User Review: Vasque Sundowner MX2

Vasque Sundowner MX2
Above: The current Sundowner MX2, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed March 31, 2000 by M. Michaud

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: leather gore-tex
Use: on/off trail with light to medium pack
Break-in Period: little to none
Weight: 3 ilbs for size 8.5
Price Paid: $210 msrp

i got these for $83 through Vasque's employee purchase program (had to wait 3 months, but it was worth it) and i have been pleasantly suprised by the boot. the fit and feel is almost the same as the old sundowner, but with the altered lace hook (the second one down is set in more) anchors the heel better. the midsole is softer (pu instead of resillion rubber), so more cushion and foreward foot-flex. fortunately stability isnt compromised, but i'll have to wait to see it holds up the same. the sole is the same design, just a little different contour, so there isn't much of a change there. the style is updately nicely, but still very unique (i was worried they were going to copy the asolo 535 look, but its quite different) for those who find that a factor. break in is cake, and so far with aprox. 30 miles on/off trail in wet conditions with a moderate pack (25 ilbs) performance has been nice.

overall, nice update without changing the good things about the original (a little pricey at $210, but hey). oh, and btw for those who still want the original the msrp is now $175 (according to vasque's wholesale/retail price list), so don't let EMS rip you off for $190. g-day bruce!

whot? you're name ain't bruce, that'll cause some confusion won't it?

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