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Head for the peak with this tough boot.

If your next backpacking trip includes rugged terrain, long days, and inclement weather, head out with the durable support of the Vasque Men’s Summit GTX Hiking Boot. Thanks to a full-grain leather upper backed by a Gore-Tex waterproof breathable membrane, you’re feet will carry you to camp in bone-dry comfort. The nylon knit lining helps wick moisture, and Vasque added DryTech footbeds and molded polyurethane shock pads to cushion and protect your dogs on rough trails. When the weather rolls in and the path gets ugly, the Summit’s lugged Vibram sole grips even the slickest of surfaces.

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5 5

hkh

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I think these will last me for the rest of my life. They will take some breaking though. true to size, If your ankle bone sticks out, may not be your boot as they are high, not cut down around your ankle.

5 5

Marty

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For a while I've been looking for a good solid leather walking boot. Nothing fancy just a good leather boot that's going to last a long time. It seems they are getting harder to find in Australia with all the synthetic 'this an that' on the market today. The Gortex lining on this boot was an added bonus for me rather than a requirement.

Buying online from Oz was a bit of a risk for me but the reviews were good and the ones that weren't suggested they wern't for wide feet. Well I've got narrow size 13's so I hoped they would fit fine.

Well they fit like a glove. They're solid and very supportive yet super supple since they've been walked-in. I've now snow-sealed them and they're ready for the hikes and trails which I'm yet to do.

So I'm very impressed after wearing them for 3 weeks straight. I'll comment back once I've done my first big walk/hike in them.

5 5

peter power

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just ordered my third pair of these boots. i work in construction in new york and i wear my boots 12 to 16 hrs a day i also hike on weekends . i would highly recommend them for every day use . best price at backcountry.com

I am looking to purchase a good, long...

N Christodoulou

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I am looking to purchase a good, long lasting, reliable hiking boot that can handle all sorts of terrain. Admittedly, I am a beginner, yet as I spent several years in the service, I know the importance of good footwear.

Would you rate the Vasque Summit GTX Backpacking Boot as a good selection ? Previously, I had tried on the Sundowners and were excited about them until I read all the poor reviews about the current "Chinese-made" ones. Where are the Summits made? I do sincerely believe that if I am going to part with a significant amount, I want quality workmanship as would anyone else - beginner or expert.

Your advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

Mark Parrett

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If you are looking for a traditional hiking and backpacking boot, these are quite well made. On top of the Vasque warranty, you also have the standard Backcountry.com warranty so if you ever decide that they didn't live up to expectations, send them back and get your money back. We don't sell things if we aren't convinced that you'll feel good about them for the long run.

The only consideration here is that this is a very heavy duty boot. You might check out some lighter weight boots if you're not going to be carrying big loads, as they will break in faster and give you more range of motion on the trail. The only time I wear a big heavy boot like this is if I'm carrying 50+ pounds, otherwise I'll hike in a lightweight boot, shoe or hiking sandal. If you are mostly planning to hike without a big pack, I'd check out the boots listed in the 'men's hiking boots' category under men's footwear here. Those are still highly supportive boots, but a bit less cumbersome for long walks when you don't need a tank on your foot. And, of course, you'd still have the Backcountry guarantee on anything in there.

5 5

larry911488

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Incredible fit, right out of the box. Plenty of toe room, snug fit from the ball of my foot back, with a perfect heel fit. Ankle was properly supported without binding. Laces were exactly the correct length. My foot felt as if it was inserted into a form fitting cast. Toes wiggled and the rest of my foot was held in place without binding. Shifting weight from foot to foot you can feel the insole adsorb the pressure, perfect shape and support. Color was Coffee Bean, not the lighter shade shown in the picture. Somewhat concerned about the absence of a toe protection cap, but we will see how that works over time. Meanwhile, the lack of toe cap makes the boots useable in many more casual settings.

Does anyone know which is wider at the...

Drew

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Does anyone know which is wider at the toe: the Asolo TPS in WIDE or the Vasque Summit in MEDIUM?

Cheffy

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Both are pretty narrow. The Asolo in wide opens up the heel and midfoot and adds volume, but in general, isn't wide in the toes. The Vasque summit is a high volume boot with a high instep and is wide throughout except in the toebox, which tapers sharply (though less than the Asolo). If you're looking for toe width, neither boot is good.

2 5

Jeff

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I ordered these boots back in July and wore them a few times to break them in for a course that I was instructing during the month of September. During the break in period that had no issues and performed great. That was not the case during the course. During 3 weeks in September I wore them while traversing the Talkeetna Mountains in AK and I went through 3 sets of laces (the last two of which were p-cord). The factory laces lasted about 5 days and the other two sets lasted about the same amount of time. All the eyelets except for the two lowest ones might as well be razor blades because they shred laces. I was very disappointed as I have been a faithful vasque boot wearer until now. Other than that problem, which was fairly significant, they were great. Easy break-ins, no blisters and very comfy, but all that was overshadowed by me constantly having to fix the laces.

Baler

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Yikes! Boots shredding the laces, eyelets pulling out of the leather because they reduced the number of rivets, and they're now made in China. Help! Direct me to the top-quality Italian-made Vasque boots that I need!

A.P. Matteucci

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Jeff, i totally agree with your assessment, QUALITY is what built the Vasque reputation, not cheap price. I bought my first pair of Vasque boots back in the 70's and the damn things lasted for at leat fifteen years !!!! just had to snow seal them every few months. Those boots went everywhere on the Earth.. I finally bought a new pair because they were deemed too heavy by my hiking peers. I'm struggling to find a pair that were as comfortable ( once broken in) and DURABLE as those old pair. It's a SHAME that a company like Vasque doesn't realize what they had.

Doug Ham III

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Jeff,
totally agree with the lacing system. I was having trouble breaking the shoes in after about 2 months of regular use and i finally tried your lacing system and they immediately fit better. The only downside to this is that about two weeks later the boots sprung a leak and wouldnt keep wetness out in a desert. sent them back to vasque and hopefully i get a refund. I only had the boots for 3-4 months.

Does this boot come in narrow?

Gary Gutow

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Does this boot come in narrow?

Mitch

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This boot is not sold in narrow. Only medium and wide. I find the Summit medium fits a C/D width foot very well.

Cheffy

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The summit is pretty high volume though, so unless you have a high instep a narrow foot will swim in these.

1 5

Roger

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I recently wore out two pair of older Vasque Summit boots after over 5 years of almost daily hiking. I loved them and ordered two new pair. The first pair has been fine. The second pair had an upper eyelet pull out within two weeks. Thanks to Backcountry.com's return policy I had a replacement pair sent back to me quickly. Within 2 weeks of starting to use this pair, the same upper eyelet pulled out again. They will be returned tomorrow. Vasque changed the design of their upper eyelets from triple and double rivets to a single rivet. The new eyelets also are not offset from the rivets as in their previous design leading to more force in the direction of pulling the rivet up through the leather. I recommend staying away from Vasque boots until they fix this design. Backcountry.com's service has been fantastic and I will be ordering a replacement pair of boots (of a different brand)from them very soon.

1 5

gre2913160

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One of the speed hooks fell out after only four days of use. Customer service is also poor. Vasque is owned by Red Wing and the company has not responded to my warranty request. The last three pairs of Vasque boots I've owned all had significant problems within the first three months of use. Vasgue boots do not have the same quality construction as the past. Look at another manufacture for quality footwear.

hiker123

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The same thing happened to me. After one week of use, one of the hooks broke right off. This is my second pair of the vasque Summit and am now thinking I made a big mistake purchasing this boot for the second time. My first were bullet proof -best pair of boots I have ever hiked in. Something has definitively changed since my last purchase 3 years ago

2 5

emm4032370

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I SO wanted these boots to work. They fit, they were attractive, they were comfortable except that they were so heavy that after wearing them, my hip and knees were killing me. THought maybe it was something else, but after wearing them several times and having to spend days icing my knees after each wear (something I don't usually have to do even after a 16 mile hike), I decided they just aren't working. Too bad, but it is like bricks on your feet. Supportive as all get out, and if your can carry the weight, they will carry you through really rough hiking, I'm sure, but they were killing me in the process of wearing them.

why is it that this product doesn't offer...

James Adams

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why is it that this product doesn't offer a wide version in fitting size but the Sundowner does??

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Hey James,
We wish we could please everyone, but we can only carry so much. So, sometimes that leaves certain categories out.. in this case wide shoes, in this model. But we have others..We just cant carry everything, all the time.

5 5

peakfreak61047348

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I purchased a pair of these boots in desperation while waiting for a replacement pair of Raichles I destroyed while hiking the Adirondack 46's. I needed a good pair of boots to finish my last two peaks. I put these on and hiked Esther and Whiteface without a break-in and had no problems whatsoever. I was very impressed with the traction, comfort, support around the ankles and sturdiness of the shank. To be fair though, I have to add that the ones I purchased appear to be the previous version, as I see the pictured boot lacks a toe cap. The ones I purchased had a toe cap. I got them in 2007. I still use them today and love them even more than when I first slipped them on. They are severely worn but perform like new! I will most likely give this new version a try.

5 5

Ultra Duper

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I like 'em. They're stiff to break in, but they're pretty soft compared to ski boots.

Took 'em up mt olympus the other day, they had great traction in dirt, mud, granite, snow, etc, both steep uphill & downhill. I just bought my 2nd pair so I have a new set when these wear out.

5 5

zoso

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These have been my go-to field work, hiking, adventuring and backpacking boots for two years. I have the 08 version, which features a rubber toe guard (more on this). They must have seen over 300 miles of bushwacking and technical trails with pack weights of up to 50 pounds (yeah, part of what I'm paid to do). They are, simply, the best footwear I could have for their role.

The leather is durable, but not overly heavy. They required the expected amount of break-in. I regularly treat them with Nikwax. As expected, they are 100% waterproof - even after long days. They have simple, but high quality support padding that dries quickly. The sole is a good, well-rounded hardness. It is slightly too firm to be perfectly confident while scrambling. I am just now thinking of resoling after 300+ hard miles.

In my travels I've found the rubber toe rand to add HUGELY to the durability of the boots. The durability of this boot with the toe-rand, compared with other all-leather hikers I've used in the past, is above and beyond expectations. I am truly sorry to say that I would NOT purchase a new pair at full price until they reintroduce the rubber toe rand.

I wear size 11 street shoes and size 11 boots. I have a mid volume foot, average arch and a medium width. No complaints with the fit of the boot, whatsoever.

5 5

Ryan Ivy

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this is a super solid boot. awesome vibram soles with great aggressive lugs. even holding it in your hands you can feel it. super comfy.

4 5

rev3754113

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From Northwest Alaska where my boots get used. An overall good boot with good product reputation. Over the years I have owned (5) Vasque hiking boots dating back to my first pair of Vasque Monantas (which I still have). This pair seems to fit a little big (and wider than normal). The tongue is the weak link on this boot and needs to be just a little longer with just a little more padding. A working solution is to lace at the ankle then skip to the top, and then lace back to the second from the top to tie off. Still, Vasque...use them with your RD a bit before making such easy to fix problems.

dcsept471308450

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great tip on tying laces,have had a lot of problems keeping laces tied.thanks to your tip,loose laces are a thing of the past.

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