User Review: Asolo MTF 650

Asolo MTF 650
Above: The current MTF 650, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed May 4, 2004 by Shadowcat

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Price Paid: $80

I posted the 1st review before wearing the boot and wanted to follow up. I really like everything about the boot: nice thick lugged sole, stiffness for about 3/4 of the sole, with flex in the toe area, waterproof, excellent inside comfort. My only gripe was I like a toe rand - just saves wear and tear on our boots - so I don't get why all manufacturers just don't put this on!

I wore the boots around quite a bit to test them out/ break them in a bit. Now keep in mind I have feet problems: high arches, small heels, narrow ankles, norton toe (2nd toe a little longer than big toe) & metasaraglia (sp? - pain & I mean PAIN on the ball of foot between 3rd-4th toe). As a result I am a tough fit! Well I decided it was time to give them the real test. We were going to climb Sawteeth in the Adirondacks. A fairly long hike: 13 miles round trip; varied terrain; flat, nice path uphill, snow spines, mud, water, steep descents etc. At first I was worried I had made a mistake wearing new boots on such a long hike. I felt some tenderness on the back of my heels so I stopped and stuck on some band-aids. I had some pain from my problems on the flat walk but once I hit the hills it went away. Let me tell you - I was EXTREMELY pleased! No blisters or problems and by 1/3 the way thru the hike I was one with my boots! They were Great!!!

Yes they are considered a "mountaineering" boot but man if you like great support, don't want to feel one pebble under your feet and a boot that can handle all terrain - this is it! And, it's on sale. I mean I got a $200+ boot for $80! Am I happy - you bet!

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