Asolo AFX 520 GTX

Men's AFX 520 GTX
Reviewed by Samran, Oct 17, 2007

"I've been wearing these boots for 5 years now and they're still awesome. They have handled everything from Death Valley to slogging through the jungles of Thailand. I take good care of the leather and the boots never let me down. Every trip has a first step and for me it'll always be in my Asolos."

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AFX 520 GTX
Reviewed by jnorto04, Mar 05, 2006

"Greeat boots!! Asolo seems to have it down with the 520. The tread pattern on this boot also excels the tread on the TPS 520 in the snow. I would however recommend new inserts off the bat."

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Men's AFX 520 GTX
Reviewed by AJMorikawa, Feb 24, 2006

"Best boots, heck, best shoes, I've ever owned. Bomber tough. Waterproof. And plenty of room for my feet up front, yet snug enough that no blisters ever. Hiked five days in the Grand Canyon. These boots are my friends for life. Hope that Asolo keeps making 'em."

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Men's AFX 520 GTX
Reviewed by Joshua J. Brock, Feb 18, 2006

"I've had this boot for quite a few years now and it has been by far my BEST piece of backpacking equipment! Denali, the Adirondacks, western PA, Canada, WV. . . hot weather, totally wet/damp/muddy weather. . . easy trails, killer ones, these boots despite being banged around and bearing a 55lbs."

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Men's AFX 520 GTX
Reviewed by Tucker, Oct 20, 2005

"Hiked up Whitney with them. No blisters. Very comfortable. Fit my foot like a glove."

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Men's AFX 520 GTX
Reviewed by Evan Close, Sep 07, 2005

"Did 122 miles in 11 days. Came down with a few blisters but that was my fault.

I love this boot. Hiking in the Adirondacks, I was looking for something to keep the water out and the 520 kept the mud and water out. I love this boot."

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Men's AFX 520 GTX
Reviewed by Dave, Feb 23, 2003

"Great boots. Had a rivet pop and sent boot back to Asolo and they fixed it quickly, free of charge, and they even paid for return postage. (Nice to see)

Here in Canada I put at least 5km on them per day, rain or shine, and yes, in winter as well."

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Men's AFX 520 GTX
Reviewed by Chuck, Aug 24, 2002

"These boots are great. My hike was in late August and I expected the boots to be hot, but they weren't. And certainly not even uncomfortably warm. Previous reviews had mentioned these boots tearing up feet, and I had the same complaint. . . till I broke them in."

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Men's AFX 520 GTX
Reviewed by Paul T, Apr 15, 1999

"The fit is great, but with Thorlos or Smartwools I recommend 1/2 size larger. Replaced the insoles with Superfeet immediately (after reading these reviews) and went hiking. Break-in is nominal, and to top it all off they look great too. Highly recommended."

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Men's AFX 520 GTX
Reviewed by Luke Ootes, ESQ., Apr 01, 1999

"I used these boots on the Canadian shield doing geological mapping for 95 days, as well as 10 days in the Little Rocky mountains in Montana. I purchased these in February for ~180 American. Walking to school on a regular basis was good for breaking them in (~4km each day)."

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AFX 520 GTX
Reviewed by Pat, Feb 19, 1999

"Nice general backpacking boots. Great looking leather. The Gore-Tex bootie is guaranteed to keep your feet dry. The Vibram outsoles are pretty sick, but the internal shank could be a bit stiffer. I've used boots with no shank, and these don't seem all that much stiffer. But for light mountaineering, or wet weather hiking, these are a great boot for the price."

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Men's AFX 520 GTX
Reviewed by Robert E. Stambaugh, M.D., Nov 08, 1998

"Great boots. Started with a 62 lb pack for nine days on the Appalachain Trail and never had so much as a hot spot. They kept my feet perfectly dry during one rainy day, and provided excellent ankle support on the more rocky sections."

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Men's AFX 520 GTX
Reviewed by RYAN HOSTETLER, May 29, 1998

"The Asolo 520's are a great boot. They have tough leather. They are a very dry boot. They have the new Vibram sole, which is awesome. They give my feet support like I have never felt before. I would recommend this boot to anyone anywhere. Asolo is the best!

Ryan Hostetler"

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Men's AFX 520 GTX
Reviewed by Col, May 08, 1998

"These boots have served me quite well and are beginning to show it. They are now covered with scratches and the leather is no longer its handsome self. Asolo is a very comfortable boot but I must say the uppers are somewhat loose and can make you wonder why they didn't provide more ankle support."

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