Garmont

Garmont Men's Nagevi Hiking Shoe

• Mesh and suede
• Vibram sole
• Running shoe technology with trail stability, protection and traction

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Nagevi hiking shoe by Garmont moves and flexes with your foot while cushioning your spine through a combination of outsole, midsole, and insole support. Constructed with an asymmetrical mesh and suede upper that dries quickly and conforms to the shape of your foot, this lightweight design also includes a roomy toe box, Drilex lining to keep your foot cool and dry, and a compression-molded EVA midsole for comfort. The shoe also features excellent anti-pronation and heel shock-absorption, and a Vibram Transition rubber outsole for great traction, making this tough, lightweight shoe perfect for multi-sport use.

From the Manufacturer

Garmont is a 5th generation, Italy based specialty footwear manufacturer.  From Freeride, telemark, and alpine touring ski boots to mountaineering, approach backpacking, and hiking footwear Garmont makes the best fitting, best performance product available.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0011G0J9Y
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,543 in Shoes (See Top 100 in Shoes)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Construction and Fit has changed - mid 2008, September 20, 2008

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Robert Summers (San Jose, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This is my 3rd pair of Nagevi's. I wore the first pair out hiking on volcanic ash. I'm working on the 2nd pair now with my third pair, the pair I'm reviewing, in reserve.

I have a large foot (US size 14, Eur size 48), with narrower heels and wider toes than usual. I use these shoes mostly for backpacking with some daily wear for variety.

My first two pair of Navevi's were identical. This pair is different.
- The new sole is marked Vibram.
- There is a little more plastic or rubber on the top of the toe and the EVA padding from the ball of the foot forward is not covered in plastic.
- The new pair weighs a little over 4 ounces more
- There isn't as much room in the toe box of the new pair. The extra plastic seems to squeeze the lining down.
- The new pair is smaller. I can easily touch the end of the shoes with my toes. I'd go up a size but it is hard enough to find size 14's; I'm not even sure that Garmont makes a size 15.
- The old model was very loose, they relied on your foot for strength. The fit always reminded me of a glove more than a shoe. This is great for walking on dirt, not so good for concrete.
- The new pair seems a little stiffer and more padded; it's more like a typical running shoe.
- Instead of ribbons to thread the laces through, there are plastic eyelets.
- Several other changes that appear to be purely cosmetic

I'll like this pair well enough not to send them back, but my next pair will be likely be something else. Like with running shoes, once you find a model that works for you, stock up on them before they change the design.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor fitting, March 29, 2009

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John Bouchard "day tripper" (New England) - See all my reviews
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Why do they have to modify their designs? I got great mileage and comfort from my first pair of Garmonts. This pair is on the way back to Amazon. My feet complained within minutes of waering them around the house. I wear size 8.5 and ordered size 9...they were tight around the toe and offered poor arch support. I'm going to try the Eclipse next. Don't bother with these if you're planning any sort of day hiking.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars move on, October 8, 2008

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Manfred Meister "meister" (Sebastopol, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Garmont Men's Nagevi Hiking Shoe (Apparel)

I have also had a pair of these in the old style and they are great. Unfortunately Garmont's new design resulted in poorly made, fitting and uncomfortable shoes. You will be disappointed. I returned mine.

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