Vasque Gore-Tex Clarion II Review

"I have the older version of these, the Vasque Clarion V
(Gore-Tex). On the plus side I found them comfortable right out of
the box, no break in period was required. Support was decent for
a mid-weight boot. I've worn them for about 3 years and they
have held up exceedingly well. The REAL plus is the Gore-Tex. I
got trapped in a deluge of a rain storm on the AT and walked for
1.5 hours in ankle deep water. My socks were moist but only
from my feet perspiring, not from the rain; they REALLY keep
your feet dry! I do recommend weatherproofing them after 3 long
trips though. On the negative side I find that the seams can pinch
so make sure you get a pair that fits you well. Also Vasque sells
laces that are just too shore for my taste, you wrap them around
the boot once and then have to little lacell left. Tie the knot too
tight and the top of the boot starts digging into your ankle. Buy
longer laces and cut them if you must."

"Good durability, good traction, seem to be well made.
After owning them for a couple of years I would prefer not to have goretex lined boots. They do perform well in water but they do not breathe as well as I like."

"I've had 8 pair's from 1983 and have walked over 10,000 miles. Absolutly the best boot, light with strong soul. New incerts every year, my feet love these boot's. Sorry if you want bad review's get someone else!"