Garmont Kiowa Vegan Hiking Shoes (For Women)

My husband bought the men's version of this vegan boot and he really loves it. This is a really great hiking boot. It's perfect for keeping your feet dry, the traction is excellent and the ankle support is sturdy but really comfortable. I purchased my first pair last year and I have worn them a lot. They worked really well during the blizzard and were still in excellent condition after hiking through Civil War battlefields. I purchased them because I was looking for a vegan hiking boot and these boots had all the qualities I was looking for in any hiking boot, plus they were vegan. If you didn't know, you wouldn't think this was a vegan shoe. These boots are very durable and the quality of craftsmanship is excellent. I had another pair that I gave to my daughter because my first pair felt like they were 1/2 size too small for me. My daughter loves them too, and wears them on days she has a lot of walking to her classes on campus. My boots were comfortable from the moment I put them on. I really wish Garmont would make more shoes like this. Their vegan shoes rock!!!

I bought these shoes for my daughter to use for paragliding. She needed sturdy, waterproof shoes with good ankle support for landing. A major plus is that the insole is removable so she could insert her own orthotic for arch support and a perfect fit. Thank you Sierra Trading Post!

So far, my 17-yr old has worn these boots on a few short hikes (all under 5 miles). They fit exceptionally well, give ankle support without being restricting, and have good grip. The laces seemed really thin and akward for the boot, but easily replaced.

I needed new boots to wear about town and on day hikes and dog walks. The lacing design is great and allows for better support than regular lacing. I have never ordered Vegan shoes before, you can't tell that the "suede" bits aren't hide. The traction is good and the sole is just the right stiffness without being clunky or uncomfortable. The price was great - these are just as comfortable as my old Merrel's and at half the Sierra Price! I hope they hold up as well.

I have only hiked 4 times in these boots but from owning another pair of Garmont boots I expect that the soles will wear very slowly. I hike in rocky environment and other boots all have worn out quickly. The only drawback is that they are not water proof. Although I use them in the desert, we often have swollen creeks to cross.