User Review: Scarpa ZG 65 XCR

Scarpa ZG 65 XCR
Above: The current ZG 65 XCR, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 1 of 5 stars
Materials: Gore-tex
Use: walking
Price Paid: $105

If you enjoy slipping on your butt--these are the boots for you. I believe that medium weight hiking boots should incorporate sticky rubber. ZG 65 XCR's, I learned the hard way, do not. On a well maintained dirt trail, they'll work great and make you feel like Ricky Ranger. But if rain, rock, snow or ice enter the picture, you're better off walking barefoot. I had two spills in the first two days of wearing these boots, the first resulted in a ding in an expensive camera lens. I've since taken a tiny drill bit and bore numerous holes in the slippery rubber lugs. Either this will help with traction or it will help wear them out quickly, which will suit me fine.

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the ZG 65 XCR at 4 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Campmor
2 purchase options:
ZG 65 GTX Lightweight Hiking Boots (For Men)$139.99Buy Now
ZG 65 GTX Lightweight Hiking Boots (For Women)$139.99Buy Now

Moosejaw
2 purchase options:
Men's ZG 65 XCR Boot (Fall 2008)$149.00Buy Now
Women's ZG 65 XCR Boot (Fall 2008)$149.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
ZG65 XCR Hiking Boot - Men's$148.95Buy Now

CampSaver.com
2 purchase options:
Scarpa ZG 65 XCR Boot$118.11Buy Now
Scarpa ZG 65 XCR Ladies Boot$118.11Buy Now

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