Garmont Zion GTX

Traditional 3-4 season leather boot

The Zion GTX has a firm flex and tall cuff which gives great support for boggy off-the-trail terrain, steep scree and dealing with heavy loads when trekking. Despite all this the boot is light for this class of boot - 1.5Kg for a UK8 pair.

Upper
The boot has a one piece construction which has already been pointed out above. It's also worth mentioning that the leather is 2.6mm thick which, when the proofing is maintained, gives great weather protection. The tall cuff also provies protection for the foot and lessens the liklihood of trail debris entering, although gaiters are always recommended for serious boggy areas or when bashing through tall wet grass.

Midsole
The Zion GTX has a FrameFlex mid nylon insole which delivers the appropriate blend of stability and flexibility to haul heavy loads for a long distance in comfort. Beneath this there is a dual density expanded PU midsole for comfort.

Outsole
The Vibram New Winkler outsole on the Zion GTX has semi blocked lugs in the toe and heel area for maximum contact which is of benefit on steep rocky paths. Elsewhere the outsole has deep multi-directional chevron lugs for good grip in muddy conditions.

Size wise Garmont sizes similar to Zamberlan, i.e. they are a bit small for their size, so if you are comapring to Scarpa, Meindl or many other brands we recommend going up half a size.

3 season"/rugged terrain use
2.6mm one piece oiled leather
Frameflex midsole
Vibram New Winkler Outsole
Goretex Performance Comfort waterproof lining
Tall cuff
Weight: 750g per UK8 boot