Scarpa Men's Zanskar GTX Hiking Boot

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 43 ratings

Dark Brown
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Size Chart
US Shoe size
Brand SizeEurope
3.5 Women/2.5 Men34
4 Women/3 Men34.5
4-4.5 Women/3-3.5 Men35
4.5-5 Women/3.5-4 Men35.5
5-5.5 Women/4-4.5 Men36
5.5 Women/4.5 Men36.5
6 Women/5 Men37
6-6.5 Women/5-5.5 Men37.5
6.5-7 Women/5.5-6 Men38
7-7.5 Women/6-6.5 Men38.5
7.5 Women/6.5 Men39
8 Women/7 Men39.5
8-8.5 Women/7-7.5 Men40
8.5-9 Women/7.5-8 Men40.5
9-9.5 Women/8-8.5 Men41
9.5 Women/8.5 Men41.5
10 Women/9 Men42
10-10.5 Women/9-9.5 Men42.5
10.5-11 Women/9.5-10 Men43
11-11.5 Women/10-10.5 Men43.5
US Shoe size
Brand SizeEurope
11.5 Women/10.5 Men44
12 Women/11 Men44.5
12-12.5 Women/11-11.5 Men45
12.5-13 Women/11.5-12 Men45.5
13-13.5 Women/12-12.5 Men46
13.5 Women/12.5 Men46.5
14 Women/13 Men47
14-14.5 Women/13-13.5 Men47.5
14.5-15 Women/13.5-14 Men48
15.5 Women/14.5 Men49
16-16.5 Women/15-15.5 Men50

Product details

Fabric type
100% Leather
Care instructions
Machine Wash
Sole material
Manmade
Shaft circumference
14 Inches

About this item

  • Vibram sole for excellent traction and durability.
  • Bi-directional ankle flex.
  • Micro-pulley hardware makes lacing a cinch.
  • Performance Comfort Gore-Tex to keep your feet dry.
  • Protective rubber toe rand.
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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14 x 11 x 5 inches; 1.81 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ ZANSKAR GTX-M
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 2, 2012
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Scarpa
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005LCOIB4
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 43 ratings

Product Description

The Zanskar is a medium-weight backpacking boot intended for people who carry moderate loads in technical terrain. It features the Biometric Sole package, which uses a dual-density Polyurethane midsole to map different densities of polyurethane into specific locations to improve both cushioning and precision on the trail. In the upper, an ergonomic V-flex design provides a wide range of ankle motion, and better fit is achieved through use of memory foam inside the boots. One-piece Nubuck leather construction, softer Nubuck ankle collars and no-friction micro-pulley hardware bolster the Zanskar’s customized, comfortable fit.

Get away from the hustle and bustle and breathe some mountain air with the Zanskar hiking boot from Scarpa. The padded collar works with optional ankle laces to achieve the perfect amount of support and comfort while the Gore-Tex layer manages moisture like a pro. The Vibram lug sole can handle challenging terrain so you can head for the priceless vista with confidence.

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
43 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, fit, comfort, maneuverability, and weight of the boot. For example, they mention it's well constructed, durable, and a nice fit. They appreciate the ankle support, gripping tread, and excellent traction. That said, some complain about the weight.

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20 customers mention15 positive5 negative

Customers like the fit of the boot. For example, they mention it's narrow enough to cradle their feet and spacious in the toe box. Some say that it takes a little getting used to but allows precision in tensioning the fit. Overall, most are satisfied with the fit and construction of the product.

"...lower section, takes a little getting used to but allows precision in tensioning the fit and have seldom re-adjusted during wear up to now...." Read more

"...a gruelling New Zealand backcountry mission that they are not only comfortable, supportive but very sturdy...." Read more

"...VERY well constructed boot, comfortable out of the box, but may require a 20-30 mile break in to fully realize their comfort. Nice boots!" Read more

"...Well it fit me perfectly. Not too small/tight and still got a little room for the toes to wriggle about. Was impressed with the ankle support...." Read more

19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the boot. They mention it's well constructed, durable, and well thought out. The sole feels solid and the boots are solid even on fairly wet surfaces.

"...Construction is rock solid with very few seems that could allow water in or fail. The large rands on the toes are great at protecting the leather...." Read more

"...The level of craftsmanship just blows my mind....can't say it any other way.The Zanskar is like a gift from heaven...." Read more

"...This is a really well thought out piece of footwear and the sale price was just an added bonus that I just had to take full advantage of, Go Scarpa!" Read more

"Top notch quality product if the fit works for you...." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the comfort of the boot. They mention that the sole feels solid, the ankle support is good, and the relatively stiffer soles provided excellent footing. They also love the fact that they hug their heels and strike a good balance between support and light weight. Customers say that the boots make their feet happy, the leather is soft, and they are free of foot problems straight from the box to trail.

"...Foot and ankle support is good, but it should be noted that the included insoles are thin and have little arch support...." Read more

"...These boots are truly blister free, and free of foot problems straight from box to trail,..." Read more

"...New Zealand backcountry mission that they are not only comfortable, supportive but very sturdy...." Read more

"...They were comfortable to me right out of the box and the soles feel like they have a good grip on things...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers like the maneuverability of the boot. They say the gripping tread and Vibram soles are very grippy. Customers also say the traction is excellent and the boot provides everything they're looking for from weight to stiffness to traction.

"...The traction is excellent as well, they're solid even on fairly wet surfaces...." Read more

"...were comfortable to me right out of the box and the soles feel like they have a good grip on things...." Read more

"...The vibram soles are very grippy as you'd expect from Vibram soles. It's a gamble when you buy anything else...." Read more

"...He raved about these boots. No break in required. Great, gripping tread. First time out and no blisters or cramped toes." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the boot quite light.

"...So far I've done one 6 mile hike in them. They are quite light and were immediately comfortable and seemed to require no break-in...." Read more

"...They are hugely supportive, light, and very well built, just too narrow. Alas, Scarpa, when will you offer a wide boot?" Read more

"...If you are looking for an all around, medium weight, hiking boot then you should definitely give this boot a try. I found the sizing to be true." Read more

"Love this boot. Have owned two pairs. They aren't terribly heavy, but they are durable as heck!" Read more

Top reviews from the United States

phrenic345
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent boots!
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2013
Size: 44 EU/10.5 M USColor: Dark BrownVerified Purchase
I bought these boots to replace a pair of well-worn La Sportivas. My feet are a bit on the narrow side so finding boots that fit well can be challenging. These are wonderful though, narrow enough to cradle my feet but spacious in the toe box. Construction is rock solid with very few seems that could allow water in or fail. The large rands on the toes are great at protecting the leather. They also have a great 2-zone lacing system allowing you to tighten the lower and upper parts separately. One feature I particularly like is the lower laces run through small pulleys instead of the usual loops or holes, making getting the correct tightness a breeze.

After putting roughly 150 miles on these so far, I can safely say these are some of the best boots I've owned so far. There was no noticeable break-in needed, and I didn't get any hot spots on the first hike. The waterproofing is great, I've stepped in many streams and my feet have not gotten wet. The traction is excellent as well, they're solid even on fairly wet surfaces. Foot and ankle support is good, but it should be noted that the included insoles are thin and have little arch support. One other thing is at these boots can feel pretty hot, but that's the price you pay for nearly full leather uppers and gore-tex. Also as I mentioned before they do tend to run on the narrow side, so if you have wide feet buy the wide version.

I would highly recommend these boots!
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Craig Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Like a Gift from Heaven to Carry You to Great Heights. Perfectly Crafted and Balanced.
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2017
Size: 45.5 EU/11 2/3M USColor: Dark BrownVerified Purchase
WOW! Scarpa at their finest.

Read my other reviews to place this boot on the spectrum;
Zanskar has a unique place on the spectrum of tools for your feet.

The Zanskar toe box is longer and more narrow.
We find extra space up front for the Big Toe and tighter fit around the sides.
We all can actually get away with 1/3 size down.

The sole has slightly more flex than the Active SL and Kinesis and the underfoot placement is more narrow so
this boot is great for picking your way through Alpine rocks which gives it
a slight Approach Boot feel mixed with a solid packing boot like SL or Kinesis.
Likewise, it is initially more flexible all around than the standard trail packing boots from Scarpa.
Foot placement feels close to the R Evo but more solid, which I prefer.
If the R Evo is just too light for you, this would be a notch above in solid platform.
Zanskar is very similar in performance to the Lowa Cevedale, but at least $100 less for a very similar boot
that is not designed for semi crampons. Zanskar is not really an ideal crampon boot.
The toe box is more narrow and less sloppy than the Cevedale.
Cevedale has rubber all around, but both boots break in similarly.
Balance of protection and flexibility that give Zanskar a unique place in the arsenal of footwear.
These boots are truly blister free, and free of foot problems straight from box to trail,
but they will break in nicely over time.

I originally tried Zannies to replace a Salo Quest which is a boot I really dislike.
Comparing the two, the Italian born Zanskar is such a better boot,
The level of craftsmanship just blows my mind....can't say it any other way.
The Zanskar is like a gift from heaven.

I imagine every time a new pair of these comes off the line,
they close the lid of the box and shout......NAILED IT! or what is that in Italian???
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Midjgyvr
4.0 out of 5 stars Might be the perfect hiker but am not sold on gortex
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2018
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Might be the perfect hiker but am not sold on gortex. Was planning to return them until I recived the non-gortex SL shipped 1/2 sized bigger. Like the narrow last from the heel through the arch but after a couple of weeks of morning 2 to 3 hour breakin wear, just now worn all day, the toe box is a little snug. The fabric loop point above the fantastic rolling and sinch, lower section, takes a little getting used to but allows precision in tensioning the fit and have seldom re-adjusted during wear up to now. Have not subjected the shoes to any adverse conditions at this point in my break-in cycle. If the footbed remains stable as normal hiking abuse requires, I am hopefully optimistic this Scarpa (my first for this brand) turns out to be a good if not great, purchase. Will update review as experience permits. Also note, generally speaking, the numerous hikers I have purchased under $200 in the last 3 or 4 years are not worth the time or money l have wasted while trying to wearing them through a reasonable break-in period. Most if not all break down in the footbed area after a few weeks of non rigorous wear and no insert seems to make them serviceable. Got my fingered crossed on the Scarpa!
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BrKo
5.0 out of 5 stars Scarpa Zanskar Boots, Awesome!
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2014
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First ever pair of Scarpa boots I always knew they were top quality. I chose the Zanskar because of brand, price, nubuck leather which Im a fan of and the relative lightness for a full leather boot and have since found out through a gruelling New Zealand backcountry mission that they are not only comfortable, supportive but very sturdy. Its early days as they are still newish but I have been impressed so far by the overall performance of the Zanskar. The fit was very spot on. I had a few pairs of Kayland boots previously and had heard there were alot of similarities between the 2 brands so chose size 9US and being from New Zealand I took that risk and it paid off. I'm sure there are better boots on the market BUT for price, quality and functionality I'm uncertain other brands can offer something better in this range.I also researched other brands and they just didn't quite do it for me, perhaps Lowa may have come close, but still too pricey for what you get in return. This is a really well thought out piece of footwear and the sale price was just an added bonus that I just had to take full advantage of, Go Scarpa!
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Jeremy
3.0 out of 5 stars Oh well I guess we’ll try another
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2019
Size: 43.5 EU/10 1/3M USColor: Dark BrownVerified Purchase
Top notch quality product if the fit works for you. The insoles have inadequate cushion and no arch support at all and too narrow of a heel and not deep enough heel cup so that there was a little bit of heel slippage. Very stiff boot more for heavy duty backpacking and not appropriate for everyday use.
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