Vasque Clarion GTX SKU: #7135190

Anonymous

from Michigan, USA

Zappo's service was extremely good. Order was received promptly and correct.

Tom

from hamilton, nj

COMFORT!!! These were the absolute most comfortable boots I've ever worn!!They lasted four years under vigorous working conditions. Well worth the $$$

Brands I'd also recommend: none. buy THIS boot

Eleanor H

from Petersburg, Alaska

Excellant - This shoe was recommended by the foot doctor, and it works with the inserts my husband wears.

Brands I'd also recommend: none

Anonymous

from Flagstaff, AZ

AZ hiker - Excellent quality- fits well. My last pair lasted 5 years with moderate use including hikes into Grand Canyon. Vasque is high-quality.

Jack

from Carmel, California

Vasque GorTex - my favorite! I am a firm believer in Vasque boots. I buy new Vasques about every 2 years. I wear my boots every day. They last my about 5 or 6 years total. The GoreTex keeps my feet dry, the outer leather wears very well, and they breathe well too. After they are broken in, these boots are worth every penny!

Brands I'd also recommend: Vans, Ugg Boots, Tevas, Bass Dress Shoes

S J

from TN

Great Boot - These were exactly what my husband was looking for, a quality boot, good style and very comfortable. He loves them!

Anonymous

from Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Great Boots - This is my 5th pair of Vasque boots, the third pair of Clarion GTX. All are of supurb quality. These boots give me the support that I need. I have some major orthopedic problems with an ankle; wearing these boots allows me to walk more than I could dream of in lesser shoes. The break-in period was short and the boots are now very comfortable. My only negative comment is that these newer style boots are not as beloved as my older Vasques. I still wear a pair of Cascades that I bought 26 years ago. These newer style boots will never last that long. But they do a better job while they last.

Brands I'd also recommend: Nothing compares

Phil

from Matthews, NC

Vasque Clarion GTX - I have a wide foot and struggled to find a backpacking boot that was a good fit. Even higher priced Vasque boots in wide widths did not fit as good as this one. The toe box is very roomy. I have over 400 miles on this boot carrying a 40-50 pound pack and no blisters.

Anonymous

from Charleston, SC

Finally a wide hiking boot - My son has wide feet and needed a good boot to hike in the mountains. We tried several styles and sizes of Vasque and these had the best fit.

Brands I'd also recommend: Vasque

Larry S

from Canton, Ohio

I use this shoe for construction work - Just bought my 4th pair over about 6 years. I wear them every work day year round. These are the best shoes I have ever owned for all around comfort. I also use the shoe for hunting. I always keep a pair bought ahead in case they stop making this style.

Jason M

from Morganton, N.C.

Will Most certainly buy again - I've finally worn out a pair of these. They were my everyday shoes as well as my hiking shoes. The tread is now gone, but hell, they're eight years old! These have been by far the best hiking boot I have ever worn. Yes, they are stiff as boards when you first get them, but they break in fast (1 hike for me) and don't leave blisters. The ankle support the boots provide is the best I've ever encountered. I would strongly recommend these boots. I'm going to take my pair on the Rock Jock Trail in the Liville Gorge tomorrow and then retire them as hiking boots. My next pair will become my hiking boots and my old pair will become my everyday shoe. I tortured these boots for years and they took it. I'm actually trying to see if I can get them re-tread. They're great for grip and ankle support during rough water deep-sea fishing too. Mine have been the best boots I've ever owned. I'm hoping Vasque hasn't changed anything in the last eight years because I'm buying another pair this week. Give them more than 10 minutes walking around the house and break them in. You won't regret it.

Brands I'd also recommend: None, this boot rocks!

Anonymous

from Meredith, NH

Good boots - True to size, very short break-in period, comfortable yet good on the trail.

Ehren V

from Santa Barbara, CA

3rd pair & still my favorite - This is my 3rd pair of this boot in 10 years. This time I was worried when I went to my local outdoor shop and was told they discontinued Vasque because Vasque was 'bought out' and their quality and sizing had gone downhill. I searched a few more outdoor shops and all told the same story. Then, a friend told me of Zappos. If Vasque had changed for the worse, Zappos would take them back for up to a year! Well, I'm happy to say that whether Vasque was bought out or not, these are still the same old great Vasque boots in virtually every way. One small difference is that this boot now seems to only come with Gore-Tex and my last two pair did not. I was a bit worried about the Gore-Tex being too hot on summer desert hikes, but so far the boots feel just as cool as my last two pair without Gore-Tex, plus I stay a little drier in light slushy snow. I'm very pleased!

Anonymous

from OK

Didn't live up to hype - Ordered 11.5 med, but they felt like 12. They also felt wide and I just couldn't get them tight enough on my foot. My feet felt like they were swimming in them. I think the problem is the variable fit technology they have. It's a kind of one-size fits all width thing that just didn't work for my foot.

Eric

from Idaho

Great Boot - Great Boots but they don’t come with all the different inserts. That made the fit a little tight. I would buy them again but think the inserts should come with them.

Venture L

from Johnsburg, Illinois

Ventur Leader Dave From Illinois - I have had these boots for 7 seasons and finally retired them last summer after my last trip to Isle Royal Michigan. Before that was Philmont Scout Ranch New Mexico. With age they seem to stretch in size but still comfortable. I plan to have this pair resoled and new insoles for comfort. Initial service very good break in with no blisters until the insole wore out. Outer shoe starting to crack but still water proof. My current pair are Vasque Breeze GTX XCR and have had the same good experience while hiking in the SW desert of New Mexico Double H Philmont Scout Reservation.

Brands I'd also recommend: Vasque Breeze GTX XCR

Anonymous

from Denver

Why'd they change the design? Have a pair of Clarion GTX - best boots by far I've ever had. Always fit - new and well-used - and broke in very quickly. Great ankle support, nice rigid sole for clambering over big rocks, etc. However... my pair has a Gore-Tex insert over the top of the toes, and a rubber shield over the end of the toe which really takes the abuse and doesn't get marked up. The new design has a solid leather toe and no rubber shield over the toe. The only bad thing was that they tend to get a little slippery on wet tree roots and rocks (as I found out in New Zealand) - I understand that has to do with the compound the sole is molded from. Has anyone had both pairs, and did you find the new ones less breathable and more prone to scuff damage on the toe? How about the compound on the tread - has that changed?