Asolo Fugitive Gore-Tex Boot - Men's

I've had mine (in the wool/black) since 2008. they have been worn months straight at a time in snow, mud and extremely rocky trails. Over those almost 5 years, apart for the tiniest area of stitching coming undone, they are still going strong! Putting these on make you want to walk!

These boots were my first hikers ever, many many miles later, I replaced the insoles and laces and started their second life. More recently I did get a light, low-top, non-Goretex hikers for Summer and a pair of plastic double boots for extreme winter BUT, these Asolos are my go-to boots 99% of the time and conditions here in CA. I've even used them with classic mounting crampons and they performed very well.

I've put over 800 miles on my current set of Fugitives, mostly on the Appalachian trail. I had them resoled at about 500 miles. They have minor pulls in the stitching at this point but owe me nothing. Minimal blisters; I wear liners and thin hiking socks. Bought 1/2 size larger and went with wide to allow for foot expansion. This is my second pair. One boot of the first pair leaked and I returned it with no problems for a new pair.

I've been wearing these boots every single day since I picked them up two weeks ago. Through rain, sleet, a foot of snow and even a nice day or two. My feet have stayed dry, avoiding both water and sweat. Quite warm when worn with winter socks, I've also paired them with thinner socks at the bar and my feet never got too hot. The first day I owned them I took them out for a 5 mile snowshoeing adventure and never felt any hot spots or rubbing. These will definitely be my year-rounders.

I purchaced these after my 1SG bought a pair. I already own a pair of Asolo Moran's but once i bought these I enjoy these boots better than the Morans. These have a bit more ankle support then the Morans and the s****y Bates and Danners that are issued to us. They are light wieght and the GORTEX is not like the other GORTEX to where it does not breathe. The only CON i have is the triples speed lace, i think it would be better if there was only a doulbe spped lace at the top.

I bought these boots on a whim when I saw them on sale. I love them, they keep my feet dry and warm, have great support, and are extremely durable. They take no time to break in at all. I wear them all year round and have never had any issues with them.

I've probably put about 500 miles on these so far. So, at this stage:
- The fabric/leather uppers are in great shape... very little wear
- The GoreTex leaks somewhere because my feet have been getting wet lately when they shouldn't
- The treading is worn down quite a lot and is almost balding in spots (due to the lack of Vibram rubber on these boots?)
- They're still comfortable

I think that, if it weren't for the treading wearing out, these boots would last a lot longer. But the soles are wearing out and I'm going to have to replace them before too long.

Bottom line: good boots, but don't expect to hit 1000 miles with them. For the money, I think you could do better.

Unfortunately I don't get enough use out of these boots. They are very comfortable and light. Stood in a freezing cold mountain stream for about 3 minutes waiting for the lighting to change for a shot I wanted; stayed completely dry and didn't chill my feet.
I did get a blister on my right heel due to some heel lift on my first 20 mile hike with these (my right foot is very slightly smaller than my left), guess I'll just wear a cycling sock under my SmartWools next time...
Bottom line, I would buy these (or another Asolo boot) again. Have recommended these to friends.

These are my husband's first pair of hiking boots. They were ready to wear right out of the box! No break in period needed. He had to get one size larger than he normally wears because of his wide feet. We were a little worried about that but they fit perfectly. Plenty of room in the toe and no heel play. His first major trip was the AT Approach trail and his feet were happy and comfortable. He's never gotten a single blister or rub from them. He says he feels like he has nothing on his feet they are so light and flexible, but they also efficiently support the ankle and arches like a stiffer boot would.

I have two pairs of these boots and I love to wear them whenever I go out. They have a great fit (I have them in Wide) the are very durable and they are relatively lightweight.
Both my pairs seem to leak and I believe the reason is water collecting between the suede and the membrane. This causes the water from the outside to heat up and with a gore-tex membrane water passes both ways if it has the same temperature ont he inside and the outside. I always brush dirt off after a trip and always spray them with waterproofing once they have dried up. Water still moves through. Water gathering up is especially visible on the heel. It looks like as if the boot has got a blister on the heel but it is water collected under the suede patch.
Great for short trips but for more than a day in soaky conditions they will not keep you dry.

awesome bang for the buck. Very little break-in period if any at all. I have had a pair of these for six years, and they are finally starting to wear out. super good durability. I have re-waterproofed mine a couple times,. they are also pretty warm for colder temps, but they're no sorels. Look no further for an affordable, reliable, durable and comfy hiking boot. just click that little orange button up top!

I've walked through nearly freezing creeks in January with these and my feet stayed dry. I only give them 4 stars because every now and then my left heel will rub funny against the back of the boot.

I've had these boots for over a year and simply put....They ROCK! if you're looking at them then just BUY THEM! you won't regret it.

These boots run narrow! I have never worn a wide before but after trying on a few different sizes I finally settled on a 12W. The toe box, and the area around the front of the foot is pretty narrow and can cause pain when logging long miles if it's too tight. These have a decent break in period of 20-30 miles, or more depending on the season. I wear these in the white mtns of New Hampshire, mostly in the winter. The gore-tex works great, I haven't had wet feet on any hikes (unless I submerged my entire boot). The soles are tough and the toe and heel are reinforced for ass kicking. They work great with MSR showshoes, microspikes, etc. Plenty warm with extra socks. 5 stars if the sizing wasn't funky.

My best hiking boots, very lightweight

These boots have been fantastic for me so far, I have neem through mud and had great traction. I have been through streams and have stayed dry, I have been up rocks and didn't lose my footing. I for sure would recommend some thick socks to go along with them though, at least to start or else you can blister up on your heels. I love these boots though.

These boots have done a great job. Break-in period was pretty much nonexistent and you could go swimming in them and I doubt your feet would get wet. However, for me, the boots only lasted for about a year. I use them pretty intensely and they are about all I wear in the winter, but I am now on my second pair and in both of them the heal started to dry-rot from the sole of the boot almost exactly a year after I began wearing them which makes the 1 year warranty almost useless. Luckily the people here at backcountry are kind enough to work with you and solve issues but after a second failed pair, I am very reluctant to go after a third. That all sounds negative, but I remind you that these are the most comfortable and light boots I have ever worn, apparently they just don't suit my particular needs. Working and playing outdoors can be a little hard on any particular piece of footwear too so just take care of them and I'm sure they'll be your favorites.

A very solid hiking boot. Great support and construction. The only improvements that might be made is a Vibram sole and maybe a little bit more shock absorption but with a good insole that is taken care of. I am very satisfied with them.

I have had my Asolo boots for four years and they look and perform as well as when first purchased. They are incredibly comfortable and durable - worn on many hikes and rock climbing. The rubber toe and heal surfaces are perfect for rock climbing and add to the boot's overall durability. I've also worn them all-season...warm in winter but fabric uppers allow foot to breathe during summer use. They are also great looking boots -- they fit snug to the foot and have great detailing / reinforcing that is both functional and appealing. 5-stars on all accounts - well worth the price for long time use and value.

Let me start out by saying that these are the most solid, best made boots I have ever owned. They are also the coolest looking boots I've ever owned, the problem is the sole! It is sooo slippery in wet weather on wet rocks or wet roots...I have almost broken my neck every time I put them on! No kidding! It frustrates me because I'm so impressed with the rest of the quality. They are also extremely slippery on wet tile or any smooth surface. I wish there was a way to replace the sole!

These shoes are amazing! Comfortable, lightweight, waterproof. Highly recommended.

Let me start out by saying that these are the most solid, best made boots I have ever owned. They are also the coolest looking boots I've ever owned, the problem is the sole! It is sooo slippery in wet weather on wet rocks or wet roots...I have almost broken my neck every time I put them on! No kidding! It frustrates me because I'm so impressed with the rest of the quality. They are also extremely slippery on wet tile or any smooth surface. I wish there was a way to replace the sole!

First set of fugitives leaked when walking through wet grass. Sent back and given new pair no hassels. Used boot for work doing masonry and it held up well. Stitching and laces in good shape. Eventually sole seperated from toe cup and uppers. Tread still has some life in it. Also have leather gtx pair. Vibram sole worn right out to the softer compound. Leather seperated from sole on forward outside on both boots, go figure. Leather boots lasted at least 10 years. Fugitive maybe 7 hard years in abrasive environments. Yes I would purchase either model again.

I have had these boots for 3 years now in hopes that they would eventually break in. The boots still feel the same as the day I took them out of the box. I have worn them for months at a time for every day use. Very waterproof and sturdy boot. I have also backpacked these boots, 10 to 15 miles at a time. It dosn't matter how long you wear them your feet will be sore and numb after wearing them. I have a friend with the same boots and he has the same complaints. The bottom of your feat will be sore. I would not recommend these boots.

These boots are outstanding in all areas save one, the sole. I love these boots but the tread on my sole wore down very quickly about 8 months of heavy use. I will have a good shop resole them, they are worth the cost. The US Army offers these boots to soldiers deploying to Afghanistan as part of their issued uniforms. The Sage/Black coloring looks great with ACU's and the issued Brown coloring for the Multicam uniform does not have red on them. They definately get the job done.

I didn't want to buy a heavy pair of boots for backpacking, a lighter pair for day-hiking, a Gore-tex pair for wet weather, and a breathable pair for warm weather. The Asolo fugitive make a great compromise. They've held up to 22 mile backpack with a 40 lb pack(still working on the ultra-light thing). For dayhiking a lighter boot would be nice, but they aren't so heavy that they hold me back on a 15 mile day-hike. The soles are solid, holding up to the abuse that comes with hiking on the abrasive granite of the Sierra, and the uppers don't require too much break-in (~20 miles in my case) while still being stiff enough to provide pretty good ankle support. Waterproofness has been excellent in rain, dewey grass, and snowshoeing in fresh Sierra cement. The Gore-tex breathes decently but feet will heat up in warmer weather. My feet sweat regardless so it's a matter of degree to me and not a big deal. The Gore-tex contributes to the fact that while they're not insulated winter boots, I didn't get cold feet while snowshoeing in mid-30s temps, wearing a merino liner sock and expedition-weight merino hiking sock. They can be purchased in a wide, which was important to me. I swapped out the insoles for an aftermarket pair, but that's just my preference. The factory insoles aren't awful. Now, if you have the money, or you specialize, I'd buy a pair of activity-specific footwear. But for a generalist like myself, who can live with an affordable boot that is pretty good at a lot of things but doesn't excel at any one thing, the Asolo Fugitive is made to order.

The fit well and look like good construction, but I found out mine leaked while on a trip to Iceland. It was raining a little and had to cross a couple small streams when I noticed they soaked through pretty quickly.

When I got home, I put them in a full sink and found out that they could last only 20 seconds before water started to seep in just above soles. Both boots did this, so it wasn't like I had just lucked out and got one bad one from the factory.

Now whenever I buy boots, I stick them in the sink and make sure they stay dry for at least 5 minutes. I have bought 3 other boots (other brands) and have no problems with any of them during this test.

I also traded some emails with Asolo customer service who was not helpful at all. I don't think they understand that we are customers who are keeping them in business. I won't be keeping them in business any longer. No more Asolo's for me.

So bought these at Backcountry. Am an avid hiker, Ca.PCT, Montana ,Tetons etc. and could not find to many "professional" reviews. I tried all the "editor picks" and some of the so called BEST boots. I finally gave these Asolo a try at my local Recreational member type store. Immediately noticed how my foot and ankle dropped comfortably into this boot. The toe box was more roomy than others. Locking upper aglet is nice touch. Lightweight and good roll rigidity. Walked the store and climbed the fake rock faces several times trying to get toe slam and could not do it. Walked for quite some time on more imitation rocks and could not find a hot spot on my feet. They were asking full price and told myself I would have to wait.
I have purchased in the past from BC and hopped online to see if maybe they had the same boots. Chatted online with a rep. Still expensive but as we were winding down she offered me a great total pkg deal including BC gaurantee and reminded me of thier shipping policy. I did not intend to purchase but before I knew it I was receiving my shipping tracking number. She worked a great deal for me and I have worn these boots on 3 hikes: Sierras, Kings Canyon and Trinity. Very satisfied customer as I have been with past purchases. The only small occasional issue I may have with these boots is you need to be careful: while putting them on toadjust the tongue perfectly as the webbed part has a tendancy to fold over and create a little pinch point at the top of the foot. Easily noticeable and easily correctable. Only happen once. Thanks for the gr8 service and if your rep is single?????? well you know you have my info? Ray

I have had these boots for close to five years and have probably logged more than 1000 miles in them and they are still in awesome condition. They are totally waterproof, extremely comfortable, and very durable. They do not take very long to break in, and once you do break them in, they will be your best friend on the trail. They might seem a bit pricey, but the extra money is worth it. Your feet are the most important thing on the trail, and having a good boot is a priority. Highly recommended!

Love this boot. Felt like a pair of tennis shoes first time I put a pair on. Little to none on break-in time, these Fugitives are ready to rock right out of the box. From the previous reviews it appears that you either love em or hate em, all I can say is that after climbing 100,000+ feet on multiple hikes and 14ers that I haven't blistered once and really enjoy hiking/climbing in this boot. Have endured many 15+ mile days with no hot spots. Only thing that I would change is a Vibram sole down under.

I work as a military contractor in special ops training. All my active time is in the bush. At a recent recent 2 week event, out of 35 participants, only a few had dry feet. Thanks to my Fugitive boots I was one of them.

Even though I brag about my Asolo's, I wish they were a tad warmer and the first lace hook is a "pita" to catch.

Get yourself a pair and you won't regret it.

These boots are a great all around boot. A little warm for hot weather hiking but still warm enough to wear for a few hours out in the snow. My main concern buying these boots was the lack of a vibram sole, as all other boots in this price range have them. The rubbermac won't disappoint you, in fact in might even grip better. Quality of build might be an issue, yea it's an Italian company but these puppies are made in Romania. I had an eyelet rip right out on the first pair i was sent but backcountry had another pair on the way before i even had sent the originals back. Absolutely awesome customer support! I have had my boots over a year and a half now and i am still loving them.

I've gone through three paris of these boots...in one year! Fortunately, none were on my dime...
first pair were the best. but still bad, zero water/snow protection even thought it's supposedely gore tex. walked out of the soles after a month, literally. (100 miles)
second pair lasted about the same distance, but i learned to TRIPLE WAX, so the water wasn't as much an issue
third pair was the worst, thook them out on the AT, five days later (~50 miles)...dunzo, finished, over. walked out of the soles again, and again, literally.

please save the time and money and get another boot, perhaps the la sportiva trango, my favorite thus far

These boots are bomb proof. Water doesnt stand a chance. They feel good for a little while but after 5 hours in them your feet will start to hurt. Also, if youre going to be doing any kind of serious hiking i would recommend a stiffer boot. With a semi heavy pack on they almost feel like butter. I just use them for light hiking now and bought a more serious boot for backpacking.

The Fugitive GTX is a great hiking boot. I have owned this pair for 5 months now and hiked in every condition: snow, ice, mud, rain and blistering sun, with no complaints. The Gore-Tex, while being completely invincible in 2 feet of snow and puddles and streams causes the boots to heat up on those warmer days (nothing a light pair of hiking socks can't see to). This boots are very comfortable on all trails, and give great ankle support on both ascent and descent. I wear these boots to class almost everyday and around my town and they provide just as much comfort on tarmac as they do on rocky terrain. A solid purchase.

Looks like I'm not the only one who's heels were ravaged by these boots. It only took two miles of mild hiking to draw blood.

I tried a similar model of Asolo boots that felt better in the store and they did the same thing.

If it weren't for the awful heel fit they'd be awesome

UPS dropped this boot off to me on Wednesday, and out the box I was totally stoked. The look of the boot is awesome, you can see the that construction is top notch. But..... unfortunately for me, they where to narrow in the toe. I ordered a size 11, I was informed they fit true to size like my Merrells, and the did. My toes didn't touch the front, there was just pressure on the side of my big toe. everything else felt great. i was gonna try and break them in, but one trip down the stairs and realized the narrowness was just to much.If you have narrow feet and looking for a great boot, this is it. I'm going to try these in the wide, hopefully the fit will be better

Just got back from a 40 mile hike in New Zealand. I rained the entire time. These boots were the only thing on me that stayed dry. Unbelievable. Very comfortable and almost no break in time. I cannot recommend highly enough.

I bought these boots for my four day Inca Trail trek, and have to say I was very impressed with the boots. They were comfortable and offered great traction on the wet steps that we had to walk on for hours. While many of my friends were slipping and losing thier footing, I didn't have any issues. Another person in our group also owned a pair and was really impressed with thier performance as well. I have to say, they are pretty good looking boot as well. Hope to get to use them more often now.

I am in the military and purchased a pair for use in the mountains of Afghanistan. I had 3 weeks to break them in. I carried a 80lb pack for 8 miles the first day. Then ran 6 miles the next 2 days. Regular army issue boots are better than these. These boots were hot and sweaty. I never get blisters, because I put on so much mileage during the week, but these boots caused hot spots the first day and then blisters the second day on the back of my heels. I know they probably aren't made for running but neither are my army boots and other civilian hiking boots that I run in regularly. To make all this worse, I inspected the boots tonight and noticed the sole is separating from the shoe under my right big toe and under my left little toe. I can stick my index finger up to the first joint into the separation. I wore Asolo boots for a long time years ago before I was in the military. These boots won't see the terrain of Afghanistan on my feet. I am very disappointed and will be returning these to look at another brand. This is the first time I posted a rant about a product I have purchased so you know I am a bit unhappy. I just don't want anyone to make the same mistake.

This is the most outstanding piece of footwear that I have ever owned. I spend hours a day in these boots as a government contractor. They are on their second year and going strong. I wear them everyday of the week from September through May and I still love them. I have made believers out of the guys in my section and they all wear them now.. THANKS ASOLO

I've only worn these 5 or 10 times so far, for casual walking in town and through ice and snow, but I love them. I have very narrow feet and boots are often too wide, but these fit quite nicely. The sole and tread are thick - providing great grip on the ice/snow and extra warmth (I have some boots with thin soles and it feels like i'm standing barefoot on ice). I have worn these boots in temps between -5 and 30 F and with a pair of smartwool socks they are plenty warm. My first time wearing Asolo's and so far I'm impressed.

This is the most outstanding piece of footwear that I have ever owned. I spend hours a day in these boots as a government contractor. They are on their second year and going strong. I wear them everyday of the week from September through May and I still love them. I have made believers out of the guys in my section and they all wear them now.. THANKS ASOLO

These boots feel great on my feet- the first couple of times I wore them I had some pains after my 10 mile + hikes, but then they settled in. The only real issue I have with them is that I tend to slip off of everything, which I cannot understand for the life of me. In my opinion The North Face brand quality has slipped quite a bit in the past few years, but I was hiking with a friend wearing simple TNF sneakers and he was sticking to everything like they were made of fly paper, and me- I was stuck wishing I could fly simply because I was pulling my back out in hopes to keep my balance on rocks. I tend to stick to the same trails, so maybe the boots are simply allergic to those trails in particular... but man, oh man, what a pain.

They do feel good to me though, and I haven't had any other issues outside of taking a solid 2 minutes to lace up before heading out. It may not sound like a lot- but trying timing how long it takes you to lace your shoes sometime.

I had a pair of the Asolo Yukons for over 20 years. I was ready for some lighter boots.I also knew I wanted Asolo boots again after having a few pair of el cheapo lightweight boots. I bought a pair of the Fugitives, and I love them. Unlike the heavy styles like Yukons, these didn't really require break in. They came up higher on my ankle than other boots I'd worn, so that took some getting used to. Other than that, the boots have never hurt my feet or worn out my old legs. Their waterproofness is very impressive. They are light, comfortable, supportive, and have decent traction. I'm very impressed and happy. And if these last as long as the Yukons, I'll be an Asolo fan for life. Alright, I really already am.

Had these for two season, until I sat them a little too close to a camp fire. Boot fits well and is comfortable, but my gripe would be the about the traction. Soles never performed well for me when forging through streams and having to rock hop. Also, vertical climbs up slippery slopes got interesting in these boots.

Boot looks great and is water tight, but can't compare to a Vibram sole.

When mine eventually wear out, I will buy another pair, no doubt. Even though these boots have gone up in price ten bucks a year since I bought them, I would still buy another pair. These boots represent the most comfortable footwear I've ever worn. They are great for backpacking, light enough for day hikes, and just damn solid all around. I've had no issues with my feet getting wet, even in the nastiest of WA/OR Cascade weather. Since the day I bought these, I haven't had a blister, hot spot, or any other sort of issue with my feet. They were supportive enough that when I broke a toe scrambling around barefoot like a jackass on the second day of a ten day trip in the Sierra, I didn't even really notice it as long as the boots were on. I've put loads of miles on these things in all types of conditions and they're holding up very, very well. They are obviously not a winter boot, and as with any boot that has metal eyelets you'll want to carry extra laces (but I'm only on my second pair). I just can't say enough good things about this boot, so I'll just leave it at this: Buy these boots.

I put in quite a bit of research on boots for a thru-hike of Washington State on the PCT this summer, and decided on these. So far they've performed great on a 2 day, 16 mile warm-up to get broken in - just two small blisters on my heel, no other complaints. Great flex, good grip, lightweight but still supportive, and so far very waterproof. I do have somewhat wide feet, but found the "wide" style of this boot to be a little too much...so while the regular version took some breaking in, the width seems to be working out!

Well made solid boot and keeps out the water, the main problem with them is they are terrible on wet rocks and wet roots or any smooth wet surface. Slippery as ice! I've almost fallen on these surfaces everytime I've gone hiking. I have since purchased 5 10 camp four approach shoes which are really sticky on wet surfaces. Fugitives are great for dry hikes but terrible on wet surfaces.

i took these on a trip to rocky mountain national park on a two week backpacking trip. only wore for two weeks before trip. they held up grate rained a lot and my feet never got wet. vary nice pair of boots never had any hot spots blisters or anything i would buy these boots again for sure. hiked over 30 miles in the two week's i was camping 70 pound pack some climbing and running no issues what so ever.

I wore these boots for the better part of my 15 month deployment in Afghanistan. Walking up and down mountains with 100 pounds of gear and these boots never let me down. Only after months and months of constant punishment did the traction begin to fade. I was impressed and plan to continue to buy from Asolo.

Sticky rubber. Stiff heel cups and heel locks. Good fore and aft flex. Instantaneous break in. Light. These are the absolute best boots I have ever worn. No complaints after two years of wearing them everwhere.

I wore these boots during a 12 days trek through the Gosaikunda Pass trail in the Langtang National Park, Nepal. Oh, did I mention that it happened to be the height of the monsoon season? With gaiters and rain pants I was completely dry during the entire duration of the trek. The only thing holding them back from the fifth star would be the boots' rigid design. They are a bit firm even when broken in, but I also look at that as an upside.

These hands down are just a great all around great hiking boots. I think highly of them and have had them for over 3 years and are still holding up great and so is the the GORE-TEX.

first, i'd like to say that i've used these boots for the last two years for hundreds upon hundreds of hours of landscaping work and have yet to be disappointed by these boots while working. however, i have also put on a few hundred miles of hiking trails in them as well, and must say that for that (which of course is their intended use), i have been mildly disappointed. while the sole is quite solid for such a lightweight boot, the sole does wear through a little more quickly than i predicted. the gripe that others have had with the Gore-Tex lining i did not experience until about a year after their use, but when the lining in the heel crumpled up i developed bursitis (so my running friend told me) on my heel during a backpacking trip in Yellowstone. i've figured out that all i need to do is position my heel a little more precisely in the boot prior to wear now, kind of annoying, but i haven't had a problem for about a year now. while these boots are waterproof, in my time landscaping, i've successfully managed to break through to the Gore-Tex lining in multiple areas, and they no longer provide protection from the water, but i doubt that this would occur if only used for hiking as intended. like i said, i have used these boots almost more than any shoe i have ever worn, and two years later, i still use them every week. they are 90 percent of the time super comfy and i would still recommend them if one were able to get them on sale. one last thing; the lace eyelets eat through bootlaces like no other. i've already gone through 4 pair and never go hiking without an extra pair.

When you look at the price they seem super expensive but compared to other competitive boots out there they are cheaper. I got this boot because it was recommended to me by my friend. Now I have a bunch of friends with this boot some who have more than one pair. I've climbed the middle teat in these and my feet stayed relatively dry. The only problem is the shoe laces seem to come undone more than usual.

Wow, these boots are great! I love them. People actually stop me once in a great while and comment that they have these boots and love them. I climbed Algonquin in the ADKs with these--2 days after buying them. I had a slight rub on one pinky toe but nothing that warranted taking the boot off. I recommend trying these out.

I love these boots. I know some of the reviews have said that they're a little stiff but I haven't had any problem. I wear them all the time now, even when I'm not hiking just because they're warm, comfortable, and look pretty sweet too.

These are great boots. They do have a little break in period, maybe one or two good long day trips but after that they are great. I have hiked many 14ers, day trips, and many multi day trips in Colorado and the Northwest and they hold up in all conditions. They are completely Gore-Tex and I have stood in a shallow stream for about 30 minutes to test out the waterproofness and it is outstanding. If you want to hike in some snow just throw on some gators and you will be golden. I have put many miles on these boots and they are still great. I will not buy anything but Asolo from now on. I do have a narrow foot and these fit amazing. I think someone with a wider foot might have to look elsewhere.