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66% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt wider than marked"
76% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Moderate arch support"
Customer Rating/Review
Vasque Sundowner GTX
Number of reviews: 26
Average customer ratings:
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2010-01-01 08:13:26 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
SA
from Atlanta
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
It saddens me to write this review. These boots replaced my first pair of Sundowners which I owned for 10 years. The first pair was made in Italy and deserved the highest rating in all categories. However, now these boots are made in China and are effectively unwearable. The top lace hooks on both boots are secured by rivets that dig into my shins. So one star for overall and comfort.
2009-11-01 05:18:50 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Nancy S
from New Hampshire
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I love these boots. My wide foot is hard to fit, and climbing boots have to be just right. I find I wear them for every day use in cool and wet weather as well as for hiking. After a short period of adjusting to my instep, they are now just perfect.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: Asolo
2009-09-03 07:05:30 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Texas
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I had a pair of these boots for 15 years and just bought a new pair from Zappos. The Sundowner is the gold standard of hiking boots. I did notice some differences from my old pair. They make these boots in a different location now and they don't look handstitched anymore. They look a little cheaper but they still feel as comfortable.
2009-04-14 19:14:49 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Arkansas
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Still maybe the best out there -
Until they were left in a cabin in the smoky mtns., I had been wearing a pair of sundowners for about 12 to 14 years over all types of terrain and never really had a complaint. These were to the best of my knowledge the old Italian model. The soles were outstanding and I often found myself making a step or a leap and they always stuck to the rock. Sometimes I must admit I was amazed when I didn't slip. When they disappeared, I bought myself a pair of Vasque Wasatch, just for a change I guess. They fit just fine, but early on I found myself flat on my bottom when they slipped out from under me twice. Once routinely walking down some wooden steps. Maybe the soles weren't "seasoned' but I have been wary ever since and they do seem to slip around on wet surfaces more than the sundowner. I bought the Sundowners for my daughter in preparation for a big trip later on and we headed to the foothills to hike and break them in. We went on a rainy weekend, she had no problems with instability (unlike her dad who slipped around in the Wasatch like he was on roller skates) and no problems with fit or break in. The only thing I would complain about is the leather on the toe shows quite a bit of wear that I never experienced in more than 10 years with my original pair. Might just be her carelessness, I don't know. So, daughter loved the retro styling, happy with the fit, great unparalleled sole, with questionable leather quality, that superficially looks no different than my old pair. A pretty good shoe for the money. I will buy another pair when my Wasatch wears out.
2008-03-31 09:56:29 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Carol
from 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 boots -
I am new at hiking and was advised to purchase this brand boot by some experienced hikers. I purchased a 1/2 size smaller than I usually wear and they fit perfectly. These boots are so easy to take on and off. I used them the first time this past weekend and I had no problems, no blisters, just a little stiff around the ankles but am assured by my friends that this will loosen up with wear. One of my hiking friends was wearing a pair of Vasque he has had for 13 yrs!! He won't wear anything else I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend them to anyone...even with my inexperience
Other brands recommended by reviewer: Teva
2008-02-03 09:14:45 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Phoenix, AZ
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Happy with my purchase -
These shoes are very comfortable. I have a foot somewhere between medium and wide, so I ordered the medium and it fits me very well. Shoes offer good support but I don't feel like my ankle is bound-up. I am not a hard-core hiker, so I cannot speak about that type of performance. But I am very happy with these shoes.
2008-01-21 09:08:58 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Colorado
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
I've been wearing this boot for over five years and it still looks brand new! The boot has been exposed to all types of weather in Alaska and the quality is unbeatable. Actually, I wanted to order a pair in black, but sadly it only comes in burgundy!
2007-12-31 06:00:20 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Emmy
from New Hampshire
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Great show -
Sturdy, yet very comfortable shoes. My feet were kept extremely warm but not sweaty. Highly recommend to others. Unless I simply cannot find what I want, I plan on always ordering from Zappos. Best customer service over any other store, by far. Thanks, Zappos.
2007-12-01 12:11:12 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Bootless I
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Not the same!
I was really disappointed when I received these boots. I had a pair of the originals for almost 20 years that had more miles than I can remember on them. They finally died after trip to Glacier National Park this past summer and I thought I would replace them with the new and improved version. Unfortunately, the construction and the components are not same as the originals. The lining on this pair is lumpy and sure to cause blisters and the attachment of sole to upper has gaps present.
2007-09-24 07:19:08 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Tampa, Florida
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Pleased with order -
I am very satisfied with my purchase. The boots are very comfortable. The wide size seems to be between a C and D. They seem very well made, but time will tell how well they hold up.
2007-09-23 08:58:17 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Jackson, Missippi
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Best everyday hiking boot -
This hiking boot is great for everyday use as well as trail use.
2007-09-07 12:05:03 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Park City, Utah
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Shoe Arch: No arch support
The legend disappoints -
These boots manage to be stiff without being supportive. They inhibit ankle pointing and flexion to the point where they're useless on aggressive steeps, but will still allow your ankles to roll laterally. After a year of serious mountaineering in my Sundowners, I get heel blisters almost every time I hike more than two hours. I thought it was a break-in issue, but maybe it's my feet. Maybe it's these boots.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: Salomon
2007-06-19 07:05:54 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Northeast
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
A serious backpacking boot -
This boot is exactly what I expected it to be: stiff. This is a boot for hiking mountain trails with 40 pounds of equipment on your back. They definitely need breaking in before wearing them for a long period, but I wore mine right out of the box on an overnight camping trip with my daughter's brownie troop. We did a 30 minute hike at night and a 2 hour hike the next day - I had no blisters and only a little soreness. They are sized to be worn with heavy socks, as backpackers do. I am a solid size 9, and I wore mine with a thin, wicking sock liner and heavy cotton ragg socks. Fit was snug but not over-tight. My husband has had a pair of these for almost 15 years, and with regular leather care they have remained absolutely waterproof.
2007-02-14 15:47:54 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Annapolis, Maryland
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Look & Feel as good as the day I bought them!
I bought these boots about 17 years ago. I use them constantly throughout the fall & winter months in Maryland. They've proved to be an outstanding value, then look and fell great; I can wear them all day long. I've been conscientious about cring for them and give them a coat of mink oil and a good buffing once a month-- they still look new. The Vasque is an excellent product.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: Dansko clogs for in home and casual wear
2006-12-26 22:15:46 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Dee
from Northern California
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
The best boot I have ever owned!
I had just spent 5 months in a cast for 2 broken bones in my left foot and I went straight from a cam walker into these boots and found them to be the most comfortable boots I've ever owned. Great fit and support. Break in time was minimal. I have a wide foot and they were perfect in the width. I absolutely LOVE these boots.
2006-12-12 08:19:16 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Phoenix, AZ
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Just starting out -
I just bought this pair and am breaking them in for the first time. So far the size is just right for a nice thick sock without being so tight. The look is nice and I have gotten compliments on the style. They are stiff but I am breaking them in, going to colder country for the Holidays and wanted something to have for an all around all weather boot. Do some hiking and will see how they do. So far they feel pretty good.
2006-12-06 12:27:00 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Idaho
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
No longer wearing vasque boots -
The original Vasque Sundowners from Italy can't be beat. However the Chinese made version are: very stiff, run 1/2 size big (10m order 9.5m), top of tongue ends are rolled under and sewn instead of being flat and sewn like the originals. Leather quality from China is nowhere near that from Italy. If you have worn Vasque for 20 years like I have, the new ones ARE NOT the same comfort and quality. I'm looking for another boot manufacturer at the moment.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: Any boots made by Danner
2006-09-08 16:16:53 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Kelli
from New York, NY
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
On my second pair...
I love these boots. I got my first pair almost *20* years ago when I started hiking the Mohave Desert. Since then they were used constantly around world--Australia's red desert, Africa's Serengeti, Russia's Taiga forests, Great Britain’s moors. They hug the rock, they take a beating, and they don't loose their shape. Never had any foot or ankle injuries as long as I wore them. Finally in a flash flood in Australia, they succumbed and the soles detached. I left them in the parking lot of the hotel and maybe they've made a nice shelter for some wombats. In the meantime I think it says alot that when I went to replace them, I found that Vasque's still manufactures the exact same boots (20 years later-and at the same price!) with no discernable changes from my old boots. That's how perfect they were in the first place. The only thing you need to know is that you MUST, MUST break them in first. Wear them a couple hours a day for normal walking for at least 2 weeks before attempting a long hike. Once they're broken in, happy trails, although you might want to avoid prolonged wading through flood waters :)
2006-08-15 08:32:01 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Va
from Virginia
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Best boots ever!
I bought these several years ago, and wore them everyday. Though a little heavy for hiking, I loved them just the same. Super comfortable, super ankle support, super grip. Highly recommend.
2006-08-12 09:26:01 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Aimee
from Oklahoma
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Couldn't be happier -
I have never ordered shoes on line before but was finding it difficult to find a good pair of hiking boots in my area. I read some reviews and this shoe was high on the list. I love it. The shoe runs a little big so I ordered the size I normally wear in tennis shoes and it fit great with my thicker hiking socks. I had no trouble breaking them in at all. I will certainly buy another pair after this one has seen its last day.
2006-07-27 01:27:32 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Shoe Arch: No arch support
Too tough to break in -
When I got the boot, I tried it on immediately, and although it fit, I've never felt anything more uncomfortable. I'm not a backpacker, but rather just a hiker, so maybe for backpacking, you would need this kind of stiffness--I don't know. They didn't work out for me, so I returned them. The grip is good and they fit relatively narrow, which is good for most women and for me, but the ankle was too stiff as was the rest of the boot. Plus, I don't think they're very good-looking in person.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: I ended up with the Timberland Chocura-very comfy and less intense
2006-05-17 05:03:52 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Alabama
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Stiff -
This shoe is still stiff enough to be slightly uncomfortable after several wearings.
2006-02-03 11:21:24 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Michigan
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Shoe Width: Felt true to width
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Great boot!
This is my second pair of Vasque's boots... I came back for a second pair, so that in and of itself is a solid recommendation. I did have an issue if the boot was leaking, but they tell me that I am feeling "coldness' not wetness, but it seem to be better after being waterproofed. Still highly pleased with the overall performance of the boot.
2006-01-16 22:00:17 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Steve S
from Columbia, MO
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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 Looking Boot-
These classic leather hikers look great. I ordered these boots for my wife because her old pair of Vasque boots (different model) weren't waterproof anymore. All the reviews said these boots are totally waterproof and so far that has proven true. She's worn them 3 times so far for 2-3 hour hikes. She says they feel like they will need a little more breaking in but she thinks they will be fine after she wears them a few more times. Initially, I ordered her a similar model but they came in the wrong size (the box said 10.5 but inside were 11's). I contacted Zappos, got a quick response, they apologized, gave me a credit, and corrected the problem immediately. I will definitely order other products from Zappos. Zappos customer service is awesome.
2005-09-02 08:58:50 Vasque Sundowner GTX
Reviewer:
Roccky
from Provincetown, MASS
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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KILIMANJARO BOOT -
I trained for 11 mos, and climbed KILIMANJARO (19,430ft) in these boots in 1994. Little to no break-in period. By far the best boot out there. However, they altered the front and rear bumper panels which no longer exist in newer model. Withstood 5 different climate zones in Africa. Comfort was key and it definitely gave me the support I needed on the different terrain. I still have them as I wear them daily in my studio when I paint. The Italians got it going on!
Other brands recommended by reviewer: NONe
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