User Review: Asolo Fugitive GTX

Asolo Fugitive GTX
Above: The current Fugitive GTX, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 3 of 5 stars
Materials: leather, gore-tex, other materials
Use: day hikes ranging from 5-6 to 15 or so miles
Price Paid: est. $125 ? on sale

I think I've had these boots for almost 2 years. I've used them on terrain ranging from beach sand, to parts of the Grand Canyon, to scrambling over rocks in the Sierra.

What I like about these boots is that they are very rugged. I get the feeling they'll last me 20 years even with regular use. Well, at least the uppers are very solid. The sole looks like it's showing some signs of wear corresponding to the amount of use they've gotten.

I also like that my feet sweat relatively little with these boots, compared to "heavy" leather boots I've had in the past.

What I dislike about the boots is that they're very uncomfortable. They also don't grip as well as I'd like on rock or snowy surfaces. They also have a very "hard step". After hiking 5 or 6 miles my feet get very tired in these boots. They are a stark contrast to my previous boots, a pair of Merrells, which didn't last as well as I'd like, but which were very comfortable and had an excellent grip on all surfaces.

Worst of all, I've had the issue described by others here, where a part of the upper jabs part of my ankle, which becomes very sore, especially on longer hikes or consecutive days of hiking. I'm not sure if it's the tongue as others mentioned, but at various points on my hikes, different parts of the upper have pressed on different parts of my ankle.

I hope to find a boot with the sturdiness and support of the Asolo Fugitive GTX, but with the comfort of my old Merrells.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Fugitive GTX at 9 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
Men's Fugitive GTX Boot (Spring 2008)$185.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
Fugitive GTX Hiking Boot - Men's$184.95Buy Now

REI
Fugitive GTX Hiking Boots - Men's$185.00Buy Now

RockCreek
Fugitive GTX Boots (Men's)$184.95Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
2 purchase options:
Fugitive GTX (Tundra/Black) - Men's$185.00Buy Now
Fugitive GTX Men's Wide$185.00Buy Now

Campmor
3 purchase options:
Fugitive GTX Waterproof Light Hiking & Trekking Boots (For Men)$149.97Buy Now
Fugitive GTX Waterproof Light Hiking & Trekking Boots (For Women)$149.97Buy Now
Fugitive GTX Waterproof Light Hiking & Trekking Boots - Wide (For Men)$149.97Buy Now

Massey's
Mens Asolo Fugitive GoreTex$184.49Buy Now

EMS
2 purchase options:
Fugitive GTX Boots, Tundra/Black, Men's$185.00Buy Now
Fugitive GTX Boots, Wool/Black, Men's$185.00Buy Now

Sierra Trading Post
2 purchase options:
Fugitive Ml Hiking Boots - Waterproof Gore-tex (r) - For Women$114.95Buy Now
Fugitive Hiking Boots - Waterproof Gore-tex (r) - For Men$124.95Buy Now

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