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Zamberlan Civetta GTX Hiking Boots - Men\'s

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    Zamberlan Civetta GTX Hiking Boots - Men's

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    Built in the tradition of fine Italian footwear, the Zamberlan Civetta GTX hiking boots offer waterproof, breathable comfort and support for hikers and backpackers.

    • 1-piece nubuck leather uppers excel at supporting and protecting your feet; nylon linings wick moisture away to keep feet dry and comfortable
    • Gore-Tex® waterproof liners let feet breathe while protecting them from the elements, keeping them dry and comfortable
    • Padded ankle collars and padded, gusseted tongues protect feet while keeping out trail debris
    • Rubber toe rands help protect uppers and feet for increased longevity and comfort
    • Durable polyurethane midsoles cushion feet; nylon plates add the support you need for rough, uneven terrain
    • Rugged Vibram® rubber outsoles feature self-cleaning lugs, dual-density cushioning and forefoot grooves for natural flex

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    Zamberlan Civetta GTX Hiking Boots - Men's Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Backpacking
    Over-the-ankle
    Lace-up
    Yes
    Nubuck leather
    Waterproof breathable membrane/nylon
    Polyurethane
    Nylon plate
    Rubber
    Strap-on
    3 lbs. 8 oz.
    Men's
    Footwear height
    Footwear closure
    Waterproof
    Upper
    Lining
    Midsole
    Support
    Outsole
    Crampon compatibility
    Average footwear weight (pair)
    Gender

    Zamberlan Civetta GTX Hiking Boots - Men's Customer Reviews

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    Zamberlan Civetta GTX Hiking Boots - Men's
     
    4.1

    (based on 37 reviews)

    81%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Great traction (28)
    • Comfortable (27)
    • Water resistant (26)
    • Ankle support (22)
    • Sturdy/durable (21)

    Cons

    • Heavy (9)
    • Long break-in (3)

    Best Uses

    • Long-distance hiking (18)
    • Harsh terrain (16)
    • Heavy loads (15)
    • Wet / rain (15)
    • Day hiking (11)
      • Sizing:
      • Feels full size too small

         

        Feels half size too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        88% 

        (29 reviews)

        Feels half size too big

         

        Feels full size too big

         
      • Width:
      • Feels too narrow

         

        Feels true to width

         

        93% 

        (28 reviews)

        Feels too wide

         
      • Arch Type:
      • High arch (10), Low arch (9)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid adventurer (19), Casual/ recreational (11), Outdoor professional (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (21)

    Reviewed by 37 customers

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    4.0

    My feet love this boot

    By desertsurveyor

    from Wyoming/Colorado/Utah etc.

    About Me Professional/Guide

    See all my reviews

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Ankle Support
    • Comfortable
    • Good Arch Support
    • Great Traction
    • Sturdy/Durable
    • Waterproof

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Cold Weather
      • Day Hiking
      • Harsh Terrain
      • Light Loads
      • Long-Distance Hiking
      • Wet Conditions

      Comments about Zamberlan Civetta GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

      Have had these a year, wonderful boot. Good rock traction not bad downhill traction. I survey desert to mountains in all weather, this boot does it all.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • High Arch
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Awesome boot

      By Rexxkar

      from Seattle WA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Ankle Support
      • Comfortable
      • Good Arch Support
      • Great Traction
      • No Break-in
      • Sturdy/Durable
      • Warm
      • Water Resistant

      Cons

      • Boot Eats Shoe Laces

      Best Uses

      • Cold Weather
      • Day Hiking
      • Everyday
      • Harsh Terrain
      • Heavy Loads
      • Light Loads
      • Long-Distance Hiking
      • Wet Conditions

      Comments about Zamberlan Civetta GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

      I'm on my third pair because I think they are awesome. I wear them every day,everywhere. I hike, walk, backpack, even work out in them. I have flat feet and very weak ankles. I wear orthotics in these boots, never got any blisters, and I have had nothing but good results from them. I'm sort of a spaz and I have rolled my ankle several times in this boot only to get complete and total support from them. I would say they paid for themselves each time I have done this. The boot has the feel of total support, (like a ski boot)keeps my feet dry, and will handle any terrain/condition I throw at them. These are NOT good boots to wear if you do a lot of standing in one place, they will make your back hurt. I get about a year out of this boot before it starts to break down. The rand starts to delaminate around the toe, and where the toe box of the boot bends the leather always cracks open. It's too bad though because the rest of the boot still has ALOT left to give.
      This boot for some reason eats boot laces. They always break where the lace secures in the upper eye hooks and need to be replace every month or two. I will continue to wear/buy this boot as long as it remains available.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

       
      4.0

      comfortable fit except for heel blisters

      By Old Dude hiker

      from Port Ludlow, WA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

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      Pros

      • Ankle Support
      • Comfortable
      • Good Arch Support
      • Sturdy/Durable
      • Water Resistant

      Cons

      • Stitching behind heel

      Best Uses

      • Heavy Loads
      • Long-Distance Hiking
      • Wet Conditions

      Comments about Zamberlan Civetta GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

      Hadn't been on a long backpacking trip in 35 years, but was going on this one with my brother. Bought these boots after reviewing features and reviews. Wore them for 2 months taking short 1 - 5 mile hikes with 30 to 45 pound pack before this trip. I was looking for a boot with a little higher heel similar to my White's Smoke Jumpers. On the second day of 50 mile hike (steep uphill day) in Pasayten Wilderness I developed blisters on both heels and, on the right foot the outside ankle bone was getting pretty sore. I noticed that the interior fabric is stitched right behind the heels and the outer leather heel support is stitched right over where my ankle bone is. I think this contributed to the blisters and ankle pain. I think I can alleviate the blisters in the future with some pre-hike treatments to my feet and more padding in the socks. Other than the blisters these boots were really comfortable after 10 mile days uphill with a 60 pound pack. The bottoms of my feet stayed comfortable for all 50 miles. We slogged through a lot of small streams and muddy trail and the boots stayed dry and warm. I like these boots enough to give them another try on a long trip before I pass judgment on whether I keep them or toss them. One other little problem was a lot of little trail gravel and sand making it into the boot tops which required frequent stops to clean out the boots.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • High Arch
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      Great Boot - Lasted 10+ years

      By jeremyprz

      from Seattle, WA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Sturdy/Durable
      • Water Resistant

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Day Hiking
        • Long-Distance Hiking

        Comments about Zamberlan Civetta GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

        I recently bought a new pair of these boots. I've been using them for hiking, walking, traveling for 10 years & they've lasted that long. The reason I bought new ones is my foot size changed (feet flatten/spread out over time) & I lost a toenail because the old ones were one size too small. I tried a variety of new boots & these ones still felt the most comfortable.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Arch Type:
        • High Arch
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        Great Boot

        By EngineSlug

        from Phoenix Arizona

        About Me Professional/Guide

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Ankle Support
        • Comfortable
        • Good Arch Support
        • Great Traction
        • No Break-in
        • Sturdy/Durable
        • Warm

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Cold Weather
          • Day Hiking
          • Harsh Terrain
          • Heavy Loads
          • Long-Distance Hiking

          Comments about Zamberlan Civetta GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

          I am using this boot as a jump boot for Wildland Firefighting. Meaning that I wear them during patrols or in non fire conditions. I have put several miles in these boots this season and could not be happier. Probobly one of my best purchases I have ever made. Very sturdy and built well. Ill see how they hold up at the end of the summer.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Arch Type:
          • Low Arch
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          The Worst Hiking Boot Ever

          By C182

          from Washington

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Ankle Support
          • Great Traction
          • Warm
          • Water Resistant

          Cons

          • Long Break-in

          Best Uses

          • Day Hiking
          • Harsh Terrain
          • Long-Distance Hiking

          Comments about Zamberlan Civetta GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

          Without a doubt this is the worst pair of boots I have ever bought. I have had these for two years and continue to get heel blisters on both feet everytime I wear them. I have used superfeet insoles and to no avail. They may even make the problem worse. I have plenty of toe room. I use an aggressive lacing technique that keeps my heel on the sole. After over 100 miles on these, I have had it.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Arch Type:
          • High Arch
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          Not Right for Me

          By bripfeff

          from Los Angeles, CA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

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          Pros

          • Great Traction
          • Sturdy/Durable

          Cons

          • Uncomfortable

          Best Uses

            Comments about Zamberlan Civetta GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

            I needed a boot to break in for the JMT this summer, and I went with this one.
            This boot tears the flesh from my heel the way you rip the end of a baguette. When you try these on, make sure your heel stays in place, or else you're in trouble. I tried inserts to tighten things up in there, and of course I tied the laces real tight. Upon showing my heel blisters to a REI salesperson, they acknowledged that they had never seen damage to feet like that.
            These are strongly made, rugged boots. However, they just are not a good fit for my feet. I gave it a shot, but they've got to go back.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels half size too big
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width
            • Arch Type:
            • High Arch
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

            (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Bigger toe box than Vioz

            By Big Big Mike

            from Twin Cities, MN

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            See all my reviews

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Ankle Support
            • Comfortable
            • Good Arch Support
            • Great Traction
            • Sturdy/Durable
            • Warm
            • Water Resistant

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Day Hiking
              • Heavy Loads
              • Light Loads
              • Long-Distance Hiking
              • Wet Conditions

              Comments about Zamberlan Civetta GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

              Just a quick note about the comparison to the Vioz GT. FWIW, I originally bought Vioz. Love the look and fit in general. But after two short hikes concluded the toe box was too small for me. I exchanged for Civetta, which has slightly larger toe box.

              Truth be told, I like the look of the Vioz better (the dark smooth leather is simply gorgeous). But I like the fit (for me) of the Civetta better.

              I've not seen too many comparisons, so I hope this helps.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width
              • Arch Type:
              • Low Arch
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

               
              4.0

              Good Boots for Heavy Tasks

              By begleysm

              from Atlanta, GA

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              See all my reviews

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              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Good Arch Support
              • Great Traction
              • No Break-in
              • Sturdy/Durable
              • Warm
              • Water Resistant

              Cons

              • Heavy
              • Loose Ankle

              Best Uses

              • Cold Weather
              • Day Hiking
              • Harsh Terrain
              • Heavy Loads
              • Long-Distance Hiking
              • Wet Conditions

              Comments about Zamberlan Civetta GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

              I find it difficult to find comfortable boots. I guess my feet are picky. I tried on just about every pair of boots in the store when I bought these. I've now been wearing them for over a year. I like them a lot. They are great boots, I only have a couple small gripes.

              USAGE: I've worn these boots around town/my office. I've worn these boots on about a dozen 1-5 mi day hikes. I've worn these boots on several 7-8 mi overnight backpacking trips. I've worn these boots at a 4 day outdoor survival skills class. I've worn these boots for weeks on the desert in New Mexico. I've worn these boots for weeks in Alaska.

              PROS: Very durable. Very Waterproof. Very good traction. Classic Look.

              CONS: I find that the ankle is a bit too loose. I have to really reef on the laces (at the top) to feel like I have good ankle support. That being said, I've never injured my ankle while wearing these boots.

              The other problem with the boots (that I've since fixed... read on) is that I used to always get a hot-spot right on the bony ridge on the top of my foot right above my arch. It took me a year to figure this out, but I eventually solved the problem by skipping the cross lace when going into the lace locks and lacing straight up the side instead. I would then continue to cross lace like normal. At the end of the day I skipped a single cross lace.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width
              • Arch Type:
              • High Arch
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

              (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Great boots, but...

              By Paulson82

              from Asheville, NC

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              See all my reviews

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              Pros

              • Sturdy/Durable
              • Water Resistant

              Cons

              • Heavy
              • Long Break-in

              Best Uses

              • Harsh Terrain
              • Heavy Loads
              • Wet Conditions

              Comments about Zamberlan Civetta GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

              First thing you should know is these have a long break-in. I work outdoors and it probably took about a week of 6 to 7 hours working in these per day for them to really become comfortable. They feel very solid and I expected them to last as long as some of the reviewers on here claimed. I bought these boots in February of 2011. And as you'll see in the pictures, a tear in the leather developed in the crease near the front of the boot last month --December of 2011. I took good care to wash away mud and dirt and dry them properly without any heat sources, etc. I also conditioned the leather regularly. They did get wet often, but I'm frustrated to see them wear out this fast. I wonder if it was just an inconsistency in the leather itself that helped this to develop? Anyway I plan to return them and have already ordered a pair of Asolo Lhasa GV GTX, which I had to get through another site because REI does not carry these. They are very similar but the rubber wraps fully around the bottom of the boot and are a bit pricier.

              Con: I did notice that the rubber on these Zamberlans also began to peel off fairly early on, but not severely and had no real effect on performance.

              Pro:I can say they are waterproof, although the boots got wet often enough, my feet stayed dry.

              Pro: They breath considerably, since my feet tend to sweat, they were never very uncomfortable.

              Con:I did notice that when I walked on contour of any slopes they were kind of stiff and not comfortable.

              Pro and con: After working long days, my feet tended to feel okay, as did my legs. I never felt like these were significantly comfortable, but also were not terribly uncomfortable either.

              Overall I was really happy with them and had no major issues. They were really just getting truly broken in and I am sad that I will have to break-in a new pair of boots again.. for many reasons! I would recommend these despite the hole in the leather that developed because I don't think it's the norm. I'm only trying a different boot because I want to try something that could be potentially better, since there was room for improvement.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width
              • Arch Type:
              • High Arch
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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