![]() ![]() This region is considered the cradle of excellent quality outdoor footwear. The mastery of its locals in producing outdoor boots and shoes with excellent quality is attributed to its proximity to the foothills of the renowned Italian Alps. Garmont, like several other shoe companies, was born in Montebelluna in Northern Italy. You would normally scan through different catalogs and thoroughly check the labels before choosing “the one.” For good-quality outdoor products, labels often read “Made in Italy.” Why is this small country the home to the world’s most well-loved outdoor footwear brands? If you are a true blue outdoor junkie, you surely are in the lookout for a great pair of mountaineering boots from a reputable maker like Garmont. You take off your Garmont mountaineering boots for a while, thanking it looked almost unscathed despite the difficult trail. You are on top of a mountain, resting your tired legs while savoring the beautiful scenery. I stayed dry, comfortable, safe and looked great while I was at it.Imagine going off the radar for a week. ![]() These will definitely be my go-to pair on future winter trips because they really met the need of high performance.īeing the total gear geek and winter fanatic, these three items were a fantastic combination. The 1000 denier high-density nylon lower is great for added durability. With the zipper front closure you are guaranteed to never get snow where it doesn’t belong! Some other features include the combination of the light-weight waterproof fabric upper and the three layer combination that is contour fitting. I am used to seeing a Velcro front closure, which can easily open in deep snow. The feature that really wowed me was the zipper front. Something I found they really improved upon was the way the front hook attached to your boot by hooking under the shoe and not over it, ensuring your gaiter stays attached in deeper snow. I was incredibly impressed with the Hillsound Armadillo LT Gaiter. I have to say these were just what I needed to traverse the snowy, icy slopes and keep myself safe. Can we say awesome detail?) However, they are not a true crampon for technical mountaineering or ice climbing. (‘Alpine Stoppers’ are provided, which keeps them from opening in deeper snow. ![]() Huge bonus, as it kept me from having to sit down to attach them to my boots. Utilizing simple ratchet buckle bindings, these crampons can be fastened effortlessly to most footwear. The Pro is ideal for someone seeking slightly more aggressive terrain. The Trail Crampon Pro combines some of the benefits of a traditional crampon with the comfort of a non-technical crampon. What I could traverse in a few minutes with carful footing took them three times as long – with a lot of kick-stepping – just to follow in my tracks. It was immediately evident how much more superior the crampon pros were in these conditions. I was off trail hiking with a few friends wearing the Hillsound Trail Crampon Pro and my friends had micro-spikes. This weather combination made for some very icy trekking. These are fantastic! I was out hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument shortly after we received a series of storms, then a few warm days, then another back-to-back storms. What they offer: A 360-degree rubber rand, a thick Vibram sole with extra deep lugs for additional grip on varying terrain, mid nylon insole for support and flexibility, GORE-TEX lining, and surprisingly high ankle coverage.Īdding the Hillsound Crampon Pro and the Hillsound Armadillo Lt gaiter with these boots made for a perfect combination for winter hiking when on icy or deep snowy terrain. The higher ankles kept my feet from rolling, as they occasionally can when scrambling uneven terrain. On my off-trail peak bagging trips I had ample support under my foot and superb grip. On my snow travel days my feet truly stayed warm, and dryness was never an issue. The boots took about 25-30 miles to soften, however they were comfortable right out of the box. I hiked over 100 miles in the Garmont boots to really get an idea of how they perform in a variety of terrain and how they would wear. The Garmont Tower Trek GTX boots are listed as a backpacking boot, but they are so much more, and very impressive right out of the box! I could immediately see that they are the perfect cross-over for winter, off trail rocky peak bagging, and carrying heavy loads. ![]()
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