User Review: Vasque Breeze

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

Rating: rated 1 of 5 stars
Materials: leather and nylon
Use: long day hikes on rough trails
Break-in Period: 2 days
Price Paid: $109

These are the most uncomfortable boots I have ever owned. They are ok for a few miles on flat terrain, but so are ordinary tennis shoes. I do mostly 8-15 mile day hikes in hot, dry climates. I have worked with expert boot fitters trying to salvage these boots, but nothing seems to work. I already have orthotics, and I have tried special lacing techniques to keep my foot from sliding forward in the boot.

I have been assured repeatedly that the boots are the correct size, but I still get blackened toenails from hiking more than five miles with any sort of incline. When I conducted an informal survey of people I hike with, 80% responded that they also had trouble with bruised toes from Vasque boots.

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Breeze at 6 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
3 purchase options:
Kids' Breeze Boot (Spring 2008)$60.00Buy Now
Men's Breeze Boot (Spring 2008)$96.00Buy Now
Women's Breeze Boot (Spring 2008)$120.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:
Breeze Hiking Boot - Kids'$53.96Buy Now
Breeze Hiking Boot - Men's$89.96Buy Now

Backcountry Outlet
2 purchase options:
Breeze Hiking Boot - Women's$83.97Buy Now
Breeze Hiking Boot - Men's$89.96Buy Now

REI
2 purchase options:
Breeze Hiking Boots - Kids'$59.95Buy Now
Breeze Hiking Boots - Women's$120.00Buy Now

Massey's
Womens Vasque Breeze Hiking Boots$119.49Buy Now

EMS
3 purchase options:
Breeze, Waterproof, Kids'$60.00Buy Now
Breeze Boots, Smoke, Men's$115.00Buy Now
Breeze Boots, Women's$115.00Buy Now

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