Garmont Dakota

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The Dakota is a backpacking boot made by Garmont. It has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5), based on 7 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Garmont Men's Dakota Boot (Fall 2009) The Men's Dakota Boot by Garmont is for NOLS and Outward Bound students. Trail crews. Heavy load multi-day trekking. Features One piece 2.4 mm nubuk upper Aggressive Vibram Ice Trek Outsole Stable, shock-absorbing Polyurethane midsole Recommended by NOLS and Outward Bound West Specifications Upper: 2.4 mm nubuk leather Lining: Cambrelle Structure: N/A Insole: FrameFlex Mid Midsole: Polyurethane Sole: Vibram Ice Trek Weight: 850 (1/2 pr. Men's 8.5) Weight: 1 lb. 13 oz."

From Sierra Trading Post:
"CLOSEOUTS . Garmont Dakota hiking boots are designed to tackle challenging backcountry trails and rugged alpine terrain. Seamless 2.4mm nubuck upper with rubber toe rand Rugged metal lacing hardware Padded gusseted tongue Padded collar with pull-on loop Moisture-wicking lining Removable cushioned insole Crampon-compatible heel ridge Vibram(R) extreme traction rubber outsole Height: 6” Weight: 3 lb. 8 oz. pr. Medium width CLOSEOUTS . Romania. Visit our Shoe Sizing Guide"

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Listed on both NOLS and Outward Bound West recommended boot lists, the Garmont Dakota Hiking Boot for Men is a time tested classic that will stand up to heavy loads and mixed terrain. A seamless Nubuk leather upper provides great durability, abrasion resistance and water repellency while the Vibram Ice-Trek Outsole delivers the confident traction required for tricky footing and light mixed mountaineering. Solid, supportive and stable, the Dakota Hiking Boot will provide the fit and all-day, on-trail comfort you have come to expect from Garmont."

From REI:
"Garmont Dakota hiking boots are well suited for heavy-load long hauls and light mixed mountaineering. Seamless nubuck leather uppers offer water repellency and abrasion resistance. Crafted with Anatomically Directed Design® components which biomechanically model the boot form to the human foot. Cambrelle® nylon linings wick moisture away from your feet to keep them dry and comfortable. Durable and stable polyurethane midsoles provided cushioning needed for long days of pounding the trail. Full-length, full-width, full-strength tapered nylon plates deliver the appropriate blend of stability and flexibility. Vibram® Ice-Trek rubber outsoles have aggressive lugs for bite on the trail whether it's wet or dry. Dakota boots are on the recommended boot list for both NOLS and Outward Bound West."

User Reviews

Men's Dakota
Reviewed by Phil_R, Oct 27, 2009

"This is the first serious backpacking boot I have ever purchased. I have had many "backpacking" boots over the years but nothing that is as rigid, stiff, or water-tight as this.

My daily job is a farmer so I deal with all kinds of weather, mud, muck, well you name it and so far these boots will take anything I throw at them."

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Men's Dakota
Reviewed by Shannon, Jun 20, 2009

"I haven't actually used this boot, but I sell a lot of them to mostly happy customers. I have three points which may help prospective buyers in their decision. I feel like some of the other users did not have all the information they needed to utilize the boot properly and so it has suffered some undeserved poor reviews."

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Men's Dakota
Reviewed by Michael Simpson, Mar 03, 2008

"4-day 70-kilometer hike through Tasmanian Central Plateau on the "Overland Track". Worst February weather for thirty years (summer in Australia) snow and rain the whole way. Would have been great if I didn't have these boots

The one redeeming point of these boots is the sole, which is superbly grippy and stable, especially in snow."

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Men's Dakota
Reviewed by Read This!, Jan 18, 2008

"After trying many pairs of boots, I am providing this review to emphasize how the Dakota shines. I am comparing the Dakota to two other boots I own by Scarpa; Escape and SL M3.

The Dakota does many things great. It's super comfy, breaks in extremely easy, form fits to your foot precisely, flexes with the foot and ankle in many different angles while providing support (think talus running), has a bulletproof, yet highly sensitive midsole and the vibram sole is the best I've encountered due to it being a bit softer, which promotes superior surface area contact with the ground, rocks, logs, etc."

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Men's Dakota
Reviewed by SteveLX, Aug 22, 2007

"Hi, These are high quality boots. They are moderately stiff, and heavy weight, and require some break-in time (about two weeks). I replaced the insoles with some Montrail insoles. Plan to use them for trekking and glacier travel. They have the lip for wearing crampons. Make sure you break them in before taking them backcountry."

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Dakota
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Sep 28, 2004

"I agree with the other reviewer that these boots had a very quick break-in time. My pair of boots however have treated me very well with the advice to replace insoles with some better ones. I used these boots on a 22km hike on rough terrain carrying a 45lb pack and I had no complaints."

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Dakota
Reviewed by Dave, Sep 03, 2002

"I have a mixed review about this boot. The boot fit right out of the box nicely. Asymetrical lacing ensure a snug and precise fit although I found pressure points above the top of my foot. Sizing was a little small (I usually take a 7. 5 and am in an 8."

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