User Review: Garmont Bronco Plus

Garmont Bronco Plus
Above: The current Bronco Plus, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed March 12, 2002 by Jerry

Rating: rated 4 of 5 stars
Materials: 2.3 (?) mm
Use: Steep, rough trail with a moderately heavy load
Break-in Period: 1 month
Price Paid: $189

I purchased these boots because they got such a high rating in Backpacker Magazine. I took about a month to break them in on several 5-mile hikes before taking them on a long weekend trip on the AT and let me say that they performed flawlessly. They proved to be quite tough, even on the hike up Highcock Knob, which, at the end of a grueling day, is murderous. I found that when we got to the top, the LAST thing on my mind was the condition of my feet. I put their ankle support to the test along steep hikes (both up- and down-hill) littered with bowling-ball-sized rocks. I was also impressed with the way they kept my feet warm while trudging through cold streams.

The only thing I'm not crazy about is the absence of a good toe bumper. I found that the leather at the toe of the boot got scratched easily but have convinced myself that it merely adds character.

I've never owned a pair of hiking boots like this and have nothing to which I can compare them but I'd recommend them to anybody.

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