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Zamberlan Vioz GTX: full leather backpacking boot
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The Vioz GTX is a full leather backpacking boot from Zamberlan, listed on Amazon with a leather upper, a nylon lining, a Gore-Tex membrane, a memory foam insole and a rubber sole. It appears in our resoleable and waterproof boot guides as the classic leather boot with a textile rather than leather lining, which should make it slightly cooler and quicker to dry than its leather-lined Vioz Lux sibling.
- Upper
- Leather
- Outsole
- Rubber
- Construction (listed)
- Not stated
- Lining
- Nylon
In its favour
- Full leather upper is listed, the kind of upper most likely to outlast a sole.
- Listed as a backpacking boot, built for heavy use over many seasons.
- A memory foam insole is listed, which can be replaced separately when it wears.
Good to know
- The listing does not state that the boot can be resoled, so check with Zamberlan or a UK cobbler.
- The listing gives 1.93 kg, a heavy boot if that is per pair.
Our take
Details from the listing
The shaft height is given as calf high, the circumference as 6 inches, and the item type as backpacking boot. The seasons field reads autumn, and the water resistance level is waterproof. The item weight is 1.93 kg, likely the pair, though the listing does not confirm it.
There is no construction method stated, so the listing does not confirm whether the boot can be resoled.
Nylon lining with Gore-Tex
A nylon lining beside the membrane is lighter and dries faster than leather. It also tends to feel cooler in summer, which can suit British walking where boots are worn in all seasons.
The full leather upper is the main source of support and durability. Expect a break-in period and plan regular care with a leather product that suits membranes.
Vioz GTX against the Camino Evo and Bhutan MFS
The Lowa Camino Evo GTX is the boot in our resoleable guide that the listing calls resolable. Choose it if resoling is your top priority.
Meindl's Bhutan MFS GTX, listed in our waterproof men's guide, is leather lined. It suits walkers who prefer the warmth and feel of leather inside. The Vioz GTX is the cooler alternative.
Who should skip it
Walkers who want a light boot for summer paths will find a full leather backpacking boot heavy. Those who dislike break-in should look at suede or synthetic models.
If you know you want a leather lining, compare the Zamberlan Vioz Lux GTX RR, which uses leather inside.
Sizing deserves a moment too. A memory foam insole will compress slightly over the first few weeks, so a boot that feels snug on day one may loosen a little. Try it with thick walking socks, and check that your toes stay clear of the front when walking down a slope or a flight of stairs.
Verdict
Buy the Vioz GTX if you want a full leather Gore-Tex backpacking boot with a lighter nylon lining. If resoling is the priority, choose the Lowa Camino Evo GTX, and if you prefer a leather lining, the Meindl Bhutan MFS GTX or the Zamberlan Vioz Lux GTX RR are the alternatives.
Compared with alternatives in: Best walking boots you can resole, Best waterproof walking boots for men
Amazon listing title: Zamberlan Men's VIOZ GTX Hiking Boots