Are VAsques' outer soles thinner?

By Phillip Fuller Ranked #620 - Men's Backpacking Boots May 14, 2010

My first pair of hiking boots were made by LL Beam. Though LL Beam provides great service the boots were uncomfortabled. My last last three pair were by Vasque. THe first two pair were comfortable and lasted 2-3 years each. I do some short day hikes and used them for every day wear on occasion. Overall, I was very pleased with them.

My last pair was mainly used for everyday wear, I probably put less than 1/4 mile per day on them. In less than 1/2 year the heals were worn out. It could be than my stride has something to do with them wearing out but I doudt it.

The other pairs lasted a several years. In fact the last pair was not broken when the heal worn out. It seems as if the soles should wear out after the boot is broken in not before.

I have noticed that the newer sole designs of Vasque are thinner than they were a 3 -4 years ago. I wonder if this new design is the cause of them wearing out sooner? Also I wonder if the new design is used since it reduce the cost of producing them.

Although I have been a loyal customer of Vasque, I beleive I will purcase another brand next time.

I agree with other opinions I have read, I am afraid Vasque is hurting its reputation.

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