User Review: Vasque Clarion GTX

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

Reviewed September 5, 1997 by an anonymous hiker

Rating:
Materials: leather
Use: moderate trail with 35 lb pack
Break-in Period: 9 days, 15 - 20 sidewalk miles
Weight: 3 lbs / pair approx.
Price Paid: $140-ish

Reviewed 9/97.

I got these to replace a 15 yr. old pair of Danner boots that had a Gore-Tex liner that always kept me dry. Gore-Tex was a must for me.

I got the all-leather version of this boot, which looks better after the leather has been treated and smoothes out.

I bought them at EMS in Chicago, just before my trip and was worried about the break-in time but pleasantly surprised. I wore them to and from work for a few days and did one quick 5 mile walk over a weekend, and they held up pretty good. I used them in West Canada Wilderness Area of Adirondack Park (perhaps "Wilderness Area" is a bit extreme of a term). The use was not terribly strenuous, only moving a few hours a day for four days over fairly dry, easy trails. But I was very impressed with the quick break-in, even given the not-quite-strenuous use they got.

I recommend them.

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