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Garmont Tower Trek GTX Hiking Boots - Men's
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You'll appreciate the lightweight, athletic feel in these rugged, waterproof boots while you're backpacking and on challenging treks and carrying heavy loads.
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Waterproof
Yes
Upper
Suede rough-out
Weight (Pair)
3 lbs. 2.1 oz.
- Light, formfitting leather uppers provide an extraordinary athletic feel
- Waterproof Gore-Tex® Performance Comfort membrane with enhanced breathability via specialized Gore-Tex lining material
- Microporous rubber midsoles for lightweight, responsive cushioning
- FrameFlex Lite plates for rock-solid stability
- Anatomically Directed Design provides remarkable performance from the inside out
- First metatarsal accommodation allows more space for the normal, relaxed position of your big toes, supplying comfort, stability and performance
- Asymmetric closure system features lacing that crosses the feet at angles similar to the toe joints, allowing the boots to flex like your feet
- Lateral tongue posts feature boot tongues which are progressively thicker to the outside, providing comfort and stability
- Differential malleolar pads create asymmetric padding around the ankle bones to match your ankles' natural shape, providing comfort and security
- Asymmetric cuff height features lower lateral sides of the collars to offer comfort during heel strike, and taller medial sides for added support and protection
Imported.
View all Garmont Men's Backpacking Boots| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Upper | Suede rough-out |
| Lining | Gore-Tex waterproof breathable membrane |
| Midsole | Rubber |
| Support | Nylon frame |
| Outsole | Vibram rubber |
| Weight (Pair) | 3 lbs. 2.1 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
Garmont Footwear - Men's
| 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | |
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| U.S. Men's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 |
| U.S. Women's | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | ||||||||
| UK | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 |
| EU | 39.5 | 40 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 47.5 | 48 |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Best backpacking boot I've ever owned
mikeadam9 years ago
I have over 25 years experience hiking, backpacking, climbing, ski mountaineering, etc...and spent ten years in the infantry. I have spent a fair share of time under loads in various conditions. Over that time I have worn everything from jungle boots to plastic boots. I bought these boots, and sized them true to size after trying a size up and a size down. I broke them in for about 4-5 months in regular routine use. I spent 8 days in these on the Wonderland Trail around Rainier, and never had a single issue. They held up to all conditions including early season snow and a hundred miles of use and abuse. They are virtually new still, and feel as good as the day I purchased them. Highly recommend this boot.
mikeadam
37 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
The shoe design seems a gimmick
pogShawn9 years ago
Sizing is incredibly wrong: I wear an 8.5, I ordered a 9, my toes were curled in the front.
For me the "Anatomic Directed' design was nothing more than stitching the lace path, cutting the sole and molding the shoe sublimate (inward) so that it caused me to walk pidgeon-toed.
Very disappointed customer.
pogShawn
Elgin, SC
9 people found this review helpful
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mikeadam
Best backpacking boot I've ever owned
9 years ago
I have over 25 years experience hiking, backpacking, climbing, ski mountaineering, etc...and spent ten years in the infantry. I have spent a fair share of time under loads in various conditions. Over that time I have worn everything from jungle boots to plastic boots. I bought these boots, and sized them true to size after trying a size up and a size down. I broke them in for about 4-5 months in regular routine use. I spent 8 days in these on the Wonderland Trail around Rainier, and never had a single issue. They held up to all conditions including early season snow and a hundred miles of use and abuse. They are virtually new still, and feel as good as the day I purchased them. Highly recommend this boot.
Yes , I recommend this product
WeekapaugGroover
Golden, CO, United States
Game changers! Love these boots!
9 years ago
I never thought a pair of boots could make such a difference. I replaced my Patagonia hiking boots(Nomad GTX) with the Tower Treks and am amazed at the improvements. Not only are the Garmonts unbelievably light, they are perfectly supportive and the rubber sole grips to rock with ease. Can't wait to climb more 14ers with these!
Yes , I recommend this product
TARDY TARDIS
seattle, wa
Favorite Boot!
9 years ago
This boot made me a Garmont faithful. Their products are legit and this is a solid boot. Idk about the lightweight description. It's got some heft which is forgiven because it's durable. Worth every penny in my opinion. Strongly recommend trying a pair on and testing them before purchasing. My first pair ran larger than what I typically wear; went from an 8.5 to an 8. I eventually wore out the backside of the heel after 3yrs. Also make sure to break it in before any long serious trips; it takes a while. Happy to see REI is carrying smaller sizes now.
Tyler
Chelan, WA
Great, moderatley stiff, versatile boot
7 years ago
I bought these boots for a season of backcountry trails and ranger work in Washington’s North Cascades. I’d been searching for a boot that was burly enough to handle trail work as well as 10-mile days hiking in steep, rocky terrain with heavy loads, but not extremely stiff and heavy. I found it! The overall quality of materials and construction is very high. I’ve found them to be suitable for light mountaineering as well (they edge well and feel great kicking in steps on snow). My one gripe is about fit. They definitely run at least a half size small. I normally wear a 12/12.5 and needed 13’s (same in Salewa boots, another German brand). Also, the toe box is quite snug, which I like for a precise feel, but may not work for everyone.
Yes , I recommend this product
Elk chaser
AZ / NM
Impressed
6 years ago
I have guided big game hunts for over 20 yrs in Arizona and New Mexico and have used numerous types of top of the line boots and have to say I've been nothing but impressed with these boot, there very comfortable and in the middle of the monsoon season stayed dry. I have guided 3 elk hunts and 1 mule deer hunt since I have had these boot and have 3 elk hunt left to do and these boots only get more comfort ! only con on these boots I have is I wear a size 8 ended up ordering a 9 which is not a big deal and folks say on some reviews "needs no breaking in " bs break em in before you do any hiking people !!!
Whitter
Malibu
Best boot ever....
9 years ago
Hiking & climbing 45+ years, this is bar none my favorite mountaineering boot. Light weight but very supportive. High top, but I have substandard ankles. Waterproof & breathable. I have now maybe half-dozen Garmont boots. Their lasts just seem to ft my feet. No problems 'breaking in'--there wasn't any....
Yes , I recommend this product
AT - To - Killi Hiker
New Milford, CT
Amazing Comfort and Support
9 years ago
Purchased these for use in anticipation of hiking some sections of the AT with intent to climb Kilimanjaro later next year. Surprised that a technical boot of this nature could be so comfortable and so supportive above the ankle. Great stability as well, waterproofness has proved to be excellent as well.
Mtn_Gary
San Francisco, CA
Weak Vibram sole material
7 years ago
The boots looks nice. True to other comments I had to return the boots for a half size larger than my normal boot size for a comfortable, good fit. My greatest concern is after a week long, cross country, backpacking trip above timber line on the high Sierra Nevada granite, a few dime size chunks of the Vibram sole lugs have torn off under the balls of the foot and heel corners. At this rate the boots will not last more than a couple of trips. This is not the boot materials quality I expected for the price.
No, I do not recommend this product
Mike
Tucson, AZ, United States
Bad fit but great boot
8 years ago
I bought this boot online because the local store did not have them. I wore them around the house for some weeks, then did 4-8 mile hikes with good elevation gain, maybe 5 times. They supported my feet great, though I had a little skin irritation; but then I did a 14 mile hike, again with good elevation gain, and my big toes were jamming into the too small boot on the long final descent causing toe damage. Bless REI, they took the boots back. My lesson learned was when the sales rep had me take out the boot liner and stand in it--he demonstrated nicely that my feet completely filled the liner, and that the boot was too small (my usual size); I was not able to determine the fit by touch with the rigid toe box. I was afraid to try the bigger size which they did not have, and bought a pair of Sportiva's which worked great for me.
Yes , I recommend this product
duckdad
Gig Harbor, WA
Outstanding fit, lightweight
8 years ago
I tried on pretty much every boot in this price point at the Seattle store, plus Hanwags somewhere else. With every other boot I was asking if they came in a wide, which most do not. I didn't need a wide with these Garmonts. The toe box was wide enough to let my toes splay out to their natural position. I also appreciated the flex of the upper due to the Schoeller fabric in the tongue and upper ankle area. To me this is a nice counterpoint to the very stiff sole for hiking comfort. I felt like I could walk all day in these boots when I tried them on in the store. They just fit my foot really well. So far I have done one 7 mile hike in the Olympics and I am really happy with the comfort and performance. My feet felt great all day. It was a rainy day and the soles had ample grip on the wet rocks. I also appreciated the high ankle support. I can tell these boots are only going to get better with time as they conform to the shape of my foot. Looking forward to hiking, scrambling and light mountaineering in these boots.
Yes , I recommend this product
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