User Review: Asolo TPS 520 GV

Asolo TPS 520 GV
Above: The current TPS 520 GV, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 2.5 of 5 stars
Price Paid: $180

Pros - very good waterproof uppers (assisted with some Nikwax(TM) treatments). Comfortable, no break-in required for my high arches. Large enough to fit my custom orthotic insoles.

Cons - the TPS soles started falling apart :( within a few months of normal use (no trail hiking yet). Especially bad separation of the Vibram(R) outsole on the inside heels of both boots :( Unacceptable lack of durability.

Compare this with the last pair of Asolos I purchased 16 years ago, with the solid, one-piece Vibram(R) sole - these lasted and lasted, finally the sole wore through from a summer of road walking, so that there were no more sole tread and the inner grid reinforcement pattern started showing through.

I wish these new boots had the solid Vibram(R) outsoles - durability is a better feature for me than any "shock protection" provided by three different types of sole material, inexpertly bonded together that fall apart quickly.

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Buy Online We found the TPS 520 GV at 9 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Campmor
3 purchase options:
Men's TPS 520 GTX Waterproof Backpacking Boot$247.99Buy Now
Men's TPS 520 GTX Waterproof Backpacking Boot - Wide$247.99Buy Now
Women's TPS 520 GTX Waterproof Backpacking Boot$247.99Buy Now

Backcountry.com
TPS 520 GV Backpacking Boot - Men's$223.16Buy Now

Moosejaw
2 purchase options:
Men's TPS 520 GV Boot - Wide$210.80Buy Now
Men's TPS 520 GV Boot$210.80Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
Men's TPS 520 GV Hiking Boots$274.95Buy Now

REI
2 purchase options:
TPS 520 GV Hiking Boots - Men's$179.99Buy Now
TPS 520 GV Hiking Boots - Women's$248.00Buy Now

Ramsey Outdoor
Men's Triple Power Structure 520 GV$209.95Buy Now

RockCreek
TPS 520 GV Boots (Men's)$247.95Buy Now

Massey's
Mens Asolo TPS 520 GV$249.99Buy Now

EMS
2 purchase options:
Men's TPS 520 GV Backpacking Boots$250.00Buy Now
Women's TPS 520 GV Backpacking Boots$250.00Buy Now

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