Vasque Kota

Vasque Kota

Average Rating: rated 2.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 1 Trailspace user

Description

The Kota is a trail shoe made by Vasque. It has an average rating of 2 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Vasque Women's Kota Shoe (Spring 2008) The Women's Kota by Vasque, with its versatile shoe sturdy platform combines with Vasque's Keystone Control System for excellent stability; ample cushion and a flexible, tapered toe provide smooth, speedy toe-off. Features: Weight: 1 lb. 10 oz. Upper: 1.8mm Waterproof Nubuck and Pig Suede Leather Midsole: Molded EVA Plate: Molded TPU Plate Outsole: Vasque Racer X Lining: Nylon Footbed: Dual Density EVA Other: Gusseted padded tongue; TecTuff Rand; Strobel Construction"

From Sierra Trading Post:
"CLOSEOUTS . Made for the day hiker, casual walker and multi-sports woman, Vasque Kota trail shoes offer surprisingly lightweight comfort, support and protection. Comfortably padded collar and tongue Toe and heel bumpers Convenient rapid lacing system Nubuck and suede uppers Nylon mesh lining Shock-absorbing, anatomic EVA midsole Fast-drying, removable insole Non-marking, traction Vasque rubber outsole TPU shank for arch support Pull loop Weight: 1 lb. 13 oz. pr. Medium width CLOSEOUTS . China."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"A true cross trainer for the outdoor lifestyle, the Vasque Women's Kota Day Hiker is light enough for trail running, yet supportive enough for carrying an overnight pack or scrambling on off-trail routes. This shoe is perfect for a wide variety of people, from the person who has a casual interest in hiking, scrambling, and backpacking but doesn't want to buy a different pair of shoes for each activity. It's also well suited for the achievement minded person who regularly probes deep into the wilderness on marathon one-day and overnight excursions. Integrated technology combines the outsole, molded thermoplastic urethane (TPU) plate, and compression molded EVA insole into a protective and supportive underfoot unit that feels tough and stable, ready to tackle a rocky trail or kick up some dust on a trail run. Although the upper does not have as much mesh content as a traditional trail running shoe, the Vasque Kota Day Hiker for women instead uses a combination of 1.8mm waterproof nubuck and pig suede leather as the primary upper materials for improved weather resistance and greater durability. And for snug support that feels great on uneven terrain, the laces link into a pair of angled webbing straps on either side of the instep to wrap the upper material around the foot."

From Backcountry Outlet:
"The Vasque Kota Women's Hiking Shoe borders the line between trail running and light hiking with a burly Racer X sole and a nubuck and suede leather upper. A dual-density EVA midsole provides excellent support and cushion when you're running on rough terrain with a lot of gear in your pack. The Kota also uses Vasque's Keystone Control System and a women's-specific fit to anchor your foot solidly to the sole so you take full advantage of the the Kota Hiking Shoe's traction and padding."

User Reviews

rated 2 of 5 stars Men's Kota
Reviewed by Phil Moses, Sep 12, 2007

"These shoes feel good but unfortunately the soles have fallen apart.

I have worn them on 2 trips up and down Mt. San Jacinto (11 miles each) and 1 trip up and down Mt. Whitney (day-hiking camelback only, no weight).

So with under 50 miles total of non weight bearing hiking, on fairly good trails, the soles have come apart."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Kota at 4 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
Women's Kota Shoe (Spring 2008)$90.00Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
Women's Kota Day Hiking Shoe$59.97Buy Now

Backcountry Outlet
Kota Hiking Shoe - Women's$49.47Buy Now

Sierra Trading Post
Kota Trail Shoes - For Women$54.95Buy Now
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More Buying Choices

Altrec Outdoors

$59.97 Women's Kota Day Hiking Shoe

Backcountry Outlet

$49.47 Kota Hiking Shoe - Women's

Sierra Trading Post

$54.95 Kota Trail Shoes - For Women