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80% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to width"
71% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Excellent arch support"
Customer Rating/Review
Vasque Sundowner GTX
Number of reviews: 25
Average customer ratings:
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2008-06-22 23:23:52 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
from North Carolina
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
If it doesn't fit you must acquit -
I used to own a pair of Vasque Sundowner GTX and for years it held-up excellent as I hiked along the Appalachian Trail. I put hundreds of miles on them. Then naturally the sole has just worn out and when I ordered another pair, wow was it awful. It turns out Vasque now makes these boots somewhere else and the fit is not the same as in the old days when Vasque made them in Italy. I really wish they would go back to the Italian version. Buyer beware until they make this boot back in Italy were it belongs. It’s sad to see a company regress.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Merrell
2007-07-16 19:12:51 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Light H
from NY
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Classic Sundowner Still on Top -
I had a pair of classic Sundowners before they were labeled classic. They are simply the best boots that I have ever had. I switched for a while to Merrill and Asolo, but finally came back. Bought a pair in black because no one had brown in stock. They took a while to break in this time (pressure from the steel lace eyes on the top of my foot), but finally broke in after about 6 days of wear. They are nice and light for an all leather boot and look great. The soles seam a bit chintzier than the pair I had 10 years ago though but also seem a bit comfier.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Bruno Magli and Varda dress boots
2006-08-17 11:04:14 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Cliff F
from Montreal, C
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
New design has problems -
Bought a new pair on recommendations. Excellent boot (fit, traction, waterproofing, and reputation) but the redesigned top of the shoe cause the shoes to bite into my ankles. If I use for any serious mountain hiking I get bruises around the front of my inner ankle bones. Vasque needs to address this. Am now in the market for a different brand.
2006-01-08 05:56:08 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Laurie
from Florida
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Great work shoe!
My husband works in an airplane hanger, all concrete. He likes the support they give and that they are waterproof.
2005-12-19 06:16:27 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Pennsylvania
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
These shoes used to be a lot better -
I have an older pair of Sundowners that I have had for many years which have worn like iron, are unbelievably comfortable and with care, still look great. The shoes were sufficiently dressy, so I could wear them to work. I ordered a new pair because the heels on the old pair were getting too worn. Unfortunately, the new pair also had a redesigned padded area around the top of the shoe that cause the shoes to bite into my ankles. After over a month these shoes have still not broken in and are still unbelievably painful. In my opinion Vasque should go back to the original design. I would be extremely hesitant to purchase another pair of these shoes, as they are currently designed. My wife's dog just ate one shoe from each pair of these Vasque shoes, so now I have a mismatched set of one old brown shoes and one new black shoe and am without a decent pair of shoes. I have looked everywhere and can't find anything, even on Zappos, that is comparable to the old pair of Vasque shoes.
2005-06-15 11:38:01 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
George M
from Cleveland, Ohio
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
A great hiking boot -
The Sundowner is extremely well made. The leather is thick, the stitching is solid, and the finish is as good as any dress shoe. The sole is stiff, which is an advantage on rocky terrain, but takes some getting used to on flat ground. Wear good socks that are made specifically for waterproof boots, and the Goretex lining should last as long as the boot itself, which is to say a lifetime.
2005-06-02 18:00:39 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Kevin
from Eastern Pennsylvania
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Great with a few minor detractors -
I previously had the model up from this, tack on another hundred dollars or so. That was a terrific boot although they both squeak like mad for the life of the shoe, don't try to sneak up on anyone and you'll be fine. Completely waterproof, first boot I've found that can live up to that. The sizing felt a little big, I'm hoping they shrink a little but I can live with it. I wish they made half sizes after 12... Breaking them in was hideous as well, had to take a break after a few days and let my feet heel. In 6 months I'm sure I'll love them to death and they should last 3 or 4 years after that at the least. :) I like'em!
2005-05-31 23:10:09 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Ashland OR
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
THE boot -
It took a little while to find the right size- I have an old pair (9 years) that were 9M, but now the 8W fits great. These boots last forever.
2005-05-19 08:56:36 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Greg
from Orange County, CA
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Vasque Sundowner's -
Nice shoes, pretty good price. The only complaint I have is that the ankle support isn't what I am used to compared to my old Vasque hiking boots. Otherwise, great value and service.
2005-05-16 16:28:47 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Melbourne, Florida
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
OUTSTANDING SERVICE!
I was very satisfied with the quility and expeditious service that I recieved from Zappos. I recieved the shoes that I ordered the next day! The boots are a perfict fit and I am extreemly satisfied. When next shopping for shoes I will first visit Zappos before looking any where else.
2005-03-30 11:04:42 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Bozeman Montana
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
The sun won't go down on your Sundowner -
I bought my sundowners on the recomendation of a friend who had been wearing his for six years and now I am in my sixth year of wear. I have taken really good care of them for those years and have worn them every winter, fall, and parts of spring as well as hikes in the summer. They are the only boot I will ever buy. The soles are very hard so they will last a long time with normal street wear and once they are broken in they feel like slippers.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: chaco sandals
2005-03-26 06:20:50 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from West Point, NY
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Sundowner GTX -
These boots are very comfortable, but be sure to break them in prior to prolonged wearing. They arrive hard as bricks.
2005-02-11 08:59:19 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Wofford Heights, Ca.
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Les' Shoe -
With feet that are sore most of the tie, I find this product to be very comfortable and long wearing. The last pair that I had lasted 4 Years.
VERY GOOD -----lES J. Johnson
2005-02-09 11:54:46 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Martin
from AT hiker
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Sundowner -
I've been wearing Vasque Sundowners fo ten years now. I will never switch to another boot. They are cofortable like wearing a pair of slippers. Great support and comfort.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Raichle
2005-01-18 09:18:30 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from boston
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Vasque -
Great boot, however it runs a size large.
2005-01-11 19:51:12 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from sburban ny
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
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Can't wear them out -
I've had them about ten years, thought I only wear them in extreme weather. They nver let you down for warmth and dryness!
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: nothing else like them
2005-01-11 19:50:43 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from sburban ny
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
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Can't wear them out -
I've had them about ten years, thought I only wear them in extreme weather. They never let you down for warmth and dryness!
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: nothing else like them
2005-01-06 10:54:10 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Minnesota
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Vasque Sundowner GTX -
I ordered these for my boyfriend for christmas. We had been looking for this excellent boot in black and Zappos had them in stock! The arrived the next day! Excellent service - excellent product. We both have this boot in brown and they are of the highest quality. He needed a black pair for work and they are PERFECT.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Vasque is the best
2004-12-31 18:37:54 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Frazier Park,CA
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Happy Customer -
I ordered these boots for my husband. He already has a pair that he wears daily, so he wanted another pair so he could "trade off" on days when he was getting the other pair shined. And do they shine!!!! Military and Police men stop him to ask about his boots. They are just perfect.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Ecco Boots
2004-12-02 08:10:26 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Cincinnati, OH
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Sundowner review -
A great boot for winter weather comfort and protection! If taken care of with Mink Oil, this boot will last a very long time. A great value for the money.
2004-11-02 17:00:34 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Lewis F
from Chicago Area
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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End of an era -
For those previous owners of the Vasque Sundowner--if you purchase a new pair of "Sundowners" expecting to get the same quality boot that made the Sundowner name famous, then you will be sadly disappointed and possibly angry. The management genuses at Vasque have succeeded in producing a boot that looks like the original (save the padded cuff) but is merely an average boot. Yes, they managed to ripoff their own product! The leather they now use is inferior to the original and whatever materials go inside the upper provide significantly diminished support. I suspect that they recut and padded the cuff merely to reduce the amount of leather used. The laterial stiffness the owners of the previous Sundowner liked so much is gone. The Vasque "Sundowner" is now an average boot that should be priced 30-40% lower--a real "downer." This is a classic example of why old people are always bemoaning the loss of the "Good ole days." I have had my new boots about a month and I can tell by the way they are breaking in that I'll be lucky to get two years out of them. What is the same? Well, the soles seem the same. But the only things that I know for sure are the same are the laces and the Gore-Tex tag. I have purchased my last pair of Vasques.
2004-10-30 12:53:13 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from seattle
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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9.5 wide in burgandy -
The very top buckle digs into my ankle--can't really walk in them...thinking about putting a sponge or something on it...
I'm keeping it cause it's Goretex and I got it for such a good deal.
2004-09-20 13:32:28 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Colorado
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Be Careful!!!
Be careful when buying these boots. I have now owned two different pairs of these. My first pair was the Italian made version which lasted me more than 8 years of very hard use. I loved them dearly. When it finally came time to replace them, I purchased another pair because I thought I could not go wrong. I did not know at the time that Vasque/Red Wing had move the manufacturing of the Sundowner from Italy to China. Boy does it show. The China made pair never felt quite right. I fitted them with custom insoles to make them more comfortable, which helped, but I did not have to do that with the Italian version. I have had the China made pair for less than two years and the sole on the right boot just peeled off from the toe all the way to the middle of the arch. What a piece of junk! Vasque should be ashamed of themselves for selling out and taking a wonderful, time tested product and reducing it to garbage. If you search the net, you will find many similar complaints. If you are lucky enough to find an Italian pair, go for it. Otherwise, buyer beware.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Limmer
2004-09-19 22:06:47 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Fred
from Lakewood, CA
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Simply the best boot made!
I've been hooked on this boot for over 15 years, wearing them daily in the construction industry. They are a good fit in the office and better in the field. I have gotten at least six other friends loyal to Vasque as well.
They take about a week to break-in then become the most comfortable boot there is.
2004-09-13 05:35:20 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Kathleen S
from Cortland, NY
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Vasque's Sundowner GTX Boots -
These boots are the best! My last pair have lasted 14 years and have been used for heavy hiking, winter use, etc. They're still not doing too badly--just a little worn.
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