Vasque Sundowner GTX

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The Sundowner GTX is a backpacking boot made by Vasque. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 8 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Vasque Men's Sundowner GTX Shoe (Spring 2008) The Men's Sundowner GTX Shoe by Vasque has a reputation for comfort and old-school style, which may explain why it s as common at the grocery store as on the trail. It s also equally at home under the weight of a pack on a usual day hike.Features: Upper: 2.4mm Waterproof Smoothout Leather Insole: Bimodal 2 Midsole: Medium Density Rubber Outsole: Vasque Classic Lining: 3-Bar Knit Nylon Footbed: Dual Density EVA GORE-TEX Padded Collar Weight: 3 lbs. 6 oz. (1531gm) men s 9"

From Backcountry.com:
"The Vasque Sundowner has gained a reputation as an excellent hiking boot for a variety of conditions. Vasque continues that tradition with the Sundowner GTX. This Gore-Tex lined boot is completely waterproof for the soggy conditions that so many of us hike in and retains all of the quality and comfort of an old school full leather boot. Do you wish the good old leather mid-weight boots would come back? Well, they never actually left."

From RockCreek:
"The Vasque Sundowner Classic GTX has become a classic. This mid-weight backpacker has a reputation for comfort and old-school style, which may explain why it's as common at the grocery store as on the trail. It's also equally at home under the weight of a pack or on a casual day hike.This is the classic leather hiking and backpacking boot with a Gore-Tex Stormsock to keep your feet dry and comfortable. The padded leather collar with Achilles notch results in increased comfort, while the various widths allow you to get a customized fit for your feet. The Trailweight Monoflex insole has a steel shank providing rigidity and support, and the dual density Resilion midsole/outsole system offers softer density rubber on the inside for cushion and harder rubber on the outside for resilience and traction."

From EMS:
"The all-leather Sundowner hiking boots have a reputation for durability, comfort, and support. Popular on regular day hikes and can go the distance with epics like an A.T. thru-hike. Full-grain, one-piece leather uppers provide the ankle support you need when negotiating rock gardens, and they last significantly longer than standard hiking boots. Gore-Tex membrane keeps water from penetrating, while still allowing perspiration to escape. Padded ankle collars for comfort. Bimodal 2 midsole offers both shock absorption and torsional support. Removable dual-density EVA footbed cooperates with the midsole to maximize comfort. Aggressive rubber tread."

User Reviews

Men's Sundowner GTX
Reviewed by Noel Muscutt, May 04, 2008

"These are without a doubt the most high-quality clothing I've ever bought. I've had these boots for five years now and they are still going strong. I have no idea how long they're going to last me, but I'm guessing from the wear it will likely be another three years or more."

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Men's Sundowner GTX
Reviewed by KC, Dec 26, 2007

"My Sundowners endure the worst I can throw at them without blowing out. My current pair has lasted me since 2004, which is a new record for my boots. I've seen very fragmented rock go right through between treads and through the sole once, but it wasn't mine (it was on someone else in my crew's pair); I've had no problem with these on identical substrate."

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Men's Sundowner GTX
Reviewed by Louie Lou, Dec 22, 2007

"I have been wearing Sundowners since my So. (93) year in college. When I first saw them, I said these are not any boots. I have had a pair every year since then. I wear my boots every day, winter and summer. I love these boots. They are stylish and of course comfortable."

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Men's Sundowner GTX
Reviewed by thruhiker02, Nov 29, 2007

"I have had 3 pairs of Sundowners over the years. Yes, the Italian made boots lasted the longest in time. A pair I bought in 2002 lasted 1700 miles! I still have them to prove it. I wore that pair out on a AT thruhike in 2002.

The pros are that the boot is simple construction, durable soles, wide widths, and completely waterproof."

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Men's Sundowner GTX
Reviewed by Michael McCabe, Sep 07, 2007

"When I first saw these boots I knew I had to buy them, the old school styling is perfect for me. I bought my pair of Sundowner boots when I moved to Aspen in 1993. I have been to some incredible places in these boots.

Today, the same pair is still on my feet several times a week."

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Men's Sundowner GTX
Reviewed by Bobagov, Aug 15, 2007

"Unpadded top rivets cut stigmata into my ankles. I sent these back after one week."

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Men's Sundowner GTX
Reviewed by John Drisco, Jul 18, 2007

"This is my second pair of Sundowners. The first pair was the "Made in Italy" type. I had them for over 12 years until I decided to let them go. I was unaware that they stopped making them in Italy until I started shopping for a new pair.

I read all the bad reviews on the "Made in China" versions, but went to a store to check them out anyway."

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Men's Sundowner GTX
Reviewed by J Wheeler O, Apr 26, 2006

"I've read all the stuff about Vasque boots made in China, which mine are and I don't see any differance. They do take a while to break in all good boots do. This is my second pair (the first of which were made in Italy) and when they are gone I will most likely buy another pair."

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Moosejaw

Men's Sundowner GTX Shoe (Spring 2008)

$170.00

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Backcountry.com 2 purchase options:	Sundowner GTX Backpacking Boot - Women's	$135.96	Buy Now
Backcountry.com 2 purchase options:	Sundowner GTX Boots - Men's	$169.95	Buy Now

RockCreek 2 purchase options:	Sundowner Black GTX (Men's)	$169.95	Buy Now
RockCreek 2 purchase options:	Sundowner Brown GTX (Men's)	$169.95	Buy Now

EMS 3 purchase options:	Sundowner GTX Boots, Black, Men's	$170.00	Buy Now
	Sundowner GTX Boots, Burgundy, Men's	$170.00	Buy Now
	Sundowner GTX Boots, Burgundy, Women's	$170.00	Buy Now