User Review: Vasque Clarion GTX

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

Reviewed October 8, 2002 by Zack Ewell

Rating:
Materials: leather/gtx
Use: extended backpacing/40-lb pack
Break-in Period: 2 years
Weight: >5lbs
Price Paid: $110

I used these boots for a one season of very light hiking and they preformed admirably. Though my heels are typically prone to blisters, I never even got a hot spot in these. However, in their second season of use, I traded the daypack for a 40-lb pack and hit VT's Long Trail. On rough terrain they are a recipe for disaster. I was incredibly dissappointed when i suffered a serious ligament-damaging ankle-sprain despite the heavy boots. Also, skywalk soles seem to degrade very rapidly. After 2 years, the front of the sole is almost bald and several lugs have torn out. Finally, the skywalk soles make wet rocks like walking on ice. Overall I was quite dissappointed when i put these boots to the test.

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