If you're looking for the perfect gift for someone who loves retracing thousand-year-old routes, or if you're planning a long-distance walk for next spring, take a look at the newest addition to the Zamberlan family.
ROMEA STRATA GTX is the hiking shoe designed for legendary trails like the "Romea Strata" route itself, from which the new model takes its name. The idea was born from an awareness of how much walking can regenerate body and soul: following the tracks left by others, many years ago, through places and lands that tell a story.
In 2019 — the year of its 90th anniversary — Zamberlan chose to make a meaningful contribution to the rebirth and promotion of the Romea Strata, which also passes through Pievebelvicino, home of the company. It is a route traced by wayfarers and pilgrims who set out from the East to reach Rome, crossing Poland, the Czech Republic and Austria before entering Italy at Tarvisio. Some 1,400 kilometres of trail, rich in natural, artistic and historical wonders, connect Northern Italy to Rome.
.ROMEA STRATA GTX: who these hiking shoes are for
A hiking shoe for men and women, designed to cover many kilometres on different surfaces and in changing weather conditions. Every detail is designed and tested according to Zamberlan's principles, ensuring comfort and safety for those who set out on a long walk. Premium Italian leathers are combined with GORE-TEX technology to make the shoe soft yet waterproof and breathable, keeping the foot dry even in the rain. For the Romea Strata GTX we chose a sole that delivers excellent traction on the many types of terrain encountered on multi-day walks.
More Christmas gift ideas for pilgrimage and trail lovers
If you're not yet convinced, or you're looking for other gift ideas for someone who loves setting off with a backpack in the footsteps of the pilgrims, here are a couple of suggestions:
- A Zamberlan gift card. If you don't know their exact size, or you'd rather let them choose the model that suits them best, go for a voucher. Just choose the amount, add the recipient's name, surname and email address, and you're done!
- The boot maintenance kit. A useful, indispensable gift for those who love taking care of what matters to them. The Boot Cleaning Kit contains Hydrobloc® cream, a small brush for applying the product, and a pair of spare laces.