User Review: Vasque MX2

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June 11, 2012
updated Jun 27, 2012

heresthedeal
84 reviewer rep

Rating:
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $200

Summary

Fit is great, waterproof is great, break-in was longer than the China made Sundowners but the mx2's are far better boot. If you can find the Italian made ones buy them, they can be resoled.

Pros

stiff foot bed
good support
waterproof
good lace attachment
ankle support
arch support
great fit

Cons

they stopped making them in Italy
not a fan of the China made sundowners
if they were cheaper it wouldn't be so bad. i'd spend 75 bucks on a boot that would only last a year.(this is about the china made sundowners)

i got my last pair of these in December of 2005. not sure when they stopped making them in Italy but i think these are some of the last ones. one of the best pairs of boots i have ever owned. spent 2 years wearing them, zero complaints.

i spend a lot of time in my boots, i wore the sole out in that 2 years, not completely but enough that i didn't want to continue wearing them and ruin the inner sole so i couldn't get them resoled. i sent them out and got them resoled and they are back as good as new.

fit- great, even the China made Vasques seem to fit the same for me.

comfort- there was a slight break-in period but no blisters.

support- great, ankle, arch, achilles, and side to side. almost perfect.

traction- couldn't ask for more.

temp control- they are a full leather boot thats waterproof, choose the right sox and you'll be good.

ease of use- put your foot in and lace them up.

features- made in Italy.

construction & durability- way better than the chinas, thicker leather and a more durable sole. the stitching seems to be a lot stronger than the chinas. these are not mountaineering boots, but they are one of the best backpacking and heavy hiking boots made. i can't say enough about them.

wore them for 2 years before i got them resoled, plan on getting another 2 out of them before i get them resoled.