Any experience with the Zamberlan 981 Wasatch?

[longjoshr]

I found a few pairs of the 981 Wasatch at a local store recently for a very good price, and picked them up. I've worn them around the house and they appear to be very comfortable. I wanted something a little taller for later seasons, but was curious if anyone has had any experience with these? In particular, any issues with an 11" boot, as it definitely isn't the norm.

 

[ELKOHUNTER]

Im on my first pair of them. I used the 980s prior. Tall boot is all I know. Dont know that I could wear a shorter one. Only issue I've had is if I put my sheepfeet in them I get heel rub. Never got a blister in my 980s. These I tape my feet if im doing anything over 8mi to prevent issues. I have to "lace down" to get them to feel right. Otherwise I'm happy with the boot.

 

[Uneven Terrain Outdoors]

Im on my first pair of them. I used the 980s prior. Tall boot is all I know. Dont know that I could wear a shorter one. Only issue I've had is if I put my sheepfeet in them I get heel rub. Never got a blister in my 980s. These I tape my feet if im doing anything over 8mi to prevent issues. I have to "lace down" to get them to feel right. Otherwise I'm happy with the boot.

Do you have the standard sheepfeet or the thicker ones?

 

[ELKOHUNTER]

I have the extra padded ones.

 

[manitou1]

Good boot, easy break in for me.
They run warm, so they are not a hot weather boot, ie July-August scouting.

Only problem I have is that my feet swell as the season progresses, especially at altitude and I need to go to a size 13 now.

Mine have about half a dozen outings on them but I will clean them up and post them for sale. They are a quality and comfortable boot though. I am "liquidating" several size 12s hiking boots and have moved to 13s... which I should have done to begin with.

 

[swampthing]

I was intrigued enough to buy a pair! Unfortunately I bought the wide last and it was too wide. I did put 2hrs on the mountain with the boots and I did like them. I will be ordering a regular width pair.