User Review: Asolo 101

Reviewed September 17, 1999 by Alaska Ice

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: Plastic
Use: Ice, mixed, and mountaineering
Break-in Period: 2 or 3 days of climbing
Weight: 4-5 lbs
Price Paid: Can't remember

The Asolo 101s are the best plastic boot that I have used. They fit my feet good and have always felt very comfortable, whether walking or climbing ice. The snug fit they provide allow a good feel and support while on ice or mixed. The boots always felt light on my feet, not the clumsy feeling you get with a lot of plastics. Mine are about 11 years old and if they were still available I would definitely buy another pair as mine are at about at the end of the trail.

It seems as though Asolo forgot all of the good things that made the 101 an excellent boot when they produced the Expedition. Even with the roller lacing system it is difficult for me to get a good tight fit. The boots seem clumsy although I have done a lot of ice and mixed in them. The plastic used in the Expedition seems overly thick and not very durable as mine are cracking in back where they fit over the achilles. The material used to seal the tongue on either side has not held up very well as it has worn through in a couple of places. The inners are warm enough for expedion use but seem to hold foot perspiration after several days on an expedition if you sweat like I do. But the inners also have durability problems, as an elastic piece that goes across the top of the foot has come unsewn on one of the inners. These boots are a little over two years old. Recommend? I don't think so.

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