Garmont Shoes: Men's Sitka XCR Hiking Boot

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Garmont Shoes Men's Sitka XCR Hiking Boot

Fit Tip

Fit Tip for the Men's Sitka XCR Hiking Boot: runs about a half size large(perfect with a thick sock) and has a wide toe-box.

Description

Garmont Shoes: Men's Sitka XCR Hiking Boot - Altrec.com Product Description:

For the person who wants something more substantial than a low-cut hiking shoe yet finds a full-blown hiking boot too heavy, the Garmont Men's Sitka Plus XCR Hiking Shoe is just right. The shoe's foundation consists of a three component sandwich, with each part playing a big role in the incredible underfoot comfort and stability. The Garmont TrailSport Hike outsole orients the lugs in a wide variety of directions, providing aggressive traction for ambitious trail travel. A thermal plastic urethane spine forms the next layer of the sandwich. This strong, yet lightweight platform gives the Sitka Plus XCR torsional rigidity for uneven terrain, and also offers support underneath the arch that reduces foot fatigue, especially when carrying an overnight pack. A compression molded EVA midsole forms the top layer of the footframe, supplying a lightweight sheet of cushioning that reduces the impact of long days on the trail. Its cupped shape adds stability too. For wet days the Garmont Men's Sitka Plus XCR Hiking Shoe features a Gore-Tex® lining underneath the nubuk leather upper for waterproof and breathable comfort.

Durable and supportive nubuk leather upper with a waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex® XCR lining
G7 TrailSport Hike midsole and spine components offer responsive cushioning and support
Anatomically Directed Design® slightly alters traditional shoe construction to more accurately match true foot and ankle structure
Garmont TrailSport Hike outsole provides aggressive traction with multi-directional, self-cleaning lugs
Weight: 19.75 oz. (560 grams) per half pair in size 8.5

Seattle Area Customers: This item is AVAILABLE ONLINE (may or may not be available in the Sturtevant's Bellevue/Puyallup stores).

Customer Reviews (2)

Garmont Shoes: Men's Sitka XCR Hiking Boot - 2 Reviews

2007-05-21
BackPacker Magazine Gave it a 4.4 out of 5 From Backpacker Magazine "Anti-Gravity Boots": 6 Tough New Hikers and Offer Big-Load Support At Fastpacking Weights "It has the comfort of a light hiker and the stability of a backpacking boot." That's how one tester described this blut-toed nubuck leather model. The all-day comfort and flex comes from a mostly leather upper, synthetic fabric tongue, and supple ankle collar. Stability comes from the broad, blocky, square-lugged sole. Despite its burly appearance, the Sitka was the second lightest boot in the test, and break-in time was negligible. A rounded toebox creates a wide forefoot and the highest overall volume of the models we tested, which is perfect for long, foot-swelling trail days. Hikers with less beefy feet found that the asymmetric lacing let them crank the volume down without deforming the boot, but that only goes so far on a shoe made with a higher-volume last--so pay attention to fit when trying them on. The Sitka proved super-dry, thanks to minimal seams and a Gore XCR membrane, and it held its shape well, even when saturated by wet snow in Colorado's Front Range. The durable lugs cleared debris easily, and they stuck very well on wet rock. Fit is best for high volume feet, wider toes, and wet-weather uses. A word of advice: They run big, so go down a half-size.

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2008-06-09
Size up! Not sure about the 1/2 size too big thing. Mine are a 1/2 size too small. Otherwise, these boots are great. They're tough, lightweight, water repellent, and have a nice wide fit. And yeah, they look pretty sweet too.

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