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Comments about Zamberlan Vioz GT Hiking Boots - Men's:
This review is being written as I buy my second pair of these boots, I am sadly retiring my first pair at over 4000 miles carrying apr 300 lbs between me and gear,I live near Yosemite park and have beat these boots...got them wet, slid down terrible gullies and basically abused the heck out of them....for me they were a 2day break in, some issues you do need to stay on top of.....while the boots are waterproof, they are leather and without constant repeated water sealing the leather will dry out and crack, and quite honestly if I had done a better job of this I would still be wearing my first pair still, I let them get wet and dry to many times and finally the boot separated from sole at the side toe box, after 4000 miles the center lugs in bottom are worn through to the black main sole,but still grabbed well. So to some it up I have used a lot of boots over the years some lighter, some expedition boots that were heavier i have been completely satisfied with the boot.
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Comments about Zamberlan Vioz GT Hiking Boots - Men's:
I was looking for a pair of leather hiking boots that I would be happy with for many years. I think I found them with the Zamberlan. My foot is a difficult fit, but these boots fit like a glove. They are extremely comfortable and require little break-in. I did the waterproof test by standing up to the cuff in an ice cold puddle for a few minutes with no leaks.
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Comments about Zamberlan Vioz GT Hiking Boots - Men's:
Having come to expect pain and black toenails from prolonged downhill trekking, I was (and remain) blown-away. The toe housing is solid and roomy, the well-padded tongue together with snug ankle wrapping, work together to keep the toes from rubbing against "anything". Another wrote of these boots "making love to his feet"; gotta say I can relate. Suggest buying them, as did I, a half size larger.
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Comments about Zamberlan Vioz GT Hiking Boots - Men's:
A solid well made boot - with easy roll off the foot when walking. As runners call it - the easy 'ride' of this boot separates it from competitors. Only the Asolo 520 comes close. In Italian style this is a good looking boot by any standard. Good for heavy hiking, multi-day hikes, motorcycling (waterproof, good traction, ankle protection). A heavy boot, but the support it gives is a good trade-off. For me, took a bit more break-in then the venerable Asolo 520.
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Comments about Zamberlan Vioz GT Hiking Boots - Men's:
Ok, I have never, ever written a review. And the only reason I am writing this one is that I find these boots to be the most amazing piece of outdoor equipment I have ever owned. I am in my mid-40s and have gone through many boots for many different purposes. I know all about breaking in boots, taking care of them, etc., etc. I was a bit busy (no excuse) and didn't get a chance to break in these boots before going to Peru. So I donned these boots, slapped on a 20kg pack and started hiking to the less well know Incan ruins of Choquequirao. Probably the hardest hike I have ever done. And these boots made love to my feet. I was on such a high, my guide and I decided to continue on to Machu Pichu instead of hiking back as planned, despite food and fuel running out. A fantastic experience empowered by a fantastic boot. I cant wait to see where those boots take me next!
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Comments about Zamberlan Vioz GT Hiking Boots - Men's:
Sturdy, heavy-duty backpacking boots that were comfortable right out of the box and give great support. Maybe a little heavy for day-hiking but really comfortable enough for any use.
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Comments about Zamberlan Vioz GT Hiking Boots - Men's:
I am a Scout Leader and I regularly backpack in the local mountains and the Sierra's. I have been looking for a good boot to replace my Raichle's that I simply wore out. I tried several (ok all) of the boots at the local REI and this was the most comfortable in the store. I wore them all week before a 6 mile loop through Castle Rock State park with my Troop and they are probably the most comfortable boots I have ever owned.I have bad knees and bad boots make my feet and my knees hurt. These boots are so darn comfortable that I wear them to work!
They are easy to put on take off, they have great support and traction and did I mention that they are WAY comfortable. I can hardly wait to use them this summer in the Sierra's! I almost never write reviews but these boots are worthy of high praise and worth talking about.
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Comments about Zamberlan Vioz GT Hiking Boots - Men's:
Wore these boots for 9 days on Kilimanjaro. Super warm and waterproof with great traction. I broke them in over several weeks doing about 50 miles on local trails. Just the tongue was stiff for the first few miles, but I could have gone straight to Kili after that. I usually get cold feet, but these boots kept my feet warm every day even below freezing temps with only one pair of smartwool socks. Best purchase I made for the trip.
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Comments about Zamberlan Vioz GT Hiking Boots - Men's:
I really love this boot. Everyone has a different foot size and shape, but the 9 fits me perfectly, which is about 75% of the battle. As much as I loved my old Zamberlan Civettas for about 13 years, my feet have grown somehow (as I've gained weight?) and they became "too small." The Viox seems bigger even though it's the same size--mid-volume versus low-colume, or so I was told at the REI shoe dept. Anyway, I was also told to walk on flat ground for 10-30 miles with no pack to break them in, and probably didn't do more than 2 miles before my first climb--nary a problem with break-in/hot-spots. They fit like they were made for me, keep me warm (generally) and dry (always). Great support and traction. I've got a solid 75 miles of hiking on them and have never had a complaint.
My only issue, and it's quite minor, is that last weekend while snow camping on Mt Rainier my toes got cold. I had been digging snow caves for a few hours and was pretty immersed in snow (not what these are made for) and sweating, so my socks were wet from perspiration, and like the rest of me, got really cold once I stopped working. The fact that it took three hours in my down bag with new socks on to finally feel my toes again suggest that the issue was not really the shoes--I was cold to the core. But I specifically did NOT want insulated boots when I bought these because my feet are sweaty and the other 30 times a year I wear them, I am not crawling in snow for hours at a time. Maybe I'll buy snow boots some day, but for hiking and climbing, these are my babies.
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Comments about Zamberlan Vioz GT Hiking Boots - Men's:
Sizes not consistent with North American feet. I am a 9.5. These boots are made in Europe with euro sizing only. 43 usually fit me but are too tight here and are called sz 9; but sz 9.5 here is called "9H" which is a 44 which is too long so there is no happy medium. Overall nice boots but fit too narrow so I kept the 9H with a long boot but less tight.
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