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
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Product Details
- Size: 12 D(M) US
- Color: Black
- Brand: Vasque
- Model: 12345
- Fabric type: leather
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 4.00 pounds
Features
- Waterproof
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.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful.
By Outdoor Fan CO
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.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
By L Sawyer
Ok...a bit of background: I purchased my 1st ever pair of Vasque (sundownders) just before a backpacking trip about 8 years ago. From the moment I put these boots on, they were the most comfortable things I have EVER worn. Right out of the box they felt like socks (I'm not exaggerating). I didn't have the time to properly break them in before my trip, however, as it turns out...no break in was needed. Flash forward 5 years, my trusty sundowners were still the most comfortable things I'd EVER worn...even as I dropped them in the trash (a tear in my eye) due to the fact that I had completely worn out the soles & one of the eyelets had broken. When I orderd this NEW pair...i was expecting a similar experience. WRONG! They look the same...they are still very light and seem to be well made. HOWEVER...after 1 very pain-full day at work (made the mistake of wearing them to work as soon as they arrived) and 6 days of casual use (to hopefully break them in) I am EXTREMELY disappointed. Even after 7 days of wearing these boots I am unable to walk for more than an hour or so before my feet are causing me a ridiculous amount of pain. The leather they are using is MUCH harder than whatever they used in the past, my old pair had decent padding on the inside...these feel as though there is no more than a thin layer of fabric between your delicate flesh and the steel hard leather uppers.
If I had wanted a pair of mass produced cheap boots that required a very painful break-in period, I would have gone with a much cheaper pair of boots. Compared to other boots i have worn during the break-in period...these DO NOT hold up well. As some of the other reviewers have mentioned, the crease that wants to form across the toe line could indeed be the death of these boots (i have simply been aware of the possibility & have adjusted my walking to minimize said crease [we'll c if it helps over the long run]). The REAL problem for me is the way the boot contacts your ankle bone. I have not the words to express how much pain that little bit of faulty engineering has caused me so far. Even with 2 pair of good merino wool socks on...I cant walk in these boots for more than 15-30 mins before the pain starts. If I'm not too bitter...maybe I'll update this review...that is, if my feet can take enough punishment to successfully break these things in. I am truly heartbroken that Vasque has dropped the ball on those of us loyal enough to come back to them...never again.
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful.
By John M. Fleming
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.
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