User Review: Vasque Sundowner GTX

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

Reviewed November 29, 2007 by thruhiker02

Rating:
Use: long and heavy pack days
Break-in Period: 1-2 weeks
Price Paid: ~$190

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.

The cons are that the soles are not as grippy as the newer models and failure is usually in the front sole separation. Also the Chinese models seem to have an issue with the upper lace grommet sitting on your ankle bone. I fixed that with a Superfeet liner that is now in all my boots.

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Backcountry.com 2 purchase options:	Sundowner GTX Backpacking Boot - Men's	$125.97	Buy Now
Backcountry.com 2 purchase options:	Sundowner GTX Backpacking Boot - Women's	$125.97	Buy Now