User Review: Vasque Clarion GTX

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

Reviewed January 25, 2002 by Dan M. Rakosnik

Rating:
Materials: GORE-TEX
Use: ROUGH TRAIL DAY HIKES
Break-in Period: NONE
Price Paid: $160

This is my fourth pair of Vasque Clarion's GTX's. Actually I don't believe they had the GTX denotation that far back. Anyways, I have hiked hundreds of miles in these things all over the state of Arizona ranging from desert terrain (both summer and winter) to our higher mountain elevations. They have absolutely proven to be very comfortable, waterproof, and not suffocating on the feet.

The only area that I have always had problems is under wet conditions and hiking over rock. These boots do not grip well at all under wet conditions on hard surfaces. Also they do not grip well in snow on inclines. When desert hiking, the rough desert conditions (cactus) will tear these boots up. I literally ruined a pair in one winter hiking and bird hunting in the upper deserts here. I would not recommend these boots for hiking in wet/snowy conditions with fair gradients in the trail, or desert hiking. Although, my feet held up well in these boots in +100 degree heat primarily due to the Gore-Tex liners and Nubuck exterior.

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Moosejaw 3 purchase options:	Men's Clarion GTX Wide Shoe (Spring 2007)	$140.00	Buy Now
	Men's Clarion GTX Boot (Spring 2008)	$150.00	Buy Now
	Men's Clarion GTX Shoe (Spring 2007)	$180.00	Buy Now