User Review: Vasque Clarion GTX

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

Reviewed May 31, 1997 by Dan Cartlidge

Rating:
Materials: Leather, Nylon, GTX lined
Use: Rough Trail-Up to Heavy Pack
Break-in Period: 20-30 miles
Weight: 2.9 lbs
Price Paid: $150

After wearing out several pairs of Merrill Eagles (which, sadly, are no longer made), I decided to purchase a REAL hiking boot....Gortex and all. After reading some reviews and shopping around at my local outfitter, I decided to go with Vasque, due to their strong reputation for fit and durability. I got a chance to take the boots to Tennessee's Great Smokey Mountains in May, 1997. I logged 32 miles over a few days of hiking on some very rough trails. The Clarions gave me extremely good traction and tremendous ankle support. I felt like there wasn't any trail condition that this boot couldn't handle. I was lugging around a 30 lb pack for the most part. Foot fatigue was minimal, which was a miracle since I haven't been hiking in a long time. I suffered NO blisters, either. Vasque offers accessory insoles to custom fit your boots, which came in handy for me since I have narrow feet with a high arch. I have only the best of things to say about this boot.....for the price, I doubt you would ever do any better with anything else.

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Buy Online We found the Clarion GTX at 4 online stores:

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Moosejaw 3 purchase options:	Men's Clarion GTX Wide Shoe (Spring 2007)	$140.00	Buy Now
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	Men's Clarion GTX Shoe (Spring 2007)	$180.00	Buy Now