Reviews of Vasque Wasatch GTX Hiking Boots - Men's

This waterproof midweight hiking boot is spry, supportive and comfortable thanks to Strobel construction and durable polyurethane midsoles. Waterproofed nubuck leather uppers are flexible, lightweight and durable for reliable performance in all conditions. Gore-Tex® inserts with... read more about Vasque Wasatch GTX Hiking Boots - Men's

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By KRL

from Humboldt co. Calif

About Me Avid Adventurer

5/16/2013

I'm on my 3rd Pair and use them everyday

4.0

PROS

Ankle Support
Water Resistant
Comfortable
Sturdy/Durable

CONS

BEST USES

Everyday
Cold Weather
Harsh Terrain
Day Hiking
Heavy Loads
Wet Conditions
Light Loads
Long-Distance Hiking

Comments:

I've used these boots for hiking constantly. I'm 6'2" 230# I average 4 to 6 mile a day everyday rain or shine crossing creeks, rivers, across trees etc.. These boots have never let me down.. My 1st pair has over 4500 miles on them my 2nd has about half that now they have never leaked or gave me blisters nothing these are awesome boots yes they do crack with age you can see in the photos the wear and tear but they havent come apart or leaked ever. I spend a lot of time in the Trinty Alps on a lot of granite and just love these boots.

By Tyerod

from Central Colorado

About Me Avid Adventurer

5/13/2013

(1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

Dreaded sole cracking

2.0

PROS

Comfortable
Great Traction

CONS

Not Durable/ Wears Easily

BEST USES

Comments:

Pick a pair up at a garage sale so I can't return them. The tread showed very little to no wear so for all purposes they were new boots. For comfort and traction I had found my boot! I was a little concerned the tread seemed to be wearing down quickly but figure at least 5 good years out of them. That was until I discovered a torn sole after an easy dayhike. A crack in the midlayer of the other boot indicates it is close behind if I continue to wear them. An email to Vasque went unanswered so they don't care about customer service. Time for me to find other boots.

By Rumford

from Olympia, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

5/02/2013

Great so far

4.0

PROS

Sturdy/Durable
Great Traction
Water Resistant
Comfortable

CONS

Long Break-in

BEST USES

Light Loads
Heavy Loads
Day Hiking
Wet Conditions
Long-Distance Hiking

Comments:

I returned the Keens I had prior to this pair because they didn't last long under any load. I've only used these a handful of times, but they seem very durable and I feel confident wearing them on very steep terrain and in low water sources. I've taken them around the Black Hills near Olympia, WA and they served me well. They are definitely stiff, but I think they are still in the process of breaking in. There is also a little more room than I would prefer, but it doesn't affect my enjoyment of the boots.

By Ebbtide24

from Lawrence KS

About Me Avid Adventurer

4/28/2013

(1 of 1 customer found this review helpful)

This is not a quality boot.

1.0

PROS

Gortex
Warm
Water Resistant

CONS

Not Durable/ Wears Easily
Heavy

BEST USES

If You Don't Wear Them

Comments:

These boots were nice at first waterproof and what seamed to be durable. I went ahead and bought these because of the brand (I have had great luck with other boots from Vasque) but disregarded the other reviews that said the tread would crack and come apart to soon. Much to my dismay that is exactly what happened to my pair after not so many miles in the rocks and some easy duty on the sales floor. So if you are after a real hiking boot look elsewhere.

By mtbradley

from Middle Tennessee

About Me Casual/ Recreational

4/24/2013

Give them a pass

2.0

PROS

Comfortable
Water Resistant
Ankle Support

CONS

Poor Traction
Heavy
Not Durable/ Wears Easily

BEST USES

Wet Conditions
Everyday

Comments:

I bought these for a backpacking trip. Other than some blisters, they fit well. Stepping on rocks, however, was like a trip across the ice. I fell twice because I stepped on flat rocks on the trail and my foot came right out from under me. For this reason I never wore them backpacking again. Now I just wear them in town on wet days or for local day hikes. The waterproofing is phenomenal. Never got wet despite wading nearly to their tops. But after just a couple of years of light use the soles have had a complete meltdown. They both broke completely across the balls of both feet. On one the sole then completely separated forward of the break. The boots have had such light use that if I brush them off you wouldn't think I had had them for a year yet. I'm taking them back and won't get another pair.

By Sleepdog

from Dallas,TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

4/22/2013

Vasque Wasatch GTX Hiking Boots

5.0

PROS

Ankle Support
No Break-in
Good Arch Support
Warm
Water Resistant
Great Traction
Comfortable
Sturdy/Durable

CONS

BEST USES

Wet Conditions
Day Hiking
Everyday
Harsh Terrain

Comments:

After one 8 mile day hike and some daily wear, Im very happy with the boots. These boots were easy to walk in than others that I tried because the soles allow a little bit of heel to toe rolling action, where the others felt very flat which led to a harsher contact in the forefoot. Also very nice on rough rocks as well as in mud.

By backlitcoyote

from Tucson, AZ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

4/20/2013

Comfortable and Durable

5.0

PROS

Ankle Support
Comfortable
No Break-in
Easy laces
Great Traction
Sturdy/Durable

CONS

BEST USES

Everyday
Harsh Terrain
Day Hiking

Comments:

I've had these boots for two years and I've typically hiked about 10 miles per weekend in them. I also wear them casually during the week. I live in southern Arizona and the hiking around here is dry, sandy, rocky, and hot in summer. The boots have also taken me on a hike down into the Grand Canyon. These are the best boots I've ever had. They required no break-in at all and are incredibly comfortable. They still grip well on rocks even after two years of constant use. I'm so pleased with them that I've just bought another pair in case Vasque changes the model.

By PeakaweekJarrod

from San Diego, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

4/03/2013

Great hiking boot!

5.0

PROS

Great Traction
Comfortable
Good Arch Support

CONS

BEST USES

Cold Weather
Harsh Terrain
Long-Distance Hiking
Day Hiking

Comments:

I have over 450 miles on these boots over the last year (through rain, snow, mud and desert) and they are still going strong. The bottoms show wear, but still grip and I feel these boots are a well made boot.

By Hiker SJS

from Michigan

About Me Casual/ Recreational

3/28/2013

Excellent Hiking Boot

4.0

PROS

Warm
Water Resistant
Comfortable
Sturdy/Durable
Great Traction
Ankle Support

CONS

Difficult Laces

BEST USES

Wet Conditions
Day Hiking
Heavy Loads
Cold Weather
Long-Distance Hiking

Comments:

I bought the Vasque Wasatch for a 10 day hiking trip I'll be taking. Overall these are very good boots which is confirmed by the number of people in our crew that use them. These boots fit well and are very comfortable - an excellent boot for the money. The only thing that kept me from giving them 5 stars was that I needed to exchange the first pair. The lining on the inside of the boots wasn't attached well in the toe box and would end up separating from the leather and rubbing the top of my toes. REI exchanged them no questions of course, and I am heppy with the second pair.

By KTR

from Quincy, MA

About Me Avid Adventurer

3/03/2013

What Happened to quality

3.0

PROS

Ankle Support
Water Resistant

CONS

Poor Traction
Heavy

BEST USES

Comments:

I am a long time buyer of Vasque this is my second pair of this same model boot. However, unlike my first one that lasted over two years, this only last a season. See picture att. I only use it for hiking and Backpacking. It has poor traction in rainy weather. I found out the hard way on Mount Monadnock. I was slipping everywhere. Needles to say, I will not be buying another pair. The only good thing I can say is that it is water proof, used it crossing Lye Brook in VT.

By Jim817

from Olympia, WA

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

2/10/2013

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

Not Quite

3.0

PROS

Sturdy/Durable
Ankle Support
Water Resistant
Great Traction
Warm

CONS

Too Stiff/Not Flexible
Heavy

BEST USES

Light Loads
Wet Conditions
Cold Weather
Day Hiking

Comments:

I bought a pair of these to replace my Keen Pyrenees. I found the toe box to be to large and the boots felt weird. These boots heat up fast and the Gore-Tex does not keep up on venting. This was the deal breaker for me. The boots were well built and seemed to be of real quality, but I could not see wearing boots that made my feet sweat after a short walk around my neighborhood block. I wound up going with the Keen Glarius and am happy I made the swap. I think Keen Dry is better than Gore-tex

By John Brooks

from Mukilteo, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

1/31/2013

(1 of 1 customer found this review helpful)

So far, so good - long-time Vasque user

4.0

PROS

Comfortable
Water Resistant
Sturdy/Durable
Ankle Support

CONS

Heavy

BEST USES

Day Hiking
Harsh Terrain
Wet Conditions
Long-Distance Hiking
Cold Weather

Comments:

Have a 12 year old pair of Vasque boots that has taken me all over Western Washington trails, as well as to Everest and back, but it was time to get a new pair. So I got the Bitteroot GTX on sale and have put about 20 miles on them so far. So far, so good. The new GTX go higher up my ankle and give good support, and they appear to be a bit more waterproof than my old ones. I anticipate being very happy with them.

By Jeff the climber

from Bremerton,WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

1/30/2013

(1 of 1 customer found this review helpful)

waterproof

5.0

PROS

Warm
Good Arch Support
Sturdy/Durable
Water Resistant
Comfortable
Ankle Support

CONS

Heavy

BEST USES

Cold Weather
Wet Conditions
Heavy Loads
Day Hiking

Comments:

I have only had these a few months. I took them on a 12 miler with the boy scouts pouring rain the whole time. The only time water came into the boot was going through a river when the water came above the top of the boot. No blisters or anything. Very comfortable. No issues with the boot yet.

By esarakaitis

from Columbus, OH

About Me Casual/ Recreational

1/27/2013

(1 of 1 customer found this review helpful)

awesome boot!

5.0

PROS

Ankle Support
No Break-in
Sturdy/Durable
Good Arch Support
Comfortable
Water Resistant
Warm
Great Traction

CONS

Heavy

BEST USES

Cold Weather
Everyday
Light Loads
Long-Distance Hiking
Day Hiking
Heavy Loads
Wet Conditions
Harsh Terrain

Comments:

awesome boot, long time vasque user, was afraid to purchase due to reviews. but I have had this boot 3 years now... it's done a week in hetch hetchy, 7 trips grouse hunting in michigan, and is my go to daily boot. definitely a great purchase, awesome tread, awesome support for a big guy like me (6'2" 350).

By The BoWeevil

from Folsom, CA

About Me Professional/Guide

1/18/2013

(1 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

A truly horrible pair of hiking boots!

1.0

PROS

None

CONS

Hard On The Feet Legs
No Shock Absorbtion
Long Break-in
Uncomfortable
Heavy
Difficult Laces
Too Stiff/Not Flexible

BEST USES

Dont Use These At All
Sitting

Comments:

I spent a week trying to break these in, and ultimately they broke me instead. I typically walk 20 miles a week for conditioning, and I have these cheap $40.00 hiking boots I got somewhere else which give me no problems. So in other words the problems I had with these boots aren't just because I'm out of shape or anything. I thought I would upgrade to something of a higher quality though so I got these, which are literally 5 times more expensive. They are very (very) solid, heavy and inflexible, and remind me of those one piece carved wooden shoes popular with the Dutch. Before I had even gone my first 2 miles in these things my feet, legs and back were aching because of the impact from the ground through the boots. Just the vibration from them caused by walking caused all kinds of problems; it's like the soles are made from this really hard rubber and it's almost like walking on steel soles (I was using the special "super greenfeet" insoles REI offers too along with these). Most of my normal everyday walking route is on a blacktop trail so maybe if it was all dirt trails my walking experience would have been different (with the softer ground, etc)/ I don't know. After repeated attempts to walk in these hoping for a change that never came though I have resolved to return them and will spend probably the next week healing just to get over the havoc these boots played on my body.