Name: EXTINGUISHER II WLF - Black
Rating: 4.67 (12 reviews)

Zamberlan Extinguisher II WLF - men's wildland firefighting boot in black

EXTINGUISHER II WLF - Black

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$450.00

EXTINGUISHER II WLF - Black

The Details

Best For Wildland Firefighting

Weight 785g Based on size US 8 (Half Pair)

Boot Height 9"

Flex Rating

1

2

3

4

5

Max flexibility Max stiffness

Moderate Flex

Classic hiking/backpacking. Balanced flex with noticeable support and stability.

Cushioning

1

2

3

4

5

Min cushioning Max cushioning

Low cushioning

Light cushioning that offers slight shock absorption while maintaining a firm, responsive feel. Suitable for day hikes and those who want a balance between trail feedback and basic comfort.

Terrain

Rugged backcountry

Fit

Last Type & Size guide

The foot plays an important role in supporting the weight of the entire body as well as locomotion. The engineering of our lasts and footwear construction take into account all the anatomical aspects of the foot, making it a true investment in your feet. Zamberlan® engineered different lasts based on the anatomical features of the foot and the requirements for various end-use applications.

Generally, Zamberlan boots are all comfortable, not too long and have a good volume.

Boot Lasts & Size Charts

To find your Zamberlan size, measure the distance from the back of your heel to the tip of your longest toe while wearing socks.

Place a sheet of paper on the floor and trace your foot with your heel against a wall.
Measure the outline from the back of your heel to the front of your toes.
Find this measurement in the chart below for the last of your model. If between two sizes, choose the larger.
Repeat for both feet and use the size that fits your bigger foot.

Getting the Best Fit and Finding Your Correct Size →

Regular Last

ZBPK Performing Fit · Slightly lower instep · Wrapped foot flex point · Tighter heel lock area

Size	9" 1/32	9" 9/32	9" 9/16	9" 21/32	9" 27/32	9" 31/32	10" 3/32	10" 11/32	10" 15/32	10" 5/8	10" 7/8	10" 31/32	11" 1/8	11" 1/4	11" 3/8	11" 22/32	11" 15/16	12" 3/16	12" 15/32
Foot (cm)	23	23.6	24.3	24.6	25	25.3	25.6	26.3	26.6	27	27.6	27.9	28.3	28.6	28.9	29.6	30.3	31	31.7
US Men	—	—	—	—	—	—	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	10.5	11	11.5	12	13	14	15
US Women	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	11	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
EU	37	38	39	39.5	40	40.5	41	42	42.5	43	44	44.5	45	45.5	46	47	48	49	50

Technical Last

ZTEC Technical Fit · Reduced volume in instep · Downturned shape · Pronounced heel to ankle line

Size	9" 7/32	9" 1/2	9" 23/32	9" 7/8	10"	10" 1/8	10" 9/32	10" 1/2	10" 21/32	10" 25/32	11" 1/16	11" 3/16	11" 5/16	11" 15/32	11" 9/16	11" 27/32	12" 3/32	12" 3/8	12" 5/8
Foot (cm)	23.4	24.1	24.7	25.1	25.4	25.7	26.1	26.7	27.1	27.4	28.1	28.4	28.7	29.1	29.4	30.1	30.7	31.4	32.1
US Men	—	—	—	—	—	—	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	10.5	11	11.5	12	13	14	15
US Women	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	11	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
EU	37	38	39	39.5	40	40.5	41	42	42.5	43	44	44.5	45	45.5	46	47	48	49	50

Wide Last

ZWL Wide Fit · High instep · Wide foot flex point · Round toe · Wide Achilles tendon area

Size	9" 11/32	9" 5/8	9" 7/8	10"	10" 1/8	10" 9/32	10" 3/8	10" 21/32	10" 25/32	10" 29/32	11" 3/16	11" 5/16	11" 15/32	11" 9/16	11" 11/16	11" 31/32	12" 3/16	12" 15/32	12" 3/4
Foot (cm)	23.7	24.4	25.1	25.4	25.7	26.1	26.4	27.1	27.4	27.7	28.4	28.7	29.1	29.4	29.7	30.4	31	31.7	32.4
US Men	—	—	—	—	—	—	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	10.5	11	11.5	12	13	14	15
US Women	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	11	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
EU	37	38	39	39.5	40	40.5	41	42	42.5	43	44	44.5	45	45.5	46	47	48	49	50

Laces Size Chart

Generally, lace sizes correlate to the specific boot. The best way to ensure the correct replacement lace is to measure your existing lace.

125cm — Low cut shoes
150cm — 5" and 6" hikers
175cm — 8" semi-tall boots and larger 6" hikers
190cm — 11" tall boots and larger 8" semi-tall boots
205cm — 11" tall boots, larger sizes

Reinforced, fire-resistant uppers

9" tall uppers are made from premium Perwanger® split-grain leather and Nomex fabrics for fire-resistance, lightweight performance, and unmatched durability.

Side-stitched, fire-resistant outsoles

Vibram® Tsavo outsoles are made with a fire-resistant rubber compound specifically for wildland fire applications. Affixed with fire-resistant cement and side-stitched to eliminate the possibility of sole
delamination, these outsoles embody the extreme durability needed for WLF use.

Sure-footed tread for hazardous mountain terrain

The rugged lugs and aggressive braking traction of the Vibram® Tsavo outsoles are built for the most challenging mountain terrain.

The ideal blend of flex and support

A Flex 4mm polypropylene insole provides the optimal level of stiffness for heavy loads and mountain operation, while allowing enough boot flex for all-day comfort.

Renowned fit

Our Backpacking Fit is known for an excellent heel lock, comfortable over the foot wrap, and roomy toebox for maximum sensitivity and enduring comfort.

Breathability for hot environments

Hydrobloc® treated uppers are lined with polyester mesh to allow maximum breathability in hot conditions.

Resoling/rebuilding

This product is not generally resoleable due to the side-stitched sole application, but can be rebuilt by a specialized cobbler.

Made in Italy

Technologies

Customer Reviews

5 stars: 9 (75%)
4 stars: 2 (17%)
3 stars: 1 (8%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

10.5

Perfect

Can’t test them when it takes over a month to ship and they ship it to the wrong address and don’t offer any help or customer service. Will never order from this company again

They’re super comfortable. Will have to get used to see how they hold up. The laces broke on the third day of wearing them- use parachute chord or leather

Boots were great out of the box. Sizing was true. Whites are 10s ordered 9.5, fit great. Comfy and light. Hiking in them is great. For context on a wildland handcrew. 3 crew hikes in them and the only issue was I snapped a lace after 2 days. No fault on the boot though. Again, only crew hikes on the boots but steep, rocky terrain in central wyoming. No complaints.

Comfortable boots for wildland Firefighting. Short break in period. Water resistance is obviously not the best since there are seams pretty low on the boot, but with the proper treatment they keep your foot dry for some time. I had a lace break after only a couple of days but customer service was quick to replace them. I'm using Ironlaces on them now and keep the replacement ones as spares in case the Ironlaces break.

Great all around work boot

Boots are great very comfortable and light weight, but the laces do not last long the eyelets cut them, only 2 weeks before one broke

Boots are extraordinary comfortable making the transition from Whites. No break in, I’ve hiked in full gear about 10 miles on PT hikes so far and they show no signs of wear. The eyelets for the laces are pretty sharp and will cut through the factory laces within hours. Immediately upgraded to a set of rhino laces and even they are fraying at the eyelets at the ankle. All in all I’m happy with the redesigned boot. Breathability is good and they are fairly water resistant.

Boots are breatheable, dry quickly, and fit well. However, there is not enough heel support to handle rugged terrain. They might hold up for engine work on flat ground but these aren't great boots for field work in the mountains. There is a lack of support high enough up the ankles that a day of hiking on sidehills and boulders causes discomfort and rubbing on the heels. I rarely get blisters with other fire boots but wearing these start to get them on the top of the heels after just a few hours of field work.

So far it seems like a great boot. I wish they had 1/2 sizes for the size 13. I wear a 14 and these are a little tight on the toes. I will see if they break in seeing how I just received them yesterday. Looking forward to this fire season to see how they hold up.

So far so good, I am wearing around town a bit before I try a hike, look professional, can wear on duty, comfortable, and supportive. No slop with propper socks, can’t wait to hit the hills with them. Much lighter than my logger type boots.