Vasque Men's Sundowner GTX Hiking Boot

by Vasque

Product Features

• Waterproof

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

At Vasque, they are committed to making functional, innovative and aesthetic footwear that performs to the highest standards. Their ultimate goal is to make shoes that inspire you to get outdoors and embark on an adventure. Incorporating and developing new and innovative technologies into their boots is what keeps Vasque at the top of their game.

Product Description

Men's Vasque Sundowner GORE-TEX Backpacking Boots The Vasque Sundowner Boots are mid-weight Backpackers with a reputation for comfort and old-school style, which may explain why they're as common at the grocery store as on the trail. These Hikers are also equally at home under the weight of a pack and on a usual day hike. More details: Waterproof smooth leather uppers; Vasque classic outsole; Waterproof / breathable GORE-TEX membrane; Medium density rubber midsole; Dual density EVA midsole; Supportive Bimodal 2 insole; 3-bar knit lining and padded collar for comfort; Each approx. 54 ozs., 6"h.; State Color, Size, and Width. Get yours now! AVAILABLE SEPARATELY: Women's Vasque Sundowner GORE-TEX Backpacking Boots - word search in our Store for 'Vasque'. Men's Vasque Sundowner GORE-TEX Backpacking Boots

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002NPD0J8
• Item model number: Sundowner GTX-M
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,953 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars two pair in nearly 20 years, February 14, 2010

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Outdoor Fan CO "outdoorfanco" (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

I purchased my first pair of sundowners around '91. I still have them and use them for yard work periodically. The newer ones have not held up as well, but I still like the boots. I have had the second pair for about 9 years and have used them for climbing 14'ners in colorado as well as shorter day hikes. They are great boots, but the quality is not the same as the original Sundowners. The sole is of particular concern as they moved away from a vibram sole before I acquired the newer model. The sole has worn significantly and I have not used them as much as I did the first pair. In general it is still a great all around boot.

That said, I have changed to using hiking shoes more, and I have a pair of Vasque Blur's and like them as well.

Overall, the Sundowner is a classic boot. While I would recomend them still, my experience with the second pair makes me less of a fan of the Sundowner. There are other brands out there that provide similar quality products. If vasque went back to their original quality construction, I would not hesitate to recomend them - even at a higher price point due to the longevity of my first pair of sundowners. I wore those boots a boatload and they held up to incredible abuse. They should save that brand and have a version called "sundowner original" and make them like they did long ago.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Ain't what they used to be, February 17, 2010

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John M. Fleming "my_thoughts" (Brewton, AL) - See all my reviews
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The first pair of these boots I bought some years back were hands down the best boots I had ever owned. When the soles wore out and bought two more pair of what I thought were the same boot. But, unfortunately this boot is made differently now and are not even close to the boot it used to be. The do not fit nearly as well, and the laces come untied very often for some reason.

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not what they used to be, January 6, 2009

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Joshua Bray (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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I got these about a week before I took a major trip. I wore them everywhere for that week to break them in. I was hoping that would be enough. While on my trip (backpacking in E. Europe), I got terrible blisters on the tops of my big toes (where the top of the boots pinched them). Also, as others have reported the tops of the boots hit just wrong on my ankles. This is my second pair of Sundowners. They don't match the quality or fit of my first pair. After 2 painful weeks in Europe, I had to stop in a store and buy a pair of Nike's, just to I could walk.

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