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Asolo Fugitive Gore-Tex Boot - Men's
Asolo Fugitive Gore-Tex Boot - Men's $224.95
Tech Specs
| Upper Material: | suede, Cordura, [lining] Gore-Tex |
| Sole: | Asolo Syncro |
| Claimed Weight: | (size 8.5) 3 lb |
| Recommended Use: | lightweight boots for long-distance backpacking |
Description
Travel light, go far, and be comfortable in the Asolo Fugitive Light Hiking Boots.
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Plenty of Dice
ED
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This dirtbag scored these boots for the wicked price of... $35. Let me preface this short review by admitting that it is hard to not love a $35 pair of boots, even if their performance is mediocre. However, these boots are phenomenal. They may have ruined me for life. I've never had a pair of boots that fit so well, kept me as dry and worm, or were as comfortable on prolonged hikes. They are light weight compared to other competitors boots I've tried. I've heard people complain about these being slippery... not the case for me. It does appear that the heel is made from different rubber than the rest of the sole. The toe area seems to be a bit stickier than the heel, so if you are having problems with these boots being slippery, stop walking on your heels. haha. Asolo may have come out with the perfect hiking/backpacking boot. My only nicks... I would like if they were just a little more ridged, and if they were more ridged, had a heel welt. I just scored some strap crampons and will test these boots on moderate snow this season.
No Dice
ssp5317166
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I originally bought these back in 2005, and they were fantastic. Lasted about 6 years. I bought a backup pair in 2007, which I broke out in 2011. They lasted about a year until the toe guards came unglued and separated. I gave them one more chance and bought another pair just because they were always comfortable, and that?s hard to find. This pair gave me a wicked blister on my heel. I tried all kinds of sock thicknesses, merino sock liners, different lacing methods, but no dice. Had to return them. It?s a shame, because they used to be perfect. Kudos to Backcountry for their excellent return policy and customer service.
Keeps feet dry
Joshua Ulysses
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As long as the water doesn't go over the top, you won't have to worry about wet feet.
Asolo Fugitive Gore-Tex Boot - Men's
Backcountry Video
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great boots!
Adam Lloyd
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these were comfortable right out of the box, and I loved the fit. after a couple years, they still look great. I might not be as hard on boots as others, but these boots seem to be high quality.
Excellent Boot
dkop433223
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I've worn these boots extensively over the course of the past two years - over every kind of terrain: smooth tracks, boulder hopping down streams, sliding down scree and steep climbs up both rocky and loose surfaces. They have performed well. Importantly, my feet adapted quickly. I was careful to use them on a few day hikes before taking them for a long tramp and never had a problem with blisters or other foot sores (I wear a single pair of medium-weight Merino socks). They have also stood up to being repeatedly soaked (river fordings are inevitable here in New Zealand). I was a bit concerned that they may be too light but that concern evaporated long ago. Even with a heavy bag carried over rocky surfaces, the boots have performed well. I will buy another pair when these wear out.
so far SO GOOD
poep218243
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
This is my third pair of light hiking boots. First pair was Northface Havoc Mid which got wet out on leather. It didn't get feet wet. But I didn't wait to see. Second pair was Adidas AX1 MID. The top eyelet came off withe the strap that goes around the back. Both air failed withen 1 week. These Asolo's are more $ but right out of the box they look and feel worth the $. I'be had these only a week and and breaking them in still. They dont hurt my feet and keep my foot secure. I have been trying to get a pair of mudders for NW golfing. WA, winters! The North Face were comfy nd very easy on putting greens. The AX1's nice but left tracks on the greens. These Asolo's very easy on the greens track through mud, snow and deep puddles. My feet are secure no foot sliding while still allowing me to roll my ankle a little for a nice swing.
Great Boots for rainy weather
Cory Hanson
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I live in the Portland, OR area and it rains a lot. I wear these boot Hiking, backpacking, disc golfing and working in the back yard, and my feet are always dry. I got a couple blisters while I was braking them in, but now they are incredibly comfortable.
I would recommend these boots to anyone looking for a comfortable boot for wet weather.
Just bought my second pair!
kmjp323370
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I've been wearing my first pair of the GTX's for over 5 years now and have put many many miles on them! Hiking throughout New York's Adirondacks, Catskills and throughout New England in all seasons. Like others said these boots are the most comfortable and stayed the most dry of any hiking boots I've owned and I loved them enough that I just bought my second pair. After a chilly winter hike last year with Crampons and snowshoes, the soles of these boots started to separate from the upper boot. I assume that this is only because of their age, as I have used them with Crampons and snowshoes in past winters with no problem. If Asolo keeps making these boots, I'll keep buying them!
Great boot
croy.carli1998396
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I've owned and hiked with my Fugitives for close to 4 years now, primarily hiking in Maine...so rocky/northeastern woods terrarin. Some jaunts up Katadhin and surrounding mountains etc. I've only been satisfied with them really, even after 4 years they're still in decent shape (athough I did apply some nickwax to them last year to retain some of the waterproofing). But they've always kept my feet dry despite countless creek crossings and even winter hikes (with a decent pair of wool socks my feet stayed warm too. I got some blisters initially, but once the boots got broken in a bit that stopped happening. Once these finally bite it I'll likely be looking for another pair of asolo's.
As a disclaimer, I am affiliated with Gore for product testing of Gore-tex and Windstopper garments for the purpose of product review and recommendation. I do receive items from Gore for these purposes.
Asolo Fugitive Boots
patp159075
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
The poorest sole technology I have ever owned. I wore these boots for approximately 4 months before the soles in the toes began to wear through. I also noticed that they had begun to lose their grip on slab sandstone and basalts. That was due to the tread mostly being worn smooth. In that 4 months, I hiked regularly, never less than 10 hours per week on rugged desert terrain, wahes and rock, mostly off trail. I am hard on boots. The uppers wore extremely well, with just normal tearing of the soft parts. During that 4 months, I did one CA 14'er, one Cascade summit and the Zion Narrows. No other major hikes and I never wore the boots for normal street wear. After 6 months, the toe kick was also delaminating and the sole toe area was completely worn through and the tread was gone. I have gone through many boots in my 61 years including Merrill, Montrail, Vasque and I am sadly going to have to rate these the poorest wearing boot that I have ever owned. ASOLO does not have good sole technology. The fit was great, the uppers great but these are not made for the desert Southwest.
Great boots!
ethp21179
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Other posters have posted about this not being a mountaineering boot. That it is not. I did take this boot up Mt. Olympus with crampons and it did not fare so well. Wished I would have had my Millets. Nonetheless, this has been my favorite pair of hiking boots that I have owned. I like the style compared to other full leather boots, and boy these things stay dry with the Gore-tex liners. I have never had a pair of boots stay so dry. My only complaint is the the soles seem to wear a bit more quickly than other boots, but the tradeoff is that it seems to be a sticker rubber, so good for scrambling/etc on rock. These are very well constructed, have a very short break in period, and even though I have replaced them with a new pair, they still get worn quite a bit as I can't seem to part with my first pair of Fugutives.
Great boot
ikegarrett
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I bought these boots for heavy backpacking but fell in love with the way my back and feet don't hurt anymore. I got them two years ago and wear them everywhere, I mean everywhere. I work construction and am on my Fugitives for over 8 hours a day and one complaint I have had to replace the laces four times since purchase. The soles are almost completely worn out and I wore holes in the sides from riding my motorcycle so much. Wrecked in them on my bike at least twice and not a scratch on them even though they were beaten on the pavement.
I have literally abused the sh...ine out of these boots and they have not even begun to complain. Great support, I'm 260 lbs. and hike with over 80Lbs on. Well over 10k miles on them in hard-mixed terrain, only sad to see them get replaced by a newer pair.
There nice boots but.....
Darren
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This is why I returned these boots.
kent
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try a pair that fits
maxp525737
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and wear thick socks. thick wool socks are essential.
They went the distance!
dsands
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My fugitives just fell apart...but they gave me 6 good years! I'm writing this review as I prepare to replace this boot after it carried me over 1000 miles. I have used these on just about every terrain you might expect to wear them and then some. Standing water was no issue as long as it wasn't over the top of the boot and same goes for mud and snow. The GoreTex liner keeps feet dry. My problem, as is the same no matter what boot i wear, is that my feet are always hot and sweat. I do think that this boot allows some of that moisture to escape as compared to some others I have worn.
The support was great all around. I felt nimble enough to move quick with a heavy load yet supported enough to tackle rugged terrain. I used the insoles that they came with for a few years but then opted for an after market to give a boost back to the support.
Only issue I ever had was I busted a few stitches through wear and tear on the seam where the upper and lower meet but a little shoo goo kept it going a long time.
Overall I think this is a fantastic boot and I'm about to get another pair.
(Full disclosure: although I purchased these boots I have been a part of the Gore MountainTech testing initiative in which I occasionally receive Gore-Tex products in exchange for participation.)
Realistic Expectations
Kyle Mastropasqua
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I have been wearing a set of fugitives for close to a year and a half, and I think I have finally killed the gore tex. That being said I have well over 500 miles and countless days in these boots. Most of that mileage is not on a trail and was through the nasty swamps of eastern NC. I am not a fair weather user by any means. I consistently wear them with a 50-60 lb. ruck and I never have pain or blisters. The only negative I experienced was my first 45lb ruck run with them. It felt like I was running on a tennis ball in my arch. Horribly painful, but stopped after that, I chalk it up to not being used to the boot. I am going to wax these and try to get some more "waterproof"life out of them, but I am in the market for either another set of fugitives. This is a durable boot, that performs regardless of the terrain. Be realistic once you have abused a boot for a year or so it will start to break down and cease to be as waterproof. $225 every couple years is a drop in the bucket for dry comfortable feet. Stop expecting miracles from your boots.
If Only I/you can make it work
Johnathan Rambo
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I bought a pair of these to review on a trip to the Alps and I really have to say I was unimpressed and they did not work for me (but might work for you). I have to admit I have tried Asolo products in the past and they have never really worked for me. I heard some mad reviews about the fugitive and thought I should investigate it myself to see what all of the hype was about. First of all, this is a light weight backpacker though the rating on here is 3lb on the 8.5 I still think they felt lighter than that. What I really had a problem with was the narrow nature of this product. The boot is extremely narrow through the ankle, arch and into the toe box. I have narrow feet so I thought that this was exceptionally narrow. Second these are a backpacker, but I found them to be extremely rigid even for a backpacking boot. Even after three weeks of wear the boot seemed to be tight as the day I bought them and my feet were screaming for some meta flex. Another negative was the fact that the toe box is small and narrow. I need much more room for flexion and expansion of the phalanges than this boot provided. On a positive note they are incredibly strong and durable. The vibram is very sticky and provides great traction. The design of the tread gives you some solid stability on the trail. I really wanted to like these boots, I like the style and design aesthetically, but unfortunately they just don't fit my feet. I normally wear a size 10.5 and had to size up to an 11 to try and get some extra room for my toes. I would suggets sizing up a half size.
years of love and still going!
DAVID FIKE
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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!
Anybody have experience w/ the wide version...
Sid Nitzerglobin
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Anybody have experience w/ the wide version of these or the Flames? Either of these seem to fit very well for me in size 12 aside from the outside edge of the toebox bumping against the next toe in from the pinky of my left foot when pushing off on it or descending. Would the Wide version primarily add to the fore foot or does it also add a lot of volume to the instep/ankle/heel?
I'm a little gun shy at this point as I'm now stuck w/ a pair of 11.5 Fugitives that felt fine in the store and in the 2 days I wore them around the house before hitting the trail but became pretty painful in this area when carrying load for more than a mile or so. I paid for a pair of 12 Flames tonight and did around 1.5 miles of laps inside my house w/ a ~30# pack and was noticing a slight interaction of the same problem toe w/ the toebox. Any suggestions for other boots w/ similar fit/function w/ a bit larger toebox?
james tepner
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Some brands are just not a good fit for certain feet and maybe Asolo are just not for you. However, if you are just having one issue with one toe on one side you may have trouble with many brands and styles. Have you considered upgraded inserts (like green Superfeet) which can help support your arch and draw the foot back into the heel. Another thought is to try to "punch-out" the toe box a little in that one spot by stretching the boot (with help from a shop, which can also help you with the correct size inserts)
HTH
Sid Nitzerglobin
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Thanks for the reply.
I tried Superfeet green, orange, and black in the 11.5 and 12s of the Fugitive (and Flame) but all of them seemed to feel like they were pushing me to supinate and didn't really seem to be doing much for my toebox issue. Went back to the store last night and wound up walking out w/ a pair of Power Matics paired w/ a set of Sole footbeds which seem more neutral, provide a slightly more cushy feel, and give my sort of high arches a bit more support. Got in about 2 miles on my friend's treadmill in them, and while it's obvious they need a good deal of breaking in, the fit in a 12 seems absolutely spot on and the uppers seem positively buttery considering they're brand new. Gonna hit up the treadmill for at least a few miles a day over the weekend to make sure there are no issues before getting them dirty though.
james tepner
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Right-on Sid, those Power Matics look sweet. Happy hiking!
Resole Outside
james tepner
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John Baldauff
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James,
How are the new soles holding up after a year?
james tepner
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John, the resole has been bulletproof so far.
Cheers!
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poep218243
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