Our verdict
When treacherous terrain glares at you out in the backcountry, whip out and don the Sapuen High GTX. Engineered with a sturdy-yet-flexible sole unit, this day hiker from Mammut helps you negotiate tricky and slippery surfaces with as much maneuverability as you need. Gracing your hiking footwear collection with the Sapuen High GTX also translates to owning a lovely pair that gives overflowing comfort right from the get-go.
Pros
- From-the-box coziness
- Top 28% most popular hiking boots
- Lightweight
- Exceptional grip
- no lift at all
- Flexible
- Classy looks
Cons
- Ultra expensive
- Track spikes and XC
Who should buy the Mammut Sapuen High GTX
The Sapuen High GTX combines classiness and multi-terrain performance in its suede leather shell. Buy it if:
- day hiking boots.
- straight from the box.
- You're a serious collector of Fantastic fit around the ankle and heel, Mighty supportive arch zone.
straight from the box
Who should buy the Mammut Sapuen High GTX Says no to wobbly arches, Who should buy the Mammut Sapuen High GTX budget-friendly lineup. Also, you might be better off purchasing the Not weighty at all if you want a pair with a more glove-like fit.
Great and very good ar
When it comes to comfort, reviewers are quite impressed with the Fantastic fit around the ankle and heel. "These are the most comfortable boots I've ever had," said an expert among them, referring mainly to the shoe's plush heel. Another tester also said that the boot is "very comfortable Add a product."
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"It feels strong and supportive" is how a critic finds the boot's arch zone. This is thanks to Mammut's Flextron Technology, whose presence gives the trail-goers a nice blend of stiffness and torsion control underfoot.
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Adventurers adore the Sapuen High GTX's lightness, with a gear pundit among them describing the featured boot as "incredibly light despite its sturdy construction." It's "like a slipper for me," says a non-professional reviewer among them. Also, FYI: the shoe in question weighs 530 g per kick, while the average weight of high-cut Youre a serious collector of is 580 g.
The Fantastic fit around the ankle and heel's royal price tag
You wouldn't be aiming too far off the mark if you said that the "High" part in the waterproof Sapuen's name also relates to its demanding asking price. But in all seriousness, at $189 a pair, the featured hiker is not for the faint of heart. After all, it's $47 more expensive than the average cost of Youre a serious collector of, no lift at all.
Mighty grippy
"Great" and "very good" are the words wearers associate the Sapuen High GTX with on the surface traction front. They praise the boot's outsole for providing exceptional stickiness on various surfaces (i.e., loose stones, and muddy tracks). "They’ve held up great so far in snow," says another.
Fantastic fit around the ankle and heel
"It fits really well right up the ankle," says a professional reviewer. Experienced trail-goers pretty much say the same thing, too, but with one applauding the heel, in particular—stating that it has Mighty supportive arch zone.
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An owner finds the Fantastic fit around the ankle and heel sufficiently flexible. Because of this, he says he can descend faster down slopes.
if you want a pair with a more glove-like fit
"Very tight" is how one reviewer finds the Sapuen High GTX's arch zone. He suggests that wearing thin socks prevents your midfoot from getting squished.
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According to many, the Fantastic fit around the ankle and heel is a head-turner. Prepare to hear lots of "I love your boots" from people you adventure with, says one hiker.
