Garmont is a European company that is known as being among one of the best makers of adventure footwear. From trail to rock, to mountain and extreme weather, Garmont has you covered with high quality footwear that can handle the tougher environments and seasonal adventures. What I like most about Garmont is that their shoes are always top of the line in several categories, from quality of build and design, as well as performance. One of their latest models is the Sticky Stone GTX shoe, which is a hiking, trail, bouldering and approach style shoe that has one of the best grips that instill confidence in just about any terrain.
Few things are worse than getting out in the natural world and finding out that you’re ill-prepared. In my early travel days, this was a familiar feeling, but with many years of experiences between then and now, I’ve cured many of those packing and planning issues. One of the biggest issues I ran into was not coming prepared with the right kind of shoe for the more versatile terrain areas that I started out visiting. The result was that I often flirted along the fine line of safety, but never again. Now, I am sure to pack well and to plan even better, which brings me to the new Sticky Stone GTX shoe, because it’s a versatile style shoe that can handle the extremes well.
The Sticky Stone GTX shoe is fit with a wraparound Vibram Megagrip outsole that provides optimum grip, and an Anatomically Directed Design that provides for a comfortable, yet secure fit which is perhaps just as important as a strong grip. Uncomfortable shoes can cause havoc in the wilderness, especially for a lesser experiences traveler, by possibly causing rubbing and open sores, among other issues like dampness. The Sticky Stone GTX was made for trickier, technical terrains that are better known for causing injuries, falls and mistakes, but with this style shoe, you gain the ability to do low grade climbing and training, as well as scrambling and bouldering with a great security.
The upper portion of the shoe is made of a 1.5mm water repellent suede and engineered mesh that offers a more forgiving fit that proves to be ergonomically solid. The PU footbed offers moisture and odor management properties, while the overall design is durable and semi-form fitting. The fit is an Alpine fit, which gives the user a more wrapped fit with a roomier toe box that keeps the foot snug with enough room to move around and be comfortable, without sacrificing precision during use. A Double Damper two-part system offers a nice shock absorbent technology, while the midsole eases ground impact and an internal layer dampens heel impact.
All in all, I found the Sticky Stone GTX trail shoe as being a fantastic option for newbie and more technical explorers, as it’s a versatile shoe that marries comfort and security with versatility and precision. The fit is snug but not painful, due to the multi-layered cushioning inside that helps with foot fatigue and new shoe transitioning. The grip is the best feature, because of its varied tread pattern and thickness. I really like the design and fashionability of the shoe, as its stylish look is good for everyday use. Garmont has done it again!
If you would like to learn more about Garmont, click here.
The Sticky Stone GTX shoe is fit with a wraparound Vibram Megagrip outsole that provides optimum grip, and an Anatomically Directed Design that provides for a comfortable, yet secure fit which is perhaps just as important as a strong grip. Uncomfortable shoes can cause havoc in the wilderness, especially for a lesser experiences traveler, by possibly causing rubbing and open sores, among other issues like dampness. The Sticky Stone GTX was made for trickier, technical terrains that are better known for causing injuries, falls and mistakes, but with this style shoe, you gain the ability to do low grade climbing and training, as well as scrambling and bouldering with a great security.
The upper portion of the shoe is made of a 1.5mm water repellent suede and engineered mesh that offers a more forgiving fit that proves to be ergonomically solid. The PU footbed offers moisture and odor management properties, while the overall design is durable and semi-form fitting. The fit is an Alpine fit, which gives the user a more wrapped fit with a roomier toe box that keeps the foot snug with enough room to move around and be comfortable, without sacrificing precision during use. A Double Damper two-part system offers a nice shock absorbent technology, while the midsole eases ground impact and an internal layer dampens heel impact.
All in all, I found the Sticky Stone GTX trail shoe as being a fantastic option for newbie and more technical explorers, as it’s a versatile shoe that marries comfort and security with versatility and precision. The fit is snug but not painful, due to the multi-layered cushioning inside that helps with foot fatigue and new shoe transitioning. The grip is the best feature, because of its varied tread pattern and thickness. I really like the design and fashionability of the shoe, as its stylish look is good for everyday use. Garmont has done it again!
If you would like to learn more about Garmont, click here.
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