Garmont Dakota

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The Dakota is a backpacking boot made by Garmont. It has an average rating of 3 stars (out of 5), based on 5 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Garmont Men's Dakota Boot (Spring 2008) 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 Backcountry.com:
"NOLS and Outward Bound West have both put the Garmont Men's Dakota Mountaineering Boot on their recommended boot list. If that doesn't convince you, try this Vibram Ice-Trek soles grab more ground than a tractor, while GSA Polyurethane adds enough structure and support to manhandle you up the most rugged trails in the West. Nubuck leather repels water while resisting abrasion, and Garmont Shock Absorption insoles take a lickin' and keep on tickin'."

From REI:
"REI Members: Save 20% on One Full-Priced Item. Ends 3/30/08 Code: MEMDEAL 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."

From US Outdoor Store:
"Description of Garmont Dakota Hiking BootsFor heavy load long hauls and light mixed mountaineering, the Dakota is on the NOLS and Outward Bound West recommended boot lists. The seamless Nubuk leather gives a great performance balance of water repellency and abrasion resistance.Features:One piece 2.4 mm nubuk upperAggressive Vibram® Ice Trek OutsoleStable, shock-absorbing Polyurethane midsoleRecommended by NOLS and Outward Bound WestAsymmetrical closure systemLateral tongue postDifferential Maleolar pads to complement heel securityAsymmetrical cuff heightFirst metatarsal accomodation leaves more room for the big toeGarmost Shock Absorption (GSA)Mid frame flex"

User Reviews

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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