I think it’s the light weight of the Ramblers that makes them so pleasurable to wear. It seems that lighter sole unit in combination with selective use of Cordura goes a long way, because otherwise I don’t know how such magic occurs. For what is a really full-featured mostly-leather boot, these are quite light weights. Weighing one of my US size 12 boots I get 1lb 12oz.
Despite the aforementioned stiffness and burly materials, the Ramblers do not incorporate a heel welt for semi-automatic crampon use. It’s said it’s lighter than that pattern, and I suppose I believe it if only because the Ramblers do feel quite light. The Vibram “New Winkler” outsole looks like a fancy twist on the classic Montagna block pattern. The sole is a bicomponent unit with a TPU insert in the heel for shock absorption and durability, and a firm mountaineering-boot-style EVA foam forefoot. The tongue is mostly soft Cordura, with leather reinforcements and a webbing lace keeper loop. All the metal hardware is powder-coated, and for what it’s worth the webbing loops look just like that used in nylon climbing slings.a minimally-reasonable 1/4 inches wide. The next two up are metal lace loops, followed by a metal lace lock, a heel-lock webbing loop, and then the two upper metal lace hooks. The lower three options are webbing loops, likely an effort to give the toe a lower profile and keeps things more comfortable when donning universal crampons. The toe has a thick rubberized reinforcement to take glancing blows from talus. The inner collar area sports 3-D spacer mesh above the Gore-Tex liner, which stops approximately 6 inches above ground level. The upper collar area is covered in what’s called “Soft Cordura”, with a generous grosgrain ribbon pull loop at the back. Though there are about a dozen leather and fabric panels on each boot, most of them are sewn together using a double row of thread, a very good sign.
The leather and various Cordura fabrics work to create a sense of sturdiness and purpose in design, with leather generally being used in high wear areas while the fabric is reserved for larger expanses on the outer sides of the foot. It easily resists my torsional twisting, and does not want to bend much at the ball of the sole. Handling it, the Rambler is what I would call a stout boot. Garmont’s Rambler GTX boots are a mid-weight, leather-scrap-and-fabric backpacking boot. The Ramblers also make fine “mountain training” footwear, so you can save your trail runners for races if you want. If the Job-Hazards Analysis doesn’t say 8" leathers are needed these should be on your radar. If your trail crew leader doesn’t spec all leather boots these should be on your radar. Best For: Backpackers of many, many kinds.but their ideal match often goes off-trail, traverses alpine areas, and regularly carries 40 lbs.
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