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 2 of 5 stars
Materials: vibram outsole, nubuck
Use: hiking, packing
Break-in Period: 0. These are soft shoes.
Weight: Very Light
Price Paid: ~$140 US

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). The ankle support on the Breeze seems superficial (no matter how tight you lace them) and the mesh makes them stretch a bit too much.

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Breeze GTX XCR at 8 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

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

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

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