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Zamberlan Vioz Lux GTX RR: leather lined, Gore-Tex
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The Zamberlan Vioz Lux GTX RR is a full leather backpacking boot, and the Amazon listing sets out the formula: a leather upper, a leather lining, Gore-Tex and a rubber sole, with a memory foam insole and an item type of backpacking boot. In our leather boot guide it is the choice for walkers who want a classic, substantial Italian leather boot with a membrane.
- Upper
- Leather
- Lining
- Leather
- Outsole
- Rubber
- Membrane
- Gore-Tex
In its favour
- Leather upper and leather lining are both listed, the traditional build for a long-lived boot.
- Listed as a backpacking boot, so it is meant for carrying weight over rough ground.
- Gore-Tex in the title adds a waterproof liner behind the leather for wet British days.
Good to know
- The department field in the listing is unusual, so check the size chart and gender before ordering.
- The listing gives 2.36 kg, which is heavy if that is per pair and more than most day walkers need.
Our take
Listing details worth knowing
The shaft height is given as calf high, the circumference as 6 inches, and the seasons field says autumn. The item weight is 2.36 kg, which is likely the pair, though the listing does not confirm this. The department field shows boy's, which looks like a data error for an adult boot, so double-check the size range.
The listing does not explain the RR in the model name, so ask the seller if that detail matters to you.
Leather lining plus Gore-Tex
Combining a leather lining with a membrane is a traditional premium build. The leather provides comfort and moisture handling against the foot, while the Gore-Tex layer keeps water out. It does make the boot warmer than a textile-lined model.
A full leather boot of this type needs a break-in period and regular care. Clean it after each walk, dry it slowly, and use a wax or cream suitable for membrane boots. Done well, a boot like this can last many seasons.
Vioz Lux against the Burma Pro and Kinesis Pro
Meindl's Burma Pro MFS GTX is the closest rival in our guide, with a leather lining, Gore-Tex and a named Vibram Multigriff sole. Choose the Burma if you like Meindl's fit; choose the Vioz Lux if you prefer Zamberlan's.
Scarpa's Kinesis Pro GTX uses a 2.4 mm leather upper with a Gore-Tex Standard ePE lining and a listed weight of 825 g. It is a slightly more modern take, with a textile-free membrane lining rather than leather.
Who it does not suit
Walkers who mostly do short summer walks will find it heavy and warm. Those who dislike breaking in boots should look at lighter suede or synthetic models.
Size up carefully as well, given the listing's department error. Ask the seller to confirm it is the adult boot, and allow for thicker walking socks in a leather-lined model of this kind.
Verdict
Buy the Vioz Lux GTX RR if you want a traditional leather-lined Gore-Tex backpacking boot for long walks with a pack. If you prefer Meindl's fit, choose the Burma Pro MFS GTX, and if you want a lighter-feeling modern leather boot, the Scarpa Kinesis Pro GTX is worth comparing.
Compared with alternatives in: Best leather walking boots for long life
Amazon listing title: Zamberlan 1996 VIOZ Lux Gore-TEX Walking Boots - AW23