Really digging these boots! - Scarpa Zanskar GTX Backpacking Boot - Mens

I had almost given up on Scarpa, I had tried a lower end Scarpa boot that had a extreamly narrow fit and I was not impressed. A few years later I figured that I'd give the Zanskar a try, after all they get rave reviews from every website, are one of Scarpa's high end models, and the kenisis pro is just more of a bombproof boot that's a whole lot more then what I'd need for my hikes. I'm really liking the fit and feel of these boots, very little if any break in time. I wore them to walk my dog a few times and then took them into the mountains of New Mexico where I live to test them out. Great feel and breathability, great support, nice robust and comfortable leather, and great Itallian craftsmanship. I have very picky feet and most boots don't feel good to me. I get blisters on my heels easily, and really don't like boots that take a long break in period. These Scarpa's have been wonderful so far. My feet run hot and I have narrow, low volume heels with a wide toe area, normal to low volume feet, low to normal arches, and like a snug boot that does not cause heel slip. I find these boots to fit my picky feet and they did not cause any hot spots or blisters. These boots are keepers and I highly recommend them. Other boots that fit me well are Crispi Wyoming's, Hanwag boots, and the original 1st Salomon quest 4d gtx boots. If you are a fan of the above mentioned brands, give these a try! If you have wide, high volume feet, and big thick heels then these boots are not for you.

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.