Vasque

I had heard both good and not so good reviews of this boot. However, when I was looking for new hiking boots and the Vasque Sundowners had the features I wanted so I purchased them. I'm in the process of breaking them in now with short day hikes and working around the house. I plan to use them on an AT section hike through the White Mountains in NH this summer. So far, they feel very good on my feet. No blisters!

This is a great shoe for walking. It's very lightweight and very cool and comfy. It has enough room to add an orthotic at my regular size.

Great boot! The right warmth and weight. My feet stayed dry, everything you could want from a boot of this type...and I've tried many.

I had to return these because the inside of the boot was not padded enough. There's a seam that runs up the side of the ankle that really rubbed me the wrong the way. It's a shame that the inside isn't soft and foam lined like the Vasque Breezes. Beautiful outside, but needs a whole lot of work on the inside...

I was hoping to replace a pair of 17-year old Sundowners which I love but are looking very worn. They were recommended to me at the time because they were made in Italy and were more narrow than other boots. These new Sundowners (made in China) might look like the old ones but they are very wide with a really big toe box.

Very stiff shoe. I've been walking in it around the house and out and about and really it isn't comfortable. I would be afraid to go on a hike until is break these boots in, but unfortunately they don't seem to be breaking in very easily. I am surprised because they got good feedback, but just not the boot for me.

Excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail. A little stiff out of the box and will need to be broken in gradually.

I walked 4 miles in these straight out of the box. Excellent support. I thank Zappos for putting up with all my returns until I found the perfect boot.

Very stiff boot. My first hiking book was a Vasque and they used to rub my heels raw. I'm afraid this will do that also so back it goes.

Slippery when wet these boots have little traction on wet tiles or traction in snow the upper body stretches after exposure to water so if you work outside or travel New York city tiled floors, I would not recommend Vasque.

I've purchased two pairs of these boots. The soles of each boot are now split across the ball of the foot where the boot flexes the most. The first pair lasted 3 years before the splitting occurred, the second pair failed after 18 months of light use. These boots are very comfortable and the uppers of all 4 boots are still in excellent condition. Buy these boots if you are willing to consider them disposable.

I bought these after returning my Wasatch because reviews for the Bitterroot said they were better in the snow and wet surfaces as far as traction goes. And I can tell you they are right! We have had several snows back to back with some ice formation. I had to snow throw my 600 foot driveway and I usually wear Stabilicers so I do not slip, but I forgot today and these boots were totally secure and awesome! They had a more stable footbed than any other boots that I have ever worn. I highly recommend them for those of us who wear them all winter long.

Pros: This shoe is great. I usually wear through shoes quite quickly, and this has no holes or any real sign of wear. It truly is waterproof and is decent for walking on ice. A great all terrain shoe. Con: Shoe is quite the insulator and caused me a lot of sweating in the summer. Good for fall/winter/spring, but do not recommend these as summer shoes.

After a lot of research, I went back to Vasque boots and am not disappointed. I've owned Vasque backpacking boots which were excellent, so the choice was not difficult. Got them a half size large and they fit perfectly. These boots are comfortable and dry, protecting from perspiration and precipitation. They've kept me dry and sure-footed while hiking wetlands, shallow waterways, cutting firewood in the snow and while working in hot, humid summer conditions. Not just comfortable on the move, they are excellent work shoes for standing on hard surfaces for extended periods. Good looking and easy to clean, especially when treated regularly with silicone, for looks more than waterproofing. Silicone also keeps the leather lighter when wet on the outside. Cooler than my tennis shoes in the heat and dry! Only problems are laces come untied easily and the top eyelets are difficult to lace. They should be the rounder metal ones. Still a great value.

Before I begin to write about the quality of this boot, I want to caution some people to order a half size smaller than their actual shoe size. This is a well made boot that is comfortable to wear from the onset. Zappos does provide an excellent return policy as long as you don't wear the boot outside. Best of luck.

These boots appear to have been excellently crafted using quality materials. The boots are sturdy and initially felt too big, but felt just right with a pair of thick boot socks. I wore them on a short 1.5 mile hike to start breaking them in and noticed that the boot rubs my right inside ankle bone. I am hoping that this decreases as the boots become fully broken in. The boots are comfortable and supportive.

I love the performance but now days it doesn't matter. I'd pay more for a lesser boot if it was made in the states. These... and yes I have a pair and love them... are sadly made in China. With the current state of economics, the trade imbalance makes them an unpatriotic selfish choice so I choose... not. And I'm not even talking dollar for dollar imbalance but labor hour imbalance. Have pride... abstain... being good in not the only thing that matters.

Entirely satisfied. Wide fitting, stable, convenient lace design, durable materials (I'm 6', 220lbs., so I wear out shoes if they're not well built.)

I have tried several pairs of boots before the summit GTX but never had a pair hold my foot in place quite like these.They seem to be a little heavier than a lot of hiking boots but I can't believe the support I get from them. I am wearing them to work all day and the only thing I'm not crazy about is the finish, but that's a personal thing. Otherwise they are great.

I first ordered an 8½. I find I sometimes need that in closed shoes. They were too big (meaning to me they are true to size) but I could tell I loved these shoes. I ordered the 8 and received them the next day. They are great! I will say that although a normal width almost always works for me these are a bit tight across the widest part. Being leather I know they will stretch to be perfect and are already on their way after an hour's walk on uneven terrain. Had there been a wide option I would have ordered them that way the second time. They are beautiful, well made shoes. I am very pleased with them and Zappos.