Garmont Vegan

Garmont Vegan

Average Rating: rated 4.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 14 Trailspace users

Description

The Vegan is a hiking boot made by Garmont. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 14 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Backcountry Outlet:
"Load your pack up, lace into the Garmont Women's Vegan Backpacking Boot, and head out for a quick day hike or a weekend trip in Garmont's unparalleled fit and stability. This synthetic hiking boot contains no animal products. Lock your foot into total comfort with the Vegan Backpacking Boot's Asymmetrical closer lacing system, which follows the curve of your toe joints for a natural fit. The asymmetrical cuff heights eliminate annoying rub on the inside of your leg and provides resistance against lateral ankle sprains. Textured lugs in the Vibram sole's forefoot aide in slip-free ascension even on hard surfaces and also improve braking for those sketchy downhills."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Garmont Women's Vegan Boot (Fall 2007) The Women's Vegan Boot by Garmont is for hiking and backpacking. Features Vegan - uses no animal products Supportive, weather-resistant upper Vibram sole Durable polyurethane midsole Specifications Upper: 1.4 mm synthetic suede + Cordura Lining: Garmont QDS Insole: FrameFlex Light Midsole: Polyurethane Sole: Vibram Ground Control Weight: 640 (1/2 pr. Men s 8.5) Weight: 1lb. 6"

From REI:
"Lightweight and completely synthetic, these stable boots for day hiking and light backpacking have an anatomical design and outsoles. Cordura® nylon and synthetic suede uppers are light, breathable and flexible for comfort right out of the box. Cambrelle® nylon lining is moisture-wicking and fast-drying to keep feet comfortable. Crafted with Anatomically Directed Design™ components which biomechanically models the boots form to the human foot. Asymmetrical lacing, lateral tongue posting, enlarged first metatarsal toebox, and differentiated ankle bone pockets all customize the fit. D-ring, roller-ball and speed hook lacing hardware secures fit across instep with ease. Sturdy rubber toe and heel rands protect uppers from abrasion and feet from bumps. Removable EVA footbeds provide extra cushioning. BiUrethane midsoles absorb excess shock and supply ample cushioning for all-day wear; Frame Flex Light nylon midsole supports protect and stabilize. Vibram® Ground Control rubber outsoles ensure versatile, all-surface traction."

User Reviews

rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Vegan
Reviewed by Ed Green, Mar 04, 2008

"Garmont seems to have stopped marketing this boot to the general public. However, the "Garmont T6 tactical boot" is essentially identical. If you do a web search on that keyword-phrase, you will find T6 on sale at various stores that market to soldiers (but that will sell to you)."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Vegan
Reviewed by Another Hiker, May 02, 2006

"Great boot for heavy load packing with a no-fatigue support. Lightest boot I have ever owned. They get a 4/5 because the toe was too thick for any uphill or technical approach type hiking (too nubby). Plus the vegan finish will melt like plastic if put too close to the camp fire."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Vegan
Reviewed by Melissa, Jul 28, 2005

"This boot, while toted as only a midweight, really can stand a whole lot more. It lasted for me for almost my entire thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, not making it only because I used it beforehand for other duties including around a farm. The problem with it was that the back of the boot at the heel rubbed to the plastic, and a bit after that other parts started to rub as well, but it took a significant amount of time and use for this to occur."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Vegan
Reviewed by Mark, Dec 13, 2004

"I have owned my Garmont Vegans (the wateproof model that comes only in green) for four years and sadly it is time for me to replace them. When I purchased them it was right when they were first introduced and they offered two models (waterproof and non-waterproof)."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Vegan
Reviewed by Michael, Jun 21, 2004

"I bought these boots two weeks before backpacking in the Grand Canyon, at no time were my feet even remotely sore. I liked them so much that I refused to put my sandles on while I wasn't hiking.

For price and comfort, an awesome boot."

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rated 2 of 5 stars Vegan
Reviewed by Blusky82, Mar 02, 2004

"I bought mine back in 2000 so they may have improved some since I bought my pair... The boots are very hot and clunky relative to my other hiking boots. I have also had problems with them leaking water despite claims of being waterproof. However the one positive is that I have never had problems with blisters like other pairs of boots I've owned."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Vegan
Reviewed by Gwen., Jan 22, 2004

"Right out of the box these boots felt great. Once I have more miles on them I'll summit another review but at this point I can find absolutely no fault with them. Very sturdy, EXCELLENT arch support, terrific toe box. Even pleasant to look at :-) Not too heavy/not too light."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Vegan
Reviewed by John Robertson, Mar 14, 2003

"This is the perfect hiker for vegans - it also offers the quality of the Garmont range at a slightly lower price than their other hikers, and it's slightly lighter.

Sizing was tricky. The boots are so thickly padded that they should really be labelled one size smaller, and it's worth reading the detail on any mail order catalogue to find out whether the shop has already done this, or whether they expect you to order one size up."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Vegan
Reviewed by Paul Overall, Mar 10, 2003

"Garmont has produced another batch of these excellant hikers, made in Italy and Rumania rather than with sweated labour. Some of the US shops still stock membrane versions which were sweaty. In the UK, there is a choice. One internet shop sells them with removable membrane sock. When it's hot and dry, you just leave the socks at home and get a much less sweaty boot."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Vegan
Reviewed by Charlie & Debbie Sharon, Jan 12, 2003

"Best boots ever for summer or winter wear. No break-in period. Important to always wear "SmartWool" socks. One to two years of hiking wear. Would like to see boots made with Gore-Tex lining. No animals harmed in manufacture."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Vegan
Reviewed by Coda, Jun 09, 2002

"When I was going backpacking in South Asia last summer, one Hindu group that with whom i was scheduled to work requested that i not wear any leather. after reluctantly researching leather-alternative boots, i came across the garmont vegan and decided to give them a try."

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rated 2 of 5 stars Vegan
Reviewed by Melissa, Oct 05, 2001

"I wore these boots for 6 months, getting blisters, and they never "broke in. " They fit fairly well in the store, but in the field my feet slid around in them, which shoved all the forward momentum onto my second-to-last toe. Ouch. Which doesn't mean they were too big."

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rated 2 of 5 stars Vegan
Reviewed by David Beaulieu, Jul 03, 2001

"A sauna. It is like wearing plastic bag socks. Worse than plastic boots like Koflach. Resists to the water from the trail, but all the socks become damp of perspiration... and what a smell!

Tried once on Mount Marcy and it is over. Pretty sliding Vibram sole. Good shape for my feet. Nice support. But not acceptable because they act like a sauna!"

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rated 3 of 5 stars Vegan
Reviewed by Dang. Dave, Apr 12, 2000

"These have the best outsoles I've ever had, a new Vibram "trail runner" type that is the most grippiest I've experienced. For a light boot it has a stiff sole too. . . which may agravate some foot problems but seems to also aleve some foot fatigue that other light trail boots and shoes will have."

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