Scarpa Women's Zg Lite GTX Wmn High Rise Hiking Boots

Product Information

Another factor that can be a great indication of product quality is the brand. Brands like Scarpa are of course extremely well known, especially for Waterproof Leather. Underneath, Scarpa has worked in conjunction with Vibram to develop its own outsole. Dubbed the Salix Trek, this sole is built specifically for use with the ZG line of boots, providing excellent traction and mobility, without adding excess weight and bulk.

Your SCARPA boots are good to go straight from the box however, despite developments in technology, all of the footwear in our range requires regular aftercare to maintain the highest level of performance and durability. Never apply standard boot polish to leather, it will not nourish the leather it will only treat the appearance of the boot Water based treatments such as Nikwax should be applied to clean boots whilst the upper materials are still wet Built for use in fast hiking and rugged, off-trail alpine locations, the ZG Trek features good ankle support without being overly aggressive. That support extends over the ankle and up the leg to a degree, but not so much that it feels like it’s impeding your natural stride in any way. Take care to apply treatments to tongues, D. rings and hooks. Do not over treat them as this can soften the leather and damage stitching.

FABRIC/SUEDE - example - Cyclone/Mustang/Baltoro/Kinesis

Price – as you’d expect the price of a product can be an instantly recognisable factor on what sort of quality you can expect. Whoever came up with the phrase “you get what you pay for” pretty much hit the nail on the head. Whilst it’s not always the case and there are many bargains to be had, you can as a general rule, expect the higher priced products to offer better quality than a the cheapest option. We’ll dive into the price of Scarpa Women’s Zg Lite GTX® Walking Boot in more detail in a moment.

The boot itself features a unique, but subtle, pattern in its leather that looks really nice, it just doesn’t happen to be overly flash, which is totally alright with me. This allows the boot to look like something that could have been made at just about anytime in the past 20 years, providing timeless good looks that will stay relevant in the years ahead too. Plenty of Modern Technology That got us thinking though, that we’re looking at every possible item from Scarpa so it would be good to narrow our search down even further and only look at Scarpa branded products within the Waterproof Leather category. The cost of Scarpa Waterproof Leather This helps to make this boot a great choice for those who are taking on serious hikes, but it may be overkill for someone who just wants to take short walks down easy trails without much in the way of challenging terrain.There are however some methods that you can use to determine a product’s quality without needing to physically have it. When buying Waterproof Leather, the quality of the product is going to be one of the factors that you really scrutinise before you commit to buying.

A fabric studied especially for Scarpa. KCN-TECH is derived from three high-tenacity textile fibres; Kevlar, Cordura and Nylon woven together to form an incredibly lightweight, durable waterproof breathable fabric. Ideal for use on our Mountain Elite line KCN-Tech ensures the perfect balance between performance and weight. S-Tech is a completely synthetic alternative to leather which provides durability and water resistance with a radical weight saving in comparison to leather. Another benefit of S-Tech is that it has a great memory which means that once is it ‘lasted’ into a shape it will hold that shape as the boot ages despite abrasion etc. This makes it perfect for use on our Mountain Elite line. We recommend using Nikwax Fabric and Leather proof or Grangers G-Max periodically to ensure the highest level of water resistance is maintained. K-TECH/L-TECH/S-TECH-example-Phantom Series/Charmoz Pro/Rebel Lite We’re really pleased to have scored Scarpa Women’s Zg Lite GTX® Walking Boot so highly, givimg it 8.1 out of 10, making it well above the average for all Leather Boots. But don’t let those looks completely fool you. Underneath the hood, the ZG Trek is sporting plenty of modern technology. For instance, it is infused with a Gore-Tex membrane that keeps it waterproof while still maintaining a high degree of breathability.

KCN-TECH/S-TECH/MICROTECH -example-Rebel/Rebel Ultra/Rebel Carbon

Instead, we now tend to be overwhelmed with options, ranging from low-priced, lightweight hikers that are great for day hikes on our local trails to more rugged and durable boots built for trekking through some of the most rugged and remote landscapes on the planet. In this case, the suede leather was supple and pliable enough straight out of the box that I wouldn’t hesitate to use them on a significant trek after just a short hike or two to break them in. Great Build Quality with Ample Support All the models in the ZG range share a common sole unit, the new Vibram Salix Trek sole. This sole was designed specifically for the Scarpa ZG models and is optimised to work with the new TRM rolling last. This Vibram sole has a broad spread of shallow lugs, reducing weight but giving excellent durability on hard ground. The cushioning layer is made up of two different densities of PU for excellent heel strike absorption, while the drop from heel to toe feels more like a running shoe than a traditional walking boot.