User Review: Asolo Granite GV
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Rating: ![]()
Materials: Leather, and Gore-tex
Use: rough trail with very heavy pack, winter conditions
Break-in Period: 2-3 hours a day for one week.
Weight: Apx. 6lbs.
Price Paid: $199
I bought these as a replacement for a pair of Salomon X-Terra boots that my dog ate. I like a heavy duty boot with a stiff sole for heavy loaded packing (think quarter of an elk at 85#+). These boot really fit the bill.
I have had them about a year and a half now, and have a couple hundred loaded miles on them, and a lot more day to day outdoor miles on them. I still miss the X-Terra, but these are a more comfortable boot at the end of the day.
These are also a nice winter, and cold weather boot. They have a little more insulation than my other boots had, and I have worn them in -20F weather on a few occasions. I wouldn't want to stand around for very long in that kind of weather, but if you are moving, they work fine.
I am NOT a climber, so I can't speak to that use, but I do backpack, hike, and pack some very heavy loads. My boots are showing very little wear after more than a year, and are showing no separation or breakdown that I can tell.
I have a large (13) foot, but not very wide. I had a very easy break-in period on these boots. With the design, I could see how they could be BAD if they did not fit properly. I guess to sum it up, I LOVE the boots, but could see how they could be hard to live with if they did not fit your feet.
Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Granite GV at 1 online store:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
Sierra Trading Post | Granite Gv Gore-tex (r) Mountaineering Boots - Waterproof - For Men | $155.00 | Buy Now |
You may also want to check availablity with these other Asolo retailers:
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