User Review: Vasque Sundowner

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

Reviewed April 26, 2004 by Jorge

Rating:
Break-in Period: 1 month
Price Paid: $170

I've owned many different brands of boots. From red wings (for work) to $250 timberlands. Someone i knew had a pair of vasque boots, so i thought i'd give them a shot. I purhcased these boots about 2 years ago. Now i am a contractor, and work in wet environments, mud, stone, etc. I've subjected these boots to above and beyond punishment. I've even pressure washed driveways while wearing them. I did though, treat them (cleaned them, and applied mink oil.) I wear them every single day (including sundays), and have to say, they're the most comfortable boots i've worn yet. Yes, they took a bit of time to break in, and i cannot compare them to the italian models. I can , though compare them to all the other boots i've had before. The $200 + timberlands that i had tore from the sides...these boots will soon need resoling, they are scuffed here and there, but they've yet to leak. It's incredible that a product nowdays does what it claims, fortunately this boot does just that.