The very best boot made! - Zamberlan Latemar NW Backpacking Shoes - Men's

I really wanted to review these boots because they are without a doubt the best boots for hiking, mountaineering, backpacking, and just getting out in the woods, that are on the market today. Yes, they are expensive, but they are worth every penny you’ll spend. There are also deals out there from Camp Saver and others that will help lessen the hit. The first good boots I ever owned were handmade Peter Limmers and I had to wait a full year for them to be handmade back in 1972. They lasted a very long time but my feet changed over the years and I finally had to give them up. There was a side seam that hit just the wrong place on my arch. I loved those boots and looked for a long time for suitable replacements. I have now found them. I have worn Danners, Merrells, Chippewas, and many others in between. But there was nothing that came close to the quality and workmanship of those Limmers, until now. I like an all-leather boot for the support and prefer one that can be resoled because it will last a lot longer. Laminated soles just aren’t as good as those sewn directly onto the boots. Zamberlan boots are top quality leather, inside and out. One piece of leather on the outside with no seams until the piece joins in the back. Inside is soft glove leather with no seams to rub blisters. Others have said they require no break-in period. That’s not exactly true. They are very comfortable and feel good the first time you put them on. They can be worn right out of the box, but you’re going to have to wear them awhile until they conform to the shape of your foot and truly become your boots. Just getting the leather to mold to your foot takes time. When you open the box the quality of the leather inside and out is readily apparent. The tongue is a work of art, constructed without seams, from the same single piece of leather, so there is no moisture leakage. These boots are handmade and the skill that went into creating them will be appreciated from the get-go. I am now 77 years old and spend a good deal of time in the woods, so I have seen and worn a lot of different boots in my lifetime. This will likely be the last pair I ever buy and the only boots I’ll wear when I’m outside. I am looking forward to putting many miles on them. They feel great on my feet. You will not go wrong buying a pair of Zamberlans. They are a high quality product in this throw-away age of discard. They just don’t make boots like these anywhere else these days.