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Lace up the Vasque Sundowner GTX Boot and hit the wet, muddy trail.
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Good for work
mydp398422
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I wore these boots 5 days a week for 8+ hours a day for 18 months. When I first got them they were very comfortable and did not even need any break in time. After about 8 months I noticed the arch support was gone. After about a year the rubber treds on the soles were very warn out and losing the treds. After that occured it was only a matter of months before holes started to appear in the rubber soles. Over all I liked these shoes and felt they were comfortable to wear. These would be great for the occasional hiker/backpacker. I think if I didnt wear them everyday for work then they may have lasted for a few years. Also they shine up really well!
Great all-around boots
Catherine
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- Gender: Female
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I picked these up for my daughter, who loves to hike but is fighting her way through a rare double stress fracture in her foot. Spending any time on her feet generally makes the bad one hurt, but she was able to go out on a two-hour hike over pretty rough terrain with no pain after. She's pretty much planning on wearing nothing else all winter, she's so psyched about the support and the classic looks of these boots. I tried them on, too; my comment would be that they were rather long (I wasn't hitting the front in boots a size smaller than I usually wear) but I did feel some discomfort right above where the toes meet the foot because I have a pretty high arch and wide forefoot. So overall they're probably better for people with narrow feet, and they might want to size down a half size.
Great Boots
Kathy
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- Gender: Female
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I've had my boots for 12 years and they are still going strong. A little worn in the sole, but considering all they've been through they are doing great. I like that they are narrow. I have super narrow feet and a high arch, which means almost nothing fits me. These fit great and have good support. Love my shoes.
where are these boots made these days?
bec5648696
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where are these boots made these days?
Guy Geva
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Caina
benp406524
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China
Best Boots Ever!
Rebecca
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Someone gave me a used pair of these boots in 2006. I put miles and miles and miles on them, had them resoled twice, and finally they are starting to break down from the inside. I am ordering the exact same pair. They are super-durable, waterproof, and they give you the support you need to carry a heavy pack or navigate rocky terrain. I am hard on my gear, but these boots stood up to my abuse. I have wide feet and the medium width (like I said, they were given to me) pinched my pinky toes for a day or two, but then molded to my feet to become the most comfortable footwear I have ever owned. I absolutely love these boots and recommend them to anyone who likes to put on serious miles in the backcountry.
Great!
car101635272
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I bought my boots for a job that I am on my feet all day long, and hike easy to moderate trails. They are great for hiking, and they are not bad for standing all day. They are good at supporting the ankle, and they have great arch support! I love that they come in a WIDE, that was one reason I decided to go with them! They run true to size and are amazing!
Is 7936 G & 7536 II women's or men's...
Venita Kelley
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Is 7936 G & 7536 II women's or men's sundowners?
Dave Marcus
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Both are women's.
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Long-lasting boots, worth every penny
cla3995625
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I bought a pair of these boots as a sophomore in high school in 1992 for my first really long backpacking trip, and wore them until just a couple years ago. I remember thinking they were horribly expensive at the time, but for a shoe that lasts through 15+ years of hard use, it's SO worth it! I usually backpack in low hiking shoes now, since I do short and lightweight trips for the most part, but I'm about to buy a new pair of Sundowners for two weeks of backpacking in Denali and Wrangell-St. Elias this summer. Hoping they're still as great as my old pair! Do keep in mind, the leather will take longer to break in than synthetic boots you may have worn in the past, and you do need to oil them occasionally to keep them in prime condition.
Made in China? Different breed
de profundis
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I wanted to love this classic boot but it never worked for me. I put some serious mileage on them, but never felt like they broke in, and I ended up with heel blisters after every hike, even after adding custom insoles.
Part of my disappointment may just be the shape of my feet not being a good fit for this boot. However, I've heard that the new Sundowners made in China don't hold a candle to the old ones made in Italy. Unfortunately, the new breed is nothing like the old breed.
Tough!
tcs3786067
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I just bought these boots a little while ago and I am still working on breaking them in a little, but overall are they very tough and keep your feet dry. Quality seems great! Had to originally return them for a 1/2 size smaller than my normal shoe size. From what I hear they last forever. My first backpacking trip with them is coming up in July so I will give them a run for their money!
Would I buy this according to my regular...
Cathy Wright
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Would I buy this according to my regular shoe size which is an 8 or for my tennis shoe size which is a 9? I have a medium width, but need a rounded toe box for more room. My arches tend to be flat. Would I need to purchase an insole for this pair of shoes?
Last Forever
drg2851631
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These boots are a dying breed: beautifully made, all-leather boots that will last for decades and only need a little mink oil now and then. I've had mine since 1998 and have hiked all over the White Mountains, the Rockies, the Scottish highlands, and the Himalayan foothills in them. They still look practically new when I polish them up. HOWEVER, they do run narrow. As I've gotten older, they've gotten tight around my little toe. I thought maybe i needed to move up a size, so I went to EMS today and tried on a new pair. Same problem. I'll be taking mine to be stretched to solve the problem, but If you have even moderately wide feet, try them on before you buy them.
the standard
Judy
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I've had my Sundowners since 1989 - and they are still holding up great. Super ankle support in talus areas, and annual mink oil treatments keep them waterproof. I work as a naturalist in the southern appalachians - have not seen terrain they can't handle here - or on our annual trips to the Rockies. They're a bit heavy and not my first choice for level trails - but great when you carry a load on slopes. My husband is a diabetic - so he really has to make sure he has good shoes - got him a pair for his last birthday and he loves them too. Just a great boot!
Just amazing
Mrs. Bugs
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I still think they look a little odd but this is the most comfortable hiking boot I own. My foot is fairly wide but I have lots of toe room. My Sundowners are more that 20 yrs old and have been in some wild places and still look good if I polish them. Original soles and even original laces. Keep my feet dry too.
These shoes are amazing!
jengarrett761834
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I bought these boots 15 years ago and had to retire them only because they were beginning to look disreputable. I could still hike in them all day. My new pair is just as amazing and I intend to wear them for the next 15 years. They definately keep your feet dry and with wool socks very warm.
I live in florida. I want a good boot that...
Yeskerry2161635
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I live in florida. I want a good boot that won't be too hot. However, I'm heading to Alaska in May. I need something for cool, wet weather. Will this boot crossover?
Judy
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Not sure you need the same product for FL as for AK! This would be great for Alaska - might want something lighter in FL.
Judy
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Not sure you need the same product for FL as for AK! This would be great for Alaska - might want something lighter in FL.
borealmoss
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depending on what kind of hiking you are planning for AK (and if you are in the interior or the coast) lightweight boots should still be fine- and those would be much more useful being in FL. I work in the interior of AK and use part leather part "breathable" fabric boots and I have been fine. If water proofing is required you might aim for something with few seems but not necessarily all leather.

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