Garmont - Dragontail LT - Approach shoes

Bought for lightweight use and developed ankle and knee problems . Put this down to old age(me not the shoe) and attended my physio for a going over . I've been seeing same guy for a number of years and he asked what was different as this was the first injury related reason for attending..subsequently asked me to bring the shoes next session .
Next time around he examined shoes.
After placing them on a table it was clear the sole and upper were badly out of line and caused the ankles to camber inwards..stopped wearing and the problem resolved itself
Dont know if these are a dud pair or this is Garmont "tech" would check them on table top straight out of the box guys beware.

However I didn't buy them. I take a 7 and usually buy Salomon 7 1/2 cos they are wife fitting. Tried a size 8 in these but they were way too narrow.

I have had three pairs of these shoes now and after about 12months the rear of the sole comes away. apart from this a good shoe!

These have taken everything I've thrown at them in their stride, from climbing around Different to scrambling in the Cuillins and drinking and dancing! Well worth it and they come in Cobalt blue too!

Small made as usually take UK size 9 but next size up…9.5 was too small and very narrow toe box
Also not waterproof which I hadn’t realised.
Returning for refund

Second pair purchased. Used for a variety of activities, even biking.

Incredible fit and comfort from day 1. I use these daily. Since September and the sole has worn out (10 months). The grip is incredible in dry, but slightest bit of moisture and you have no grip whatsoever, I’d actually say they’re appalling to be honest when wet. I had scarpa, la sportiva, merrell, meindl etc etc but Garmont being the worst out of all in bad weather, not to mention they’re really not waterproof even walking in long wet grass you’ll suffer leakage. generally on the stiff side to ‘feel’ the ground underfoot for narrow trails and foot placements. The protective rand and stiff sole is good for scree but not common for my hiking trails.

Best foot wear ever ,on third pair now ,can't fault anything about them

A very comfortable, supportive shoe, ideal for less ambitious hikes and not too technical looking to wear around town. Robust and fairly water resistant - although not entirely waterproof.

I have a pair of Garmont Pinnacle GTX boots that are truly excellent. This was a factor in buying the dragontails.
However first time I wore them in rocky terrain they both got damaged and now need to be replaced. Fit and stability is good but uppers too fragile.