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 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. 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

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. To give that price some context we then looked at all of the products available from Go Outdoors in the Leather Boots category. We found 7 items in total. What’s the price of Leather Boots? Before I get too far into the weeds with what makes the ZG Trek GTX standout from the crowd, it is always a good idea to point out buying any type of shoe –– be it a hiker, a runner, a cross-trainer, or a pair of dress shoes –– is a very personal affair. 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 Leather Boots.We’re really pleased to have scored Scarpa Men’s Zg Lite GTX® Walking Boot so highly, givimg it 8.9 out of 10, making it well above the average for all Waterproof Leather. 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.

There are however some methods that you can use to determine a product’s quality without needing to physically have it. Instead, they felt like a comfortable pair of shoes that I’d owned for years. As always, before embarking on a major hike, you should wear your chosen footwear around a bit to make sure they’re ready to go. Never apply standard boot polish to leather, it will not nourish the leather it will only treat the appearance of the bootIn fact, the biggest compliment I can give the boot is that I forgot that I was even testing them. That means they simply performed up to m expectations with ease, not drawing undue attention to any glaring performance deficiencies along the way. Breaking Them In