"1st report" - Review of Vasque Mantra XCR Hiking Shoe - Men's

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.
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