4.51 of 5 starsGarmont - 9.81 Onyx Mid GTX - Walking boots
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At a glance
Material information & features
- Suitable for:
- Men
- Recommended use:
- trekking, hillwalking
- Categorisation:
- A/B - high-cut walking boots
- Material type:
- polyamide, polyester, synthetic, textile
- Technology:
- GORE-TEX Extended Comfort
- Membrane:
- yes
- Fabric properties:
- breathable, PFC-/PFAS-free, waterproof
- Closure:
- 2-zone lacing
- Sole:
- Vibram Megagrip
- Running surface:
- all-terrain, alpine trails
- Midsole:
- EVA
- Footbed:
- polyurethane
- Weight:
- 950 g
- Reference size:
- pair in size UK 8
- Extras:
- pull tabs, logo print, reinforced heel, protective toecap
- Item No.:
- 019-1383
Product description
Lightness meets control
If you like to hike quickly or on rocky approaches, you need a pair of boots that are lightweight, stable and reliable. This is exactly where the 9.81 Onyx Mid GTX from Garmont show their strengths. These boots combine the support of a mid-cut model with the dynamism of trail running shoes - ideal if you want to master technical terrain quickly and safely.
Durable. Breathable. Comfortable.
Their durable polyester upper made with high-strength polyamide yarn ensures protection and dimensional stability. Meanwhile, on the inside, the PFC-free GORE-TEX Extended Comfort Membrane keeps your feet dry while allowing them to breathe - perfect for changeable conditions. Plus, the EVA midsole provides reliable cushioning, while the Ergonomic ESS plate ensures stability.
On the underside, the VIBRAM outsole with MEGAGRIP compound and TRACTION LUG technology offers powerful traction - for optimum grip on both wet and dry surfaces.
Boots for anyone looking for lightness, control and confidence in every step - from the approach to the mountain itself.
The highlights at a glance:
- VIBRAM MEGAGRIP compound ensures maximum traction on any surface
- TRACTION LUG technology offers improved grip and agility
- GORE-TEX Extended Comfort membrane keeps your feet dry and breathable
- EVA midsole with ESS plate ensures cushioning and stability
- Durable upper material with recycled content provides lasting protection and support
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Reviews overview
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by Plamen helpful
Hello, the Garmont 9.81 shoes are very well designed, the sole has very good traction on wet rocks, grass, and they are very comfortable when climbing. The only problem that happened to me was the permeability of the Gore-Tex membrane. I took them out of the box for a three-day route in the mountains and on the 1st day the toes of my right foot got wet, walking on wet grass (I will note that I was wearing long pants - i.e. water from above cannot enter), after a few hours water leaked into the toe area and the left foot. At the end of the day the right one was wetter than the left one, as the foot and toes were visibly not wet, and the sock was dry on top. The left one was wet only in the toe area and the cushion. After spending the night in the hut and managing to dry my shoes, the next day I put them on with dry socks and not long after walking they leaked again and my feet were wet. This is the main reason for returning the shoes.
I could have kept them for drier weather, but I already have a MILLET and a La Sportiva that also get my socks wet....
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Advantages
Stabilizes the foot Finish Good grip Robust Comfortable Lightweight Price / performance -
Disadvantages
Not waterproof -
Recommended use
Hiking Mountaineering Ultra-light Trekking