil
Oren-Fit System bootfitter, and we tried a variety of sizes and shims
before settling on a 12 ½ US size, slightly smaller than my
standard
size 13 Nike, coupled with a Superfeet insole. The fitter pointed out
that by raising the rear of the foot and decreasing interior volume,
the Superfeet served to shorten my foot length and position it in a
tauter, athletic position. I found the fit superb, and continue to
enjoy it even though the boot is smaller than I would normally wear,
especially considering typical foot swelling in long distance
backpacking. I am pleased to report that there is no leather buckling
due to excess volume.
The heel portion of the sole is quite narrow, owing to mountaineering
foot placement concerns. At first I was concerned that this, coupled
with the height of the sole, might make the boot prone to rolling.
However, I discovered that this was not a problem. The boot is a
capable edger, in terms of climbing utility.
The stiffness of the sole was another concern. Compared to a
light/mid-weight boot like the Sundowner, the Bulnes has much less
flex in the sole. The boot remains quite stiff after considerable
usagein fact, you can stand comfortable on a ledge supported
only by
the toes of the boot. Because I am mostly a backpacker, this sent up
some red flags. However, I have come to appreciate the stiffness even
for backpacking and determined that, for me, the added support and
protection of the forefoot nerves is worth the loss of flexibility.
Around the same time as I purchased my Bulnes, though, I was
beginning to see a correlation between stiffness and performance in
other footwear I owned. As a basketball player I had come to discern
the difference between stiffer shoes and more flexible ones. I
realized that considerable energy was wasted when wearing flexible
soles, which while comfortable at rest, provided little support or
energy transfer when stressing them severely. My feet would almost
certainly be fatigued after wearing softer shoes during a game. I
decided that backpacking put similarly severe stresses on the
bootin
the form of uneven terrain, consistent pressure, added pack weight,
and overall heavier loads. A stiffer sole made more sense and I now
find myself adding very stiff insoles to all my other shoes.
My only other concern was the split-grain leather, which I always had
assumed was of lesser quality. After some research though, I
determined that split grain can be an advantage in that it's lighter
and sometimes more flexible. As long as the thickness suits the
activity, it should be fine. It has the added benefit of having
the "rough out" side, which can be placed on the exterior and thereby
keeps the smooth, waterproof skin of the leather protected from
scrapes and bumps. Finally, becasue the smooth side is hidden,
blemished pieces of leather can be employed, saving cost when
aethetics are not heavily valued.
Field Testing Excerpts: (Always worn with Smartwool Expedition
Trekking & Wigwam Ultimax liner socks)
Because I have used the Bulnes extensively over the years, I thought
I would provide information about my first trip with the boots, and a
more recent trip to provide perspective
Presidential Range (w/ OR Croc gaiters)
My first trip with the Bulnes was taken without any real
break-in time. My concerns about blisters were unfounded, though, and
during a week long traverse of the Presidential Range in New
Hampshire the boots performed to my liking. Rain was infrequent, but
the conditions were harsh. Rocky trails, extended periods of exposure
above timberline, and harsh vertical ascents were common. In the
valley portions of the hike moisture increased dramatically, leading
to long stretches of mud. Temperature ranges during the day were
between about 65 and 85 degrees. The Bulnes performed well,
especially when asked to climb steep trails and on descents. Rocky
trail hiking and rock-hopping were aided by the stiffness of the
soles. Little impact was felt through the soles. Traction was
excellent on dry rock and steep dirt sections, and about average in
slick conditions. Waterproofness was excellent, but that was to be
expected for such a new boot.
Olympic National Park, Third Beach to Oil City (w/ OR Croc gaiters &
trekking poles):
The most recent trip I took with the Bulnes occurred approximately 4
years after purchase. I had replaced the Superfeet insoles and
conditioned the leather as needed in that period. The only
significant damage to the boot is a portion of the left interior heel
lining that has frayed and partially opened. It does not affect the
comfort of the boot when wearing my hiking socks, but it is a
concern.
The Olympic coastline provides a markedly different setting than the
Presidenials. Most of the hike is completed along the sandy beach
usually packed or wet sandwith treacherous hikes up and over
headlands that will test any boots. The latter, in fact, is more like
mountaineering than backpacking.
Conditions for my trip were rain, rain, and more rain, with
temperatures in the day in the 60s and occasional low 70s. Along the
beach, slippery logs and salt water were primary hurdles to the boot.
The headlands featured knee-high mud, soaking wet foliage, near
vertical rocky trails, and shale.
The Bulnes performed well again even after several years of use. The
exteriors quickly wetted-out under the conditions and surging
breakers soaked my boots on several occasions. Out of frustration, I
also forged one creek without taking my boots offa bad idea.
Much of
the hike was completed in wet boots, though I never found myself
complaining about fit or function.
The boots best showed their merit in the horrible climbs to and from
the beach, many of which were several hundred feet up through rock
gaps full of freezing cold running water. Climbing was aided by make-
shift ropes. Descents were often through knee-high mud slides oozing
into the Pacific. My partner frequently worried about his mid-weight
boots being sucked off, something I had the leisure of not thinking
about. He also poured his boots out each night, whereas I merely
sponged them out with my PacTowl. The boot's traction gave out a
few
time in such conditions, but I doubt any boot could provide
protection from slips and falls in wet, steep conditions over a
period of days. It is a testament that the boot survived at all,
frankly. Compared to other situation in which I had to dry my boots
out at night, this trip was a challenge. Relative humidity was so
high that everything remained wet for the duration of the trip. In
normal humidity in t past, I've found the Bulnes' interiors
dry
relatively quickly, but remain heavier than normal, suggesting
moisture remains trapped inside.
Reflections & Summary:
Overall durability of the boot has been excellent. The rough-out
leather exterior does not show wear nearly as much as smooth full-
grain, which I see as a plus. Outsole & misole durability has also
been good, with only normal rounding and decay of the rubber at the
toe and heel. The thinner leather around the tongue gusset and collar
has held up very well considering usage. The Dry-Line Sympatex liner
is as good as the Gore-Tex booties I've had in other boots.
The Bulnes is a beautiful boot, exceptionally well made, that
provides incredible value. While it has a few shor
tcomingsnotably
wet traction and heel lining durabilitythey are arguably common
to
most boots, many of which are more expensive. Still, you'd think
a
company like Boreal with an outstanding and innovative climbing shoe
history could come up with a grippy sole that still stands up to
tough mountaineering and backpacking conditions. Similarly, I
don't
see why boot makers don't simply add leather heel sections into
their
bootsa well known weak point for all makers. A leather heel is
much
cheaper than full leather lining and many buyers might be attracted
to such a feature.
This boots, and a few other Boreal models, were on the forefront of
the recent trend toward lighter mountaineering boots designed for
summer alpinism and light winter use. This type of boot seems better
suited to the needs of most users who do not engage in extreme
mountaineering, but rather forays of a less technical variety. Newer
boots in the trend are even lighter, but that can be attributed to
their heavy reliance on artificial fabrics, often without a wp/b
membrane, and more athletic cut. The Bulnes is essentially a
traditionally-crafted boot that weighs less and fills the middle
ground between hard-core mountain boot and heavy backpacking boot.
The great waterproofness and support of the Bulnes suites the long
trail and off-trail backpacker very well, while its relatively light
weight, stiffness and crampon readiness suits the light mountaineer
well. I think most serious hikers more-often-than-not find themselves
in those usage categories.
A few other reviews of the Bulnes can be found online via a Google
search, but they originally caught my attention via an old Backpacker
Magazine article, brief as it was.
Andrew Seiffert
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