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Asolo Fugitive Gore-Tex Boot - Men's

Item #ASO0013 | 40 in Stock

Still loving these boots, after many miles I replaced the laces...

By Ranked #1 - Men's Hiking Boots January 30, 2012

Still loving these boots, after many miles I replaced the laces and insoles but the outsoles are just about wasted, does anyone know where I may check into a (Vibram) re-sole?

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By Ranked #1 - Men's Hiking Boots May 9, 2012

Pics uploaded, as you can see the new soles are quite a bit different than the originals.

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By Ranked #1 - Men's Hiking Boots May 8, 2012

I will John, good idea. Further update: San Jacinto Mtn. last week, a tough 12 hour day, LOVE 'EM.

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By Ranked #99 - Men's Hiking Boots April 27, 2012

James, could you update with a pic of the shoes with the vibram sole?

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By Ranked #1 - Men's Hiking Boots April 25, 2012

UPDATE: I decided to try to resole so I dropped them off at (rhymes with Ari Eye) to see what I would get. After I dropped them I heard that Dave Page in Seattle is THE source for this and I was delighted to see that is exactly the vendor they use! (http://www.yelp.com/biz/dave-page-cobbler-seattle) I got them back last night and I am pleased that they used Vibram soles, I am also impressed with the craftsmanship of the repair and it seems to have been done with much care. I am curious about their choice of sole as it seems more like a heavy hiking sole (similar to my Koflac winter boots!) whereas the original seemed a little lighter / technical. My problem was price, I don't know what Dave charges directly, but I was told by (you know who) "$30-60 ish" and when I picked up they said $85! They did lower it to $60 when I complained that I was not called to approve the additional charges. To resole or not to resole? Still a tough call. I could have got a brand new pair for $235 (or $180 at backcountry.com!) but they would not be broken in and my old ones would hit the landfill.

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By Ranked #1 - Men's Hiking Boots January 31, 2012

Looks promising, thanks Thomas

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By Ranked #34 - Men's Hiking Boots January 30, 2012

http://www.vibram.us/repairconsumer/ Hope that helps

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Tech Specs:

Upper Material:
suede, Cordura; [lining] Gore-Tex 
Sole:
Asolo Syncro 
Weight:
(size 8.5) 3 lb 
Recommended Use:
lightweight boots for long-distance backpacking 
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