"Vasque Switchback GTX Hiking Boots" - Review of Vasque Switchback GTX Hiking Boot - Men's

I ordered a size 12, I'm usually a straight 11.5 US D width and sometimes a little wider. Tried them on with wool liners and a heavily padded Smartwool mountaineering wool sock. The first thing I noticed is the heel pocket was too tight squeezing my heel towards uncomfortable. After several walks around the I knew these were not the hiking boots for me. I like the meaty Vibram sole, and wondered why this boot didn't have some extra toe protection other than the suede leather. Generally speaking I think Vasque makes a good boot, however most models are too narrow for my barely beyond "D" width preference.
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