User Review: Vasque Sundowner (1999)

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

Reviewed July 21, 1999 by Cameron

Rating:
Materials: leather
Use: light backpacking
Break-in Period: couple of weeks
Weight: 2 lbs.
Price Paid: $190

I wore these boots backpacking through England and Scotland for a month. after the break in period, they felt extremely comfortable. recent backpacking in colorado and the northwest they have left my feet completely dry, except when they got wet on the insides (no gators). wet and stayed wet. after three years of wear the insides look brand new, but the soles are gone. i recent two day trip with about 30 miles of hiking w/ a 45lb pack left my arches and legs aching. for heavier packing i recommend a more sturdy boot. for the light stuff they are top of the line.