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Vasque Clarion GTX SKU #7135190(View on Zappos.com Classic)
Product Information:
View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)- Fabric-and-leather construction plus a supportive flexplate insole make this light- to mid-weight backpacker easy to break in and sure to be comfortable, whether you're trekking into the hills for a few days or a whole week.
- 2.4mm Waterproof Nubuck Leather and Cordura Nylon Fabric upper for outstanding comfort and durability.
- Features Bimodel Flex Plate insole which is a combination of fiberglass and polyurethane to provide unparalleled support under the arch and give needed stability to the heel and ankle.
- Contoured PU Percussion Plate midsole.
- Features Skywalk Tri-V Lug High Carbon Rubber outsole that provides tiered Saw-tooth lugs that bite into terrain while releasing mud.
- 3-Bar Knit Nylon lining.
- Variable Fit System footbed.
- Padded collar for extra comfort.
- Shoe weighs 3 lb 1 oz.
- Questions? Please call 888-927-7674 to speak to one of our Outdoor consultants!
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- 76% "Felt true to size"
- 81% "Felt true to width"
- 79% "Excellent arch support"
Recent Customer Reviews - 39 Reviews Total
Posted: Oct 6, 2009
Reviewer: Stephen w from california
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I purchased these boots based on familiarity with the brand, but not the specific model or size. I successfully summitted Mt. Kilimanjaro wearing them just two weeks after the purchase. Thank you Zappos.
Posted: Sep 30, 2009
Reviewer: from puerto rico
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delivery service from zappos, of course, terrific. These boots are the third from Vasque I buy in a row. They are almost exclusively what I wear troughout the week. I work on my feet all the time and these boots give me the support and protection I need while looking great with a variety of other clothes conbinations. I love them.
Posted: Aug 28, 2009
Reviewer: K M from California
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Just ordered my 5th pair of boots, I use them every day for work boots until the sole has no tread. The thing I do like about these boots is there is no break in period; just jump into them out of the box & 14 hours later you're not crying.
Posted: Jul 6, 2009
Reviewer: from Michigan
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My husband buys this shoe in EE width and wears it every single day. Any other shoe and he has sore feet and back aches. He has had about ten pair so far over several years and is always satisfied. They are waterproof - he wears them in winter plowing snow even. Love this shoe! We only hope they do not discontinue it as it has been a great asset for him.
Posted: Jun 27, 2009
Reviewer: from NY
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I bought several pairs of these boots over the years for my husband. He has two broken ankles and these are the only boots that are comfortable and give him enough support as well as being sturdy enough for all day wear (in construction). I just bought another 4 pair to stock up in case they stop manufacturing it. Highly recommended!
Additional Brand Information
At Vasque, they are committed to making functional, innovative and aesthetic footwear that performs to the highest standards. Their ultimate goal is to make shoes that inspire you to get outdoors and embark on an adventure. Incorporating and developing new and innovative technologies into their boots is what keeps Vasque at the top of their game.
Vasque offers various outsole systems, and components targeted to your outdoor activity. Whether you’re backpacking, trail running, or mountaineering, they have the right shoe for you. Vasque holds a reputation for making shoes that stand up to the test of time. Simply put, they don’t make throw-away footwear.
In addition to their commitment to high-performance, outdoor footwear, Vasque also cares about the environment. From their boots, to their packaging, to their marketing materials and day to day operations, Vasque scrutinizes all elements of their business, striving to make a lighter, ecological footprint.
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Posted: Feb 26, 2009
Reviewer: from Boston, MA
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Very comfortable, but don't last!
I'm on my second pair and they are probably the most comfortable boots that I've ever owned. However, the leather upper gets creased and eventually starts leaking. I was more careful with the second pair and applied mink oil several times to hopefully prevent drying and cracking. Great while they last, but both pairs started to leak after about 12 months. Admittedly, they had a life, on industrial work sites and home-improvement projects, but I thought they should've lasted longer.
Posted: Jan 9, 2009
Reviewer: from Ohio
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Just got my Rocket Dog Slope boots (in black) today... and I LOVE them! They are extremely comfy, allow room to tuck in jeans, and are super cute! I’d bought a pair of Rocket Dog boots second-hand (tan suede) and practically live in them... so I was excited to find the Slope style that is similar, in black. They seem pretty true to size and have the traditional wide toe box as most Rocket Dog footwear does. Zappos has the BEST customer service of any company I’ve done business with.
Posted: Dec 7, 2008
Reviewer: Old C from Vermont, USA
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
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I purchased these boots for work. I am a vintage auto mechanic. Like all mechanics, our feet take a beating because we're always on them. We wade through fossil fuels, oils, and caustic chemicals all day. The boots that are made for "Mechanics" are real garbage, and rarely last 6 months. I got a full year out of my last Vasque's. They feel pretty good. I purchased size 12 EE. I'm thinking that I should have gotten just an 'E'. It's all good though, I'm sticking with them.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Grab some ASOLO's A+
Posted: Nov 19, 2008
Reviewer: from Savannah, GA
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Great Boot!
I just purchased my second pair. My first pair lasted 10 years and are still in good shape. Very comfortable. Great support. Great boot.
Posted: Sep 30, 2008
Reviewer: from Hebron, KY
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I wear these shoes everyday. I have flat feet and was looking for a hiking boot with good arch support. These feel great in that regard. I only wish they had the same padding around the collar as the Vasque Wasach.
Posted: Sep 11, 2008
Reviewer: Diver from Alaska
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Alaska tested - Very quick delivery. Right after they arrived, I used these on a local trail along a glacial moraine. Very rocky, muddy, uneven ground. The boots felt very comfortable with good support for my ankles and arches. Soles were thick enough where I didn't feel small rocks or pebbles as I stepped on them. Great boots!
Posted: Mar 31, 2008
Reviewer: Kerry D from Amarillo, TX
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Canyon Ranger -
The best period. Have you ever been to Palo Duro Canyon State Park? It is some of the ruggedest land you can encounter. I wore these for 5 years as a ranger there and still wear them occasionally as a snow and slush boot. Have since bought another pair and if they keep making them, will buy them again. In the canyon it can get to 120 degrees in summer and down to 10 below in the winter and these things never failed me. If you get them and they don't fit quite right, I have been told that Zappos will zap you another pair ‘til they get it right.
Posted: Mar 25, 2008
Reviewer: Barney from Napa
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Vasque Clarion GTX -
Great boot! This is my 5th pair. I wear them daily as a building inspector - inside, outside, on the roof, out in the field - great comfort. I can usually count on getting about 24 months of service before the soles wear to the point they need to be replaced. I have bought these boots on line before, but never used Zappos until this order. Great company to do business with! They communicated well via email every step of the process and while they promised delivery in 5-6 days, the boots were delivered the next day! Great service, great communications, and very competitive pricing. Will shop Zappos again!
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Sundowner for a dressier looking boot.
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
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Nice boot, but I sure miss the Sundowner. This shoe fits good, but not like a glove. The surface takes a beating on rocks and doesn't take long to look pretty tore up and unlike the Sundowner, I don't think just an application of grease will fix it.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Sundowner
Posted: Jan 10, 2008
Reviewer: Denise W from Hot Springs, Arkansas
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My husband won't take them off!
My husband decided to take up hiking when we moved to Arkansas. He asked for a pair of hiking boots for Christmas and I surprised him with a pair of Vasque's Clarion GTX. His plan was to wear them only when hiking, but now he wears them EVRY DAY! He says they are the most comfortable shoes he has! Thanks, Zappos!
Posted: Dec 4, 2007
Reviewer: from Lockport NY
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Solid performer -
Great boot, I am on my second pair. Hiked many miles great support, then used them for work boots for a total of eight years service. Keep on your boot maintenance and I'm sure you will have a similar experience.
Posted: Nov 4, 2007
Reviewer: Paul from norwich ct
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Works perfect for construction workers.
Posted: Oct 22, 2007
Reviewer: Hans A from Cave Junction, Oregon
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
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I use the Clarion as my workboot. Took really only a day or two to break in. Great support over uneven ground. 100% waterproof. You forget that you are wearing them.
Posted: Sep 24, 2007
Reviewer: from Idaho
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Great fit and almost no break in time. I wore them one day to work and then straight to the mountains for a week of elk hunting; absolutely no problems.
Posted: Aug 18, 2007
Reviewer: from Wisconsin
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Great boots!
I am an over 300 lb Land Surveyor. Daily, I have been wearing the shoe marketed as "Vasque Clarion GTX" since 1991, when I complained to my regular shoe supplier (mom and pop shoe store that I have been buying shoes from for over 50 years), that I really wasn't being served well with leather boots and rubber overshoes for wet conditions. I have lost count of the number of pairs of these boots I have owned, but with daily use in conditions ranging from sitting at a desk in my office, to walking on concrete and asphalt surfaces, to mud, to sand, to lawns, to some of the more rugged back-country in the Midwest, the 12-24 months of service I get from these boots is noteworthy. Especially considering my size and the additional 20 or more lbs of equipment I often carry.
Regarding the soles: Concrete is probably the worst surface to walk on due to its abrasiveness. Asking boots to work well in all conditions is unrealistic. This week, working in an area with an AVERAGE grade of 14%, including some near vertical areas, I found that the boot would hold me on the side slopes, better than the soil on which I placed them.
Keep on making them!
