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User Review: Vasque Breeze GTX XCR

Vasque Breeze GTX XCR
Above: The current Breeze GTX XCR, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed November 19, 2008 by WSGSD

Rating: rated 4 of 5 stars
Use: Short Hikes, Varying Terrain, Wet areas / all season
Break-in Period: 1 or 2 months
Price Paid: $131 (Jan '08)

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.

Great for all season comfort. I go through a pair/year. I don't know if it's the norm with hiking boots like this model, but I tend to get a lot of pebbles kicked up into the boot at the heel. Laces that come with the boot break quickly due to the friction of loops/hooks when lacing. Have experienced a small section of the toe starting to come unglued, but this is after almost 1 year of daily, year round use.

Once the sole wears out, they begin to make a chirping/squeaking sound when walking. For me, the innersole is completely worn out at the 1 year mark. Can almost stick my finger through it. I highly recommend periodic conditioning product be applied to the exterior or else the leather will dry out and fray, especially at the toe.

My Vasques take a beating and do a very good job standing up to the abuse.

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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$119.96Buy 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$159.95Buy Now
Vasque Breeze GTX Boot - Womens$159.95Buy 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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