Asolo

Got these by request for Christmas. (Thanks babe!) My intended use for these are some light hiking and as everyday footwear for work (Plain-clothes Law Enforcement) so your mileage may vary! Took about two week of moderately painful daily wear to break them in. The insole that came in the boots didn't like my feet. Very thin and offer zero arch support. I replaced them with a pair of "Spenco PolySorb Total Support" insoles and the comfort is now perfect. This is a well built boot that should last a long time based on my prior Asolo boot experiences. So I would not rush to judgment if at first you find the Flame GTX uncomfortable for your feet. Break 'em in and/or try some better insoles.

This is my second pair. I wore my first pair out after 3 years of hard wear nearly every day! This is often the only shoe I have that supports my foot with plantar fasciitis. Worth the money for happy feet.

I was thrilled with these boots....at first. I work in Afghanistan and have to walk daily on very very rough terrain. I needed a boot with a rugged sole that could give me the grip I needed on the sole and the support I needed around the ankle, while still being breathable for the hot Summer temps here. At the time I bought these there were no reviews on Zappos, so I did my research on other sites. When I first got them they were perfect, did everything I needed them to do. However, only a few months of wear and these boots had to go in the trash, as the sole was already coming loose around the toe of the right boot, and the grip on the bottom of both boots was worn down so much so quickly that I began slipping when I walked and nearly hurt myself. If you buy these for hiking purpose and not daily wear, they would probably last you a couple of years. I needed them for daily wear, however, and the price tag was way too high for the length of wear I got out of them. Even realizing I was subjecting them to an exceptional amount of abuse, they really should've lasted longer (more than 4 months) for the money.

I hiked the soles off these boots over a many year period, I want to say like 7 or 8 years. The boot was good but the soles were worn. What a great boot. I never even had to break them in. I cleaned and waxed them a few times but that's about it. Highly recommend.

These are awesome boots. I am buying my second pair. My last pair has just started wearing down tread. I wear them 365 days a year. They are extremely comfortable providing a lot of support for my weak ankles. I would recommend these boots to anyone who is into quality shoes. They are definitely worth the price! As far as arch support, I cannot really say. I wear orthodics so I have no problem.

As a geologist, I need good supportive shoes that will last me a long time in rough terrain. I bought these boots just before I spent 2 weeks in the field. For 14 consecutive days, I hiked an average of 4 miles per day. These boots are very supportive, fit my wide foot very well, and appear to be durable. Definitely another excellent Asolo product. Keep in mind that I ordered the EE width version.

One review I read here said that these are not for every day wear... I beg to differ! I have extremely flat feet, and in addition to orthotic inserts, I need good ankle support, so I wear these boots every single day, they are all I wear (except for dress-up situations). These (and a couple of other Asolo models I've had) are the best ever! My only problem is that after 1 to 2 years of every day wear, the ankle support loosens a little too much for what I need so I have to buy new ones, but for most people I could see these lasting for years, especially if not using them every day.

This is the shoe you could be searching for! The shoe is fairly rigid but the top is flexible. I have a myriad of foot issues and these shoes give me foot. If you have no foot, you have nothing. Good tread in the snow, feet stay dry. Not especially warm in the toe box, but not a real problem. These did require a little bit of break in, but no blisters or burn outs. Well worth the effort. They inspire a nice gait and look to be well constructed.

Excellent boot! One of the most comfortable boots I have worn and meets all of my expectations. Material and construction is quality and unlike the equivalent Merells the Asolo feels like it can take anything thrown at it. Highly recommend this boot!

I bought these for my husband for Christmas. They fit great,have not been too hard to break in. They were a replacement for an old pair of Vasque's. He had a similar pair of Asolo's some time ago and loved them. Hopefully, these will work out the same way!

I owned a pair of these for nearly 15 years. This year the sole came apart. I think it is because last year I did not take as good care of them as I normally do and forgot to clean them after walking in New York City's salty slush. While I wanted to replace them with new boots I have not been able to find any boots as comfortable as these. So it looks like I will be ordering a new pair of these to replace my 15 year old pair. Thankfully now they come in EE which should be much more comfortable than the standard width for me. This time I will remember to clean the salty slush off them...

Greats boots for any terrain and any weather. I am bought them for my job in Afghanistan.

I've worn this boot a lot now and my only complaint is that there is no cushioning in the sole. After a few hours of hiking, my feet felt battered--not something I've felt with my older boots. Seems quite absurd that an expensive MSRP boot requires the customer to go and buy cushion inserts.

Howdy! I have been a Walmart work boot freak till now... 4 a year... Listened to my brother in law for years and finally gave in.... The TPS 535 V is the boot... Warn water resistant no charge for extra laces... Just and awesome boot... I am ordering another pair as we speak.... Great support and traction...

I wanted this shoe to work out for me, but it didn't. The collar rubbed the back of both my heels. There was also an unusual pressure on the tops of my toes and forefoot--perhaps from the long tongue lace-up design. Also, the insole is paper thin and slipped around when putting on and removing the shoe.

My first pair of hiking boots. Didn't intend spending this much money, but like everything else, you get what you pay for. Took three days to break in around ankles...now they are my shoe-of-choice for everyday wear. Comfortable. supportive and give a great sense of security over any terrain from sidewalk to wilderness.

These boots fit my feet like a glove! I have narrow feet and very narrow heels. The boots are so easy to lace up. I don't have to tug on the laces anymore and strain my thumbs.

My husband loves these boots. They are true to size, supportive & breaking in nicely. Purchased for hiking in the snow but perfect for year-round hiking. They look great too.

Best boot I have ever worn, gone through 2 pairs now, worth every penny, excellent support, very tough, good protection in shop, studio, and out in mother nature.

One of the best boots I have worn. Good to go from day 1 out of the box, no real break-in period. I spent about 3 weeks straight in them during a military training event without any issues. Not the best cold weather boot when static, but you can't beat it when you are moving.