i have been wearing my apex's for about a year and a half nonstop. I have used them to hike 60 miles of the long trail. These boots give excellent support and are waterproof.They did not give me blisters and were just the right weight. I have worn them while winter camping in the north east kingdom and they also keep your feet warm. The price is not a factor when you have boots like these. They hold up for a long time and are just as comfortable on the streets as in the rugged, wet, mountains.

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i am going to test out a pair of Garmont Dakota Plus boots to see if they compare to Vasque Apex.

I used my new Vasque Apex boots this last Saturday with almost no break-in time on my first ice climb. I was totally amazed at how comfortable I was for the entire day. In the very rugged terrain of Glacier National Park we climbed Mt. Brown Gully and I found these boots performing better than any boot I've ever owned. At the end of the day my left foot was slightly damp but that was the failure of my gators not the waterproofness of the boot. When I stepped into my Black Diamond new-matic crampons (required since the Apex does not have a front rand pocket for the crampo-matic system) and front pointed up my first curtain I was totally amazed at the support. My foot did not flex at all and I was able to climb with total confidence in my feet, thanks to an excellent boot. I agree with another reviewer though, I would not use these boots for normal hiking or backpacking - besides they are mountaineering boots and are made for a specific purpose. In summary these are extraordinary boots and I highly recommend them. Can't wait for my next adventure.

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Totally awesome with just enough whackiness to make it a lot of fun.

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I agree with what other reviewers have said. I would add that these boots, despite the rave reviews, are available at great discounts on the web. $100-125 is not unusual, which is an awesome deal for some serious footwear. I own 3 pairs of Vasques, and the break-in time is very short and the boots quite comfortable. I don't know if I'd wear the Apexes for dry-surface backpacking though, as they are heavy, and supportive steel-shanked backpacking boots have been adequate for me, even though I weigh 225, even on the (rocky!) AT or in the Adirondacks, even with bad ankles. But that is a personal preference, and I certainly understand choosing a heavy boot for the protection and comfort it provides. Also as mentioned above, these boots are compatible with step-in crampons, so no fiddling with straps with numb fingers is required.

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Great Boot, enough said after 200 miles.

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These are fantastic boots!! Maybe as a former Adirondack Mountain Club Hutmaster at Johns Brook Lodge I'm just a little bit picky about what I put on my feet, but I'd rather err in favor of a heavier boot with more support than some of these glorified running shoes that are being hawked as "hiking boots" these days. These boots are tough, comfortable and waterproof/breathable. I learned long ago that a heavily loaded pack-frame (if I told you how heavy you'd think I was lying), the Adirondacks' rock and root strewn mud-filled trails, and light boots were an invitation to disaster. Vasque boots were my choice then, and my new Vasque Apex boots are also perfect for those conditions. They required very little break in time, yet after nearly 300 accumulated miles are every bit as supportive as when I bought them. I wore them on a couple of day hikes and they were so immediately comfortable I decided to go ahead and use them for a week's trek on the Appalaichian Trail through the Berkshires. Over very rocky and rugged terrain with a week's worth of gear and food I felt extremely well supported and comfortable. The boots functioned beautifully, allowing me to take my mind off each step and enjoy what I had come there for with nary a blister. Most importantly, at the end of the day my feet felt as though they still had many more miles left in them. Over the years I've been through several pairs of similar boots made by other major manufacturers: Fabiano, Technica and Merrel. None can compare with these Vasque Apex boots.

Excellent boot. Crafted in Italy, just like all the good ones are. I have read many reviews elsewhere on these and other leather mtneering boots. I was prepared for a painful break-in based on what I had read. It seemed all boots of this type, w/ a full steel shank, just ground peoples heels off. I had no problems whatsoever. I'm not sure if I'm just lucky enough to have an ideal foot shape, or what, but I didn't even get a sign of a blister. I now wear a liner sock, which definitely has helped even w/ my plastic double boots. (Patagonia Capilene, doesn't stretch out of shape and get loose) These boots are way more comfortable than I expected. They're also pretty light for this type of boot. They're step-in crampon compatible, although I have no experience ice climbing in them. I'd imagine there'd be just a bit of flex when front pointing. They feature Vibram's Clusaz sole, great traction on all but ice.

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Scarpa Invernos, La Sportiva Nepal Extremes (both heavy but they're designed for heavy stuff)