this is my second pair of Vasque shoes, color scheme on the Mantra is much improved over previous offerings, and the quality of the product is excellent. Great fit, comfortable - as expected! And fully waterproof as advertised - I've tested them.

I'VE BEEN USING VASQUE BOOTS FOR NEARLY 20 YEARS NOW.THIS IS THE FIRST PAIR OF SNEAKERS I'VE PURCHSED.THESE ARE SO COMFORTABLE RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX.THEY DIDN'T NEED ANY BREAK IN AT ALL!THE GORETEX LINER REALLY DOES THE TRICK TO KEEP YOU DRY NO MATTER HOW HARD IT'S RAINING.THE FIT IS FANTASTIC.THE PRICE WAS REASONABLE BECAUSE I GOT THEM ON SALE!!THANKS BACK COUNTRY!! IN THE PAST I'VE ALWAYS PUCHASED MERRELL'S.BUT THE LAST TWO PAIRS JUST FELL APART WITHIN A MONTH.
I'M VASQUE ALL THE WAY NOW! THESE SNEAKERS ARE SO WELL CONSTUCTED I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM. SPEND THE LITTLE EXTRA FOR THE GORTEX. IT'S WORHT IT!!!I'M PLANING ON GETTING ANOTHER PAIR OF THESE!!!FANTASTIC FOOTWEAR!

This is by far the best show I have ever owned. My foot runs narrow, and so does this shoe. My foot is a c width, and it seems this shoe is as well. The length is true to size. The support is good laterally. The soles will last forever. I have been wearing them around town, and the break in period was non-existent. I have yet to try them out on the trail, but I am sure they will perform there just as well.

this is my first time purchasing hiking shoes. after a 17 mile hike i pulled at yosemite last year i realized i need something more supportive than my trusty running shoes (asics kayano). i tried out about 10 different shoes/boots, but the reason i settled on the mantra was because i realized i didn't need any heavy duty hiking boots (the most i would go would be for a 2-day hike carrying no more than 25lbs). also i didn't really like the hightops because none of them felt comfortable for me. mantra, with its lowtop, felt most comfortable of the bunch. i got the XCR version and tried out its waterproofness by wearing the shoes under a running facet for 2 mins and although i felt the cold, my feet stayed dry. i'd say the biggest drawback for this model is that it doesn't come in wide. i normally wear 2E, but this only comes in a medium width. i'll report again when i come back from yosemite half dome hike in about a couple months.

a bit tight in width for a D width, but correct on length. not a self cleaner with those big cleats, and the heel pull-on tab snags sticks if not careful.
otherwise, great shoe. wear all day and feet don't feel flat. lots of traction, even in sticky mud. doesn't seem to pick up cheat grass like other shoes have in the past.

I've worn about a dozen pairs of Vasque shoes over the last decade, and I keep coming back. They have a good grippy sole for scrambling, and are comfortable even for very long hikes. I bought them in the spring and did a lot of hiking/running in them on wet trails, and my feet kept dry.