MAMMUT make some awesome gear, agreed?
The connotation of quality with Mammut was the final selling
point when I was looking for new boots.
Now some of you loyal Fellists may recall a previous gear
review when we looked at the Adidas Terrex Fast R GTX boots. In fact I am
considering doing a where are they now article as they are still in good nick.
Why then do I have new boots I hear you ask!
Having Viggo means I’m out walking daily and I don’t just do
a mile here and ten minutes there. My working hours allow me to be doing around
3-4 miles a day minimum.
Still with me?
This resulted in me destroying a pair of Hunter wellingtons
through winter and making excessive use of the Terrex’s.
My Adidas’s are still fully waterproof and intact, they have
been looked after in terms of cleaning and re-proofing. All I have had to do is
re-lace them.
But the slipping point so to speak is on the soles. I have
given them so much hammer that they have started to smooth out. This is not a
problem at this time of year on my dog walks. But do I want to be sliding down
Loft Crag in torrential rain?
No do I heck as like!
I’ve digressed slightly, this is supposed to be all about
the Mammuts!
Those long winded names from the manufacturers sometimes
leave you pondering what it’s all about.
In this case the last part of these boot’s title refers to
the newer updated type of Gore-Tex that has been used.
So what’s different about this Surround variant as opposed
to the standard Gore-Tex?
It’s all about breathability.
You still get that all important waterproofing that we have
come to take for granted from Gore-Tex but now the Surround variant offers
enhanced all-around breathability.
These models that include GTX Surround are ideal for warmer
conditions as the construction of the of this membrane releases more warmth and
moisture.
From my previous boot review you may know that I like
lightweight footwear, now had I come from a bigger, full leather boot and gone
straight into the Mammuts I would have noticed a difference instantly. But in
relative comparison with my Adidas Terrexs the difference is more subtle.
Basically after a full days hike your feet aren’t so sweaty!
Lovely eh!
Now what do I like about these boots?
Well they too are lightweight, my pair of size elevens clock
in at approximately 1100 grams. That’s pretty good considering the high cut you
get with them. So far I haven’t had any falls in them due to an ankle giving
way.
The pick-up is fantastic because the deceiving big, high and
chunky aesthetic kids you into expecting far more weight.
When on the lacing system and high cut combine to wrap your
ankle up in a cloud of protection.
The toe band is made from a really tough rubber compound and
the texture that it’s finished in is such a texture that it never looks any
different. This is ideal after a load of rocky scuffs.
The grips are good. A harder rubber than on the Terrexs
gives me the impression that these will be up to much more arduous treatment.
The styling on these boots is epic if you like a modern
twist. The red flashes stand out nicely but are not overpowering. This model
also comes in blue.
Summary time?
These boots are expensive, there’s no kidding there. They
are retailing at around the £140 mark and around £125 in blue here. (Not sure why blue is cheaper)
These boots have featured in Trail Magazine and the funny
thing was, I’d had my pair about a month when they were in an issue.
I purchased my pair from the German site BergFreunde and
wondered whether, due to them being imported I got them prior to UK release.
They are exactly what I expected and are performing really
well.
Any surprises?
A couple I suppose…
The weight is an amazing feature and twinned with their
toughness you know that these have been superbly built and expertly designed.
That’s left me happy with a pair of hard core boots and good
looking ones at that.
Quickly, thank you for all your continuous support!
Cheers,
#TeamFell
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