Vasque Sundowner

Review Date
August 29, 2008

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Reviewed by: Mik(Unregistered User) ,  Day Hiker

Price Paid:  $209.00 at online

Summary:
Same issues as others in the post. My boots from the 1980's lasted for well over 10 years. Many people I work with have had their boots near 20 years. Now I bought a new pair to replace the pair that got lost during a move and I hate them. And YES, they are made in China. Very disappointed in Vasque (Redwing Shoes) for going to China and not keeping their high quality from boots made in Italy. Money always seems to be the bottom line even when the company talks up customer service and satisfaction. No more Vasque boots for me.

Review Date
August 6, 2008

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Reviewed by: Doug Eaton ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $200.00 at adventure outfitters

Summary:
Total dissapointment all arround. Used them less than 10 times and one of the sole lugs broke off and left a big hole. Left me backpacking out in the rain in White Mountains for four days with one soaking wet foot. Emailed Vasque about it. Don't expect there customer service to be any better than there sundowner boots. They are not the sundowners like my wifes had for 20 years.

Customer Service:
What customer service?

Review Date
June 11, 2008

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: blanducci ,  Day Hiker

Price Paid:  $160.00 at REI

Summary:
Took 14 years to destroy my first Italian built sundowners. In less than a month of ownership and having worn on fewer than 10 occasions the new darker colored boots have begun to separate from the rubber soles in four places. Very frustrating because they actually fit very well. They'll have to go back to REI

Similar Products Used:
Early 90's Sundowners. Romanian built Salomon hikers - fell apart after three years hard use.

Review Date
March 31, 2008

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: Duallyvette ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
I agree with the other posters on the china issue. My first pair of sundowners cost me $240 in 1980. I guess that this is equal to some $500+ boots today. I think it was easier to make $100 in 1980 though, at least for me.

Review Date
January 20, 2008

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Visitors rate this review
1.80 of 5, 5 votes

Reviewed by: Orey(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $120.00 at REI

Summary:
I had some in the early 90's. They last for years. Recently I have gotten back into hiking etc and wanted to get another pair. The ones I got in the mail today were made in CHINA?!?!? I am so ticked. I spent hours and hours online to buy just these and just because I know they are not made in China. I will not buy another pair when these wear out. The Chinese make nothing worth buying. Look for Vasque at Wal-Mart.