Last updated at 11/10/2024 22:19:33
originally posted on backcountry.com
The Mammut Ducan High GTX Hiking Boot is simply the best hiking boot I have ever owned. At 62 years old, I have owned a lot of hiking boots over the decades. I have bought more expensive boots in the past but never had a hiking boot that I felt was a better product, or better value. Comfort A+, Fit A+, Support A+, Style/Design A+, Waterproof A+, Stability A+, Longevity A+, Traction A+. I have been wearing the Ducan GTX High for about 5-years now and have had zero issues. There is nothing about these hikers I would change if I could. Since my initial purchase, I bought several more pairs as I use them for many other purposes beyond hiking. If your looking for a truly top notch hiking boot, give these Mammut's a try. You won't be disappointed.
originally posted on backcountry.com
I don't normally write reviews but this boot deserves one as I was hard pressed to find a lot of in depth reviews of the Mammut Ducan. This is a great boot that feels like a sneaker but is really a boot! I was looking for a light hiking boot and wanted something very grippy for occasional scrambling with decent stability and cushion. I'm happy to say that this boot checks all those boxes.It took about 30mins to an hr to break them in on 2 separate occasions - the Mammut Ducans can feel a bit low volume at first around the toes and the instep, however I can say that in my experience the boot conformed to my foot as they broke in and now feels sufficiently spacious and not constrictive.These boots really feel like a sneakers, I didn't expect that amount of ... MoreI don't normally write reviews but this boot deserves one as I was hard pressed to find a lot of in depth reviews of the Mammut Ducan. This is a great boot that feels like a sneaker but is really a boot! I was looking for a light hiking boot and wanted something very grippy for occasional scrambling with decent stability and cushion. I'm happy to say that this boot checks all those boxes.It took about 30mins to an hr to break them in on 2 separate occasions - the Mammut Ducans can feel a bit low volume at first around the toes and the instep, however I can say that in my experience the boot conformed to my foot as they broke in and now feels sufficiently spacious and not constrictive.These boots really feel like a sneakers, I didn't expect that amount of cushiony feel on this light of a boot. In the short few times that I've worn them the boots have performed spectacularly on wet grass in moderately steep slopes - they feel surprisingly more stable than my Asolo Fugitives. Part of this is due to the genius tongue technology which really helps keep the boot on secure without much movement - they feel more like extensions of your feet than big clunky covers for them. The Ducans are able to lock my heel in without the need for any lacing tricks.I still love the Asolos as general bad-ass back country boots but, I can't for the life of me see a reason why I'd rather use those over these on 90% of my hikes/climbs. The Asolo Fugitive have lasted me about 10 years of moderate use in the mountains and still look nearly new. They're also quite comfortable for their weight but I'd much prefer not to wear them for longer hikes. I can't speak to the longevity of the Mammut Ducan as I haven't had them long enough but, these things feel and look STURDY. Still I suspect the Ducans will not be Asolo sturdy but, I'm OK with that.The Ducans are solid while being superlight. The Ducan has the distinction of providing the foot-feel of a sneaker including being nimble and agile with the protection and stability of a mountain boot. I look forward to using them on longer hikes and report back results.
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Found these needed no breaking in but very snug. Hoped they would break in and relax a bit but they never did (probably due to the Goretex membrane). They are low volume as the wrap around tongue only just closed around my ankles, but I did like the tongue design.These are a narrow fit and turns out not wide enough for me as they ended up being uncomfortable for me on longer walks as they squeezed my toes together a bit too much and in the end gave me plantar fasciitis in both feet (went away after a time of not wearing them) and both boots outside edges split and cracked where my little toes were pushing outwards.But if you have narrow / normal low volume feet they are excellent as they are light, comfy, held my heel well waterproof and nice to walk in. I never ... MoreFound these needed no breaking in but very snug. Hoped they would break in and relax a bit but they never did (probably due to the Goretex membrane). They are low volume as the wrap around tongue only just closed around my ankles, but I did like the tongue design.These are a narrow fit and turns out not wide enough for me as they ended up being uncomfortable for me on longer walks as they squeezed my toes together a bit too much and in the end gave me plantar fasciitis in both feet (went away after a time of not wearing them) and both boots outside edges split and cracked where my little toes were pushing outwards.But if you have narrow / normal low volume feet they are excellent as they are light, comfy, held my heel well waterproof and nice to walk in. I never had any blisters in these boots and walked 3-5 miles in them everyday. They are also not bulky so never felt cumbersome on technical terrain.Sole great in dry and rocky terrain, but not great in Mud and wet grass etc.Please Mammut, also make these in a ‘wide’ higher volume last version.
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The Mammut Ducan High GTX Hiking Boot is simply the best hiking boot I have ever owned. At 62 years old, I have owned a lot of hiking boots over the decades. I have bought more expensive boots in the past but never had a hiking boot that I felt was a better product, or better value. Comfort A+, Fit A+, Support A+, Style/Design A+, Waterproof A+, Stability A+, Longevity A+, Traction A+. I have been wearing the Ducan GTX High for about 5-years now and have had zero issues. There is nothing about these hikers I would change if I could. Since my initial purchase, I bought several more pairs as I use them for many other purposes beyond hiking. If your looking for a truly top notch hiking boot, give these Mammut's a try. You won't be disappointed.
I don't normally write reviews but this boot deserves one as I was hard pressed to find a lot of in depth reviews of the Mammut Ducan. This is a great boot that feels like a sneaker but is really a boot! I was looking for a light hiking boot and wanted something very grippy for occasional scrambling with decent stability and cushion. I'm happy to say that this boot checks all those boxes.It took about 30mins to an hr to break them in on 2 separate occasions - the Mammut Ducans can feel a bit low volume at first around the toes and the instep, however I can say that in my experience the boot conformed to my foot as they broke in and now feels sufficiently spacious and not constrictive.These boots really feel like a sneakers, I didn't expect that amount of ... MoreI don't normally write reviews but this boot deserves one as I was hard pressed to find a lot of in depth reviews of the Mammut Ducan. This is a great boot that feels like a sneaker but is really a boot! I was looking for a light hiking boot and wanted something very grippy for occasional scrambling with decent stability and cushion. I'm happy to say that this boot checks all those boxes.It took about 30mins to an hr to break them in on 2 separate occasions - the Mammut Ducans can feel a bit low volume at first around the toes and the instep, however I can say that in my experience the boot conformed to my foot as they broke in and now feels sufficiently spacious and not constrictive.These boots really feel like a sneakers, I didn't expect that amount of cushiony feel on this light of a boot. In the short few times that I've worn them the boots have performed spectacularly on wet grass in moderately steep slopes - they feel surprisingly more stable than my Asolo Fugitives. Part of this is due to the genius tongue technology which really helps keep the boot on secure without much movement - they feel more like extensions of your feet than big clunky covers for them. The Ducans are able to lock my heel in without the need for any lacing tricks.I still love the Asolos as general bad-ass back country boots but, I can't for the life of me see a reason why I'd rather use those over these on 90% of my hikes/climbs. The Asolo Fugitive have lasted me about 10 years of moderate use in the mountains and still look nearly new. They're also quite comfortable for their weight but I'd much prefer not to wear them for longer hikes. I can't speak to the longevity of the Mammut Ducan as I haven't had them long enough but, these things feel and look STURDY. Still I suspect the Ducans will not be Asolo sturdy but, I'm OK with that.The Ducans are solid while being superlight. The Ducan has the distinction of providing the foot-feel of a sneaker including being nimble and agile with the protection and stability of a mountain boot. I look forward to using them on longer hikes and report back results.
Found these needed no breaking in but very snug. Hoped they would break in and relax a bit but they never did (probably due to the Goretex membrane). They are low volume as the wrap around tongue only just closed around my ankles, but I did like the tongue design.These are a narrow fit and turns out not wide enough for me as they ended up being uncomfortable for me on longer walks as they squeezed my toes together a bit too much and in the end gave me plantar fasciitis in both feet (went away after a time of not wearing them) and both boots outside edges split and cracked where my little toes were pushing outwards.But if you have narrow / normal low volume feet they are excellent as they are light, comfy, held my heel well waterproof and nice to walk in. I never ... MoreFound these needed no breaking in but very snug. Hoped they would break in and relax a bit but they never did (probably due to the Goretex membrane). They are low volume as the wrap around tongue only just closed around my ankles, but I did like the tongue design.These are a narrow fit and turns out not wide enough for me as they ended up being uncomfortable for me on longer walks as they squeezed my toes together a bit too much and in the end gave me plantar fasciitis in both feet (went away after a time of not wearing them) and both boots outside edges split and cracked where my little toes were pushing outwards.But if you have narrow / normal low volume feet they are excellent as they are light, comfy, held my heel well waterproof and nice to walk in. I never had any blisters in these boots and walked 3-5 miles in them everyday. They are also not bulky so never felt cumbersome on technical terrain.Sole great in dry and rocky terrain, but not great in Mud and wet grass etc.Please Mammut, also make these in a ‘wide’ higher volume last version.
Ok have had t to see boots for over a month, walking in town with them, and some mild hiking. So I got these to replace a pair of selawas that I really wanted to like, which I did except for the sizing. The selawas were short. The mammuts are not as short as the selewas but the girth around the toe box is too tight, but they don't feel like it until you have worn them for an extended time. I thought if I by get the broke in, they would feel better but they don't break in.So I'm stuck with an uncomfortable boot that I bought a half size bigger than the shoe size I've been wearing for 50 years.and they are still too small. And of course they are stained and are starting to smell like a well loved boot.Isn't there an industry standard in boot sizing that a 10 is a ... MoreOk have had t to see boots for over a month, walking in town with them, and some mild hiking. So I got these to replace a pair of selawas that I really wanted to like, which I did except for the sizing. The selawas were short. The mammuts are not as short as the selewas but the girth around the toe box is too tight, but they don't feel like it until you have worn them for an extended time. I thought if I by get the broke in, they would feel better but they don't break in.So I'm stuck with an uncomfortable boot that I bought a half size bigger than the shoe size I've been wearing for 50 years.and they are still too small. And of course they are stained and are starting to smell like a well loved boot.Isn't there an industry standard in boot sizing that a 10 is a 10, and if it's not the correct size it is tagged with the size that it measures?I used to but inexpensive boots from Cabela's that were much more comfortable, more waterproof and lasted long enough that when you wanted to replace them, they were not available anymore. Now a pair of boots cost over $200 and the size is wrong and goretex means water resistant.I like the stuff soles of the mammuts.
This is my third pair of Duncan boots. Two high, one mid.I’m a hiker and not a climber and I use these boots as three season go to and something heavier for winter.I find them very comfortable and lightweight. They provide good support while sole flexibility is great.The cons: Awkward to put on and not as breathable as others. Depending on your foot shape, I would go up half a size as they can feel narrow which is why I think you see comments about splitting. All to do with foot shape.
There is a lot to like about this shoe. It is lightweight, the waterproofing is great, as is the sole. It gives good ankle support and invites you to keep on walking.However, unfortunately for me it does not work. The problem is the fact that the upper of the shoe is very rigid. I think this has to do with the construction of the shoe, particularly the one sided tongue. When you roll your foot the fabric of the upper needs to compress or move. With the tongue being absent on one side of the shoe the fabric can’t really move anywhere but in. This means that with every step the thick upper is creasing and pushing in against the top of my foot to the point where it hurts. I’ve tried different lacing strategies and socks, but to no avail.I was hoping things would ... MoreThere is a lot to like about this shoe. It is lightweight, the waterproofing is great, as is the sole. It gives good ankle support and invites you to keep on walking.However, unfortunately for me it does not work. The problem is the fact that the upper of the shoe is very rigid. I think this has to do with the construction of the shoe, particularly the one sided tongue. When you roll your foot the fabric of the upper needs to compress or move. With the tongue being absent on one side of the shoe the fabric can’t really move anywhere but in. This means that with every step the thick upper is creasing and pushing in against the top of my foot to the point where it hurts. I’ve tried different lacing strategies and socks, but to no avail.I was hoping things would improve after break in, but that didn’t happen during a week long hiking trip. It might also just be that this shoe doesn’t fit my feet very well, considering there are a lot of positive reviews here as well.
Female hiker here. I typically wear a 8.5 women; purchased both the 7.5 and 8 men (preferred the color offering over the women options). Hiked a technical trail in the 7.5 which felt great out of the box; however on the descent my toe was jamming in the front despite proper lacing. Sized up to the men's 8 and have hiked 2-3 more similar trails. Still breaking them in but they are incredibly comfortable, no hot spots. Staying dry on stream crossings. These will be my go to fall/winter/spring boots on longer hikes. Only critique is that the toe box is very short (height wise) and can feel a little cramped at first compared to the roomy toe box of the Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid that I wore previously
Bought a pair of these shoes for hiking in wet weather. They look great but function is what I was buying them for.After only first test out in heavy rain, one shoe (right foot) was leaking and socks got wet. Water never got above the lower tongue area, so no risk water leaked in from the top above ankle.So disappointing. Especially as these are goretex and come with the guarantee to keep you dry so I assumed the model had been through high levels of quality control and testing.I bought a different pair and brand previously that claimed to be waterproof but leaked at the sole at join to the upper.So finally decided to pay the extra for Mammut and Goretex with a pair of these only to be dissatisfied again now.Avoid. Quality control is clearly poor on these.
These boots lasted about 3 years of casual hiking and dog walking in the UK. I bought them because (at the time) they were vegan-friendly. Unfortunately, the glue used around the sides of toe on the upper have completely failed. The boots are now unusable, with the seams peeling away.Looking at the product page now, they are no longer advertised as vegan. Perhaps Mammut realised the glues were inadequate. Anyway, it is totally unacceptable for boots of this price and casual use.
Overall, a well-built reliable hiking boot that has enough support for longer treks/backpacking and decently weighted for day hikes. However, compared to the last generation/version of Ducan High GTXs I had, this newer version has not been as good for me. For one, I liked how the previous version had a Goretex liner surrounding your foot completely, which really ensured protection from water and splashes. This new boot has a bit of an opening that water can seep into a bit more easily Second, although I'm not sure this is specific to my pair, I felt the laces were not long enough to properly tighten in combination with the asymmetric lacing system.
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From short hikes to multi-day tours, this boot keeps all your options open – and is backed by the latest technologies to do so. Putting the literal spring in your step, Mammut Flextron technology uses a spring-steel sole to provide effective shock absorption, energy transfer, and stability to support your natural stride. Meanwhile, reliable grip is provided by the Vibram outersole and a trusted GORE-TEX membrane keeps you protected from adverse weather. All this in an anatomically tailored design for a comfortable, precise fit. The Ducan collection - a classic for a reason.
From short hikes to multi-day tours, this boot keeps all your options open – and is backed by the latest technologies to do so. Putting the literal spring in your step, Mammut Flextron technology uses a spring-steel sole to provide effective shock absorption, energy transfer, and stability to support your natural stride. Meanwhile, reliable grip is provided by the Vibram outersole and a trusted GORE-TEX membrane keeps you protected from adverse weather. All this in an anatomically tailored design for a comfortable, precise fit. The Ducan collection - a classic for a reason.
From short hikes to multi-day tours, this boot keeps all your options open – and is backed by the latest technologies to do so. Putting the literal spring in your step, Mammut Flextron technology uses a spring-steel sole to provide effective shock absorption, energy transfer, and stability to support your natural stride. Meanwhile, reliable grip is provided by the Vibram outersole and a trusted GORE-TEX membrane keeps you protected from adverse weather. All this in an anatomically tailored design for a comfortable, precise fit. The Ducan collection - a classic for a reason.
From short hikes to multi-day tours, this boot keeps all your options open – and is backed by the latest technologies to do so. Putting the literal spring in your step, Mammut Flextron technology uses a spring-steel sole to provide effective shock absorption, energy transfer, and stability to support your natural stride. Meanwhile, reliable grip is provided by the Vibram outersole and a trusted GORE-TEX membrane keeps you protected from adverse weather. All this in an anatomically tailored design for a comfortable, precise fit. The Ducan collection - a classic for a reason.
