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Garmont Zenith Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men\'s

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    Garmont Zenith Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's

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    The Garmont Zenith Mid GTX hiking boots blend lightweight waterproof construction with Vibram soles, creating footwear to keep up with your outdoor ambitions.

    • Nubuck leather and nylon mesh uppers are breathable, flexible and durable for lasting performance on the trail
    • Gore-Tex® XCR® seam-sealed inner booties combine great breathability with waterproof protection
    • Nylon linings wick perspiration away and then dry quickly to keep your feet cool and comfortable
    • Rubber toe bumpers protect feet and boots when rocks or roots make an appearance in your path
    • Crafted with Anatomically Directed Design® components that model the boot form to the biomechanics of the foot
    • EVA and polyurethane midsoles are lightweight and responsive, and provide all-day comfort
    • Thermoplastic urethane arch plates optimize shock dispersion, midfoot stability and natural forefoot flex
    • Vibram rubber outsoles feature aggressive self-cleaning lugs for traction and control on various surfaces

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    Garmont Zenith Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Hiking
    Over-the-ankle
    Lace-up
    Yes
    Nubuck leather/nylon mesh
    Gore-Tex XCR waterproof breathable membrane/nylon
    EVA/polyurethane
    Thermoplastic urethane arch plate
    Vibram rubber
    2 lbs. 9 oz.
    Men's
    Footwear height
    Footwear closure
    Waterproof
    Upper
    Lining
    Midsole
    Support
    Outsole
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    Garmont Zenith Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's Customer Reviews

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    Garmont Zenith Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's
     
    3.2

    (based on 15 reviews)

    50%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Comfortable (11)
    • Lightweight (10)
    • Good size/fit (9)
    • Ankle support (8)
    • Dries quickly (5)

    Cons

    • Poor traction (8)
    • Not waterproof (4)
    • Squeaks (3)

    Best Uses

    • Hiking (4)
      • Sizing:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        100% 

        (14 reviews)

        Feels too large

         
      • Width:
      • Feels too narrow

         

        Feels true to width

         

        100% 

        (13 reviews)

        Feels too wide

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual/ recreational (7), Avid adventurer (5)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (14)

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    (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    solid boot

    By jake halligan

    from northeast

    About Me Casual/Recreational

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Ankle Support
    • Comfortable
    • Dries Quickly
    • Durable
    • Great Traction
    • Lightweight
    • Pronation Control
    • Secure Fit

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Garmont Zenith Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

        bought this as a light hiker/work boot. had a pair of garmont flash xcrs that, although comfortable, after a couple overnights up the whites at 230lbs, i returned and exchanged for 520s. still wanting a light hiker and an everyday for working construction, i bought merrell moabs. after quickly realizing they were glorified sneakers, i tried the vasque breeze, merrell phaser and these. all three were comfortable and had their own quirks but i liked the rubber toe and the mesh uppers on the zenith. used my discount and dividend and have been happy with them for the past month. light, comfortable and have a good fit. the only thing i notice is a springy, snap back from the toe coming up from a crouch or being on your knees. not bad, just the mesh/rubber top but something noticeable. overall, solid boot. better than the flash. thanks for reading.

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

        Comment on this review

        (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Slipper When Wet

        By Jedi Hiker

        from Boston, MA

        About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/Recreational, Professional/Guide

        See all my reviews

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Dries Quickly
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Poor Traction

        Best Uses

        • Casual Hiking

        Comments about Garmont Zenith Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

        I bought these boots this spring as a light weight, summer alternative Asolo GTX. I broke them in on mostly flat dirt trails and they were fine for that purpose. They were also fine on the climbs I made with them in dry weather where they held well on earth and smooth rock climbing.

        The problem with these boots arose when I took them onto a rock surface which was damp from rain the previous day and with humidty on the day of the climb. I slipped due to no traction 3 times on surfaces others in my party had no problem with.

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

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        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        you might die with these

        By brian the brian

        from Brooklyn NY

        About Me Casual/Recreational

        See all my reviews

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Lightweight
        • Secure Fit

        Cons

        • Not Waterproof
        • Poor Traction

        Best Uses

        • Light Hiking

        Comments about Garmont Zenith Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

        I am just an amateur but my thoughts are this: I really love these boots, they fit perfectly and are very comfortable and breathable, and they look great. There is a reason they keep winning awards for best boot.

        However, the one big problem as a previous reviewer mentioned, is that these boots have zero traction on smooth flat surfaces that are wet. I have only worn these a few times and I have already had quite a few slips on wet rocks, wet stairs, and wet metal grates in the city where my feet just go flying up in the air in the blink of an eye.

        Also, I'll mention that they are water-restistant but not completely water-proof. However, I consider the superior breathability to be a good tradeoff, and they dry out pretty quickly.

        I wonder if I cut extra grooves into the bottom if that will solve the traction issue, because they are otherwise fantastic boots.

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

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        (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Best hiking boot hands down!

        By prodhair

        from Citrus Heights, CA

        About Me Casual/Recreational

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Ankle Support
        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Great Traction
        • Lightweight
        • Secure Fit

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Good for summer or winter
          • Great all purpose hiking

          Comments about Garmont Zenith Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

          These were the third pair of hiking boots I tried and they have served me well both summer and through the winter. I am new to hiking with tender feet. My Garmonts have saved my feet, the grip on granite is awsume.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Garmont Zenith as a Hiking Boot

          By NYwest

          from New York, NY

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          See all my reviews

          Pros

            Cons

            • Not Waterproof
            • Poor Traction

            Best Uses

              Comments about Garmont Zenith Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

              First use of this boot was hiking in sand dunes in S. Africa, where it performed very well. It had good traction in sand, lightweight, no sand penetrated the liner. Second use was trail hikes in and around Cape Town: again excellent boot both on the trail as well as rough city streets. Third experience was an 11 mile section of the AT in New England, where unfortunately for us it rained all day and we were often left walking in 4-5 inches of mud and on wet rocky ridges. The boot became waterlogged, occasionally lost traction on wet rocks, and I ended up with wet feet. Once wet, the boot took a solid day in the blazing sun to dry out. One of my hiking friends wore boots that kept her feet dry on the same muddy trail, so we both concluded that these boots are not waterproof as advertised. Regardless, I came through a very rigorous hike without blisters or sore feet, so I'm still happy to have them. I would classify these boots as lightweight dry trail hikers for Western US, not for Eastern US AT or Adirondack trails. Also, they are attractive enough to wear as a fashion statement in a cosmopolitan city like Cape Town.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width

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              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              2.0

              Poor durability

              By JoeBob

              from Tucson, AZ

              About Me Archaeologist

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • Ankle Support
              • Comfortable
              • Lightweight
              • Secure Fit

              Cons

              • Holds Odors
              • Not Waterproof
              • Poor Drainage
              • Wears Out Quickly

              Best Uses

              • Keep them on the trail

              Comments about Garmont Zenith Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

              Boots are great... for about 6-7 months until they start falling apart. They are comfortable, grippy, mostly waterproof. Granted, I put more stress on my shoes in 6 months than most ever do, but for [$] I expect better. For me, they lasted 1 and a half work seasons. These shoes would be fine for average trail hiking with a little bushwhacking now and again. These are NOT good if you plan to work/hike regularly in wet weather or hike off trail a lot. They will literally fall apart at the seams.

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

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              (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              1.0

              pickled feet, blisters and aches.

              By Emigrant Wilderness Junky

              from Bay Area, CA

              About Me Avid Adventurer, Sierra backpacker

              See all my reviews

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              Pros

              • Ankle Support
              • Great Traction
              • Lightweight
              • Pronation Control

              Cons

              • Not Breathable
              • Poor Drainage
              • Uncomfortable

              Best Uses

                Comments about Garmont Zenith Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

                So, I was very happy with the fit out of the box. They are lightweight, fit soft yet snug, and felt very supportive.
                We got to the trailhead and started our 11.2 mile slog to destination 1 of a 6 day backpacking trip....

                PLUS: through snow and a tremendous amount of water, the boots goretex never failed. Nothing got in through the fabric.

                MINUS: Nothing got out either. This is the main reason for the negative review. By the time we reached our first site to camp my feet were in rough shape. I knew I'd have at least two blisters, and my feet felt heavy.
                I took off the boots, and my feet were white. I don't mean caucasion white... I mean dead wet and pickled white... So white and pickled any abrasion took off skin, and I have pretty hard callouses on my feet from tons of walking barefoot.
                day two: first blister popped.
                day three: second third and fourth blisters appeared.
                day six: loss of about 1.5 square inches of skin on my heels, hot spots on my toes, huge metatarsal ache, and lots of thoughts of writing this review.

                In closure: If it drained, and were breathable, it could be an amazing boot. Great engineering, great fit, has all the things I thought I was looking for, but in the end, totally not worth it. I'm going back to REI this afternoon to find a replacement, sadly.

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

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                (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Super Comfortable

                By mister0305

                from Moreno Valley, CA

                About Me Casual/Recreational

                See all my reviews

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                Pros

                • Ankle Support
                • Comfortable
                • Dries Quickly
                • Great Traction
                • Lightweight
                • Secure Fit

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Climbing
                  • Hiking

                  Comments about Garmont Zenith Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

                  I bought these after reading great reviews in a couple magazines and trying on a couple other pairs in the price range.

                  These felt amazingly comfortable right from the start. The felt like my running shoes and nothing like boots. I tested them out on the little rock fixture in the shoe department and they had great traction.

                  I went for a moderate 8 mile round trip, overnight trip and these were by far the most comfortable boots I have ever worn. They required zero break in, they have great traction, they didn't let a single drop of water in (even when submerged up to the ankle), and I didn't get any blisters or hot spots.

                  I'd wear these everyday if I could.

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

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                  4.0

                  Excellent fitting boot - for me.

                  By JTCausa

                  from Reston, Virginia

                  About Me Avid Adventurer

                  See all my reviews

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                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Dries Quickly
                  • Secure Fit

                  Cons

                  • Poor Traction

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Garmont Zenith Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

                    I bought these boots for backpacking the appalachian trail. I wanted something light enough to be a good hiking boot, and sturdy enouhg to handle backpacking with a 40 pound pack. These fit the bill. They fit extremely well out of the box. I woke them for a day and a half before my hike to break them in and I had zero blisters on the trail after hiking 6 miles in the rain and 9 miles the day after.

                    They dry quickly, are comfy, still have plenty of support in the ankle. They are; however, a bit slick on wet rocks. I knew this going into the hike and was cautious. Honestly, they fit so well, I'm ok with the traction issues and ZERO hot spots.

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

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                    4.0

                    Excellent boot!

                    By John Knows Best

                    from Pacific Northwest

                    About Me Casual/Recreational

                    See all my reviews

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                    Pros

                    • Comfortable
                    • Dries Quickly
                    • Durable
                    • Secure Fit
                    • Warm

                    Cons

                    • Squeaks
                    • Too Stiff

                    Best Uses

                    • Backpacking
                    • Hiking

                    Comments about Garmont Zenith Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

                    I got these boots for a three week backpacking trip in Patagonia. The weather was very unpredictable and it would go from sunshine to rain in under 20 minutes. These boots were able to stand up to everything the trail threw at me. The waterproofing works very well, it was only when my sock got saturated that the inside of my boot got wet. However they dry out very quickly, even when it is raining all night with temperatures in the mid to low 30's, the insides will be bone dry when you have to put them on again in the morning. They have a very solid construction but do take some breaking in, so keep that in mind.

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

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