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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 May 4, 2009 by Melly46er

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: gore-tex, airmesh, leather
Use: dayhikes, varied terrain
Break-in Period: Very short-Immediate
Price Paid: $147

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. I just did it for precautionary measure since I had an upcoming hike.

During my hike I splashed in puddles and walked through streams and mud without a single drop soaking through (and I did not waterproof them before this hike). I walked up and down steep vertical rocks with no problem. And I had NO blisters, no hot spots, no problems. These boots give good ankle support without any stiffness. I jumped around in them quite a bit- on and off of rocks- and they did not loosen.

The Vibram soles offer great gripping power and the heel provides reliable braking action.

I am very pleased with this purchase and glad that I decided to go with these boots. My feet were warm, dry, and comfortable for my entire hike. I bought some Microspikes that fit perfectly over these boots, and I will try out the combination of the two this weekend on an icy peak. Will update.

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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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