User Review: Vasque Sundowner

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

Reviewed July 21, 1997 by T. Polite

Rating:
Materials: Full Grain Leather
Use: Moderate hiking with a medium weight pack
Break-in Period: 50+ miles
Weight: 3 lbs.
Price Paid: $189

About a six months ago I bought a pair of Vasque Sundowners and have only had the opportunity to put about a hundred miles on them. I must say that the boots performed well on rough terrain and provided good ankle support and excellent traction. The one-piece full grain leather upper and Gore-Tex bootie provide excellent protection against water leakage and the sole is stiff enough to provide support for heavier loads.

I only have one complaint about these boots that will keep me from buying another Vasque product. Today I noticed that the sole was coming detached from the upper. When I pulled slightly on the sole at the heel, half of the sole easily pulled away from the rest of the boot. I'm sorry, but for $200.00 this should not happen to any boot. Needless to say, I am a little disappointed with my Sundowners.