SCARPAMen's Zodiac Plus GTX Waterproof Gore-Tex Boots for Backpacking and Hiking

Amazing right out of the box. Didn’t need much breaking in (some rubbing on the heel, but I’ve yet to find a boot that doesn’t do that to me).Toe box: wide, I have flat feet so this is welcomed. Great protection on very rocky terrainAnkle support: Fantastic. A lot of typical high Colorado talus on their first hike. No ankle twists or tweaks.Dry Rock: stable and sticky. No issuesWet rock: This one worried me, but crossing a few creek crossings on wet boulders gave me a a ton of confidence in these.Sand, dirt, small rocks on steep slopes: We did Missouri Mountain, a Colorado 14er notorious for a section of steep sandy rock and these things gripped like goat’s feet. No issues and no sliding while going downhill on steep sand.Water proof: No issues in water. I did put some suede water proofer on it the day before the hike.Durability: unlike some bad previous reports, no issues with the soles. They actually felt really comfortable and protected my feet and toes extremely well.I only used these for one hike so far, so take the durability with a grain of salt. Though, the hike was 11 miles and 4,500 ft of gain on a tough Colorado 14er.Honestly 5/5. I’ve had 2 mids, 1 trail shoe, and 1 true mountain boot, and these beat them all easily. Very impressed.Will report back if I find durability issues.

Son muy lindas, recién las estoy ablandando. No tengo un pie ancho y las siento un poco apretadas de ancho. Pero sacando eso estan muy buenas. Espero salir a la montaña en las próximas semanas para ver como responden.

Just got back from a four day Sierra trip wearing these. I have an older pair of Scarpa Kailash in the same size (EU 43) and discovered to my dismay that Scarpa made many of their boot models narrower in the toe. I don't have hugely wide toes, but wide enough to sometimes buy boots in wide sizes. These have a reasonably wide fit in the front, and lock my narrow heels down fine.One of the reviews complains about the sole rigidity, but that is actually what I look for in a backpacking boot vs. a dayhiking boot. I put some green Superfeet insoles in these and walked around in the office wearing them for a week to break them in, and then did a local dayhike to convince myself that they really fit. My feet measured 9.5 US last I had them checked (years ago), but I usually wear size 10 US boots.I was a bit worried that the colorful stripes might spook the golden trout while fly fishing, but the trail dust and my pant cuffs seemed to hide them well enough :)Edit: 7-Sept-2018. Well, it had to happen I guess. After my last trip there was a chunk of the vibram sole missing on the right boot, exposing the yellow plastic midsole underneath. I wore them a total of 12 days this season, with a fair amount of cross-country / off-trail stuff, fairly severe. Never seen a vibram sole do this before. I'm going to see if I can get them re-soled or warrantied, because I like them so much.

Great product water proof and no regrets

I bought these because my previous experience with Scarpa hiking boots were really great. But if you have high arches this is really not the boot for you. The tongue is sown on right to the leather boot high up so it doesn't give much give at all. Also, the padding on the insoles is next to nothing. Good luck putting a padded insole and your foot with a sock on in these boots. I don't like wide boots but these "men's" boots are for rather slender feet. I tried breaking them in but they are just breaking my feet.

Although I've only had this product for a short time, I've worn them every day to hike our Washington, Idaho steep mountains & canyons. It consist of a variety loose rock, jagged cliffs and allot of vertical altitude. I used to use my Whites, heavy forestry/firefighting style boots. They last a long time, but as I stated they are very heavy. I'm 40 plus years old now so any edge I can get conducting my field work I'll take it. I did allot of searching on the internet, trying to get the most bang for the buck on boots. I bought these and a similar "TECH" style in orange, both provide amazing traction & comfort. I plan to rotate them as needed, break in time is very short, I also added air cell insoles. If you desire comfort & confidence on the trial or even blazing your own trail as I do, then hand over your $ and enjoy the SCARPA Zodiac.

The company's description sounded too good to be true. Demand must have been outpacing supply as no one was giving a price break. It was even difficult finding a size 12 US in stock. All for the right reason. These boots are indeed noticeably lightweight, cradle the foot, have the support when you need it on uneven or steep terrain and holds well on damp rock faces. Have a feeling they will be durable... for the expected trail conditions here in the Southwest. Cannot yet speak for quality of waterproofing, but will know soon. At 65 years of age, feet issues are starting to creep in. Intended use is long day hikes on wilderness trails that do not get enough boot traffic. Now that I trust them, they will likely see some overnight backpacking. If outstanding boots such as these help keep me on the trail, then nearly full price is a bargain. A younger me would have gone with something cheaper. Live and learn!

I purchased this hiking boot after an extensive search for just the right boot. My left foot is slightly larger than my right which presents challenges when purchasing a hiking boot. I also teach hiking and backpacking in a university PE program so boots are an integral part of my job. The Scarpa has a larger than normal toe box and runs wide for many people while the heel is a little tight. I removed the insoles and replaced them with thinner ones solving the heel problem and just use thicker wool socks solving the toe box problem on the right foot. The boot has a sturdy shank and stiff sole but the suede uppers make it feel like a tennis shoe. It has the same sole feel as the Asolo 520 but half of the weight! I think they may be perfect for me.

Producto que cumple con mis expectativas. El vendedor excelente.

Nel mio caso...una misura in più e, calza adeguatamente...ottima risposta a sollecitazione su rocce, nessun problema,asciutte all'interno con ciaspole e copertura da ghette.

Molto comode e traspiranti nonostante il goretex, mi piace la suola e la comodità anche sulle pietraie, calzano bene.

Stylish design and good fit.