User Review: Vasque Breeze GTX XCR

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

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: Nubuck, Gortex
Use: day hikes, 3 day backpaking
Break-in Period: very short
Weight: 2lbs 9oz
Price Paid: $140 ?

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. On the backpacking trip in the U.P., the boots remained comfortable under a load, stayed dry in streams, and the harder part of the foot bed (heel and arch) kept the roots from taking too much of a toll on my feet.

Tried every boot I could get my hands on, and this pair fit the best. I don't remember exactly what I paid for them, but, paired with a couple of good smartwool socks, I have not had to spend any money on athletic tape, mole skin, or any time in the woods thinking how my feet hurt, rather than enjoying the hike. I have hiked with people who have had poor fitting boots, and I am sure, if asked, they would have quickly forked over $50 to make the pain stop.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Breeze GTX XCR at 10 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
3 purchase options:
Women's Breeze GTX XCR Boot (Spring 2005)$140.00Buy Now
Men's Breeze GTX Boot (Fall 2008)$145.00Buy Now
Women's Breeze GTX Boot (Fall 2008)$150.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:
Breeze XCR Hiking Boot - Men's$149.95Buy Now
Breeze XCR Hiking Boot - Women's$149.95Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
2 purchase options:
Men's Breeze XCR Hiking Boot$144.95Buy Now
Women's Breeze XCR Boot$144.95Buy Now

REI
Breeze Gore-Tex XCR Hiking Boots - Women's$150.00Buy Now

RockCreek
2 purchase options:
Breeze GTX XCR (Men's)$149.95Buy Now
Breeze GTX XCR (Women's)$149.95Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
2 purchase options:
Breeze Gore-Tex XCR (Taupe/Burnt Orange) -Men's$149.95Buy Now
Breeze XCR (Olive/Sage)-Women's$149.95Buy Now

Campmor
4 purchase options:
Men's Breeze Gortex XCR Lightweight Hiking Boots$144.99Buy Now
Men's wide Breeze Gortex XCR Lightweight Hiking Boots$144.99Buy Now
Women's Breeze Gortex XCR Lightweight Hiking Boots$144.99Buy Now
Women's wide Breeze Gortex XCR Lightweight Hiking Boots$144.99Buy Now

Massey's
2 purchase options:
Mens Vasque Breeze Mid XCR - Taupe$139.49Buy Now
Mens Vasque Breeze GoreTex - Brown$149.49Buy Now

EMS
6 purchase options:
Breeze XCR Boots, Narrow, Men's$150.00Buy Now
Breeze XCR Wide, Taupe, Men's$150.00Buy Now
Breeze XCR, Taupe, Men's$150.00Buy Now
more Breeze GTX XCR choices from EMS

US Outdoor Store
Breeze GTX XCR - Women's$145.00Buy Now

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