Vasque Wasatch GTX

Vasque Wasatch GTX

Average Rating: rated 3.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 17 Trailspace users

Description

The Wasatch GTX is a backpacking boot made by Vasque. It has an average rating of 3 stars (out of 5), based on 17 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. Vasque Men's Wasatch GTX Wide Shoe (Spring 2008) The Men's Wasatch GTX Wide Shoe by Vasque has a soft feel and athletic fit. It s exclusive Vibram outsole and GORE-TEX bootie offer lasting performance on long trips.Features: Upper: 2.4mm Waterproof Nubuck Leather Midsole: PU Outsole: Vibram Contact Lining: 3-Bar Knit Footbed: Dual Density EVA GORE-TEX Strobel Construction, Flexframe 3 Plate Weight: 3 lbs. 6 oz. (1531gm) men s )"

From Backcountry.com:
"Keep your feet dry and comfortable during a week of wet weather with the Vasque Men's Wasatch GTX Hiking Boots. Their waterproof breathable Gore-Tex inserts keeps all moisture outside where it belongs, even when the rain pours non stop and the trail becomes a mud trough. The Vibram Contact soles provide amazing traction in such sloppiness, and the leather uppers clean up nicely at the end of the trip. Vasque gave the Wasatch GTX Hiking Boots stiff Flexframe 3 shanks to help you support your pack's weight and to keep your feet as comfortable as possible."

From REI:
"This waterproof midweight hiking boot is spry, supportive and comfortable thanks to Strobel construction and durable polyurethane midsoles. Waterproofed nubuck leather uppers are flexible, lightweight and durable for reliable performance in all conditions. Gore-Tex inserts with wicking 3-bar knit nylon linings are seam-sealed to keep out water yet breathable enough to keep feet from overheating. Padded collars and tongues add comfort to ankles and relieve lace pressure; gusseted tongues keep out trail debris and weather. Durable toe rands protect uppers and feet from bumps and abrasion. Removable dual-density EVA footbeds add extra cushioning comfort to soft and supportive polyurethane midsoles. Flexframe 3 midsole supports, made from tapered nylon, help control flex, adds torsional stability and protect feet on uneven terrain. Strobel construction helps enhance flexibility and delivers a smooth and snug fit. Long-lasting Vibram Contact outsoles with multi-directional lug pattern designed for solid traction and braking on uneven terrain."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Vasque Wasatch: Strobel construction and a compression-resistant polyurethane midsole give this medium duty boot a soft feel and athletic fit. It’s exclusive Vibram outsole and Gore-Tex bootie offer lasting performance on long trips. This is a stout boot for a surprisingly low price. As with most of Vasque's new designs, special attention has been paid to fit. Snug in the rear half, good toe room. As a huge bonus, this is one of the few hiking boots available in narrow, medium, and wide widths. Vasque Wasatch Features: Upper: 2.6mm Waterproof Nubuck Leather Midsole: PU Plate: Flexframe 3 Outsole: Vibram Contact Lining: 3-Bar Knit Nylon Other: Padded Collar OMC Shoe Buyer says: The Wasatch provides something rare in a backpacking boot these days: widths. This rugged boot, in addition to medium widths, also comes in narrow and wide. Works best with medium to low volume feet, but some with high volume feet have loved it too!"

User Reviews

rated 4.5 of 5 stars Men's Wasatch GTX
Reviewed by Kby, Mar 30, 2008

I really like these boots. Wore them right out of the box on a 17 mile day hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains in rain and dense fog; they worked flawlessly, including crossing streams and wet rocks; feet stayed dry with no blisters or hot spots; this was helped by wearing Thorlos winter backpacking sock; this was my second pair of these boots; had about 500 miles on them and the vibram sole broke all the across the ball of my foot on the left shoe; Great Outdoor Provision Company replaced them without question.

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rated 4.5 of 5 stars Men's Wasatch GTX
Reviewed by KB, Feb 24, 2008

"Great boot, short break in time very comfortable. Their versatility is the best feature. Warm and waterproof, great to wear for hours. I have gone 3 days without taking them off.

This comfort is their downfall as well. They become slightly unstable when carrying over 60 lbs. But I only noticed it slightly. Overall a great boot."

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rated 1 of 5 stars Men's Wasatch GTX
Reviewed by Julie Nichols, Dec 11, 2007

"I bought this boot because I needed a heavy duty boot that would hold up to carrying a heavy pack for several days. I have a wide foot so I bought the men's instead of a women's. I love the way the width and the toe box area fits.

Unfortunately, I just can't get past the heel blister stage."

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rated 2 of 5 stars Men's Wasatch GTX
Reviewed by B. Burkholder, Nov 30, 2007

"Overview -
Good boots, but serious durability issues with the leather currently used in this model. Not recommended for off-trail use or for extended backpacking trips.

Background
Bought these boots in May 2006, used them extensively over two summers for work and play in the northern Rockies."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Wasatch GTX
Reviewed by Dane Hallberg, Aug 19, 2007

"Pay no mind to reviews less than 4 stars. I've done over 1,000 miles in the past 2 years, by far the best boot I've owned. Most comfortable, ease of maintenance, and didn't break the bank. I now wear them to work, hike, even wear them to watch the ball games. I wear these things everywhere!!"

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Wasatch GTX
Reviewed by howler, Aug 02, 2007

"I don't understand the bad ratings. I have worn Vasque, Lowa, Asolo, and Montrail boots. Vasque always works for me. These boots required very little break in time. . . . just a couple days wearing them at work then off to the trails. Whether I am on rocky trails, climbing extremely steeps ascents and coming down crazy descents, wading through snowmelt, or kicking steps in snow slopes, these boots do it all."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Wasatch GTX
Reviewed by mscott, Jul 08, 2007

"I somehow don't get the reviews. I purchased these after trying on several other comparable boots. Put them through the incline tests at REI. Broke them in as best I could. Went on a 4 mile hike in them last week. Lots of ups and downs. Couldn't be more pleased; very comfortable overall."

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rated 1 of 5 stars Men's Wasatch GTX
Reviewed by Bart Dee, May 08, 2007

"I had high expectations for these shoes. Bought them at an REI store. I started wearing them during the winter on light walks, trying to break them in. I tried to hike in them last weekend (a two mile hike) and my toes were killing me. . . extremely sore."

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rated 3 of 5 stars Wasatch GTX
Reviewed by Cameron Amiri, Apr 20, 2007

"This is an overall good boot. I've used them extensively for the last 4 months. I go to an outdoorsy school. . . we hike on a consistent basis every week in the mountains and hike up trails to get to classes, etc. These boots are very good with the waterproofing."

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rated 3 of 5 stars Men's Wasatch GTX
Reviewed by Jack The Tripper, Apr 10, 2007

"This is my first pair of Vasques and so far I am relatively pleased. Tried them on in the store and loved the feel: snug but not tight. Ended up buying a pair online for a terrific price, but the fit just isn't quite as good as the pair at the store."

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rated 1 of 5 stars Men's Wasatch GTX
Reviewed by Disappointed, Feb 05, 2007

"Heard good reviews about this boot. Felt good when trying them on in the store, but when I got them home and started breaking them in and around the house, I noticed the left shoe was much tighter and heal pressure was greater. The volume in the left shoe was smaller and had at 1/4 inch less leather over the fore foot."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Wasatch GTX
Reviewed by Dire-Wolf, Feb 04, 2007

"I have to agree with vince on some aspects of his review. I just bought the boots the other day and was surprised to find out that I was fitted for a narrow in this boot and in any other boot or shoe I wear a Medium D width.

I was a bit appalled to find that Vasque had started producing their boots in China."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Wasatch GTX
Reviewed by Eric, Oct 29, 2006

"Let me begin by saying these are very good boots – once they are broke in. I wore mine around town for a few days especially in the late afternoons when I have ran my three miles and my feet were nice wet and swollen. Then did the day hikes close to the house a couple of times, but when in was time they came through like champions."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Wasatch GTX
Reviewed by C David Tabor, Oct 18, 2006

"Also surprised by the bad reviews. These boots are pretty amazing in my book. I broke them in for about a week or so around school and walking around town. Then I took them out for a 20-mile hike on the Massachusetts AT and they did great.

Two weeks later I did a 25-mile, 2-day, 1-night in New Hampshire during a rain shower."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Wasatch GTX
Reviewed by Ron, Sep 28, 2006

"Surprised by the bad reviews. I broke these boots in for one week at work and went out on a five-day, four-night loop in the Porcupine Mountains. Two weeks later I did a three-day, two-night trip in the Trap Hills (UP of Mi). No blisters or discomfort at all."

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rated 1 of 5 stars Men's Wasatch GTX
Reviewed by bajeffries, Sep 27, 2006

"I broke these boots for two weeks in advance of an overnight, but difficult hike through virgin forest in the early fall. These boots were totally useless. I got blisters on both heels within the first two miles (which included an immediate 1200 foot elevation gain) and the outsoles were treacherous."

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rated 1 of 5 stars Men's Wasatch GTX
Reviewed by Vince, Jun 18, 2006

"In October of 2005, I purchased my first pair of Wasatch GTX boots. I wore them for two weeks to break them in and then took them on an overnight backpacking trip. All seemed fine until March of 2006 when I noticed that the sole on the left boot was starting to delaminate."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Wasatch GTX at 6 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
3 purchase options:		Men's Wasatch GTX Wide Shoe (Spring 2008)$148.50Buy Now
Women's Wasatch GTX Boot (Spring 2008)$148.50Buy Now
Men's Wasatch GTX Boot (Spring 2008)$165.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:		Wasatch GTX Hiking Boot - Women's$131.96Buy Now
Wasatch GTX Hiking Boot - Men's$164.95Buy Now

RockCreek		Wasatch GTX (Women's)$84.95Buy Now

REI		Wasatch GTX Hiking Boots - Men's$170.00Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
2 purchase options:		Wasatch (Moss Brown) - Men's$154.95Buy Now
Wasatch (Moss Brown) - Women's$154.95Buy Now

Massey's
2 purchase options:		Mens Vasque Wasatch Boots$154.49Buy Now
Womens Vasque Wasatch GoreTex Hiking Boots$154.49Buy Now

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