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 October 9, 2006 by vulture19

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: leather, Gore-tex
Use: Rocky, hot day hiking trails
Break-in Period: minimal
Price Paid: $120

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. The rigid plastic insole means you won't even feel rocks and really eliminates foot fatigue. The soles give phenomenal traction for complete confidence on dry slickrock, but slip a bit on wet surfaces (that's why they call it slickrock, I guess).

Comfortably snug for a wide foot, my feet didn't move at all on steep ascents or descents. The lightweight, breathable fabric remains cool even on hot days with thick socks. I had one severe ankle turn that would have knocked me out of commission with a low top, shook it off with these.

On the downside, I think the insert can actually cause more fatigue on earthen or soft trails.

Overall, I am extremely pleased with the performance of these boots on rocks and would highly recommend them.

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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