It’s getting to that time of year again where the colder weather is receding and spring time is on the very near horizon. A perfect time to go out hiking and to appreciate all that mother nature has to offer! However, with Spring comes all sorts of issues like random showers, wet and muddy ground and slippery surfaces so a decent pair of walking boots is essential and those guys at Vasque have done their usual thing and produced a boot fit for purpose.
Firstly, the outer sole is made using a compound from Vibram combining rubber and foam in a design that ensures longevity despite the punishment rugged terrain usually deals to soles. The mid sole is a solid all terrain compound and the tread has a good grip in both dry and wet conditions. Speaking of wet conditions, these boots have a Goretex waterproof membrane (9 million pores per square inch!) which basically keeps external moisture out and allows internal moisture (sweat from your feet basically) to escape leaving you with nice dry feet while hiking. Couple this with a nice high collar and some good ankle support and you should be able to tackle shallow streams and those spring showers with confidence and comfort.
The leather parts of the boot are suede giving a nice feel to them (although investing in a suede cleaning kit would be a good idea to keep them looking good over time) and they are quite lightweight for boots with this high a collar, coming in at just over 1.1 Kg for the pair meaning you expend less energy while out and about. The only real complaint I have is that the laces are a bit short but you can replace these with ease if you so wish. RRP £220
- Lightweight
- Durable
- Waterproof and breathable
- Good grip
- Laces are too short
