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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 Customer Reviews

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Garmont Zenith Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's

3.3

(based on 23 reviews)

55%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (18)
Lightweight (16)
Ankle support (15)
Good size/fit (14)
Dries quickly (8)

Cons

Poor traction (10)
Not waterproof (5)
Squeaks (3)
Uncomfortable (3)
Wears out quickly (3)

Best Uses

Hiking (8)
Climbing (3)

- Sizing:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  100%
  (21 reviews)
  Feels too large
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  100%
  (20 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (13), Avid adventurer (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (22)

Reviewed by 23 customers

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Feb

2013

4.0

Great Boot!!

By Animal 11

from Chula Vista, CA

About Me Casual/Recreational

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Durable
Great Traction
Secure Fit

Cons

Best Uses

Wet weather

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

Brought these to Switzerland and they were great!
Good fit and stayed warm and dry with a medium warm sock. Top of the boot hugs and is hard to get used to but its nice. This is my first time using this brand and am not disappointed, we'll see after a year how they do
Overall great product.

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Jan

2013

5.0

I love these boots!

By The Real Me

from Virginia

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/Recreational

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Durable
Lightweight
Secure Fit

Cons

Best Uses

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

These boots are very comfortable and have great support. I first tried on a pair of Merrells, that while comfortable, seemed way too "mushy" and didn't feel very durable. These Garmonts are the exact opposite. They also keep my feet from slipping forward when walking downhill, and the toe box is more square than pointed or round, so my toes are not crushed.

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Jan

2013

2.0

Did not work for Me

By TrayScouter

from Harrisburg, NC

About Me Casual/Recreational

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Pros

Cons

Uncomfortable

Best Uses

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

The boots seemed well made and was comfortable for about 2 hours. After about two hours, I experienced heal pain and after a full day my feet was tender and hurt for days. I know someone else that has these boots and his experience is very different. If thinks they are the best boots he has owned. I returned these for Lowa Renegade II GTX Mid Hiking Boots. These are a better fit for me and no issues thus far.

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Sep

2012

5.0

Excellent Boot

By Jackie Najalack

from New York, New York

About Me Casual/Recreational

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Dries Quickly
Great Traction
Impressed Vet Hikers
Lightweight
No Breaking In
Secure Fit
Very light

Cons

None

Best Uses

Climbing

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

For long hiking weekends in the Berkshires then the Catskills, these boots were perfect. So light and need no breaking in. My more experienced hiking partners were impressed. And they look great. REI sales guy made a terrific suggestion.

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Aug

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Boot

By Bryan P

from Thousand Oaks, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/Recreational

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Dries Quickly
Lightweight
Secure Fit

Cons

Wears Out Quickly

Best Uses

Climbing
Hiking
Moutaineering

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

Bought these boots at the start of the hiking season to train for my first Mt. Whitney assent in July. This boot made it to the top of the 2nd and 3rd tallest mountain in Southern California (San Jacinto and Baldy), The 1st and 3rd tallest peak in California (Mt. Whitney (tallest in 48 states) and White Mt.), and all the training hikes in between.

This equates to over 150 trail miles and as a result they started to show signs of wear. I called the company and had a great experience and they stand 100% behind their product!

Will buy this boot again!

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Aug

2012

3.0

Not the Most Waterproof

By SMILEYouAreAlive

from New York, NY

About Me Environmentalist

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Not Waterproof

Best Uses

Hiking

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

After a couple of tries I thought I had found the boot for me. They are comfortable, not too expensive, Lightweight and Gore-Tex!

But, alas, after a few hikes in the rain with slightly damp toes and then one step in a puddle, not exceeding the limits of the boot, and a soaked foot later I was forced to continue my search.

It wasn't cool to find out in the middle of a trip that my shoes weren't waterproof enough to even deem them resistant to the elements, :(

I do think these are amazing boots otherwise. Cheers!

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May

2012

4.0

Good Boot

By wanabelieve

from Livingston, Mt.

About Me Casual/Recreational, Outdoor Photographer

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Secure Fit

Cons

Poor Traction
Sweaty

Best Uses

Hiking

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

These are great boots. They fit well right from the get-go. They do slip on wet rocks, but I avoid wet rocks anyway. They also make my feet sweat. Get a good pair of wicking socks like Smartwool if you have a sweat problem. Otherwise these are great for hiking, scrambling and wet conditions. Not insulated so good for moderate to warm conditions.

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May

2012

1.0

Don't wear well - lose traction

By Ed F

from Meredith, NH

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Dries Quickly
Lightweight

Cons

Poor Traction
Wears Out Quickly

Best Uses

Hiking

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

Great boot in the beginning, very comfortable, lightweight, feet did not overheat and held footing well on dry rocks. I used the boot to hike several of the 4000 footers in the Whites, Mt Monadnock several times and many smaller mountains since buying the boots about 12 months ago. I estimate a couple hundred miles on the boots. But, not the sole has gotten so that the boots don't hold my footing even on dry rocks. Plenty of tread left the boots just tend slip. I've lost my confidence in using the boots on any rocky area.

I don't recommend for anyone who expects to get more than a couple hundred miles out of a pair of boots.

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May

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Excellent fitting boot - for me.

By JTCausa

from Reston, Virginia

About Me Avid Adventurer

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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.

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Apr

2012

4.0

Excellent boot!

By John Knows Best

from Pacific Northwest

About Me Casual/Recreational

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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.