Customer Reviews Vasque Sundowner GTX

I've had this boot for 15 years now and it is still the most comfortable and most rugged piece of equipment I own. I'm not replacing mine by buying another pair. I'm planning for the apocalypse when they quite producing these. Next to my dogs these boots truly are man's best friends.

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.

I usually use hiking boots for all my activities, work, home shores, vacation - outdoors- and when I ride my motorcycle. I was looking for a leather boot so that would provide a cleaner look for work. I have long narrow feet with weak ankles, so I prefer to use high top shoes and I am very particular with the shoes I buy. I have always worn Asolo boots (Asolo FSN 95 and FSN 85) and they are great boots. They are very comfortable, durable and they protect my feet very good keeping them warm and dry even when I ride in the cold rain. I considered the Asolo TPS520 GV, but they are expensive, so decided to give the Vasque Sundowner GTX a try. I was concerned about some of the comments regarding the book being made in China; this should not be a concern. I ordered my Vasque boots from Zappos on December 23 and received on the 25 as promised and with free shipping. Great service, I did not believe I would receive them for Christmas - already gift wrapped with a painted bow on the box and I did not have to wait long lines at the mall - great! The Vasque boot felt very good right out of the box. It provided a good snug comfortable fit and they look great. Even though my wife does not agree, I feel I can even use them with a coat and tie. They look like a well constructed shoe and a think they will be as good as the Asolos.

This is a great boot. I've worn them for about a month and about 20 miles of walking from city streets to mountain dirt roads. They are comfortable from the start and getting more comfortable as they get broken in. I've been a fan of Vasque boots for about 40 years and theses Sundowners remind me why! And, of course, the Zappos service is unbeatable!

I bought these for work as I needed a winter boot that was waterproof and built to last. I wore them on my morning shift thinking I'd only be in them for a few hours to start the break in process ended up getting overtime and worked in them for thirteen hours - no blisters. Have hiked in them since in the snow and they kept my feet toasty warm. I love stepping on jagged rocks and slippery logs with confidence.

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!

Vasque's last. This boot inspires loyalty and affection! When it comes to comfort and performance I don't know of a better hiking boot. Both my husband and I bought these Vasque hiking boots at least 6 or 7 years ago, maybe more. They are waterproof. They really do keep your feet dry and are perfectly suited to our Pacific Northwest weather, which includes more than soaking rain - think muddy trails, crossing streams, snow and rock scrambling. A few weeks ago I noticed my husband's boots were looking tired. I thought for a nano-second about getting him a different boot. But when you find something that serves its function so perfectly, you need a really good reason to change. I bought him a pair just like his old pair. He loves them. I'm thinking about getting myself another pair, but I just saddle soaped my old pair and am not ready to part with them yet. They are boots that inspire devotion.

I'm returning this pair because the boot feels narrow and pinches at the ball of my foot. Fits pretty well on the rest of the foot. Style is fine too. Just beware that it runs a little narrow.

I have a 24 year old pair of this boot that was replaced, and using the old ones still for gardening. Love them.

The Zappos team is the best that I have ever seen! As a young man I was taught the importance of polite service while working in a small town grocery store. This polite service attitude served me very well as a Real Estate Sales Broker for 28 years. The Zappos team has all the bases covered. In the process of ordering a pair of shoes and returning them for another size I was blown away with their excellent service. The Zappos team has mastered making the buying experience seamless and fast! I called Zappos because my wife said: "You will not believe how good they are"! You will not believe it either!

I'll never buy any other boot but Vasque Sundowners. I've had the same pair 8+ years now, logging I don't know how many miles over rough terrain. I use an off-the-shelf insert in mine, and the fit is perfect. The uppers and sole are very durable and the boots have given only perfect service all these years and miles. Keep the uppers treated and they will outlast you. I used to work at an outdoors shop and would compare these boots side by side with other premium brands. Feature for feature, these are the best mid-weight boots out there. Buy them.

I love these boots, they look great, they feel great, but more than that, Zappos is great. Last month I ordered three different items of footwear from Zappos, one was delivered in three days the other two were delivered in two days. One I ordered on a Saturday night and received it on Monday; the other I ordered on Sunday night and received it on Tuesday. I don't know how they do it.

These boots are fantastic. Great classic style, excellent support, and minimal break in time. I'd buy these again for sure.

Great walking boots. I walked around K.C. all weekend and my feet were not tired at all.

Happy to find this boot in black at Zappos! Fits true to size, comfortable and rugged.

I got my first pair of Sundowners in college upstate NY and they were great for making it to class in the icy snowy conditions. They were also great for basement keg parties where the floor is covered with beer. I hiked a few peaks in the Adirondacks. These boots are super comfortable and will last years of anything you can think of. My new Sundowners broke in quickly and we've picked up right where we left off.

These are my first pair of Sundowner's and they are great. The boot seems very well made even though they're made in China. I normally ware a 10E in Red Wings but a 10D in these boots fit perfect. I'm hoping Zappos will get the new Vasque Bitterroot boot so I can order them. Zappos has the best service online and I will be shopping here for all my boots and shoes. Thanks Zappos!

I've had several pairs of these boots. After the break in period, they are awesome! They wear like iron even when they are beat.

Just received the boots and I usually wear a size 8 (or 8 1/2 if Nike as they run small), and my foot was swimming in these boots! So is a half size larger then expected - otherwise are great and I have reordered the correct size.

Most comfortable/ best boots I've ever owned. Last longer than any boots I've had in the past. My feet stay dry. Hands down the best pair of boots I have put on my feet. This is the third pair I have owned; the last pair lasted two years.

I felt these were completely broken in within 32 hours of active wear. A timeless, classic pair to be worn with confidence in the competency of Vasque's designers and manufacturers. Execution in appearance and performance, are the shared high standard of quality expected by, and delivered to any self respecting bi-ped. Fish on!

I've owned this type of boot since the 1970's, back then they were made in Italy & were better than the current Chinese iteration. (Better leather - better everything) Nonetheless, these are durable & easy to like. Caveat - Do not get them wet. They seem to hold sweat so you cannot use them nonstop, day after day. Very good hiking. Walking boot-not so good. Winter boot in cold - OK. In snow - NO.

I owned a pair before and traded for a heavier boot (Lowa). They always seemed too heavy and always gave blisters. So I went back to basics. Was surprised they no longer have the Vibram soul and have switched to Skywalks, but I hear they're better on wet surfaces. I also just like the look of the Sundowners; newer boots look too gimmicky or techie. Just gimme a solid, basic boot! And they're waterproof!

These boots are super-comfortable once broken in and they provide great support for your ankle and heel. A few years back, I wore the tendons in my heels down a bit and it was very painful to walk. My podiatrist said it was plantar fasciitis and set me up with heel inserts to wear with my shoes. But even then, with some shoes they would work...with others, not so much. I'm happy to report that they work great with the Sundowner and the firm ankle support was a plus. Now, I feel no trepidation whatsoever walking long distances because I know the Sundowner will support me in comfort. As far as style goes, they're growing on me. They also make my size 13 feet look really small, for some weird reason.