by As the fine autumn days continue, the hunting season moves into its most intense phase. By now, every hunting enthusiast has returned to his or her territory and, as every year, the woods are once again being experienced in the various forms of walked-up hunting with dogs, both in still hunts and driven hunts.
For those who frequent hilly and mountainous areas and therefore need to wear warm, stable and sturdy footwear, Zamberlan introduced the new Seiland boot model. Sporty in design and very structured in the sole and upper. We can say this after having worn them on a few hunting trips in the woods and on stalking grounds where the medium weight, and above all the resistance of the Superfabric upper to the thorny plants of the undergrowth and the height at the ankle protected and supported us. In fact, it is not a detail in hunts where you have to stand for hours waiting in silence, keeping the same position, to be able to rely on stable and comfortable footwear that allows you to avoid fatigue and remain focused on the hunting action.
The wide last provides a good foot support surface and good sensitivity, while the upper section of the boot wraps around the back and at malleolus height, to optimise grip. Obviously, when you opt for a boot of this type with a sturdy contruction, you have to accept some compromise with the flexibility that instead belongs to other softer leather models such as the Cormons we already presented and which we are still using in autumn hunting.
The Seiland can be highly recommended, for example, to those who hunt wild boar or other ungulates in driven hunts, both for the boots’ robustness but also for their high-visibility inserts that are useful for instinctively intercept the presence of a hunting companion while observing the undergrowth. The Gore-Tex Performance comfort PFC Free (fluorocarbon-free) membrane is used to guarantee the footwear’s internal thermoregulation and protect against moisture, making the boots fully waterproof and breathable, also ensuring dry feet regardless of weather conditions. The Vibram Curcuma outsole features a tread that is not only designed to ensure excellent grip on muddy or rocky terrain, but also to allow for quick debris removal and cleaning. A protective rand runs around the entire perimeter of the Seiland boots to cope with both intermediate and high mountain terrain and reduce impact with rocks and obstacles in the woods. The Superfabric upper ensures water repellency of the boots, whose features also allow them to be used in wet environments. This type of upper also allows the Seiland boots to have a balanced weight of no more than approximately 760 grams. With a large contact area on the toe and heel, the Seiland boots guarantee excellent grip on the ground and have different-height lugs for better traction in all situations.
The Nylon insole provides stability and support, while cushioning is enhanced by the dual-density PU wedge. In addition, the undercut heel increases safety on descents.
Given their characteristics and the first convincing sensations experienced during the first outings, we can do nothing but continue our season waiting for winter and the next hunting days, in which we will return to talk to you and show you directly in the field, in the woods and in the mountains the new Zamberlan Seiland boots and their performance. Stay tuned and have a great rest of the season!
