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Vasque Aether Tech Trail Running Shoe - Men's

Vasque Aether Tech Trail Running Shoe - Men's

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Vasque Aether Tech Trail Running Shoe - Men's

Featuring a protective TPU rock plate and the revolutionary BOA lacing system, the light and fast Vasque Men's Aether Tech Shoe is literally dialed for trail running. High rebound inserts in the forefoot and heel absorb the pounding impacts of descending singletrack, while a dual-density EVA midsole stabilizes your foot on loose, unpredictable terrain. The one-handed BOA lacing system provides unmatched convenience when training or just tooling around, and makes quick adjustments a snap even in the middle of a race.

Bottom Line: Train or race with the trail-tuned Vasque Aether Tech Shoe.

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Rating for this product: 5

top notch, danny. top notch

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October 4, 2008

i've used these shoes all summer & i've done a lot of hiking & a little trail running with them. been really impressed with the boa system - it provides a glove-like fit that can be micro-adjusted at any time with literally a quick turn of the hand. this shoe is very light, very technical. on very rocky stuff, i can feel a lot through the sole. i guess that's the price you pay for the light weight. my only knock on the shoe is with the achilles pull tab at back. mine are already pulling out & i fear they will completely tear away any day now. still gotta go 5 stars. highly recommended

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will it work on the road?

will it work on the road?

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June 22, 2008

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Try the North Face Fire Road. Great shoe with the Boa system.

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Rating for this product: 5

So far so good

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September 23, 2008

I've been using these shoes for a few weeks now, and so far they're great. Lots of control on tougher more technical sections and comfortable enough on soft brush or jeep-track. The lace-up system is fantastic. After using Salomon's lacing system, its faster and less cumbersome. The fit is snug without being squashed, and overall its a very comfy ride. Not the most comfortable on the road, but then, that's not why you're considering them is it!

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Rating for this product: 5

Rock Solid

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August 18, 2008

This is my 5th pair of Vasque trail shoes and the Aether Tech is fast becoming my favorite. The lacing system is efficient at quickly and evenly pulling the shoe tight around the entire foot. I like that you can make final micro-adjustments with just click or two on the lacing wheel. The trails I run in Connecticut go from root strewn mud to very uneven rocky single track, and these shoes excel in the rough stuff where toe protection and a tough sole are key (the TPU rock plate is great). They also fit snugly enough to keep most debris out and they drain well. Earlier Vasque models seemed to wear poorly on the sides (mesh would give out), but recent models have addressed this nicely. I've tried other brands but keep coming back to Vasque because they get it done where it counts - on the rough trails.

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Rating for this product: 4

a new breed

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May 6, 2008

these are not normal shoes. if you run roads, fire trails, paths or high use trails forget em. but if you run technical trails where footing matters, where lightness matters, where you might be taking them off and on and/or theyre going to get wet - these shoes are as good as it gets so far. theres not nearly enough cushioning for taking them on the road, but for picking your way thru rocks, scrambling, jungle, adventure races and mountains theres enough. i dont think many brands have tackled this genre seriously yet - precision shoes. ive worn the salomon range for years, doing 80+ miles a week in the mountains on committed trails, and tho i still love em, this is the shoe thats come closest to suiting that terrain. they feel really light even when wet and fit surgically, tho folks with wide feet may not like them. ive got a scrawny foot myself and can feel the taper. the degree of flex is very nice. stiffer than a salomon and part of the precision package. the uppers were ready straight from the box, but the shanks took another 2 decent runs to work in. the hi-tech lacing gizmo i like, tho it could do with further evolution. it flexs well with the motion of the foot in a way laces never could and the one-handedness and speed doing it up shows you how much energy you put into messing with laces, even those things salomon uses. the wiring could come another 3/4 inch down the foot tho i feel - to make this a truely awesome precision shoe. and i feel the north face idea of putting it on the heel is more efficient too, tho would suffer on serious rocky terrain. the grip on the wheel also could be chunkier. the sole is good, but is the weak point. it sheds mud and sand well which is vital for marginal trails, but i feel could be stickier and have a more climbing sensitive inner toe. that with the rigid shank would make this the ultimate mountain running sole. all in all, theyre the most evolved in their class - vasque know what theyre doing and have taken the idea seriously. i wont be getting them out for leisurly jogs or flat stuff, but for committed trails and up ravines im happy to finally have something that feels specific. and i will be waiting for the next generation.

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Tech Specs:

Material: [Upper] 1.2mm synthetic Nubuck, Airmesh, welded TPU fabric
Lining: Wicking synthetic
Sole: Vasque Aether
Lacing: BOA
Shank: TPU plate
Weight: [Pair] 1lb 8oz (700g)
Recommended Use: Trail running, training, racing
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year