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The business of manufacturing quality mountain boots was started back in 1929 by Giuseppe Zamberlan. Besides the importance placed on craftsmanship and on the expert skills of our workers, technology has always been an extremely important issue for Zamberlan. They use the best materials available on the market and the utmost care is taken in the manufacturing of all their products. Large investments are regularly made on researching and developing new molds, materials, exclusive and specialty soles.
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The business of manufacturing quality mountain boots was started back in 1929 by Giuseppe Zamberlan. Besides the importance placed on craftsmanship and on the expert skills of our workers, technology has always been an extremely important issue for Zamberlan. They use the best materials available on the market and the utmost care is taken in the manufacturing of all their products. Large investments are regularly made on researching and developing new molds, materials, exclusive and specialty soles.
Trek Lite GT - As good as it gets! I shopped hard for great hiking boots. I wanted one-piece leather uppers & the highest quality construction and materials. These boots from Zamberlan have it all - and then some! They are a real bargain in the $210 - $225 range. They could easily be $300+ and, at that price, would still be a fair value. The boots definitely need a break-in period but I didn't experience a blister or hot spot, even during the first ten miles. Now, after one month and about 70 miles they feel like they are molded to my feet as an integral part of my body. There are two things I would suggest. First, buy a pair of Superfeet inserts. I would suggest the green variety. Second, do not apply oil based waterproofing or conditioning products. They will soften the leather and ruin the wonderful support provided by the leather uppers. If waterproofing is desired use Sno-Seal. It is a beeswax based compound (no kidding) and does a superior job of waterproofing without softening the leather. The application of Sno-Seal is interesting. You heat the boots to about 120 degrees F and then apply the Sno-Seal. The leather will absorb the wax into its pores as it is heated. You'll need to repeat the warming and application process until the leather will not absorb any more wax. At this point the boots have the most effective waterproofing I’ve ever seen. The waterproofing will last for about three months. Here's a heads-up for those worried about appearance - this waterproofing will darken the leather! If that bothers you - don't do it! The
these boots rock!
Beautiful Italian craftsmanship - These boots are one piece leather with beautiful Italian Craftsmanship. Relatively light weight for their construction. The boots fit nice and are comfortable, they fit like a glove right from the start. If given the choice always opt for Italian boots/shoes (such as ASOLO, La Sportiva, Zamberlan, One Sport, Scarpa, even some Lowa's are Slovakian) better than the Chinese boots. The soles are made of a very nice soft rubber. They are VIBRAM soles. I learned from my Zamberlan literature that is named after Vitale Brimati who was old man Zamberlans buddy. If you ever need to resole these shoes you are out of luck. From experience I have learned that there is no cobbler that I could find that will put a very nice soft shock absorbing Vibram sole on boots. You will get a very hard plastic sole and the shoe will no longer absorb shock and be no good for hiking. You can use them for digging in the garden from then on. So try not to walk on the concrete or black top with these boots, save them for the trail.
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Width Sizing / Shoe Sizing
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Women's Shoe Widths
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| 4A | 2A | B | D | 2E | 4E
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| X-Narrow | Narrow | Standard | Wide | X-Wide | XX-Wide
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Men's Shoe Widths
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| 2A | B | D | 2E | 4E | 6E
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| X-Narrow | Narrow | Standard | Wide | X-Wide | XX-Wide
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What width & size are you?
The general rule is that standard Men's width is D. For Women, the standard width is B. If most of the shoes you have purchased in the past have a comfortable width then go with the default.
If the shoes you are wearing feel overly wide, you should consider selecting a narrower width size. Shop For Narrow Shoes.
If the shoes you wear tend to feel narrow, then you should consider selecting a wider width size. Shop For Wide Shoes
If your feet seem "between" sizes and you cannot decide which size to select, we suggest you choose the larger size. You can make adjustments for a better fit with socks, insoles, or a different lacing pattern.
Try shoes on later in the day when your feet are at their largest.
Sizing Tips
The heel should not slip, the midfoot of the shoe under your arch and over the top of your foot should be snug but not tight; and you should have enough room in the toe area to wiggle your toes.
Women's feet often become a half-size (or more) larger after pregnancy.
Feet typically get bigger with age. People are more than twice as likely to buy a shoe that is too small than too big.
Boots are often worn with bulky socks, while sandals are hopefully not. Sizing may be affected with how much extra padding you have.
Heat makes your feet swell and cold may shrink them. Think about temperature when choosing sizes.
Fully utilize a the return policy by ordering multiple sizes, then keep what fits best and return the rest.
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