Eddie Bauer Men's K-6 Boot

Okay, so as my handle suggests, I’m an old backpacker. I grew up in the ‘70’s and these were the boots we wore for backpacking. So when I saw the Eddie Bauer K6 boots I thought “Now we’re talking! These are real hiking boots”. I went full old school and treated them with Sno-Seal and put red laces on like we did back in the day. I’ve tried the new backpacking boots/shoes and they’ve struck me as glorified tennis shoes. They don’t seem to offer the same support and I got tired of feeling every rock on the trail poke into my feet. In my mind the new boots/shoes have one advantage; they’re light. Well, that’s all fine-and-good until you twist your ankle or have a stone bruise. I’ve hiked Zion National Park and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. These boots did not disappoint! Fit great. Felt great. And most importantly protected my feet. Yes, they are heavy, but truth is you adapt to the weight and it was no big deal. If a vintage (old) guy like me didn’t have a problem, you probably won’t either.

This is my first time buying old school hiking boots and I am really glad I did. I was considering this pair as well as a couple of newer style hiking boots, but decided to go with the more rugged classic hiking boot style. I really like the leather used to make the upper of the book. It is thick and sturdy. The boots are a little on the heavy side, but easy to get used to the extra weight after just a few times wearing them out. The soles are outstanding and give you a very stable and supportive feel when hiking outdoors. The only thing I didn’t like was the lace color that I changed to a classic red and now have the perfect pair of rugged hiking boots.

A really well made attractive boot with real world function. Great quality full grain leather uppers and nice interior lining. A very competitive option to Danner's at 1/4 the cost for those of us not planning to hike the full Appalachian trail any time soon. No tongue bite issues as some reviews described. Wish they came in a wide, but the medium width still fits, just more supportive feeling. Love look and feel of real leather and the sew on welt style sole . Had too many glued on Dual Density type Soles detach/dry rot in less than 2 years with uppers in perfect condition to ever buy again. The K-6 boot is a great value.

Have worn twice all day for ~3-4 miles each day, feedback is based off that: I did not buy this boot to be a hiker, just a causal boot for wet/snow/camping weather, though it seems perfectly capable as a day or more hiker, though perhaps heavy for some. Weight for me is something that is easily gotten used to and a heavy boot is a placebo for the mind that the foot is more protected. Size 9 - true to size, but a bit wider (for me that's good). Width - def wider than many shoes/boots, which I like as I have hobbit like feet. Those with narrow feet might want to beware, tighten them real tight, or wear thick socks. Have been wearing normal socks with them, no rubs or blisters as of yet. I will also state that I have Hallux Rigidus, which is a form of bone spurs and arthritis around the ball of the foot...in both feet. Left is worse, and both are swollen. It took about a month or so for them to go down to get my feet into the boots, but all good once I could, and at that they are still wider than most normal folks feet. At this time out of all my footwear, I have two pairs of shoes I can get my feet into, and two pair of boots, the K6s being one of them. The other boots are Carolina steel toe logger work boots. So, these are wide. Craftsmanship - pretty darn good actually. Have not had the boot for very long, but it appears to be solidly built in comparison to other boots I have owned. Some of the stitching around the to box / sole is a bit ununiformed where it's doable stitched, but I suspect that is normal in production and that each may vary a tad. The sole is firmly sown on. Leather - seems supple for break in, which is great! And also seems like some tough durable leather. Kind of an oxymoron but break in seems to be pretty easy (compared to say Dr Martens). I did treat the boots with Sno-Seal prior to wearing. Grip/sole - fantastic. I have not had it on rocky terrain to know if the shank is hard to tolerate it and not let things through to the foot, but on the corner of stairs and such, do not feel any discomfort when walking up stairs using the shank as the pivot point. Insole - for many this could be lacking in support or comfort as it's pretty thin and a generic shape. It doesn't bother me though. Easily remedied by an aftermarket insole I suspect - those that use them will know. Temp - they do run hot. Not "wow these are hot on the inside, I need to take them off!", but I do have moisture on my sock at the toe areas when I take the boots off. That could just be me though. Price - I bought these when they were cheaper than they are now. I have wanted Danner's for a long time but could not justify the price as I am not attacking mountains that often anymore. These seemed like a happy medium and appear to be a great boot. A couple days after they arrived I saw the price shoot up to over 200 dollars! I got them for 132, now they are 165. 165 seems like a stretch...but if they last a couple years or more, certainly worth it. Def not worth 200+. For that price, I'd save up the extra cash and buy Danners. For certain, I would recommend these boots, in so far as my experience with them thus far.

This Eddie Bauer K6 Hiking Boot has the same vintage styling & incomparable build-quality that it has had since the 1960’s. The smooth chocolate brown leather complemented by the olive-drab laces are the perfect combination for those serious hiking enthusiasts that enjoy sporting that timeless vintage flair. The durably rugged design of this hiking boot will provide you with a very comfortable trek for many years to come… you won’t be disappointed! Excellent merchandise, reasonable price, careful packaging, fast shipping… I highly recommend this stellar A+ vendor to others without hesitation! Many thanks!

I bought these after seeing them advertised numerous times, wanted something old school and actual hiking boot. I've worn Vasquez, osolos and dinners. These are not those. They're made fairly well, they're heavy, and they do kind of look like the boots from the '80s and early '90s or maybe the late '70s. But they are not. Not. Trade is extremely thin, and the souls are just kind of flimsy. They're not backpacking boots, and they're a little bit heavy for just trail hiking shoes. I would not buy these again. I gave him three stars because they were true to size. The break-in. Was way too short. Backpacking boots should take a bit to break in. Not a day or two. I wouldn't buy them again, but if all you want something to wander around the mall in and cuff your jeans up so they look cool, this is probably a way to go. Honestly, I should have just bought a pair of sundowners. They're not really that much more expensive. If you bought them and like them, good for you, I like them, still do, and I wear them, but these are not old school hiking boots.

I don't usually do reviews but the truth is that these shoes deserve recognition. Virtually zero need for brake-in period, from the box to the street. A little pain where they are tied, just for a for a couple of hours, until the body gets used to it. The color is beautiful, the shape, the height, you can tell that it is a high shoe, the green laces are beautiful. I think they are a little warm, I usually use redwings and these ones, having a little puffiness, make them feel less airy. But hey, tremendous boots, I bought them on sale for 110 usd, a bargain.

I was looking for a traditional looking vintage hiking boot, for a fair price. There are only a few boot makers that still produce these design boot, most were out of my price range. These boot were listed at a sale price within my range. Though the boots are made in Vietnam, they follow the strict guidelines set by Eddie Bauer when the original boots were made in 1964. Have gone a number of short hikes, and couldn't be happier.