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Zamberlan 217 FREE BLAST GTX Hiking Shoes Jan 15, 2024 13:59:03 GMT -8

Post by downriver on Jan 15, 2024 13:59:03 GMT -8

In August of 2023 I bought a pair of Zamberlan 217 FREE BLAST GTX men’s hiking shoes. Well, after many months of hiking and walking, I’d have to say these are my favorite hiking shoes purchased in the last year. Hand-crafted in Italy, these shoes are very, very nice. Well-constructed, comfortable, GTX waterproof, awesome toe rands, and great Vibram grips, I found the shoes to be true to size for me (11D). The exterior is a leather-free sued-like material. I love the yellow color, and I say they they look really good in addition to be a well-made shoe. Great craftsmanship for sure. I got them at a good price at Amazon, but they’re available online at REI, too. They took awhile to break in, but now, I really love the fit and comfort I get when wearing these shoes. Zamberlan makes greats shoes and boots. This is my second pair of Zamberlan shoes/boots. I highly recommend this model.

Regards,

DR

Life is a long walk forward thru the cars of a passenger train each filled with; strangers whose stories we never learn, dear friends we long remember and passing acquaintances whose names & faces we take in like a breath and soon breathe away.... So many cars, so many passages."

---Ted Kooser

downriver Trail Wise! Posts: 881	Zamberlan 217 FREE BLAST GTX Hiking Shoes Jan 15, 2024 22:24:31 GMT -8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by downriver on Jan 15, 2024 22:24:31 GMT -8 Added a few pics above^^^^; the site wouldn’t let me add them earlier today. DR
	Life is a long walk forward thru the cars of a passenger train each filled with; strangers whose stories we never learn, dear friends we long remember and passing acquaintances whose names & faces we take in like a breath and soon breathe away.... So many cars, so many passages." ---Ted Kooser

driftwoody Trail Wise! Take the path closer to the edge, especially if less traveled Posts: 14,994	Zamberlan 217 FREE BLAST GTX Hiking Shoes Jan 16, 2024 9:31:08 GMT -8 via mobile Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by driftwoody on Jan 16, 2024 9:31:08 GMT -8 Forefoot looks reasonably wide, with plenty of lacing towards the toe area for a custom fit.

Zamberlan 217 FREE BLAST GTX Hiking Shoes

Post by downriver on Jan 15, 2024 13:59:03 GMT -8

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