Vasque Summit GTX SKU: #7382809

Anonymous

from Churchville, Va.

I've been wearing Vasque boots for 25 years now. This is my 3rd pair of the Summit GTX. These boots and Vasque quality are second to none. Excellent service from Zappos to boot.

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Anonymous

from Knoxville, TN

Excellent hiking/backpacking boot. There are not many options in wide, this one is great. Hubby tried many different boots, and loved this one. He used to wear the Hi-Tec Altitude IV in wide, but it has been restyled (and made in a different foreign country than old model) and he really finds the new version of the Hi- Tec uncomfortable. This boot is great as a supportive day hiker, also enough support for a backpacking boot.

John A

from Glenwood Springs, CO

I ordered the Asolo TPS 520 GV and Vasque Summit GTX. I chose the Vasque as it is a little wider, has better toe room and I found the leather to be more supple (more of an oil tanned) requiring very little break in. The soles were very similar, both being slightly stiff. The Asolo had slightly more shock absorption but not enough to make a difference to me. Both had very good ankle support. I use Superfeet green insoles for a perfect fit. These boots are more than enough for most mountain trail walking and will be adequate for off trail walking, uneven, steep and rock scree.

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Eve P

from Cleveland Heights, Ohio

These were really comfortable except the place where the tongue meets the sides of the top of the shoe. They didn't work for me, but I could see them being a great boot for someone else. I got the Asolos instead.

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Anonymous

from South Dakota

I've owned these about a year now and have used them in the desert in Nevada, the mud of Florida, and the snow in the Dakotas. Use them both for backpacking and for casual wear, using Superfeet green insoles. I Sno Seal them every three months since I'm really hard on them. I wish they had a rubber toe cap as mine have gotten scratched up a bit on rocks, but otherwise I have no complaints. With the Sno Seal I've been out in snow for 6 hours and my feet stayed dry. Around town they're as comfortable as a pair of boots can be. With care they should last years. They are a bit heavy but, hey, they're boots.

Anonymous

from Texas

These boots are great! I took them up to Kilimanjaro on a week long hike and no blisters or chafing at all.

Ross P

from East TN

I've had these boots for about 6 weeks and so far I am extremely happy. For most 6 weeks inst long enough for a proper review but for me this is when most boots start showing what they are made of. I have 2 reconstructed ankles which make finding boots a real ordeal. These I can honestly say are holding up amazingly well, with no signs of fatigue or stress to be found. I usually haul a very heavy pack with me when hiking and these boots keep their support while still allowing me to climb tricky obstacles. Some of the competition boast great support in a pack boot but what they don't tell you is with all that support comes the down side of not being able to be agile. All in all I will continue to support Vasgue, all I can ask for is that they offer the GTX in black.

Anonymous

from Eugene, Oregon

These are fantastic boots. My husband has me order them for him once a year as his old ones wear out. He uses them as work boots and is on his feet tearing them up for 15 hour days, a chef, a farmer and a father. Top marks for these. I only hope they do not stop making them.

Anonymous

from Vicksburg, MS

My husband must really love these boots because it is all he wears! I can't speak for how they fit but he won't wear anything that isn't completely comfortable from the second he puts it on. He has me order him a new pair every few months and it is not because they are poor quality - they're great quality boots - it's because he wears them all day every day.

Michael C

from New York, New York

These are incredible boots! I did a great deal of research with various boots before committing to these. There is a one to two week break-in period with the upper leather around the ankle, but other then that, they've been perfect in every setting. I've gotten several compliments on these, something that I have never received on hiking or outdoor boots. Another thing that should be pointed out is the reviewing system, which on Zappos is great. I noticed on other sites featuring the same boot, that there were a few negative reviews for these boots and I went ahead and bought them anyway -- through Zappos. Glad I did. For a change I listened to the intelligent positive reviews versus the inconsistent negative votes and I'm glad that the positive reviews influenced a solid purchase this time around. Makes me wonder how many other great products I've past up because a few people wrote poor reviews of an amazing product.

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Anonymous

from omaha,ne

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.

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Anonymous

from NYC

Probably the best looking boots I ever bought. From the ankle down they fit great. However right at the ankle, on the inside of the ankle. It feels like two nails are driving into your ankle. I have never had a shoe on that has caused this kind of pain. That's saying something as I was in the army for four years. Too bad because they truly are the best looking boot I've ever worn.

Anonymous

Had these for a few months now. Just finished a 5,800ft high section of the AT. 30deg, rain, wind, 50 pound pack. These boots are sturdy, strong platform for heavy loads. At the end of the day my feet and ankles felt great. These are not lightweight boots but light boots kill my ankles when the trail turns to good sized uneven loose rock. Wish they had rubberized toe guard but nothing's perfect. Oh, and lots of room for thick socks.

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