Issued Zamberlan Boots for Australian troops deployed overseas

[1feral1]

We got issued these Zamberlan boots for the colder months in the ME. Originally issued to SASR, etc, they are now on the general scale for all.

My question is has anyone else had expereince with these boots? To me, compaired to my US desert boots, these Zamberlans are short, too heavy, and stiff as wearing ski boots or skates. They resemble a hiking boot, and are brown in appearance. Mind you the quality is excellent, even coming with Vibram grips.

Cheers,

Wes

 

[RangerRay]

Zamberlans have a reputation for being very high quality mountaineering boots.  However, I went to buy a pair, and found them so stiff, I couldn't even tighten them around my feet.

 

[1feral1]

Exactly Ray! Exactly.

Wes

 

[RangerRay]

A friend of mine swore by them, which is why I was interested in the first place...but they were just too bloody sitff!

But if you can get around that, they are worth the expense.

 

[1feral1]

Thanks Ray.

Cheers,

Wes

 

[Mortar guy]

I have a set of the boots you describe and I love 'em. Mine are the Goretex/Thinsulate/Vibram versions and I usually only wear them when hiking in the fall/winter but I have to say that they're outstanding. Yes, they are stiff, but I like them that way.

Cheers

MG

 

[1feral1]

So, do they loosen up a bit over time?

Regards,

Wes

 

[Hot Lips]

We got issued these Zamberlan boots for the colder months in the ME. Originally issued to SASR, etc, they are now on the general scale for all.

My question is has anyone else had experience with these boots? To me, compaired to my US desert boots, these Zamberlans are short, too heavy, and stiff as wearing ski boots or skates. They resemble a hiking boot, and are brown in appearance. Mind you the quality is excellent, even coming with Vibram grips.

Cheers,

Wes

Wes...I have Zambie hikers and I love them...they are sturdy but very cushioned all at the same time...bar none they are the most comfortable pair of foot wear I own (and I own alot of footwear  )...with vibram sole...they were a bit stiff at the get go but they break in quickly and easily...I know they aren't the same as what you have issued...just wanted to let you know about my experience with Zambies...

HL

 

[Mortar guy]

Mine did. And I also found that, like most boots, they became much more comfortable after a couple of weeks of wear.

MG