Vasque Clarion GTX Boots - Men's

 Brand : Vasque
Item : VSQ0022
Would you like the support of a leather boot without the extended break-in periods? The Vasque Clarion GTX hiking boot is built with a Bimodial insole for increased support in this fabric and leather boot. No longer will you have to get new boots a month in advance to break them in for a weekend in the hills. With fabric components, this boots will be ready in a couple days. Tough enough for week-long backpacking trips, the Clairon GTX also has a Gore-Tex liner to keep your feet dry, whether your excursion's in August or October.
Price: $144.95
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Vasque Clarion GTX Boots - Men's



Great Boots
I am fairly new to the game, but these boots worked perfectly for me. I took 3 day hikes in them and then did King's Peak Utah (26 miles round trip) with no blisters or even hot spots. They felt stiff at first, but broke right in. Worked best for me with midweight hiker socks (early September).


good boots for the price
The boots provide a good ride, they’re rather stiff and hard to break in, but I didn’t suffer any blisters on the initial 14er. Oh, and they are slightly taller than my Sundowners, which takes some getting used to wearing.


Best Boots I've Ever Had
These boots are incredible. I was skeptical at first because they seemed really stiff but they broke in fast and I never got any blisters or anything from them during that time. The wide size fits my foot better than any other boot I've ever had and the Gore-Tex works great!


Comfy, durable, breathable, what more could you want?
I got these boots because my dad had an older pair that were a tiny bit too small for me but i really liked. the new pair was a little bit stiff at first, but they quickly broke in and now i use them all the time. Whether its hiking in the mountains, or walking to school in the snow, these boots are a great buy.


Initial review
Being as how I have only had the boots one month this review is based only on break in time. I used the boots in the Hetch Hetchy area mostly--took them down the Poopenaut trail which is about a 2 mile hike in and out but an elevation difference of 1229' both ways. For boots that I had only just received and minimally broke in the Clarions worked out great. No hot spots, plenty of ankle support (a basic need on my part) and yet plenty of comfort mostly coming back up. The hike back up was void of normal switchbacks and must have been developed by local fisherman wanting to get a direct route to the river below. Still a beautiful destination and worth the hike. I did hike a couple of trails in Yosemite as well with my boots giving me no problems. Why a 4 instead of a 5 ranking--I am saving a 5 for the boot that carries me back up that hike.




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