Scarpa ZG65 XCR Hiking Boot - Men's

Have had these for a year and rarely use them. They were tight out of the box and never broke in. When I do wear them my feet get very sore. Wish I would have returned them.

I had a pair of Vasque Sundowners for years and loved them. They were holding up well but I was soldering a pipe and dripped solder into the boot linings (Doh!) Couldn't get the solder out of the fabric. So, I did the research, read some reviews and decided on the Scarpas. I am totally pleased with the decision. As others have noted, they fit right out of the box and required no break-in period. Went for a six mile hike that day I received them and had no discomfort and no blisters! Very stable. I'm 5'9", 180 lbs. My foot is a little narrower than average and these fit great with a smartwool light-weight hiking sock. Great price and received them in three days with the free shipping. I highly recommend these boots!

Quick break-in, light, adequate support. Covered 40 miles in 3 days with 35 lbs pack. No problems with boot, except a poor fit. While I would imagine these would be great for someone with a greater foot volume, my low volume feet and narrow heels suffered through the trek. I tried different insoles and lacing techniques but found no relief. Would not recommend to anyone with less than average foot volume.

On my first hike in these, they felt like I had been wearing them for a long time. I was looking for a high top, lightweight hiking boot for rocky trails and these have fit the bill. I replaced the footbeds with the Montrail Enduro footbeds from Backcountry. They gave a very supportive, custom fit. But they are very thick and unless you have a lot of extra room you may want to try a thinner footbed.

These broke in very quickly. I think they are rugged and I know these will be around for many years. They are waterproof already tested in 3 inches of rain. My feet were dry throughout the hike.

I thought the boots were great other than the size I ordered was at least one full size off. (Too large) Then went to exchange and of course the size I was looking for wasn't available.

Really great boots! I have worn them in desert,alpine and rainforest enviroments! I have been suprised how well these boots hold up to every climate I need to go to for my work! They've kept my feet warm,cool and dry when needed I also have Scarpa Dru boots but these cover all my needs in one comfortable package! This is my second pair, I literally wore the others out as I used them so much!

In my twenty years of hiking experience I have never worn a more comfortable, lightweight, waterproof boot (PERIOD)... This boot made it to 2 Colorado 14ers in fall with a 55 pound pack. I am going to buy 2 more pair, so I will always have some.

Great fit, solid construction, good performer. I wore them casually several times prior to my first North GA hike. 7 miles with a pretty intense ascent and small stream crossings. Performed very well with good traction, support, and moisture management properties. Only neg; footbeds provided no cushion and little support so I switched them out and have been pleased.

Even as the lightest Scarpa boots in this line, these are substantial, solid boots with a firm feel underfoot. Not high-top trail runners. They do take some breaking in, but they fit my fairly wide feet well.

Right out of the box these boots felt as though I had worn them for miles. I am very pleased with my selection. I am headed for a rim-to-rim hike at the Grand Canyon in May, so that should be the real test. I will give them a "4" until then. Will advise.