My Perfect Boot (Six Stars)

By moroni Ranked #24 - Men's Backpacking Boots September 16, 2008

I have a slightly narrower foot than most men so just any boot will not fit properly. In 1992 I purchased my first pair of Asolo boots, AFX 555. A perfect fit. After sixteen years, three pairs of soles, & long retired from mountaineering, I still wear them to walk around the neighborhood. Four years ago I purchased a pair of TPS 520 GV boots. After 31 summit's, 12 snowshoe trips, & countless winter day hikes, I'm still on the original soles & my feet have ALWAYS stayed dry. BTW, I also have a pair of TPS 535 V's that filled the gap in between. A proper fitting pair of boots are more than worth their weight in gold. I contend they are your most important piece of equipment. In fact when you find the right boot, purchase two pair. This is how I feel about any high quality Asolo product but especially the TPS 520 GV. This is a medium to heavy load Gore-Tex backpacking/mountaineering boot, great for high alpine & approach routes in all but the most severe conditions, great traction, minimal exposed stitching, & top, full-grain leather. Need I say more?

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