Asolo Power Matic 200 GV Boot - Men's

I don't like reviewing boots when I haven't worn them much, but I have to put out there, for my fellow wide toed hikers out there, but these boots might not work for you. I special ordered a pair in 15W and although the quality of the boot is very apparent, my two smallest toes smash up something fierce against the side. I've walked a few very unobtrusive miles in them, not enough to show any signs of wear(enough to accidentally step in dog poo tho), but the narrowness of the toe box is too much of an issue to keep them. It's to bad too because they really are a handsome boot.

These boots are beasts but were surprisingly painless to break in. I received them as a present last Christmas to replace a pair of TPS-520's that I had finally worn out and I must say, I'm really pleased with this choice. The lacing system has been upgraded from the older 520's, allowing one to get a uniform, snug fit. Additionally, they flex alright at the ankle when you're striding, so it's not uncomfortable to walk all day in them, and vibram outsole is quite adept at keeping me from slipping on slick surfaces. I even used them hiking around on the slopes of Mt. Rainier this summer and never slipped or slid in the snow at all. Make sure you buy some after market insoles to dial in the fit...the provided "insoles" should immediately be discarded.

My one qualm is they're heavy, but I knew this going in and I feel like the positives this boot provides in comfort and durability far outweigh (pun!) the weight.

R.I.P 8/26/08 - 12/16/11 I DID ALOT HIKING IN THESE AND WORE THEM ALMOST EVERY DAY TO JUST HANG OUT. CHANGED THE INSOLE TO DR. SCHOLLE GELLIN WORK.

Very nice boots.. just replaced my GTX's that were 10 years old and this was a great upgrade. Fit great right out of the box. The full leather means fully waterproof.. a nice 4-season boot if you don't get too gnarly with the mountaineering. Compatible with universal crampons, although wouldn't use them on ice. Great for everything from snowmobiling, hiking, whatever. Used them for roughly a year and although the leather toe area shows signs of wear, that is expected with 120+ days on the trail. The sole is in great shape still and I'm confident these boots will outlast the previous pair!

I've been hiking and snowshoeing on some pretty varied terrain with these. They're great for mild scrambling, stiff enough to keep rocks from hurting your feet and are even good with strap-on crampons (not stiff enough for good front pointing though).

I slipped these on the other day for the first time and took off for the Glacier. I was worried: who takes brand new boots and stomps around on a galcier? Verdict: no bumps, no blisters, not even a hot spot! It felt like a glove and I love them. Total worth the cash! Do your feet a favor.

I have a hard time finding boots that fit good & these are it! Well made!

So fare I'm very pleased with these. They seem to be breaking in fast & they haven't upset my feet at all.

I've owned Asolos for the last 15 years and have never been let down. From hiking to working for the USFS, I've put all four pairs through the ringer and am not let down. This pair, just like my others, the TPS 520 and and the predecessors of that boot are comfortable and enduring. I have had the Gore-Tex waterproofing component of one pair kind of falter after four years, but generally an annual mink-oiling helps fend that off. Like my rating states, I love Asolo.

I love these keep my feet nice and dry and I didn't have any trouble braking them in like other people did. Used them to climb 2 of the 46'ers in the Adirondacks this weekend and had no complaints

Awesome boots! These are the first pair of Asolo boots I have owned and I am now a true believer... Right out of the box they fit great; no blisters or hot spots at all. Purchased them primarily for spring/fall sloppy hikes which with gore-tex, makes these boots perfect. Def. plan on having these boots for many more seasons and when the time comes to replace, I have a feeling it will be another pair of Asolo's.

I first bought the gv 500 thinking it's the same with a rubber toe cap..... nope not even close. way more leather in the upper make them really hard to break in and even then I didn't trust them. I now have the gv 200 and am loving life. I miss the toe cap because the leather gets beat up a bit, but whatever it's a way better boot. love the micro pully laces also and the tread is kinda cool too.

Update: I've put many miles on these and they have held up well, but comfort has never been real good. I will not buy another pair. I still get blisters in these after they are totally broken in wearing dual socks.

These boots obviously were engineered properly. I just bought a pair as it was time to get something beefier than my trail shoes for some trips that are coming up. I have only put 5 miles on them so far, but let me tell you what seems to be good about them. With a light-weight wool sock my feet did not over-heat and I am currently in Tulsa, OK and was walking in +100 degree temps. They work great if you have a slightly narrow foot. These being my first pair of technical boots all I can say to people that are looking is consider everything. When you get into top in boots they are all going to be quality products so don't limit yourself to a specific brand. Try on as many pairs as possible. In August I am planning on doing two 14ers in Colorado and then the following week I have roughly 50 miles of trail to cover in Glacier National Park (Montana). I will update my thoughts on the boot after these trips. Hope this helps.

These boots are pretty bad boy, son. They are heavy, tough, full grain leather and have the wicked Powermatic lacing system. Actually that was the thing that impressed me most. You can get a tightly laced boot with ease, with those things. However, they just didn't fit right. I'm getting a lot of that with the boots that are manufactured in China. Somehow they just don't quite work. Even a few days around town showed me that I would get a wicked hot spot on my right heel if I was out on the trail. So, in the end I opted for a very similar pair of Zamberlan's (the 996 Vioz GT) and they fit me like a glove right out of the box. Italian's know how to make shoes and for the same price it was a no-brainer.

I'm not a mountain climber, although have spent time above 12,000 ft in my old Asolos. I've had my current pair for about a month. So far they have seen rain, hiking in 16'' of snow, been drenched in salt water (science experiment), skated around a frozen trail, traversed over a frozen cow pasture chasing my city dog who wanted more freedom, etc.
These are my do everything boots. Comfortable right out of the box, yet sturdy enough to withstand my--by BMI index standards---obese frame of 240lbs.
Love the color as well. Makes me happy that I have great pair of leather boots that aren't brown.

These are great boots. Heavy duty, great stability/support, comfortable, quick break in period. I had similiar Asolo's for ~10 years and decided to breakdown and buy another pair after the tread pattern was running low. Personal preference would have been brown, but black will do. I just have to put up with comments about me looking like the 'techno viking' now. if your not familiar, youtube it.

Boots are put together very well. I have taken them over some very rough and rugged terrain. The bottoms of my feet have never hurt by the end of the day even on the 6 and 7 day trips. Feet stay very dry and warm. My only complaint is that they seem to take quite a bit of time to break in. This is one of the only boots I've owned that I actually got a blister while wearing even after logging over 300 miles on them. My dad owned the same pair and ended up taking them back after deciding that he would never be able to break them in even after several trips over about 15 months. All in all a very well made boot that performs at a high level just not quite as comfortable as a few others I've owned.

I have a couple pairs of Asolo boots. I swear these guys broke into my room while I was asleep and took molds of my feet, all their size 11 boots are made on this model. For me, the the fit is perfect! I can't say enough about these boots. I've used them for long multi-day trips, short hikes, snowshoeing and scrambling. My feet always feel great when I get back to the rig at the end of the day. My feet have stayed dry and never get hot in these boots. I hope they're still making this model when these wear out!

I had my mate bring these bad boys to me from the states and don't regret spending the money at all. These boots have been very comfortable and rugged during the treks I have done in OZ. They take a little while to break in but once they are broken in they feel real good.

Some friends and I did half of the John Muir Trail last year . I loved the boots but still got blisters on my back heels . I wore the boots after the hike and now being bowed legged have wore a 3/16 wedge on the back heels of the boots . The boots are still in great condition , I would rather not pay $ 250.00 dollars for a new pair .

Jeff