Patagonia Nomad Gore-Tex
Right out of the box I took these boots on a five…
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Materials: leather, goretex, capaline lining
Use: long trail hikes
Break-in Period: none
Price Paid: $160
Right out of the box I took these boots on a five day hiking trip. They were comfortable, grippy on slick-rock, kept my feet clean through the dust and kept my feet dry at stream crossings and through the wet meadows. I kept them on even in camp until I crawled in my sleeping bag.
This is a men's boot, but my feet are wide at the ball of my foot and I have a narrow heel and they fit just right. I might want a little more lateral support for a fully loaded, longer backpack trip. Also, the lining does catch seeds, but it is hard to find leather lining anymore which doesn't do that.
Where to Buy
$94.95 - $110.00
MSRP: $185.00 (men's)
where to buy:
$110.00 Backcountry.com (men's)
$94.95 SunnySports (men's)
The Nomad was built for sustained backcountry hiking and is indifferent to wet, slick terrain or foul weather. The full-grain leather upper has a Gore-Tex barrier and a bellows tongue. A dual-density recycled polyethylene/polyurethane insole affords lateral support on uneven surfaces and the Vibram EcoStep (30 percent recycled rubber) lug outsole keeps a steady grip even on mixed terrain. An air-cushioning disk in the 15-percent recycled EVA foam midsole helps heel stability. The 70-percent recycled synthetic-cork footbed has a carbon component with antimicrobial qualities and the fast-wicking, quick-drying Capilene lining has natural odor control. The leather meets ISO-14001 standards for environmental stewardship.
Specs
| men's | |
|---|---|
| Weight |
2 lb 9 oz / 1162 g |
| Width |
Width |
| Toe Box |
Full |
| Arch / Instep |
Medium |
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