User Review: Asolo Fugitive GTX

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

Reviewed January 2, 2008 by Kris

Rating:
Materials: Nubuck leather, Nylon, Gore-tex
Use: rough icy and snowy trail with a 20 lb pack
Break-in Period: zero
Weight: 3 lb boots
Price Paid: $150

Like most other reviewers pointed out, these boots need no break-in. I hiked 16 rocky and icy miles in rain/snow the second day I bought the boots. They fit like gloves with no hot spots. Whenever I felt uncomfortable, a little adjustment of the laces always took care of it. They are light (feel like part of my feet) and solidly built (can take a beating). Totally waterproof. Very trustworthy.

The only reason I am not giving a 5 star is that the insoles are quite hard. Maybe I should try socks with more cushion.

Some reviewers replace the factory insoles with Superfeet. Don't! The ridges under Superfeet grind into the Gore-tex lining and destroy water-proofness. See Superfeet website, Q/A section.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Fugitive GTX at 8 online stores:

Store

Product Description

Price

Moosejaw

Men's Fugitive GTX Boot (Spring 2008)

$185.00

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Backcountry.com

Fugitive GTX Hiking Boot - Men's

$184.95

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REI

Fugitive GTX Hiking Boots - Men's

$185.00

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RockCreek

Fugitive GTX Boots (Men's)

$184.95

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

Massey's

Mens Asolo Fugitive GoreTex

$184.49

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

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