Zamberlan

My new Zamberlan Skill GT Hiking Boots were purchased to replace another pair for more off the trail treking. In other words, my original pair is looking a bit scraggly even though I really pamper them. My new boots are very comfortable! They were delivered in the normal Zappos lightning speed fashion. I am still totally amazed. I almost received them before I actually ordered them. Crazy. My boots are awesome as are Team Zappos!!! Thank you!!!!!

I got a pair of these and the Gore-Tex lining, after 3 months, started to bunch up in the toe area and felt uncomfortable. I called Zamberlan, sent them to their cobbler, who said it was a defect in the Gore-Tex lining and could not fix them. So I ordered a second pair, and when it started happening again after 3 months, I just sent them all back. Never have had that problem with any other boot.

Move this boot to your cart now! Do not hesitate. It is amazing right out of the box. If you are looking for a serious set of hiking boots that support and are comfortable - these are the ones. I am a size 11, wear Italian last shoes like Vasque - but these are the ones I chose to take me to the top of Mt Kilpatrick this summer. Wish me luck!

I've had an older version of this boot now for over 10 years, with many miles of backpacking over rocky terrain. They've never given me a blister and have great traction. They were comfortable right out of the box with is unusual for this type of boot. I'm looking at getting another pair.

I have had two pairs of these boots now. The first pair was used while on backcountry patrols. They fit very well and were very comfortable. In the middle of a 5 day patrol a hole formed in the leather on the outside of the toe. Not on a seam, in the middle of the toe cover. The next day a hole opened on the other side in the same place. Luckily that was my last day in the field as my toes were coming out by then. Zappos sent a new pair. I went to South America for 1.5 months of hiking. After exactly 14 days of hiking in the boots the same thing happened. With superglue I was able to hobble through the rest of that trip as well. Maybe it is me, maybe it is the boots, but same problem with two different pairs is strange.

I've had my feet measured twice recently. Once at the Walking Store & once by a Podiatrist. Measured 7 exactly. I ordered an 8womens or European 40. Toe box is roomy, but not overly. Had solid feel with no edges inside the boot, which could give blisters. The footbed seems like it would protect from rough trail. Great solid construction unlike what I see coming out of Indonesia or China

I didn't buy these boots because some old queer sierra club hippy said he likes them. Someone with pisss poor dicission makeing skills to belong to an org like the sierra club, and actually tell people about it,like the boots, they must be arrogant piece of shit shoes.

The App Trail is within a mile of my house on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Needless to say, I've tried many brands in my 65 years but find these hiking boots the best I've ever put on my feet (that includes army boots/combat service and long hikes with heavy packs). The Zamberlan Civetta GT exceeds my expectations in all regards, they are rugged and provide a hiker with all the factors needed for serious adventures. Very happy with this purchase!

I bought these about a decade ago and they are still going strong. Been to the arctic on the northern planes of AK down to the deserts of AZ, not to mention the daily wear and tear of 10+ years of yardwork and they show few signs of wear. Some cracking along the front but that's probably because i didn't waterproof them well enough on a few extended hikes. Completely sold on the company and the product. Not sure when these boots will give out but when they do I'll buy another pair.

Okay, so these are both the nicest and most expensive item of clothing I have ever purchased. I fell in love with these on looks and build alone. I have a high volume foot. Have never boot wides but would probably wear an ee if properly measured. Anyway, bought these boots in my normal size ten as everyone says they run small. They arrived quick and were beautiful. Unfortunately, five minutes of walking let me know they were way too tight. There are no options for width and I really wanted these boots to work as they were the nicest ones ever. I ordered a 10 1/2. They were immediately more comfortable and not too long in the toe. I first tried wearing them with omni wool socks and kept getting a hot spot on big toe. Thought I was going to have to return them and get a different boot. Decided to swap socks with my smartwools and problem solved. The hot spot was from a seem on the omni wool at the big toe. These boots still took a 4 mile hike and an additional 3-4 wearings in 2 hour increments but now they are golden. Absolutely the best boots ever, the construction is flawless. The grasping clips that allow you to separate toe lacing from ankle lacing are great, I like looser lacing at toe and tighter around the ankle. The padding at ankle is superb. If you have a normal to low volume foot, than true to size or maybe a half size down will work. if you have a higher volume foot, a half size up and a little breaking in make these boots fantastic. They are so much lighter than any other boot I have and their wet non-slip traction is the best I have come across. So far the sole is holding up beautifully. Love.

At age 60 and long time Sierra Club wilderness hiker I have worn out several pairs of medium hiking boots from other name brands. All this just to say that these Zamberlan boots are easily, and by far, the best boots that I have ever owned. The difference is in the subtle shaping of the interior fit and the curvature of the sole. They actually cause me to fall forward. Like my Mercedes that always wants to go 90 miles an hour, these Zamberlan (Baltoro) boots always want to break into a jog. I am not just trying to blow smoke. I absolutely, positively love these boots, and at this price consider them to be bargain.

A boot of excellent quality in both craftsmanship and material. I got this boot because I need a good 'day' hiker. There is enough shoe here for a good backbacking boot. But I was unable to find another good quality boot; (Danner's boot I am interested in is not available in my size at this time)I decided to keep this one and told my friends, "I know it is over kill, but I've got a nice hiking boot." Now I am glad I kept the boot that is more boot than I need. It is very comfortable and keeps getting more and more comfortable. With each wearing it forms a closer match with my feet.

I bought these for my husband because I had tried a pair for myself. They are exceptionally rugged and comfortable.

Having been wearing quality boots for many years, I only seek out the best. So when I went looking for a boot that was beautifully constructed (e.g. Made in Italy) using the finest leather available, the classic Norwegian Welt, cutting-edge TPU support and the industry-standard Gore-Tex waterproof lining, my searching immediately stopped when I came across the beautiful Zamberlan Lagorai GT NW. Pictures simply don't do justice to the impeccable craftsmanship, superior construction, and the gorgeous full grain leather that is the Lagorai. This boot just oozes quality as the attention to every detail from Zamberlan is second to none! Perfect, true-to-fit comfort and support with the leather lining and excellent achilles support forces me to find just about any reason possible to wear my Lagorais - whether I'm shopping at the mall or backpacking in the Adirondacks (my Lagorais are at home in either environment). Without question, these are the most comfortable boots I have ever owned! No break-in period is necessary with the Lagorais. So if you're also searching for that classic boot that will provide you with a lifetime of comfort and enjoyment, look no further than the Zamberlan Lagorai GT NW.

So I took the Zappos challenge, and ordered 10 top pairs of hiking books for my Kilimanjaro hiking trip in August. So I have a longer second toe, and a size 10.5 left foot, and 11 right foot, so finding boots was a challenge. Of all of the 10 pairs of boots that I wore around the house and office for 30 minutes, these were the best combination of out of the box comfort, sole stability, and ankle support. I really wanted to like the Zamberlan VIOZ Plus RR, which would have given my toes a little more width, but for some reason the Plus RR has a very odd heel strike which makes the boot roll and it was very annoying. This boot, however, feels great hiking and I have had out for 30 miles (all terrain) and it has performed great. Second place for me was the Scarp Kailesh, and the La Sportiva Omega.

Let me start off by saying that I have become so frustrated with trying to find a hiking boot that fit right this year. I wear a size 9 standard width. I have purchased Merrel and keen and both were too narrow and tore up my feet. I don't understand why boot manufacturers cant size their boots right. Money down the tubes... I was pleased when I found Zappos and read that most people felt the 2 models I had were too narrow. I was trying to figure out why my feet fit a standard 9 normal width sneaker, dress show, sandal, but not a hiking boot! Anywho... I have never spent almost $300 on a pair of shoes before in my life and was quite nervous about doing it online. However, when I read the reviews on these bad boys and saw they were about the only boot that ran "true to size" I decided to go for it. Funny enough if you go to Zamberlan's website they say right on there that their boots run a half size large in US sizes. So I'm still confused about what the deal is with hiking boots and sizes. Maybe the size is right on the outside of the boot and the thicker materials and layers make them smaller on the inside or something? These boots ROCK! The first time I wore them I did about 5 miles and not one blister, rub mark, sore toe, anything. They are the the best boot I have ever worn! If you are thinking about buying these, stop thinking and make a purchase! You will not regret it! The next weekend I did 7 miles and they were even more comfortable. I have actually started wearing these when I am not hiking as they are so comfortable. I am a large guy (6'2" 280#) with small feet so my feet need proper support. The feel, sole support, temperature management system is the best I have ever experienced. I was a little concerned about them being hot because they are leather but wow the thermal management system in these keep your feet cool and comfy. I also have trodded through a few creeks now and not one drop of water gets in. You can see the water run off the boot and they aren't wet at all! Its pretty impressive. I also like the way the laces are configured, you can loosen or tighten the toe/instep area and keep the ankle support tight (which I need as I have floppy ankles). The height on these guys are also ideal for superb ankle support, normal mids are a bit low for me and do not give me the support I need. The tread gives great grip on dirt, sand, gravel, rocks, etc. Oh yeah, and they look awesome. :) I was going to go for the Lowa tibet pros but they were out of stock at the time. I have to say I am glad they were I LOVE my Zamberlans!

As always, they arrived right on time. Fit was as advertised and they were comfortable immediately. So far I have only put about 20 miles of walking on them and that around the city (but with lots of ups and downs) but they are fantastic. Actually feel lighter than advertised. Getting ready for a month of trekking in the Himalayas and I think these will be perfect. Love them!

I purchased the Steep boots for my deployment to Afghanistan. I wore these boots for 6months, through the winter, spring and early summer. They were the most comfortable boot right out of the box and never stopped being secure and perfect boots. I wore them in rain,msnow, and icy conditions and they never failed me. I would recommend these boots to anyone who wants a secure ankle, good grip in all conditions, and overall, something you can wear day in and out!!

I used these right out of the box with no break in period for a back country bushwhack fishing trip in the Adirondacks. I covered about three miles while carrying a boat and another three miles of hiking and the boots worked great. They were very comfortable and had plenty of support and traction. These replaced a pair of Perfekt Hikers that I got from Cabelas and I'm glad that I got these. I look forward to using them in the back country for hunting this fall.

After comparing these boots to the Scarpa SL M3 and Asolo TPS 520, I chose these for overall comfort. The Scarpa's simply had too narrow of a toe-box, and the Asolo were too restrictive around the ankle. With actually no break-in time, I took these to Everest base camp trail. I used a superfeet insert (orange) and double layer of socks. I only got one blister the whole trip and it was relatively small. These boots are lightweight and truly a great find!