Asolo

Asolo Amazon GV
Posted: Feb 3, 2010 10:25:19 AM
Reviewer: Krystal K from Boulder, CO

Overall:

This shoe is Awesome! Super light, awesome grip on trail and especially on rocks. The fit is perfectly shaped, not too narrow or wide, good stability with the ankle support.

Asolo Attiva GTX
Posted: Jan 20, 2010 10:54:35 AM
Reviewer: Hiker G from TX

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My feet are long and narrow. Difficult to fit. I hike a variety of terrain, but mostly very long distances in challenging terrain (rocky and steep) with on average 35 pounds in backpack. Obviously comfort, stability, grip, durability are critical. Out of the box, they look great and felt comfy. However, after wearing them around the house for a week, with hiking socks of various thicknesses, I discovered heel slippage, rubbing around ankles, and various hot spots. Could not wait to get out of them. Maybe the Supergreen insoles would have helped, but I did not even bother with them. Too bad, these look great on. Wish there was a great extra heavy duty backpacking boot that looked cute on the foot. Still looking for a heavy duty boot, latest one that seems to work is the Asolo power max 200, but I am still testing 3 others.

Asolo TPS 520 GV
Posted: Jan 18, 2010 4:39:42 PM
Reviewer: Bobbie L from Asheville, NC

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Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten. I purchased these boots for my husband after a great deal of research. He is a volunteer and helps maintain the Appalachian and the Mountain to Sea Trails. He gives these boots a great deal of rugged trail work climbing up and over granite boulders, downed trees, knee deep mud, water, snow and ice. He often uses orthotics however these boots provide tremendous support, so much so, that their use is not necessary. Please feel confident that you have just purchased the best boots for any heavy duty work you are planning. You will find these boots to be as comfortable as they are durable.

Asolo Rapidity
Posted: Jan 13, 2010 3:19:25 PM
Reviewer: Anonymous from St. Louis

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Wow! What a great fitting and comfortable shoe! True to size and the first shoe I've ever owned that felt broken-in from the moment I slipped them on. It's a very soft and pliable shoe with a sticky tread and conservative looks. I just spent a full week of beating these up on the Hawaiian coastlines and inland volcanic mountains. They exhibited fantastic grip on the trails (something I'm very particular about), and although I'm a frequent blister sufferer, there was absolutely no hint of rubbing on my toes or heels. So far, these are the first shoes I'd give an A+ across the board to on fit, comfort, and function. I will wear these through the season including an ascent of the Grand Teton in August. I will report back with any complaints; I hope I don't find any.

Asolo Flame GTX
Posted: Jan 13, 2010 8:35:01 AM
Reviewer: Kevin N from Philadelphia, PA

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This boot appears well made, is light weight and has good arch support. However, I ordered a 10.5 EE, size I normally wear, and they are too narrow. They are tight on the sides just behind my toes, and painfully hard against the ankle bone. Also the D-loops are very small and will only accommodate round laces which in my experience, don't stay tied as well as flat. The hooks at the top are also very tight and seem they would wear down the laces quickly.

Asolo TPS 535 V
Posted: Jan 12, 2010 11:08:29 AM
Reviewer: Anonymous from

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These boots are the most comfortable I have ever worn. I've worn them most every day for the past 3 years and they're still in good shape. Being so warm and waterproof, they've been a good reliable boot for hiking and work outdoors.

Asolo TPS 535 V
Posted: Jan 11, 2010 6:52:18 AM
Reviewer: Mike M from St.paul, Minnesota

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I ordered these boots online on a Sunday and they were delivered to me the next day. I am wary of purchasing footwear online, but when I put my feet in they felt made for my feet. I have kind of a narrow foot without much of an instep. I've had the boots for about a month and I have around 20 miles of snow and ice hiking in them. No hot spots or blisters. Great ankle support. No break in seems to be required. Appears very well made with aesthetic clean lines and to the point of what a good hiking boot is all about. Will follow up if I come across any cons.

Asolo Power Matic 200 GV
Posted: Jan 9, 2010 6:39:44 AM
Reviewer: Rick W from westchester, IL

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I have been buying Asolo boots for years. The first pair were for a canoe trip in Quetico Park Canada. I found the support and comfort were beyond any boot I ever wore before. The quality was also first rate. I wore them for years. I had to buy a new pair not because they wore out, but because I left them to close to a radiator when wet and the leather boot shrunk a whole size. Lesson learned. I've been buying Asolo boots ever since. They fit me perfect right out of the box. Between my wife and me, we have purchased six pairs. The last three were from Zappos, my now favorite shoe store in the whole world!

Asolo Boulder GV
Posted: Jan 8, 2010 11:20:40 AM
Reviewer: Michael from St. Louis

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Great looking shoe, but. The Boulder GV looks great and now feels great. This was, however, not the case when I purchased them. Well, the shoe has continually looked great, but the "lip" of the shoe where you put your foot in (right under the ball of your ankle) really caused a lot of irritation. Plain and simple it hurt. The "lip" is higher than most shoes which caused it to rub against the bottom of my malleolus (the bones that stick out on both sides of the ankle). You can easily fix the problem by putting in shoe inserts that are thicker than the 1/8 inch insert Asolo provides. Now that I have the right insert, the shoe is awesome and I couldn't be happier. Certainly recommend.

Asolo Shelter GTX
Posted: Jan 6, 2010 10:55:43 AM
Reviewer: Kimberly from Philadelphia, PA

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Can't find a bad thing to say about them! This is my first pair of hiking boots, so I don't have a real basis for comparison. However, I normally have to buy running shoes in a wide size or a half-size up, whereas these are perfectly true to size. Very nice ankle and arch support. The lacing is sturdy and easy, and they are very solid without being too heavy. Bought them in the purple and they are very eye-catching!

Asolo Stynger GTX
Posted: Jan 5, 2010 8:01:29 PM
Reviewer: Kristen s from

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I have a love/hate relationship with these hiking boots. I have an extremely narrow heel, and I get horrible blisters with these when I wear them hiking. Took them to my custom bootfitters, had insoles made, had the heel crunched to keep my heel from popping up and I still get blisters. If your feet are not extremely narrow, you will love these hiking boots. I can wear them walking in the winter on flat terrain (no inclines) and the traction is pretty good on ice. I love the orange color.

Asolo Attiva GTX
Posted: Dec 31, 2009 12:52:33 AM
Reviewer: Andrea C from New York

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Never have I purchased a pair of hiking boots that actually became less comfortable as I broke them in. I understand that they are meant to be light weight, but the manufacturers sacrificed too much cushioning to make a lighter boot. I began to feel every seam within the toebox and these points continuously wore my foot. It was not a matter of the boots being too narrow. They felt true to size in all respects, and fit very well. They just did not provide the comfort I was hoping for in a day-hiking boot.

Asolo Shelter GTX
Posted: Dec 30, 2009 12:45:23 AM
Reviewer: Newclimbergirl from Roseville, CA

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Love this shoe! I bought these for backpacking and general ascent and intro to mountaineering. So far I want to wear them every day! Good arch support (even without the superfeet insert/insoles); nice heel hug (I have narrow heels) and just a great nice all around fit. I normally wear a 9, and surprisingly I'm perfect in an 8.5 with smartwools thick socks! I work at an outdoor recreational store; we don't have this style and since I love Zappos, I scored them on here. In fact, I'm buying a second pair just to have them for future.

Asolo Boulder GV
Posted: Dec 27, 2009 7:45:34 AM
Reviewer: Anonymous from Boston, MA

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Excellent shoes, and great shopping experience. The sole is a bit harder than I was expecting, and it doesn\'t flex much. The shoes are more suitable for a hike than for city walking, but all in all they are great.

Asolo TPS 520 GV
Posted: Dec 25, 2009 10:14:33 AM
Reviewer: Kscarter1825 from Charles Town, WV

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After wearing these boots for a couple of days, I have to say that I have not had a more comfortable boot from the get go. I have had very little soreness in the foot and they provide a very stable base to walk from. I have a semi-low arch and narrower than normal foot. The boots fit tightly around the ankle and lower leg and they leave ample room for the toes. So far I am extremely happy with the purchase!

Asolo Mach
Posted: Dec 18, 2009 2:33:36 PM
Reviewer: from DC

Overall:

Almost high enough to be a boot. Nifty looking shoes, edgy without screaming. (I got the black and light green.) They fit comfortably, but the sides and back come up much higher than I am used to, and I'm afraid that this will start to bother me when I wear them out for hiking or shopping. If you've got an orthotic or need a heel pad, this is a great shoe for you. There's room inside and vertically.

Asolo Power Matic 500 GV
Posted: Dec 16, 2009 3:26:25 AM
Reviewer: Anonymous from Michigan

Overall:

These boots have been very durable. They are very well made and comfortable. My feet definitely stay warm and dry. The only problem I had was the first time I wore them my feet got very sore. The next few times I wore them I loosened the laces just a little bit. It seemed to do the trick and I've never had a problem since.

Asolo Power Matic 400 GV
Posted: Dec 14, 2009 2:29:55 PM
Reviewer: Anonymous from North FL

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Overall, one of the very best designed and constructed boots I have seen. Attention to detail second to none. I really wanted to keep these boots. I wear a 13D for length and forefoot width, but have a narrow heel. The Asolo Power Matic line fit my heel perfectly, but are slightly too narrow. Within an hour they start to pinch around the ball of my foot. Since they are leather, they may have been able to be (professionally) stretched, but I worried about the effect that would have on the Gore-Tex liner. All said and done I had to return, but did so reluctantly. If you have a slightly narrow forefoot, you should try these out. The two boots that fit me best are the Kayland Contact (wish I could find someone who carries size 13) and the Montrail Helium GTX. Zappos service is awesome and I recommend buying from them.

Asolo Flame GTX
Posted: Dec 13, 2009 12:52:56 AM
Reviewer: Anonymous from Central Virginia

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As always, Asolo continues to exceed my expectations. With bone fragments in both ankles, break-in is quite a chore. These Asolo shoes were more comfortable in about half the time of my Columbias. Support is great, but without sacrificing the "feel" needed when trying to move quietly over sticks, rocks and such. I will buy them again.

Asolo TPS 520 GV
Posted: Dec 11, 2009 10:21:59 PM
Reviewer: John M from Goldendale, WA

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I bought my boots in July and after several days of local walking I did 20 days of trekking in October in the Himalayas (primarily the Everest Circuit). I could not be more pleased with the results: my feet stayed warm and dry, but never hot; I walked on wet steps and wet rocks and rarely slipped, never falling; no blisters or discomfort of any kind. I did buy and wear a boot a half size larger than I normally wear, and it was perfect. I also have a very narrow foot, but could lace the boot snugly. I did add a good quality insert with a special arch pad. Now I am back home and I wear them every day. My wife even says they look nice.

Asolo Revenge GTX
Posted: Dec 9, 2009 10:39:19 AM
Reviewer: Dino P from New York, NY

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I wore the Asolo Revenge GTX for a 6 day hike in Patagonia and they absolutely great hiking boots. My friend who goes on expeditions to Alaska recommended Asolo, and with good reason. The toe protection and Gore-Tex are a must. These boots are tough, but also light. They also look great. I didn't need to break them in much, and with the right socks on, I never got any blisters. They were OK on my wide feet. They fit a little snug but are OK. I definitely recommend these boots.

Asolo TPS 535 V
Posted: Dec 4, 2009 8:45:36 AM
Reviewer: Anonymous from Indiana

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Wonderful hiking boot. No break in time. When you walk you feel the three points of support that feel like springs. I have feet problems with my heels hurting. When I first slipped these boots on. I felt no more pain in my heels. There is plenty of room for inserts placed on top of the three layers made by Asolo. Do your feet a favor and buy Asolo TPS 535V. Great arch support holding your heels in place. There is a newer generation of this high tech hiking boots. It is made with the same craft making.

Asolo Stynger GTX
Posted: Nov 30, 2009 5:19:18 AM
Reviewer: Anonymous from

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I've now worn these shoes for several hikes and can honestly state that they are great! I have a hard time finding shoes that accommodate my left foot - which I broke over 20 years ago. They'll feel fine in the store and fine for the first couple of miles and then my foot starts hurting. These shoes go the distance. And they are cute!

Asolo Fugitive GTX
Posted: Nov 29, 2009 4:18:51 AM
Reviewer: Kevin from CT

Overall:

This boot fits true to size, 100% waterproof, good for summer and limited winter outings. Only real drawback is the durability of the sole. Sole wears very fast; for the price it should have a Vibram sole!

Asolo TPS 535 V
Posted: Nov 21, 2009 7:09:54 AM
Reviewer: Anonymous from Washington, DC

Overall:

While I have only used them on one 3 day trip so far, I cannot say enough about these boots. Comfortable, great support, not too heavy, warm but not excessively hot, I could not find a negative functional aspect to comment on. The price is a bit steep, but you definitely get what you pay for with these boots.