Our verdict
Multi-day adventurers in search of a hiking boot with stellar comfort—comfort that can be experienced right from the get-go—need not look any further than the Tatra Top GTX. That said, comfortable on day one though it may be, this solidly built Hanwag boot also offers excellent water repellency and surface traction. It is just somewhat unfortunate, however, that the space around its toe box might be too restrictive for some.
Pros
- Through-the-roof comfort level
- Waterproof
- Non-existent break-in period
- Exceptionally well-crafted
- Lightweight
- Fantastically grippy
- Astonishing ankle support
- Magnificent breathability
- Astounded stabilizing capability
Cons
- Non-existent break-in period
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The Hanwag Tatra Top GTX is nothing short of captivating thanks to its host of trek-worthy qualities. It is a solid option if you:
- Prefer a hiking boot that provides extra support and protection for hikers.
- Prefer a hiking boot that offers sufficient surface footing security
- Prefer a hiking boot that gives wearers improved rearfoot mobility.
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- The Tatra Top GTX is a Hanwag product that has been found to be amazing for backpackers who require extra support and protection in their journey. As a B/C category gear, the boot’s is great for extended expeditions and trekkers carrying heavily loaded packs. Hanwag Tatra Top GTXs lacing system.
- This leather footgear is armed with a Vibram outsole, providing surface grip. It can be resoled for a fee either by Hanwag themselves or a qualified cobbler.
Size and fit
Hanwag’s Tatra Top GTX is a relatively true-to-size, high-cut backpacking boot for men. It comes in widths D – standard and 2E – wide. It is offered in half and full sizes. A customized lockdown is a collaborative effort between the footgear’s closure system with clamping lace hooks and graded memory insole.
Secures footing over various types of surfaces
With its Vibram AW Integral outsole, backpackers get to have sufficient footing security over various types of surfaces. It has aggressive, high-profile lugs formed into a geometry that enhances its grip performance.
Slip-resistant
Both its heel and forefoot zones have protrusions that are positioned at opposing angles, giving wearers improved slip resistance on their way up or down slopes.
Shock-absorbing and excellent arch support
The Tatra Top GTX is equipped with a stout midsole, providing both stability and cushioning. It is embedded with a shock-absorbing unit within its heel and a shank within its midfoot region, giving the shoe additional shock absorption and arch support, respectively. Joining it in providing underfoot comfort is the boot’s foot-conforming default insole.
Keeps the hiker's foot fresh and dry
Nubuck leather with a waxed finish constitutes most of the Hanwag Tatra Top GTX’s over-the-ankle upper. It is built with a rubber rand, thereby preventing the shoe from sustaining scuffs, cuts, and scratches. Its interior has a breathable Gore-Tex laminate, rendering it capable of keeping the foot dry in inclement weather.
Hanwag Tatra Top GTX's lacing system
Its ghillie lacing is comprised of synthetic lace and metallic loops and open hooks. The lace loops along the instep come with ball bearings, allowing wearers to have quicker configurations.
