Steve Bell / Lake Tahoe, Ca

Great all around!!! is all I have to say. I know everyone's feet fit differently depending upon brand, but I have hit a home run with This shoe. I decided to buy it because I bought a pair of Backpacking boots that are also a Vasque product. I figured if those boots fit, then others of this brand should as well. I have already logged some miles on these, very fast break in period. Not too stiff, but very well made and strong. I even walked through some large puddles to see if any water would seep into the shoe past its Gore-tex lining.....It didn't, dry as a drum. They also appear to breath very well for Gore-tex, however, It has been in the 40's thru 60's in Tahoe so the warmer weather has yet to come. For someone who is prone to blisters from other brands, this one works for me. I am pretty hard on boots since I live in an area that has primarily granite rocks, which can be hard on boots & shoes. These shoes are really well made, No signs of flaws or poor craftsmanship. I especially like the rubber toe cap which really prevents scuffs from scrambling up rocks. I would highly recommend these boots. With me, as soon as I tried them on, I could tell by the way they fit, that I was in for some great hiking in them.