Vasque Clarion GTX Mens Hiking Backpacking Boots
Vasque Clarion GTX Mens Hiking Backpacking Boots
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[Sep 14, 1999]
John Jans (Birdman)
Day Hiker
THese boots are pretty light, tough, and comfortable. Pretty good traction, too. Similar Products Used: None |
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[Sep 13, 1999]
Chuck Gates
Backpacker
The best medium/heavy duty hiking boot I've owned. The fit is super comfortable and the boot is light weight as well. I spent 15 days in Denali with rain every day and dry feet! Similar Products Used: None |
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[Sep 17, 1999]
Colin Philpot
Backpacker
Nice boots. I have the 1/2 leather 1/2 mesh style because my feet sweat a lot and I needed something that would breath. These boots worked well and need very little break in time. My feet stay dry because they can breath and the have the gortex booty on the inside. I am finding the sole is wearing out quicker that I expected. Nothing to crazy. I would purchase these boots again. Similar Products Used: Merral GTX |
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[Apr 28, 2000]
Franz
Backpacker
Good boots. Good price. Hell, good every thing. I have had many vasque boots, and will continue to have vasque boots. The clarion GTX are some of the best boots vasque has ever made. I hiked trhhe Ural Mountains in them and they were very comfortable. nOt on eblister, not one bruise. not one twisted ankle. My freinds ere all complaining about sore, tired, wet, and cold feet. I was not complaining at all, except for cold feet. I think vasque could make a verision of the cLarion GTX with insulation. Don;t use these for cold weather hiking. BUt medium backpacking? yes. LIght day hiking? yes. Weekend hiking ?yes.I have had many heap day hikers over the years, and I do not think i will ever go back to them after i have had "real", if you will, back packing boots. Similar Products Used: Nike(bad backpacking boots, good for city walking)) |
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[Apr 28, 2000]
Jake
Backpacker
These boots were very comfortable. I don't understand the bad reviews. I've had mine for two years now, and they are as water proof and together as if they were new. I hiked the German Alps with these and I had very good luck with these boots. never slipped, never leaked, never gav eme blisters , i wish there was A higher number than five stars, I would give these about ten. Similar Products Used: None |
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[Apr 28, 2000]
Jack
Backpacker
These boots are very comfortable and extremely water proof. these are the third pair that i have had and vasque has greatly improved the waterproofing and gore-tex lining over the years. My son is in Boy Scouts, and he has the same kind, we've both been to philmont scout ranch (a two week hike in new mexico over very rugged mountains) these boots have survived this and a week's hike in the White Mountains in New Hampshire.I would recomned these boots to anyone. THe SkyWalk outsole, I find better for rocky terrain then Vibram outsoles. My son and I both have the fabric/leather version, and I likethem better than the all leather version becuase they are very flexible and have minimal brake in time. EXCELLENT BOOTS!!!!! I bought them on sale at REI, but i would buy them at full price. Customer Service The first pair of Clarion's that i had fell apart, I returned them to Vasque(might i add vasque has great costomer service) they had no problem with it. I was pretty foolish to by a second pair exactly the same, but i thought i take my chances since the first pair were so increadibly comfortable. I DO NOT REGRET BUYING THE SAME BOOTS A SECOND TIME!!!!!! Similar Products Used: Timberlnd boots(Terrible backpacking or day hiking over rough terrain, good for nothing except ball room dancing) |
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[Oct 13, 1999]
Joe Strokusz
Day Hiker
Very comfortable and light. They can handle pretty much anything you throw at them. Rock, dirt, etc... I would definately recommend them. I'm pretty much just a day hiker .. not an extremeist. Similar Products Used: None |
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[Nov 13, 1999]
Alan Cesco
Backpacker
Comfortable boot for light backbacking and easy trail use.Traction is good for easy conditions, to fair on tougher trails. Doesn't hold up to a heavy pack. Gortex is as good as can be expected so long as you dont expect miracles. Have had my pair for 3 yrs. Initial wear was fast, but they held up not bad in the long run. Similar Products Used: None |
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[Jun 05, 2000]
Ted
Backpacker
I love these boots...very comfortable, yet supportive. I recently wore them up Mt. St, Helens (still snow covered) and was quite surprised how well they did. I experienced some slippage where the 'stairsteps' weren't as well formed, but that's no surprise...I think I was well outside of their intended use. My feet were soaking wet, but I had no gaitors on, either...very warm day, very wet snow. Dry feet and good traction would have been miracles. They fit my feet very well and are quite comfortable. Customer Service Years ago, I had to return a pair of non Gore-Tex Clarions due to some stitching coming loose...they got lost in the mail (or, somewhere), but were still replaced with no questions asked. Similar Products Used: Hi-tec (various models...I can't wear them), One-sport (don't know model, but liked them, too) |
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[May 13, 2000]
Valerie
Backpacker
Since there was no listing for these in the women's boots section, I guess I will review them here. I bought a pair of women's clarion gtx and I LOVE them. I have problems fitting shoes on my feet because my metatarsal is wide, but my heel is narrow, so when I get things on my feet that don't cut off circulation to my toes, usually my heel slips around unbelieveably. The face that you can switch out insoles in these helped. This is the first pair of footwear that I have ever bought that didn't give me blisters immediately. The boots are comfortable, allow my feet to breathe so they're not too hot but they're still good in the wet. Similar Products Used: None |