Vibram sole for maximum traction and shock absorption.Durable upper construction with fast-drying and breathable performance.1.6mm – 1.8mm suede leather with 600D nylon and nylon webbing.Perhaps best of all, each boot weighs about 1.5 lbs. Metallic eyelets with closed hooks and ball bearing hardware is a nice feature set for the lacing system, and of course there is zero optical reflection with each and every element on the boot. A rugged Vibram sole matches the upper, and if you’re familiar with Vibram at all, we’re talking maximum grip, stability, and shock absorption in a lightweight, durable design. As I mentioned, it features Gore-Tex insulation to compliment the quick drying performance. The upper is quick drying and is extremely breathable. The Garmont T8 Extreme is built around a suede leather upper with 600D nylon and nylon webbing accents. Given that my chosen environment is the Rocky Mountains, I opted for a model with added insulation, but if you live in hotter climates or want to cover ground at a quick pace, you should consider the other models. The Garmont T8 Bifida is an uninsulated summer boot, the Garmont T8 NFS is a tactical boot / running shoe hybrid with a soft rubber sole for rapid movement, and the Garmont T8 Extreme is similar to the Bifida but includes Gore-Tex insulation.
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The Garmont T8 series is their flagship tactical boot, and it is available in three different variations. Today we’re going to look at an insulated full-size model in the Garmont Tactical T8 Extreme GTX Boots. From the affordable, hard hitting Garmont T8 Bifida Boot to the innovative infiltration 6″ boot in the Garmont Nemesis, there is something for every mission available. Today the US Military trusts Garmont for their outfitting needs as well, and there are some impressive models in their tactical lineup. More recently Garmont Tactical has applied their wealth of design knowledge to a tactical footwear, and armed forces in Europe quickly took notice. Fortunately I had selected the very boot perfect for this type of demanding trek – the Garmont T8 Extreme GTX Boots.įounded in 1964 in Northern Italy, Garmont has been a leader in mountaineering footwear ever since. Inferior tread, poor support or even just the wrong model can mean a rolled ankle, or worse. This is just the scenario where your boots make all the difference. It only takes one loose boulder to upset your balance and send you tumbling, and trust me, you do not want to get pinned between these large granite boulders miles from the trailhead.
One of the big dangers with a large scree field like this is every step is uncertain. pack was really starting weigh on my shoulders. A few hundred yards remained until I could step out of the scree and onto the nearby glacier, and my 65 lb. I was in the middle of a challenging scree field when I stopped to take a deep breath.
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