Description
Reasons to brave the seasons.
- Waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex liners help manage moisture for extended comfort
- Padded and gusseted tongues prevent uncomfortable friction during hiking
- Polypropylene midsoles combine with thermoplastic urethane stabilizers for optimal support on a wide range of terrain
- Padded and gusseted tongue relieves lace pressure across instep and keeps out trail debris
- Durable Vibram outsoles provide traction on wet and uneven terrain
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Zamberlan Steep GT Boot - Men's
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Al
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I have only had the boot for a around a month, but so far it lives up to the hype. It is very well made and break-in is not bad. looking forward to these taking me to some awsome places. Worth the extra cash. Go by your european size to get the best fit.
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Sizing
Matthew Forrest
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So, I wear a 12and a half shoe. This sucks because nobody makes 12 and a half. Merrel shoes a 12 is too small 13 too big, nike 12 too small 13 too big, new balance I can fit in a twelve in some shoes and cant in others. These run about a one eighth of an inch longer than a pair of size 12 new balances that I can fit into (the ones made in america, I took out the insoles and measured) so if you dont know what size to get hopefully this helps. They fit me perfect. Have not tried them on the trail yet.
Sizing
Matthew Forrest
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So, I wear a 12and a half shoe. This sucks because nobody makes 12 and a half. Merrel shoes a 12 is too small 13 too big, nike 12 too small 13 too big, new balance I can fit in a twelve in some shoes and cant in others. These run about a one eighth of an inch longer than a pair of size 12 new balances that I can fit into (the ones made in america, I took out the insoles and measured) so if you dont know what size to get hopefully this helps. They fit me perfect. Have not tried them on the trail yet.
Zamberlans atop Mt. Sill
Banning Lyon
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Best backpacking boot I've ever owned
Banning Lyon
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Ill preface this review with my cut and paste statement that I work as a backcountry backpacking guide in Yosemite National Park. Nearly all of the products I take the time to review have seen at least a half a season, if not more, of use... and Im committed to not bothering to write a review until I feel like Ive really gotten to know a product. I never thought Id bother to write reviews, but Ive recently decided that since Ive spent so much time over these last many years reading reviews, and finding a tremendous amount of value in articulate and well-informed opinions, that I wanted to give back to the community. So, with that being said, here we go...
The Zamberlan Steeps are my go to boot for backpacking. Almost without exception my pack weighs in between 25 and 40 lbs, so use that as a reference for the kind of loads I'm carrying while wearing these.
Theres this anecdotal statement that kind of grates my nerves that one pound on your foot is like having three on your back. There is a bit of truth to this statement, but bounding around moraine or talus in trail runners is a recipe for disaster, and as far as Im concerned, its irresponsible. If youre carrying a significant load on your back and youre off trail then you need ankle support. Period. If you dont have it youre forcing your ankles to constantly do the work that a boot could be doing for you. And, on those rare occasions youre staring at the scenery while walking along and your foot grabs a rock the wrong way, youll be glad you have ankle support. On many occasions Ive had a boot, and this one in particular, save an entire trip because I misstepped, wasnt paying complete attention, or was simply a little tired.
No, these boots are not feather light, but I wouldnt call them heavy. However, they are incredibly comfortable out of the box, though I always suggest breaking your feet in to the boot, and getting some callouses ready for a trip.
My biggest concern with boots are my low volume feet. I wear about an 11.5 with a width of B or C. Shoes like Keens in my size just flop around on my feet. Most Zamberlans that I tried simply never felt like they were comforming to my feet. However, even with the stock insoles (which are not very good, by the way) the boots were quite comfortable out of the box. (I use Ed Viesturs thermoform insoles, and highly recommend them. They do a great job of filling up a high volume boot for a low volume foot.) I initially tried 11.5s, and was a little wary of only having about a half an inch or less of wiggle room for my toes (this is with a medium weight Smartwool sock). I tried the 12s and was swimming in them, so I settled on the 11.5s. 90% of the time I hike wearing trekking weight Smartwools. Ive tried liners, and like them on occasion, but the trekking Smartwools with no liners are my standard.
After spending an entire season in them (nearly 60 days total in Yosemite and Kings Canyon) I can say that these boots can truly take a beating. I have had minor issues with sharp talus or moraine scraping up the outer stitching to such an extent that itll eventually compromise the soundness of the stitching, but they are still going strong. I think one pair will last me a couple full seasons.
Waterproofness is good, not amazing, but good. Hiking all day in the rain will leave your feet a bit damp, but not so much so that your feet will be ruined. Granted, they are not as supremely watertight as something like an Asolo Powermatic, but Asolos require half their functional life to be broken in. Most people I hike with, whether they be clients or fellow guides, wind up duct taping their heels when they wear Asolos. Not so in these. I have had very, very minimal heel rub in these, even seeing days of 10 to 15 miles with altitude gains of 4000 or 5000 feet. And thats with my narrow feet. Downhill is slightly more problematic, though not too bad. My toes will hurt a bit after coming down 5000 feet over the course of 12 miles or so. A stop to soak my feet in some freezing cold water mid-day will do the trick, and then Im good to go. Never lost any toenails, or even had any pain at all that I wouldnt call perfectly normal after a long day.
Traction has never been an issue. Ever. Ive seen people complain about the Steeps being poor on wet rock. Thats nonsense. Ive had these up and down the Mist Trail, dodging dayhikers on wet granite, and never once felt that they were providing less traction than they should. I spent nine days in these boots in Kings Canyon, bouncing around moraine, and never once felt they were doing anything but a fantastic job.
The greatest recommendation I could give these is that Ive purchased three spare pairs on sale, and am stocking them for the future. They are that good. Yes, theyre expensive. No, they are not light. However, they are easily the best backpacking boots Ive ever worn.
Amazing boots
crvish
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Zamberlan 760 Steep GTX
I bought this shoe because simply because I wanted it the moment I tried it on for size at a local store. I already have a back packing boot from Zamberlan called Vioz. But I really liked the look and feel of this boot. I was ok with having two backpacking boots. I was really in for a pleasent surprise. This is a little more of an a backpacking boot. The Backpacker magazine had described this as a Cadillac for your feet. There are NOT kidding I tell you. These shoes feel awesome, especially once you get on the trail. The way the soft leather encases your feet is something that is to be felt to be believed. The shock absorption is, well, like a Cadillac.The shoe is also has a more rigid shank than the Vioz. This makes it particularly very comfortable while climbing steep trails. The grip of this boot is amazing as well. Much better than the Vioz. There is a particular stretch in the trail that I often go to that is about 40% incline and filled with scree and small pebbles layer on top of one another, I almost always skid atleast once on that stretch coming down. But with the Steep the grip was solid. Because the boot was pretty rigid and sole was really sticky. The ankle support is fantastic and there is absolutely no issues with the toe hitting the front of the shoe.
However, be vary of wet rocks. I heard that this boot skids on wet rocks. But that is a trade off. Stiffer boots have this problem. This is due to the kind of rubber that is used on the sole of the boot.
I did not face any such problems but however, in my honest opinion this shoe is more for summer mountaineering in the West coast, Alaska or Colorado rather than backpacking say in the Applachian. This boot would handle ice and snow much better than running streams. I have carried up to 30lbs with this shoe and it is the most comfortable boot I have worn to date. I have had other hikers just look at this shoe and tell me that this shoe looks so comfortable. I tell you what they are not wrong. Go get it. Right now.
Worth the money
Jeff Sacks
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I have hiked many, many miles in these boots. I just finished a 6 day, 85 mile solo hike with them, and not one time did I have any problems with my feet. In fact, this is the only shoe I had on the trip. So 6 days in the same boot, other then taking them off at night to sleep. They offer great support, waterproof, and seem to be wearing great. The only thing I can say that is not totally positive, is they may run a bit small in size. I have bought many brands of boots over the years, and these are by far my favorite.
