User Review: Vasque Wasatch GTX
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Use: day hikes and longer backpacking trips
Break-in Period: almost none
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. The heel fit is great, I just feel like I have a fair amount of wiggle room for my toes... maybe that is how they were designed or maybe it is just my feet (I should note that my feet are long--size 13--and narrow, and maybe don't have the mass that other feet have).
So far I have done two moderate to strenuous day hikes of 5+ miles with good elevation gain, and one shorter 2.5 mile hike again with good elevation. For the most part, the boots are quite comfy--no blisters or sore spots--and fairly flexible, to the point that if I watch my feet while I walk, the boots look a bit big on my feet. Maybe I could have gotten by with a 12 1/2, but man, the 13s I tried on at the store were perfect. Probably should have just purchased those, but I saved $50 online. Heavier socks will probably resolve my toes having a bit too much wiggle room.
Overall, good boots, good construction, I like the traction, and I would recommend them with the caveat that you should definitely try them on first.
Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Wasatch GTX at 7 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Moosejaw 3 purchase options: | Men's Wasatch GTX Wide Shoe (Fall 2008) | $148.50 | Buy Now |
| Women's Wasatch GTX Boot (Fall 2008) | $148.50 | Buy Now | |
| Men's Wasatch GTX Boot (Fall 2008) | $170.00 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry.com 2 purchase options: | Wasatch GTX Hiking Boot - Men's | $169.95 | Buy Now |
| Wasatch GTX Hiking Boot - Women's | $169.95 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry Outlet | Wasatch GTX Hiking Boot - Women's | $131.96 | Buy Now |
 REI 2 purchase options: | Wasatch GTX Hiking Boots - Men's | $170.00 | Buy Now |
| Wasatch GTX Hiking Boots - Women's | $170.00 | Buy Now |
 RockCreek | Wasatch GTX (Women's) | $84.95 | Buy Now |
 Oregon Mountain Community 2 purchase options: | Wasatch Gore-Tex (Moss Brown) - Men's | $169.95 | Buy Now |
| Wasatch (Moss Brown) - Women's | $169.95 | Buy Now |
 Massey's 2 purchase options: | Womens Vasque Wasatch GoreTex Hiking Boots | $154.49 | Buy Now |
| Mens Vasque Wasatch Boots | $169.49 | Buy Now |
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