Vasque

I have problem feet and need a firm base with a bit of a roll to it. The base and fit of these was perfect. I am normally a 8.5 and get a 9 in hiking shoes. However, the interior of the right shoe rubbed in a couple of places no matter how I laced the shoes. For that reason I am returning them. The boot version of this shoe is one of the most comfortable shoes I have so I was hopeful these would be great.

I wanted to love this shoe, I know it has excellent reviews, but there is too much slippage even with a secure heel lock. The trails I run are very rocky and the toe box on this is not protective and my toes kept hitting the top of the toe box - I found the stability to be poor. If you are using these on smooth trails then it's probably a great shoe.

Love them so far. I normally wear 8, sometimes 8.5, in regular shoes. The 8.5 fits perfectly with thicker socks. Felt wonderful right away - no break-in. I wore them for a 9-mile snowshoe up a mountain and they felt warm comfortable the whole way. No problem getting them on as long as you loosen the laces.

Difficult to explain. When i am wearing them I don't know I am wearing them. Vasque seem to understand what my feet need. I own three different pair of Vasque shoes and they seem foot intuitive.

I’ve worn Sundowners on thru hikes and on short day hikes. The support they provide is excellent. My ankles always feel protected. As with any hiking boot there is a break in period. With the Sundowner it is usually just a day or two. Already my pair is starting to loosen up and feel like a glove. (This is my fourth pair)

I really wanted to like this boot, but it just was too tight. I tried another Vasque boot and the width was fine. This one was just too snug, and would hardly go on with hiking socks. I even checked to see if it was mismarked narrow! The boot seems to be well made, but just didn't work for me.

Overall these looked like good boots. They were the right size, but felt slightly small in my right foot- my toe was touching. The top of the tongue rubbed more against my ankle than was comfortable. Overall, they seem like a good boot, and for the sale price, a good bargain. I decided to return them in favor of a Lowa boot.

I ordered 4 pair of hiking boots and these did not make the cut. They are more boot than I needed. Very aggressive soles and they felt that they would b comfortable for a long hike on any terrain. They were comfortable and looked good on my feet. But I just need boots to get me down to the lake to throw a line out so I am returning them along with 2 Danner Boots - the Jag and the Mountain 600. I decided to keep the Ariat Terrain H2O.

I was really surprised that these don't have a gusseted tongue to keep out debris. The Mantra 2.0 GTX does have that feature. For some reason, both versions of the Mantra make my feet look really long! I like another Vasque style better.

Great boot....I just was not fond of color.

These shoes are a dream come true for someone with plantars fascitis. Finally, high arch support!

Was relatively surprised. I never purchased shoes online before. But this worked out perfectly!!!

Form and fit were spot on, however function was off. I'm replacing a pair of Velocity-M trail runners that I've put many miles and years on (including a Tough Mudder). I can only find the Velocity-M for $239 now which is out my price range. The Grand Traverse looked like a suitable replacement, all went well with order and delivery. When I walk/run the heel of the shoe slips in/out. The fit is just right, identical to Velocity-M, I can feel my toe at the top of the shoe. I tried several pairs of socks but no joy. I compared the heel pocket of the Velocity-M with that of the Grand Traverse and find the Grand Traverse heel pocket is more shallow than the Velocity-M. I only one pair of each so don't know if this is the design or a manufacturing anomaly.

First time buyer of this brand name. Seems to be holding up well after a month of use. Recommend trying this out.

Really like the fit and support of this tennis shoe. Nice toe room and they don’t pinch across the top of my foot where I often have problems. Attractive leather.

At first I wasn't sure I liked the runched top but after wearing them today, I like them. Also I have worn them for a 3 mile walk with thin tights and they feel great- no rubbing or soreness any wear. My last pair of suede Born boots I basically wore out they were so comfortable and I am hoping these will fill the niche. The color is a little darker than I anticipated - a very dark, almost black grey but they go well with a lot of things and I still like the hippie/Boho vibe.

When I first tried on these boots I thought they were going to work although the toe box was not entirely comfortable, but after wearing them for 2 hours the balls of my feet really hurt. They don't have much in the way of cushioning. I've been wearing an old pair of Merrell hiking boots for years and they are super comfortable and hate to give them up but the sole is starting to separate from the uppers so it's time to let them go. I am returning these and ordering a pair of Merrell Moab 2.

Very well made and exactly as advertised.

Cons of shoe: I have a wider ball of foot (for reference, Brooks tennis shoes fit nicely), so this shoe was too narrow and I could feel my little toes being squished against the sides. The shoe sole also feels a little flat and inflexible, even for a trail shoe. Finally, the shoelaces were ridiculously short. There's barely enough lace to tie them, let alone double knot, if you needed that. Pros: Very nice looking shoe. Also seems well constructed. Ended up returning because of fit.

This is a comfortable, relatively lightweight hiking shoe. I normally wear a US Ladies size 9 or a European 40. Based on previous reviews, I'm glad I sized up to a 9.5. This is a comfortable fit for walking or hiking with lightweight socks, but it would be a tight fit for thick socks. Consider sizing up at least a half size, or a full size if you plan to wear bulky socks.

Narrowest shoe ever!

These have held up in all kinds of weather and remain my go to footware for all travel.. warm weather, cold and rainy. I do think nik wax makes a difference for waterproofing. Love these, especially the wide with option.

These boots look beautiful. I read reviews warning about them being small and tight but decided to give them a try. I am a true size 7M. I tried the 7 and 71/2. I could have gone with the 71/2 but the boots were too narrow and squeezed my feet. I am 5'3" and 115 lbs. If they were normal width I would have given them 5 stars. Had to return them.

Recommended size was 1/2 size larger then my usual and was perfect. Very comfortable right out of the box with no break-in necessary. Decent arch support and nice style. Would definitely buy again.

It may be my foot changing as I wear BROOKS ADDICTION WALKERS and my feet do great. These started my heel pain to recur, minimally, even after a 15 minute trial period. But they seem very well made, very strong, and I wish I could wear them.