Great 3 season light hiking boot - Zamberlan 230 SH Crosser Plus GTX RR Boot - Mens

Been wearing these boots for 18+ months and have put them through the wringer. This is a light hiking boot, suitable for day hikes and light backpacking loads up to at least 30#. But it should not be confused with a heavy pack boot. Modern materials are used to shave weight and add support. The sole is a bit thinner and lighter than some others which probably shaved more weight, it also allows the boot to flex with every step. I've used it in the Smoky Mtns and also on an 8 day pack trip across England.

The tred design does a very nice job of not holding too much mud, unless its got a good amount of clay. It is a very sure footed boot with great ground feel, allowing you to adjust your footing on the fly to keep you sure footed. They handle slippery rocks, grassy hillsides and paved roads with equal ease.

The Gore-Tex held up well ove the time I've owned them, even the wet & muddy trails in northern Englady could not soak through and give me wet feet. These are NOT insulated for winter use, which makes these a 3 season hiker. Even in summer my feet do not over heat, but I did wear them out on a tractor moving snow in the winter and got cold (but not wet) feet.

I like them so well that I bought a pair of the NON-GTX Crosser 129 shoes.

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