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Vasque Breeze GTX XCR

Vasque Breeze GTX XCR

Average Rating: rated 3.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 22 Trailspace users

Description

The Breeze GTX XCR is a hiking boot made by Vasque. It has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5), based on 22 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Campmor:
"Gore-Tex Lined Waterproof/Breathable Lightweight Hiking Boots Airmesh and leather uppers and a Gore-Tex XCR liner make these lightweight boots exceptionally breathable and comfortable for all your fast packing needs. 2mm waterproof nubuck leather and Airmesh upper. Gussetted tongue. Webbing loops with nylon D-rings and hooks. Nylon lining. DryTech footbed. Nylon pate for support. Contoured Phylon midsole for shock absorption. Vibram Contact outsole for traction. Avg. wt. 2 lbs 7 oz."

From Backcountry.com:
"It's been raining for the last three days of your backpacking trip, but your feet are still dry and comfortable thanks to the Vasque Men's Breeze XCR Hiking Shoes. Their mid-height tops support your ankles as you hike with your 40-pound pack, and the Vibram Contact soles provide excellent traction on the wettest, slickest trails. A plastic Flexframe 1 Plate separates the Breeze XCR's midsole from outsole. The frame has an excellent forward flex, but limits twisting to keep your ankles stable. Most importantly, the Breeze XCR Hiking Shoes' Gore-Tex XCR linings keep your feet bone dry even when you're slogging through four inches of standing water on the trail."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Vasque Breeze Gore-Tex XCR could be considered a marriage of a trail runner's light and less restrictive upper with a hiking boot's stiff and protective sole. Great for covering lots of miles. One of the lightest, most cushioned and comfortable hiking boots in the market right now. Sale price limited to stock on hand. Vasque Breeze Gore-Tex XCR features: Upper: 2mm nubuck leather and airmesh nylon. Gore-tex XCR liner for waterproof performance. Phylon midsole for light weight and cushioning. Molded TPU plate for foot protection and pre-programmed flex. Vibram outsole. Most sizes available in narrow, medium, and wide widths."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Vasque Men's Breeze GTX Boot (Fall 2009) The aerobically-inclined Men's Breeze Boot by Vasque is a willing companion. Airmesh and leather uppers and a GORE-TEX XCR liner make it breathable and comfortable in warm temperatures and under light loads.Features: Weight: 2 lb 9 oz (Size 9) [1160 g] Upper: 2.0mm Waterproof Nubuck Leather Upper: Airmesh Nylon Fabric Midsole: Contoured Phylon Plate: Molded TPU Plate Outsole: Vibram Contact Lining: Nylon Footbed: DryTech Other: Gusseted Tongue; Padded Collar; Integration Technology"

User Reviews

rated 4.5 of 5 stars Men's Breeze GTX XCR
Reviewed by Borders, Nov 10, 2009

"I love these boots. Thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 08 with these. Blew one pair out at 1200 mile, bought a new pair and finished the trail, could prob. get about 400 more miles on them. There's no break-in period.

They do slide on wet rocks and roots tho. For now I'm sticking with them."

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rated 4.5 of 5 stars Men's Breeze GTX XCR
Reviewed by steven, Sep 13, 2009

"I bought these shoes for a through hike of the Buffalo River National Forest. I wanted something comfortable, waterproof, with good shank support, and good for 40lb loads. These shoes lived up to what I needed.

They were quick to break in and were still comfortable even after a week on the trails."

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rated 2.5 of 5 stars Men's Breeze GTX XCR
Reviewed by Allen S., Aug 05, 2009

"Rate as lightweight hiking boot, gives way too much, and as others have noted only a little water resistant. 8 months of casual wear and in the trash."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Women's Breeze GTX XCR
Reviewed by oaeaglescout69, Aug 04, 2009

"My wife and I both have the women's model boot, her's a size 8 while I take an 8.5. After a 5 day hike over the famous chilkoot trail we could not be happier with our footwear, not one blister or wet cold feet. Love them."

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rated 0.5 of 5 stars Men's Breeze GTX XCR
Reviewed by Stephanie, Jul 22, 2009

"I have difficult to fit feet, and in regards to fit I loved these boots. If you have high volume feet that are also very wide, these boots are great. Also, there is pretty much no break in period- just put them on and go.

But if you plan on hiking more than 5 miles in them, well just make sure you bring another pair of boots for when your Vasques fall apart."

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rated 1 of 5 stars Men's Breeze GTX XCR
Reviewed by Jared Spokowsky, Jul 09, 2009

"This is the by far the worst boot I have ever owned. I read all the reviews and against my better judgment i went ahead and bought a pair on the brand recommendation from several people I know.

Right off the bat the toe box is tight. They are no where near Gore-tex, at best they hold up to a light dew."

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rated 2.5 of 5 stars Men's Breeze GTX XCR
Reviewed by mbspark, Jun 25, 2009

"Moral of the story..these boots are amazingly comfortable, but not waterproof at all. That's why I rated so low.

I returned them to REI for a pair of Asolo. I spent 4 days in Rocky Mountain National Park with wet feet. They would not dry over night and I had no choice. Glad I brought along that 3rd pair of socks!"

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rated 3 of 5 stars Men's Breeze GTX XCR
Reviewed by tkhall, May 26, 2009

"Light and comfortable fit. Good traction on dry surfaces. EXTREMELY poor on wet rock. Very disappointed in wet traction. Dangerous on wet rock and roots."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Women's Breeze GTX XCR
Reviewed by Melly46er, May 04, 2009

"I just bought these boots last week at EMS. They are amazing! I wanted a boot with a really good grip, and it had to be waterproof. I got the best of both worlds with this boot- AND they are incredibly comfortable.

I broke them in last week, although they really didn't need much breaking in."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Breeze GTX XCR
Reviewed by WSGSD, Nov 19, 2008

"I've got the Vasque Breeze GTX XCR (narrow) and found it to be a very reliable boot. Narrow is pretty snug at first, but eventually stretches to a more comfortable fit. I hike in some very wet areas in Western Massachusetts and unless I am actually standing in a puddle that covers the boot or exposed for an extended time to wet areas, the boot keeps my feet dry."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Breeze GTX XCR
Reviewed by Tyer, Sep 22, 2008

"The boots are very comfortable but I have to say I expected a little more durability for what you pay for. I recently bought a pair a couple of months ago. I wore them around the house for the break in period and then on a elk hunt to New Mexico. I don't know exactly how far I walked, approx 20-30 miles, and now the back of the soles are coming unglued and peeling back on both boots."

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rated 3 of 5 stars Men's Breeze GTX XCR
Reviewed by burtonboarder84, Aug 05, 2008

"Spent a week in Alaska with soaking rains almost everyday. NOT very waterproof. Feet were wet all the time. Boots don't come with any sort of waterproofing. "wetted out" first time I wore them in the rain. Shoe lace also ripped somehow within the first month of wearing them."

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rated 3 of 5 stars Women's Breeze GTX XCR
Reviewed by Jennifer B!, May 15, 2007

"I have had a very hard time finding boots that fit me well; I need a wide toe box and a narrow toe and when my Hi-Tecs (I didn’t like them either) completely disintegrated after only 800 miles (my local store sent them back and I received a total refund!)."

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rated 3 of 5 stars Men's Breeze GTX XCR
Reviewed by H Keith Pierce, Apr 08, 2007

"Sturdy outsole for rock scrambling. Very comfortable. Big drawback are the plastic/nylon lacing hooks. They are not up the pounding of rock scrambling, though they did survive Old Rag. They eventually snapped simply walking around my house. Once snapped they are not repairable."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Breeze GTX XCR
Reviewed by R. Martin Stamat, Oct 14, 2006

"These boots have been my one and only's for nearly a year now and they are little to show the many miles they have walked. The only complaint I have is the suceptibility to damage the mesh shows. Otherwise, a wonderful boot--super light, keeps you dry, always comfortable. Super."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Breeze GTX XCR
Reviewed by vulture19, Oct 09, 2006

"When looking for a lightweight boot for dayhiking, I couldn't decide between these and a similarly priced pair of Merrells, so I got both.

I have found these boots to be phenomenal for hiking over very hard, uneven surfaces. I've bagged Mt. Mansfield in Vermont with these (on my break-in hike!), and have logged about 100 miles with them in Utah's canyon country."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Breeze GTX XCR
Reviewed by Joe, Jun 02, 2006

"These are the most comfortable boots I have ever owned. I have put in 16-mile fishing trips with the boots being completely submerged within the 1st hour and did not get a blister. I would almost liken wearing these boots as sex with your feet. They also have a nice short break-in time as is the case with most composite boots."

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rated 2 of 5 stars Men's Breeze GTX XCR
Reviewed by Andrew S, Jun 02, 2006

"I bought these boots and returned them soon after. This boot wears like a pair of basketball hi-tops (flimsy). Get the Vasque Catalyst Low GTX XCR instead. The Catalysts are low cut but will have more ankle support, a more solid sole (better shank), and super sticky stealth rubber (great dampening and good tread life)."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Breeze GTX XCR
Reviewed by Dauphin, May 21, 2006

"I have well over two years worth of travels in these now and they were great from the moment I put 'em on and reached the top of Half Dome. I highly recommend these and I have tried on and tried many others."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Breeze GTX XCR
Reviewed by climbandkayak, Apr 05, 2006

"Awesome hiking boots with very little break-in. Not one blister. I've worn them on about six 9-12 mile day hikes over varied terrain, including a few with lots of elvation changes and scrambling in Red Rocks Canyon, NV. Also worn them as ascent shoes while cragging."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Breeze GTX XCR
Reviewed by John, Jan 07, 2005

"Purchased this pair in spring '04 and enjoyed many hikes throughout the year. The footbed of the boot is hard up to the ball and gives way to a softer toe. A bit different, but it helps you keep forward momentum and the extra flexability in the toe was nice for inclines."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Breeze GTX XCR
Reviewed by Chris, Dec 10, 2004

"Great boot, usually prone to twist an ankle but not yet in these. Been on several weekends in the Smokies with no noticeable wear."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Breeze GTX XCR at 13 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Campmor
5 purchase options:		Women's Breeze GTX XCR Gore-Tex Lined Waterproof/ Breathable Lightweight Hiking Boots - Narrow$124.98Buy Now
Men's Breeze GTX XCR Lightweight Hiking Boots$159.99Buy Now
Men's Breeze GTX XCR Gore-Tex Lined Waterproof/ Breathable Lightweight Hiking Boots - Wide$159.99Buy Now
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Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:		Breeze GTX Hiking Boot - Men's$127.96Buy Now
Breeze GTX Hiking Boot - Women's$127.96Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
2 purchase options:		Breeze Gore-Tex XCR -Men's$134.95Buy Now
Breeze Gore-tex XCR - Women's$134.95Buy Now

Moosejaw
3 purchase options:		Women's Breeze GTX XCR Boot$140.00Buy Now
Men's Breeze GTX Boot$160.00Buy Now
Women's Breeze GTX XCR Boot$160.00Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors		Men's Breeze XCR Hiking Boot$159.95Buy Now

CampSaver.com
2 purchase options:		Vasque Breeze GTX Boot - Mens$127.96Buy Now
Vasque Breeze GTX Boot - Womens$127.96Buy Now

REI		Breeze Gore-Tex XCR Hiking Boots - Women's$160.00Buy Now

Ramsey Outdoor
2 purchase options:		Men's Breeze XCR$159.95Buy Now
Women's Breeze GTX XCR$159.95Buy Now

Mountain Hideaway
2 purchase options:		Breeze XCR Backpacking Boot$160.00Buy Now
Women's Breeze XCR Backpacking Boot$160.00Buy Now

RockCreek
2 purchase options:		Breeze GTX XCR (Men's)$159.95Buy Now
Breeze GTX XCR (Women's)$159.95Buy Now

Massey's
3 purchase options:		Mens Vasque Breeze GoreTex - Brown$109.99Buy Now
Womens Breeze XCR Boot$149.99Buy Now
Mens Vasque Breeze Mid XCR - Taupe$159.99Buy Now

EMS
5 purchase options:		Men's Breeze XCR Hiking Boots Wide, Taupe$160.00Buy Now
Men's Breeze XCR Hiking Boots, Taupe$160.00Buy Now
Women's Breeze XCR Hiking Boots Wide, Olive$160.00Buy Now
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Tahoe Mountain Sports
2 purchase options:		Breeze GTX XCR Hiking Boot - Men's$159.95Buy Now
Breeze GTX XCR Hiking Boot - Women's$159.95Buy Now

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