Boot Sizing Information for Zamberlan Boots

Because even within the same brand boots can feel different, because everyone has unique foot profiles, and because each customer comes to a new boot purchase having worn something different, it really is impossible for us to give you good advice about how a Zamberlan boot is going to fit your feet.

Here are some tidbits about Zamerlan Boots that may help:

• According to customer and industry reviews, Zamberlans tend to have a roomier toe box, eliminating the issue that tends to arise with other European brands. For this reason, many think Zamberlan boots are comfortable right out of the box.
  
  
• Zamberlan has spent a lot of time translating their European sizes to US sizes, and we can see the differences in translation on our shoe floor as a pretty obvious comparison to the other European brands we carry. What does this mean? It means there is no need to “go up a size” even though this is a European boot – and your US size will most likely fit you just fine (see note below about maybe even going smaller).
  
  
• Some of our customers have seen guidance elsewhere to buy a size up, and it never works out. Generally, our customers have been happy with their US size, and sometimes even a 1/2 size smaller.
  
  
• Zamberlan is known for their heel lock - the nice snug fit at the heel that grabs your foot. There is a slight curve that grabs the ankle area, too. When trying on your boots, check to see that your heel is fitting correctly in there. If the boot is slightly too big your heel may rub against the heel lock curve. Pay close attention when fitting to save yourself from blisters on the trail!

IF PRESSED, WE RECOMMEND: buy a your US size in a Zamberlan boot. If you have a particularly wide foot and typically buy wide shoes, many Zamberlan boots may not fit you. Consider the 1006 Vioz Plus or 1009 Vioz Top boots.

For some more background about how backpacking boots are made and general sizing and fit recommendations, check out our Fitting Backpacking Boots page


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