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Zamberlan Trekker Hiking Boots - Men\'s

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    Zamberlan Trekker Hiking Boots - Men's

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    The Zamberlan Trekker backpacking boots are lightweight, sturdy and provide ample support for fun summer adventures in the backcountry.

    • Full-grain leather uppers excel at supporting and protecting your feet; Hydrobloc® wax treatment is highly water resistant, causing water to bead up and roll off
    • Rubber toe rands help protect uppers and feet for increased longevity and comfort
    • Padded ankle construction facilitates comfortable flex without reducing support
    • Supple leather-lined heel pockets and Cambrelle® nylon lining in the forefoot area enhance comfort and moisture control
    • Polypropylene midsoles provide all-day cushioning while polyurethane plates enhance torsional rigidity and stability on uneven terrain
    • Vibram® rubber outsoles deliver reliable traction on rough ground

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    Zamberlan Trekker Hiking Boots - Men's Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Backpacking
    Over-the-ankle
    Lace-up
    No
    Waxed full-grain leather
    Leather/Cambrelle nylon
    Polypropylene
    Polyurethane plate
    Vibram rubber
    Strap-on
    2 lbs. 13 oz.
    Men's
    Footwear height
    Footwear closure
    Waterproof
    Upper
    Lining
    Midsole
    Support
    Outsole
    Crampon compatibility
    Average footwear weight (pair)
    Gender

    Zamberlan Trekker Hiking Boots - Men's Customer Reviews

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    Zamberlan Trekker Hiking Boots - Men's
     
    4.4

    (based on 25 reviews)

    92%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Sturdy/durable (21)
    • Comfortable (19)
    • Great traction (18)
    • Ankle support (16)
    • Water resistant (12)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Day hiking (17)
      • Long-distance hiking (15)
      • Harsh terrain (12)
      • Heavy loads (12)
      • Wet / rain (10)
        • Sizing:
        • Feels full size too small

           

          Feels half size too small

           

          Feels true to size

           

          86% 

          (19 reviews)

          Feels half size too big

           

          Feels full size too big

           
        • Width:
        • Feels too narrow

           

          Feels true to width

           

          94% 

          (17 reviews)

          Feels too wide

           
        • Arch Type:
        • High arch (8)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Casual/ recreational (14), Avid adventurer (9)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (19)

      Reviewed by 25 customers

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      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      2200 miles and still hiking

      By Christopher1948

      from Westmont Illinois

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Ankle Support
      • Comfortable
      • Great Traction
      • Sturdy/Durable
      • Water Resistant

      Cons

        Best Uses

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

        Comments about Zamberlan Trekker Hiking Boots - Men's:

        I gave these boots a very postive review in June 2012, after I wore them for a few months. I have hiked something over 2200 miles in them so far and wanted to report back, that they are still the most comfortable boots I have ever owned. Except for my Keen sandles they are probably the most comfortable footwear of any type that I have worn. They are still in very good shape, with some wear on the heels. There is no doubt that if I ever need to replace them, it will be with another pair of Zamberlan's.

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

        Comment on this review

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        Really wanted to love these - don't fit

        By Woelno

        from New Mexico

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        See all my reviews

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Great Traction
        • Sturdy/Durable

        Cons

        • Heal Construction Flaw

        Best Uses

          Comments about Zamberlan Trekker Hiking Boots - Men's:

          I love Zamberlan boots. I REALLY wanted this model to work -- we need more non-GTX options! These boots are typical Zamberlan quality -- superb. They simply don't fit my heels due to a design "flaw" (at least for my feet) -- there is a seem at the heal where the ankle padding meeting the leather. To describe it as a hot spot would be an understatement -- it made my feet bleed in two miles. I tried 3 different sock combos and 2 different sets of shoes from REI. Other than this fatal flaw -- these are perfect boots. If they fit you with no hot spots -- you will love them.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Excellent hikers

          By Phil in SF

          from San Francisco, CA USA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          See all my reviews

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          Pros

          • Ankle Support
          • Comfortable
          • Great Traction
          • Sturdy/Durable

          Cons

            Best Uses

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

            Comments about Zamberlan Trekker Hiking Boots - Men's:

            These are great boots especially for me being a bigger size hiker (6' 240lbs size 12D). Somehow those super light weight hiking boots just leave me with hurting feet at the end of the day. These Zamberlan boots offer support, comfort and great grip. They do require a break in, I just started wearing them around and they broke in just fine. I treated with boots with Minwax but I don't know if they need it. These are my first pair of Zamberlans and I really like them, At the end of the day it is still one foot after the other, at the end of the day my feet don't hurt. The boots are fairly lightweight for a full size boot.

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

            Comment on this review

             
            5.0

            Wonderful Italian Boot!

            By DayTrekker

            from Queens, NY

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            See all my reviews

            Pros

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

            Cons

              Best Uses

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

              Comments about Zamberlan Trekker Hiking Boots - Men's:

              This is one amazing boot! Had a very short break-in time, something like a week of walking around in them before my trip. While on the trip I had no issues, I was out 5 days camping/hiking. Had a real great time and best of all I did not get any blisters or suffer while wearing these boots. I love these boots and will consider myself a Zamberlan consumer for life!

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

              Comment on this review

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              2.0

              Not The Best Zamberlan

              By Idahohikker

              from Denver, CO

              See all my reviews

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              Pros

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Zamberlan Trekker Hiking Boots - Men's:

                    This boot is not so great. While the concept of an all-leather, no-Goretex boot sounds great, it just doesn't fit very well. Unlike the Zamberlan 996 Vioz GT which is probably the best boot on the market, and the best fitting, the Trekker is wide and sloppy in the toe and ball of foot, and actually has so much volume that the crease folded down and pinched my foot.

                    I sure wish the Trekker was made the same way as the 996 Vioz, sans the Goretex. That would be a real winner. I hate Goretex boots when it is hot, just like everyone else. But this is not the answer, unless you have very fat toes and ball of foot.

                    • Sizing:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Width:
                    • Feels too wide

                    Comment on this review

                     
                    4.0

                    All leather boot, no gore-tex

                    By grand806

                    from Fraser, CO

                    About Me Avid Adventurer

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                    Pros

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

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Day Hiking
                      • Harsh Terrain
                      • Heavy Loads
                      • Long-Distance Hiking
                      • Search and rescue
                      • Wet Conditions

                      Comments about Zamberlan Trekker Hiking Boots - Men's:

                      I wanted an over the ankle, lightweight yet durable hiking boot. I had returned the last 3 pairs of similar boots from other boot makers because they started to come apart after less than a season of use. Usage involved search and rescue work and hiking/climbing 14ers in Colorado.
                      The first pair of Trekkers had to be returned after about 75 miles because the tongue would not stay centered no matter what I did. Figured it was a factory error.
                      This pair is starting out great. Have about 200 miles on them, tongue stays centered and very comfortable.
                      Thanks REI for the great return policy!

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

                      Comment on this review

                      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Excellent boots!

                      By Christopher1948

                      from Westmont Illinois

                      About Me Casual/ Recreational

                      See all my reviews

                      Site Member

                      Pros

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

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

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

                        Comments about Zamberlan Trekker Hiking Boots - Men's:

                        Great boots that fit perfectly. Before I bought these, I was curious about some of the other reviews. Some described these boots as wide and perfect for feet with bunions, while others described them as perfect for narrow feet. After I tried them on, walked around a bit, and tested them on the incline thingy in the store, I think I figured them out. They hold your heel snuggly, so your feet don't slide into the toes on descents; but there is still room around the toes for my beat up old feet, complete with bunions.

                        On the trail they met all my expectations. The break-in was easy. I hiked six miles the first time I wore them and they felt fine. I hiked an average of about 30 miles per week last fall and winter on day hikes and training hikes with a pack in parks near my home, and never even had a hot spot. This spring I did an REI Adventures backpacking trip in Yellowstone. The boots stayed dry and warm in spite of rain and several inches of wet snow. (Until I forded a stream that was too deep -- my fault, not the boots.) They handled the trails with no problem. I am very pleased with these boots.

                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

                        Comment on this review

                        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        2.0

                        Had hopes, but

                        By LouB

                        from Northern Kentucky

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                        Pros

                        • No goretex
                        • Sturdy/Durable

                        Cons

                        • Poor build quality heel

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about Zamberlan Trekker Hiking Boots - Men's:

                          I have had the 308s for several months now, but have not been able to get beyond casual light hikes in them. Every time in less than an hour i get blisters on my heels. A small hump/bump in the upper portion of the heel cup seems to be the culprit.This hump in the upper portion of the heel cup appears to be caused by material from the padded collar. I had hopes this would break in or smooth out, but I guess I was too optimistic. I took them to a cobbler, but his efforts to smooth them out have failed. If it were not for the heels I would really like these boots. They fit my boot preferences, sturdy mostly leather construction, fairly lightweight, no gore-tex, good vibram sole, etc.. Maybe the problems I have experienced is an unfortunate fluke. If you decide to purchase the 308s. make sure to take a look at the construction of the heel and collar connection.

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

                          Comment on this review

                           
                          4.0

                          Excellent Boot

                          By Eric0321

                          from Indianapolis, IN

                          About Me Casual/ Recreational

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                          Pros

                          • Comfortable
                          • Great Traction
                          • Sturdy/Durable

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Day Hiking
                            • Heavy Loads
                            • Long-Distance Hiking

                            Comments about Zamberlan Trekker Hiking Boots - Men's:

                            I just broke in these boots on the Lathrop and Syncline Loop trails at Canyonlands National Park in Utah. I didn't get a single blister, only the slightest hot spot on the back of my heels. Did about 33 miles in two days. Granted I had a fairly light load, 100oz water, couple of power bars and some dried fruit, DSLR camera, multi-tool, headlamp and a few other small things. They did fit a bit tight on the ankle, loosening the laces fixed that just fine though. The soles gripped the rocky descent and ascent of Upheavel Dome with excellent traction; it was bone dry in most of the canyon. I didn't have a problem where there was water though. The only complaint, and it is small, is that small debris seemed to get into the boot fairly easily. Had to stop and remove a twig or pebble a few times.

                            A HUGE improvement over the combat boots I was hiking in before!

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

                            Comment on this review

                            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            5.0

                            The Best Boot I have ever owned

                            By Merfito de la Mer

                            from Washington, D.C.

                            About Me Casual/ Recreational

                            See all my reviews

                            Site Member

                            Pros

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

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

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

                              Comments about Zamberlan Trekker Hiking Boots - Men's:

                              These boots make me want to get up and do adventurist things. At age 64, books don't excite me, however this pair sure did. The fit, comfort and styling suits me fine. The genuine leather used throughout display quality at its best.
                              Don't give up on quality, Zamberlan

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

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