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Zamberlan Vioz Lux GTX RR Women: leather backpacking
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Most women's walking boots are pitched at day walks. The women's Vioz Lux GTX RR is listed as a backpacking boot instead, with a leather upper, a leather lining, a memory foam insole, a rubber sole and a waterproof rating, plus Gore-Tex in the name. In our women's waterproof boot guide, it is the boot for women who carry a full pack over several days and want a substantial leather boot built for that load.
- Upper
- Leather
- Membrane
- Gore-Tex
- Outsole
- Rubber
- Lining
- Leather
In its favour
- Listed as a women's backpacking boot, the type built for carrying a heavy rucksack.
- Leather upper and leather lining behind a Gore-Tex membrane are all stated.
- A memory foam insole is listed for cushioning underfoot on long descents.
Good to know
- A full leather backpacking boot is more than most day walkers need on good paths.
- The listing does not state a B rating or crampon compatibility.
Our take
What Amazon lists
The shaft height is given as calf high and the circumference as 6 inches, although the height map says ankle high. The seasons field reads autumn. The item weight is 1.6 kg, which is lighter than the 2.36 kg on the men's listing, though neither says whether it is per boot or per pair.
The RR in the model name is not explained on the listing. The outsole compound is not named.
A full leather boot with a leather lining
Leather inside and out, with a membrane between, is the traditional recipe for a warm, supportive backpacking boot. The leather upper holds the foot steady under a heavy pack, and the leather lining stays comfortable over long days.
Expect a proper break-in. Wear the boots on short local walks first, then on a day walk with a loaded pack, before a multi-day trip. Clean, dry slowly and treat the leather with a membrane-friendly wax between outings.
Vioz Lux Women beside the Nucleo High II Women and Terra GTX Women
La Sportiva's Nucleo High II GTX Women is also leather lined but ankle high and lighter in purpose. It suits day walks in cold weather. The Vioz Lux is the step up for heavy loads and rough ground.
The Scarpa Terra GTX Women is a much lighter leather boot at a listed 465 g. Choose it for day walks on hill paths; choose the Vioz Lux when the rucksack gets heavy.
Who should look elsewhere
Women who mainly walk short routes or in summer will find a leather-lined backpacking boot heavy and warm. Those who dislike breaking in boots should look at suede or synthetic models such as the Berghaus Hillwalker II GTX Women.
Anyone unsure about fit should try the boot with the socks they would wear on a trip, since leather-lined boots leave less spare room inside.
Verdict
The Vioz Lux GTX RR Women suits women who carry heavy packs over several days and want a leather-lined Gore-Tex backpacking boot. For cold-weather day walks, the La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX Women is lighter in purpose, and for a light leather boot on hill paths, the Scarpa Terra GTX Women is the alternative.
Compared with alternatives in: Best waterproof walking boots for women
Amazon listing title: Zamberlan Women's VIOZ Lux GTX Rr WNS Backpacking Boot