Super comfortable and supportive boots even without any break-in time.
Brilliant Grip
Owner: Thomas
Used since: Sept. 2020
Tested by: Thomas
Review by: Thomas
Primary Use: Hiking
Review:
After quite a lot of research, and based on good experience with my older Scarpa hiking boots http://machinesdownunder.org/product-reviews/2015/3/2/scarpa-tech-kinesis-gtx?rq=scarpa , I purchased another pair of lighter weight Scarpa boots. I wanted something that provides great support for multi-day hikes, can cope with rough terrain, has good grip but with a lot less shoe weight overall. While my older Scarpa Tech Kinesis are an excellent boot for anything that nature throws at you - they are quite heavy and it can add to increased fatigue after some long days on the trail.
I’m super pleased with the purchase of the ZG GTX boots, they do exactly what I was looking for and most of all (like in my other Scarpa boots), they had literally no wear-in time. Comfortable and blister free from day one. I bought them a bit too late and had only a few days to wear them at home before setting out on a 4 day hike, and I had no issues with friction points or blisters. Highly recommended boot from Scarpa.
Pros:
- Excellent grip and support while keeping the weight of the shoe fairly low
Cons:
- Expensive but you get what you pay for
Manufacturer Website:
https://www.scarpa.com/zg-trek-gtx-men-s