Vasque Men's Summit GTX Waterproof Backpacking Boot,Coffee Bean,10.5 M US
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3 Weeks ago, my friend talked about his experience after buying this product. He suggests me to buy the exact same item. I tried it, and it holds true what my pal said. If you are not sure, please read through the comments of buyers below.
Vasque Men's Summit GTX Waterproof Backpacking Boot,Coffee Bean,10.5 M US Explanation
If your next backpacking trip includes rugged terrain, long days, and inclement weather, head out with the durable support of the Vasque Menas Summit GTX Hiking Boot. Thanks to a full-grain leather upper backed by a Gore-Tex waterproof breathable membrane, youare feet will carry you to camp in bone-dry comfort. The nylon knit lining helps wick moisture, and Vasque added DryTech footbeds and molded polyurethane shock pads to cushion and protect your dogs on rough trails. When the weather rolls in and the path gets ugly, the Summitas lugged Vibram sole grips even the slickest of surfaces.
Product Features
- Upper Material: [upper] 100% leather
- Waterproofing: Gore-Tex membrane
- Sole: Vibram Summit
- Midsole:
- Footbed:
- Construction:
- Lacing: standard
- Weight: [pair] 3 lb 14 oz
- Recommended Use: hiking, backpacking, trekking
- Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year
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Purchaser Reviews After Using The Item
Vasque has lost it's standing as a legitimate hiking boot!
I've owned Vasque boots for the past 15 years. I've ruined 2 pair and have 1 pair that is still in good condition. When these boots were manufactured in Italy they were hands down the best pair of hiking/backpacking boots I've owned. When the company was bought out and manufacturing shipped to China the quality disappeared. 1 of the two pair i ruined was a Chinese made pair of Sundowners. They lasted less than two years and fell apart (ripped and soles seperated. I then purchased a pair of slightly used Italian made Vasque boots that I wore for 6 and a half years straight 5 days per week. I finally wore the soles off those boots and had to retire them. Vasque is simply no longer the manufacturer they were in those days.
So as for the review of this boot. You hear the above frequently from past Vasque owners but they tend not to explain why. So here goes. The reason loyal users are so upset is that the craftsmanship of these boots is so greatly inferior to what we were used...
Great boots
These are my second pair. The first pair lasted 4 years wearing them everyday. The reason I had to buy another pair I had worn the sole down until I had holes in them. These are the most comfortable shoe I have ever put on and will be the only boots I buy from now own. The first pair cost 199, the second pair I found on amazon for 139 and they are worth evey cent.
Decent boot-full 411 below
Pros-Leather is very nice, plush, high volume, good gripping outsole, easy break in.
Cons-Made in China, thick outsole that is not the most stable while standing, not a full gore-tex boot.
Bought these because I thought they were made in USA and had a good price here at Amazon. Even though they use Red Wing leather the boot is constructed in China. A no-no for me. Vasque sold their soul when they moved production of possibly one of the best boots ever made-Sundowners-out of Italy. The new Sundowners are not even close to the old ones. I'm a boot whore and I have about 12 pair etc.
Overall quality is good. Leather is very good. Vibram outsole is very thick lending itself to be a little "tippsy" when standing. Not as sure footed as say a LaSportiva Karakorum or Zamberlan Civetta etc. Not unstable but not super stable. Gore-Tex liner ends at the footbed. High quality Gore-Tex boots use the full Gore-Tex bootie. Maybe not a huge deal just a little...
