Asolo AFX 535 V

Review Date
May 12, 2008

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Reviewed by: dlancer7676 ,  Day Hiker

Price Paid:  $46.00 at Sierra Trading Post

Summary:
I bought these boots and used them on 4 short trips on the soft East Tennessee soil. After the last trip I was cleaning them and noted that the heel was delaminating from one of the boots and that it was cracking on the other boot. I have owned and worn out other brands of boots in the past, but I have never seen any destruct as these Asolo AFX-535 boots have done. Do not buy!

Review Date
December 24, 2005

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: haffa ,  Day Hiker

Price Paid:  $150.00 at STP

Summary:
I've noticed that Asolo boots often are described as having soles that wear out quickly. Not everyone complains of this though.

I'll bet you that the complainers live in the Southwest U.S. The surfaces here a literally as abrasive as sandpaper. The bare exposed rock will wear down a sole in a matter of few miles.

If that's the case, make sure you buy a pair of resolable boots, or just be prepared to replace them every couple of years.

Gear is going to wear out, and the key is to have comfortable, sturdy boots that you enjoy wearing.

Customer Service:
No complaints.

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Review Date
February 3, 2004

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Bob Miller(Unregistered User) ,  Day Hiker

Price Paid:  $140.00 at The Benchmark

Summary:
Great fit. Awful durability. The boots are 2 years old and not used a lot. The EVA (side) portions of the soles on both boots have literally disitegrated. I have not put more than 50 miles on the boots and have really babied them when they aren't on my feet. The dealer I purchased from is out of business and Asolo doesn't return my emails.

Customer Service:
What customer service?

Review Date
January 26, 2004

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: ChrisBono(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $85.00 at EMS

Summary:
I bought these boots before going on a thirty day expedition in the Wind river range in wyoming. I did not and still do not know anything about boots, but these worked great for me. They did darken when i water proofed them, but i dont really care about the color. I had no blisters, while the people i was with had many. I would recommend these to anyone

Customer Service:
none

Similar Products Used:
none

Review Date
November 4, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

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5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Jocephus1(Unregistered User) ,  Day Hiker

Price Paid:  $140.00 at REI

Summary:
First of all, this is the best pair of boots that i've ever owned.
I purchased these boots from REI almost 5 years ago because I received a gift certificate from REI for my high school graduation. I have had Vasque Legends (heavy and expensive!), Timberland, and a pair of REI Spirits (good boots).
Well, these boots have lasted me 4 years of college and weekend backpacking trips almost weekly. I would probably say honestly I have over 1,000 miles on these boots. I attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville (great outdoors and the Ozark Mountains) so these boots really got a workout.
There is nothing I don't like about these boots. They've been very comfortable, very durable, and altogether probably the most worthwhile investment i've ever made.
I've never had my feet wet either while hiking through the beautiful Northwest Arkansas streams nor through sitting through torrential downpours at Razorback football games (woo pig sooie).

Well, it's not time to retire these boots yet, but I am purchasing some new ones. You guessed it. I'm only looking at ASOLO. I will have these re-soled again (see below)

From now on, only ASOLO will be on my feet. They really are that good.

Customer Service:
I've never dealt with ASOLO. I never had to. However, I did have my resole done by Dave Page cobbler out of Seattle. They put vibram soles on it and in one word. Awesome. Great service, timely delivery, and I highly recommend.

Similar Products Used:
Vasque Legends (too heavy for me)
Timberland
Rei Spirits (good boots)