Vasque

The boots fit perfectly, they are very comfortable and needed no breaking in. The water proofing seems quite good so far.

This is my second pair and I would highly recommend them. Very comfortable and durable.

I am normally an 8.5 and I ordered these in 8.5. They fit perfect nice and snug with a wool sock, went on a rocky hike the next day and functioned exactly how I expected them to. Definitely recommend :)

Comfortable shoes for walking or hiking (unless you need the ankle support that taller hiking boots provide).

I think the fit is true to size even though you suggest ordering a size up. The shoes are stiff like hiking boots and take a little time to break in. Once broken in, they are comfortable and extremely stable. I wear orthotics and they fit welI under the removable insoles. I just purchased my second pair to have on reserve when these wear out.

Fit like a glove and really are waterproof.

This is my second pair of Vasque boots and they are awesome. They are exactly what I was looking for as far as ankle height, support, comfort and style. Very comfortable on day 1. My last pair of Vasque boots lasted ~7 years with low/moderate use each season. Would definitely purchase again.

Yet again Zappos fails me. These are advertised as wide E, and lo and behold, just like the ten other "Wide" shoes Zappos has sent me over the past year, they are too narrow. Not a little, but foot binding, torture device narrow. I am so discouraged that Zappos sells shoes as wide and they come thru as narrow. I think the next time I am tempted to order from Zappos, I will have my wife poke me in the eye with a sharp stick so I come to my senses. If you have even slightly wide feet, look elsewhere

I exchanged this shoe for the Vasque St. Elias. This shoe ran narrow, the tongue had too much "fluff" in it and stuck out from under the tied laces too much. I wish they worked but they did not. You can tell the difference in quality of the St. Elias. Glad I exchanged them.

I'm searching for a lightweight, waterproof trail sneaker for walking (not a hiking boot) and these are at the top of my list so far. I'm a supinator/underpronator so I need a neutral shoe with good cushioning. I've used these on a couple of dog walks and they are feeling good on my feet. No breaking in needed, and my feet feel like they can breathe, even on a hot Midwestern summer day. I usually wear a size 9 and went up to a size 9.5 for some extra room for thicker hiking socks and it made for a much better fit. Pleasantly surprised with this shoe so far... still waiting for a couple more pairs to arrive to compare...

I initially ordered the Vasque Talus boots after trying them on in a store over the weekend. When I received the Talus, they were a bit narrow and they seemed to have a little too much "fluff" in the tongue. Otherwise, they are a great looking boot. I called customer service and spoke with Jacqueline. She was extremely helpful in processing an exchange for the St. Elias. Honestly, it was the best exchange transaction I've ever had online. Thanks Jacqueline! The difference in quality of the St. Elias boot is very noticeable. The leather and gore-tex tongue make a huge difference. This boot looks sharp. The comfort level is high. I actually still have them on right now while I am working at my desk, lol. I wanted to write a review to help anyone who may be deciding between these and the Talus. St. Elias is the way to go.

slightly stiff, minimal sole padding

They merely hurt my feet .. not sure why.

The fit is a little snugged than other Vasque shoes. The arch support is good. The lug works great on loose hiking trail. Enjoy them very much in the past 2 months.

I purchased these hikers about a month ago directly from Vasque to replace my beloved Mantra 2.0s. I have worn these shoes for two or more hours a day for about three weeks -- most of the time in hot, dry weather. Then it rained during two of my hikes and my socks got wet both times. Since the top of my foot got wet first, the design flaw seems to be related to the tongue/laces area of the shoe. I feel extremely disappointed and irritated at the poor quality! Beyond the obvious failure of the specified waterproofing (which is hopefully not a widespread issue!), I found these hikers to be on the hefty side weight-wise, which made them seem clunky. I felt like I was plodding along when wearing them and I also got two blisters on my toes during the break-in period. Given these issues and the premium cost, I cannot recommend this shoe.

The laces in the last eyelet protruded into my feet just in front of the ankle causing great discomfort when trying to hike - I had to remove the shoes almost immediately. The problem existed whether laced from above or below. It seems the tongue is not wide enough or the opening is cut wrong to accommodate and protect my foot. I have a high arch. Perhaps that’s a problem for this particular shoe. I’m disappointed because I’ve had 3 other pairs of Vasque boots (not shoes) and loved them.

Oh wow! This shoe was so tight on my foot and I have a narrow foot. It has some really cool features, but sadly had to be returned.

I have put these boots through the paces, so to speak, for 2-1/2 years, and they have held-up well. I wear them in all seasons, using them, mostly, while clearing property of weeds and thick brush, encountering a lot of uneven terrain and a fair amount of wet grasses, shallow streams, snow and muck. I change to rubber boots, if conditions are too bad. I just purchased another pair so I could leave one pair in my truck.

I bought a Vasque Breeze III , not available in my size and they fit perfect, this model Breeze AT Low GTX has sides that are too high and dig into my ankle.

The 8.5 (my usual size except for Merrels which need to be a half size smaller) of these were to small. But otherwise a really great shoe so I will order size 9 and see how that goes.

I ordered as if I were ordering a running shoe, a half size larger than usual. It seems that my size 7 foot has grown into a 7.5 over the years so I ordered an 8 in this shoe and it fit great. Enough wiggle room in the toes for extra exertion on the trails. I recently sprained my ankle and I wanted a high top shoe to give me some support as I am about to go on a trip to a mountainous area to do some photography. This will fit the bill just fine. It is flexible in the toe area for bending and supportive for my ankle. Super comfortable.

terrible heal lift

Perfect fit, support and comfort for my feet that have multiple issues. I want Vasque to make street shoes so I can wear them everyday. Expensive, but worth it.

The toe-box is much to tight. I tried going up half a size but then the arch too far forward and they made my feet ache. I unfortunately had to return the boots which is a shame because they appear to be a very well constructed boot otherwise.

Overall I really like these shoes. Good ankle support and tread. Fairly comfortable, though I replaced the insoles with a more supportive pair (because I'm picky). They're a little on the stiff side, but guessing over time, will loosen up. Be aware, these do run big. This 8.5 is a little larger than the regular size 9 shoes that I usually fit into.