User Review: Vasque Sundowner

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

Reviewed February 14, 1999 by Matt Shepherd

Rating:
Materials: Full Grain Leather Goretex
Use: Moderate Everything
Break-in Period: Out of the Box
Price Paid: $180

This is not the almighty of boots, but it is a good medium weight boot. Take care of it, and it will take care of you. Read some other reviews that complained about lifespan. My bet is these people don't know how to take care of boots and/or using too light of a boot for their needs. Soft skywalk soles aren't meant of pavement pounding, that's why they wear out. Mine are trail only boots and soles are still fine. Also, use aqualseal, not sno-seal, aquaseal maintains leather breathability and doesn't soften the leather. This is the stuff recommended by Vasue, or so I was told. If they scuff, and they will, polish them! Aquaseal and polish are compatible.