User Review: Tecnica Sigma GTX

Reviewed August 19, 2005 by mario

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: Nubak, Gore-Tex
Use: Backpacking, hiking, trekking
Break-in Period: Very minimum, less than 20 miles.
Weight: 3lb 4oz
Price Paid: USD 90

Great boot for real outdoor enthusiasts. Tough, comfortable, supportive, and great looking.

Why great:

Vibram Force1 outsole provides great traction and protects from any on trail or off trail challenges. Great for heavy duty backpacking. The sole is not too stiff like some other backpacking boots, but its adequate for almost any terrain.

Midsole: lovely cushioning. absorbs bumps and gives you a great feeling with every stride. This multi density PU midsole is a great innovation by tecnica. I love it. I hiked in rockey off trail areas and never felt any pain or any rock underneath my feet. When you put these boots on nature's elements are only to enjoy not to ruin your day.

Upper: nubak leather and wrap around technology makes these boots fit almost any type of feet. Thick nubak leather is very durable and water resistant. The Gore-Tex lining makes it very waterproof. High cut designing and Gore-Tex made stream crossing a easy job.

What's not so great: availability. You can not find these boots anymore. The toe box is pretty boxy looking. It's great for people with little wider feet. Not a pair of boot to look cool and outdoorsie in you after work or weekend BBZ party. In other words, not a boot for the fake outdoors man. It screams "get real".

Bottom Line: Great great boot made in Italy. Not too heavy but provides more than everything a heavier weight boot can provide. You can do everything except alpine mountaineering in these puppies. Will last forever if you do some general boot care. Could not ask for more.

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