Customer Reviews Vasque Clarion GTX
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76%"Felt true to size"
83%"Felt true to width"
61%"Excellent arch support"
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Great boots!
I am an over 300 lb Land Surveyor. Daily, I have been wearing the shoe marketed as "Vasque Clarion GTX" since 1991, when I complained to my regular shoe supplier (mom and pop shoe store that I have been buying shoes from for over 50 years), that I really wasn't being served well with leather boots and rubber overshoes for wet conditions. I have lost count of the number of pairs of these boots I have owned, but with daily use in conditions ranging from sitting at a desk in my office, to walking on concrete and asphalt surfaces, to mud, to sand, to lawns, to some of the more rugged back-country in the Midwest, the 12-24 months of service I get from these boots is noteworthy. Especially considering my size and the additional 20 or more lbs of equipment I often carry.
Regarding the soles: Concrete is probably the worst surface to walk on due to its abrasiveness. Asking boots to work well in all conditions is unrealistic. This week, working in an area with an AVERAGE grade of 14%, including some near vertical areas, I found that the boot would hold me on the side slopes, better than the soil on which I placed them.
Keep on making them!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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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.
I'd also recommend:
Vasque Breeze GTX XCR
Venture L, Zappos Customer,
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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.
Eric, Zappos Customer,
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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!
Ehren V, Zappos Customer,
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Good boots -
True to size, very short break-in period, comfortable yet good on the trail.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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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.
I'd also recommend:
None, this boot rocks!
Jason M, Zappos Customer,
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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.
Larry S, Zappos Customer,
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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.
I'd also recommend:
Vasque
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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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.
Phil, Zappos Customer,
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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.
I'd also recommend:
Nothing compares
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Great Boot -
These were exactly what my husband was looking for, a quality boot, good style and very comfortable. He loves them!
S J, Zappos Customer,
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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!
I'd also recommend:
Vans, Ugg Boots, Tevas, Bass Dress Shoes
Jack, Zappos Customer,
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AZ hiker -
Excellent quality- fits well. My last pair lasted 5 years with moderate use including hikes into Grand Canyon. Vasque is high-quality.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Excellant -
This shoe was recommended by the foot doctor, and it works with the inserts my husband wears.
I'd also recommend:
none
Eleanor H, Zappos Customer,
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COMFORT!!!
These were the absolute most comfortable boots I've ever worn!!They lasted four years under vigorous working conditions. Well worth the $$$
I'd also recommend:
none. buy THIS boot
Tom, Zappos Customer,
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Zappo's service was extremely good. Order was received promptly and correct.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Perfect Replacement -
This pair of shoes was purchased to replace my husband's many-years-old Vasque shoes that he wears to work around the house and yard. He slipped the new shoes on and it was as if his old ones were made new again. They were comfortable right from the start.
I'd also recommend:
Vasque
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The only concern I have about this great boot for the price I paid, is that it scuffs and tears easily and that it might look crummy long before the boot wears out. Otherwise I'm blown away by the comfort,sturdiness, and no break-in time. It was immediately ready for long wear.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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So this review comes in two parts. First, the books are awesome. For the first couple of times I wore them, there was one pressure spot on the top of my right foot. That went away shortly, and now they are just super comfortable. They grip well on snow, icy snow, rock and mud. They remained comfortable and dry after several hours in all of the above. They feel fine after a full day of wearing them at work, and provide lots of support and keep the bounce in my step. I ordered these boots from another store, and they never even shipped after 3 days! I canceled my order, placed it at 4pm with Zappos (with free shipping), and they were at my house the next day. Zappos rocks every step of the way!
Josh G, Zappos Customer,
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On Knockabout -
I purchased these boots for work. I am a vintage auto mechanic. Like all mechanics, our feet take a beating because we're always on them. We wade through fossil fuels, oils, and caustic chemicals all day. The boots that are made for "Mechanics" are real garbage, and rarely last 6 months. I got a full year out of my last Vasque's. They feel pretty good. I purchased size 12 EE. I'm thinking that I should have gotten just an 'E'. It's all good though, I'm sticking with them.
I'd also recommend:
Grab some ASOLO's A+
Old C, Zappos Customer,
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Solid boot -
I use the Clarion as my workboot. Took really only a day or two to break in. Great support over uneven ground. 100% waterproof. You forget that you are wearing them.
Hans A, Zappos Customer,
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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.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This is a mixed review. I've been hiking in Vasques for over 40 years - my first where Vasque Whitney (which I still have). I bought my 3rd pair of Clarions in 2009. My first 2 pairs (one non gtx the next gtx) were very good. Very comfortable, totally waterproof, even when the leather opened up along the toe crease (my bad for not using conditioner on them). I wear these a lot - shop work (though Timberland is used a lot there too) to long hikes to camping. My latest order in 2009 - while comfortable, have not stayed waterproof. I may try another pair since they are so comfortable, but I may try the Summit instead, though I'm concerned they may be less comfortable and light.
I'd also recommend:
Timberland
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Very comfortable, but don't last!
I'm on my second pair and they are probably the most comfortable boots that I've ever owned. However, the leather upper gets creased and eventually starts leaking. I was more careful with the second pair and applied mink oil several times to hopefully prevent drying and cracking. Great while they last, but both pairs started to leak after about 12 months. Admittedly, they had a life, on industrial work sites and home-improvement projects, but I thought they should've lasted longer.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Clarion -
Nice boot, but I sure miss the Sundowner. This shoe fits good, but not like a glove. The surface takes a beating on rocks and doesn't take long to look pretty tore up and unlike the Sundowner, I don't think just an application of grease will fix it.
I'd also recommend:
Sundowner
Edge, Zappos Customer,
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