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Vasque Clarion Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's
Great for hiking and backpacking in wet conditions, these midweight boots feature waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex® Stormsock® booties.
- Uppers feature nubuck leather for durability and support, plus Cordura® nylon panels for reduced weight and improved ventilation
- Side rubber rands enhance durability
- Anatomically formed tongues and padded ankle collars cushion pressure points and help keep water and debris out of boots
- Polyurethane Percussion Midsole System cushions feet and supports arches
- Moisture-wicking Sportee® polyester knit linings help keep feet dry and comfortable
- Deep V-lug rubber outsoles offer excellent traction
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Vasque Clarion Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Comfortable (31)
- Water resistant (28)
- Great traction (26)
- Stable (17)
- Ankle support (13)
Cons
- Heavy (6)
- Not durable/ wears easily (4)
- Not water resistant (4)
- Sole wears out quickly (4)
Best Uses
- Backcountry (16)
- Everyday (15)
- Day hikes (14)
- Wet weather (13)
- Day hiking (11)
- Sizing:
Feels full size too small
Feels half size too small
Feels true to size
95%
(36 reviews)
Feels half size too big
Feels full size too big
- Width:
Feels too narrow
Feels true to width
96%
(27 reviews)
Feels too wide
- Arch Type:
- High arch (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (23), Casual/ recreational (17)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)
Reviewed by 39 customers
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Pros
- Ankle Support
- Comfortable
- Good Arch Support
- Sturdy/Durable
- Warm
- Water Resistant
Cons
Best Uses
- Cold Weather
- Day Hiking
- Everyday
- Heavy Loads
- Light Loads
- Long-Distance Hiking
- Wet Conditions
Comments about Vasque Clarion Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's:
I wear theses every winter when I hike to the Phantom Ranch in January. These boot have not let me down. They are very comfortable and provide excellent support. The only thing is the heel has worn down due to to many miles. I am having the heels resoled today so I can get back on the trails. I have not been disappointed in the purchase of these boots.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Arch Support
- Great Traction
- Sturdy/Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Day Hiking
- Everyday
- Heavy Loads
- Long-Distance Hiking
- Wet Conditions
Comments about Vasque Clarion Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's:
I used to have a pair of these about 6 years ago and wore them out. Sent them to get resoled and ended up losing them in the process of getting them fixed. I bought the same pair again and they are awesome. Highly suggest them. Great all around boot even with the shank in the midfoot.
Service and delivery comments:
REI sent me a second pair because my orginal pair was lost in shipping from fedex to the post office. My next pair was sent the next day. Great customer service. I couldn't thank them enough for their help with everything.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- High Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Ankle Support
- Comfortable
- Good Arch Support
- Great Traction
- Sturdy/Durable
- Water Resistant
Cons
- Not a Mountaineering Boot
Best Uses
- Day Hiking
- Moderate Loads
- Off Trail Desert Hiking
Comments about Vasque Clarion Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's:
I'm a BLM-volunteer that patrols (hikes) several BLM wilderness & wilderness study areas west & SW of Albuquerque, NM. These areas are mostly pinion-juniper-ponderosa land interlaced with mesas that are almost exclusively without maintained trails or no trails. The land is arid and temperatures are warm-to-hot in the non-winter months.
I put about 175-200 hiking miles a year in my boots. For me this requires a relatively sturdy boot with a balance between excellent stability & ventilation. The Vasque Clarion serves this purpose very well for me -- I'm on my third pair. Your mileage may vary.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- High Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Ankle Support
- Comfortable
- Good Arch Support
- Great Traction
- No Break-in
- Sturdy/Durable
- Warm
- Water Resistant
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday
Comments about Vasque Clarion Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's:
I have been using Vasque since 1974. I am now ordering my third pair of Clarions. Mind you, they are not for rough terrain even though they are called hiking boots. They are more apt for light weight trekking on dry conditions. The laces don't last more than a couple of years (Vasque needs to address that) but like most Vasques, I can get five years out of a pair with daily wear through winter months. If you are going on an expedition, this is not the pair for you. If you are trekking on ice, again, not the right pair. Great warm shoe, blister free.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- High Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Ankle Support
- Comfortable
- Good Arch Support
- Great Traction
- No Break-in
- Sturdy/Durable
- Warm
- Water Resistant
Cons
Best Uses
- Day Hiking
- Heavy Loads
- Long-Distance Hiking
- Wet Conditions
Comments about Vasque Clarion Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's:
Very well and perfect for me (250 lbs and feet larg)
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- High Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- 0
Cons
- Fall apart
- Not waterproof
Best Uses
Comments about Vasque Clarion Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's:
This is the second pair of
Vasque Clarion I have owened. I thought I would try the lighter newer boots. First ones were fine, I had to leave them behind on a trip. Bought these, 2 years old, they fell apart on day one of a 3 day trek in the Sierras.
The soles delaminated completely. NOT VIBRAM. It was misserable. I found out that they are now made in China.
I have been treking all over the world since 1973 when I did the John Muir trail. I took a pair of Italian Pivetas to the Himalayas in the late 70's boy do I miss those boots.
I am now looking at Asolo or Zamberlan> Pay the money get good boots. Preferably made in Italy.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Not Durable/ Wears Easily
Best Uses
Comments about Vasque Clarion Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's:
This is this first pair of boots I've ever owned where the midsole completely disintegrated while the rest of the boot was in great condition. I showed them to the guy in the footwear dept at REI in Austin and he said that he sees this happen all the time. I told him I wouldn't buy Vasques again and he told me that pretty much all the boots they sell will do this if they're not worn every week. Nobody warned me of this when I purchased them. [...]
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Ankle Support
- Comfortable
- Good Arch Support
- No Break-in
Cons
- Not Durable/ Wears Easily
Best Uses
Comments about Vasque Clarion Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's:
This was a great-fitting, super-comfortable pair of boots. The uppers are still in great shape and the outer sole is still good. HOWEVER, the inner sole has completely dry-rotted and crumbling out in a black powdery mess. There's no reason that boots this expensive shouldn't last several years. Very disappointing and I won't buy Vasque's again.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Ankle Support
- Comfortable
- Good Arch Support
- Great Traction
- No Break-in
- Warm
- Water Resistant
Cons
- Not Durable/ Wears Easily
Best Uses
- Cold Weather
- Day Hiking
- Everyday
- Harsh Terrain
- Heavy Loads
- Light Loads
- Wet Conditions
Comments about Vasque Clarion Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's:
Since they fit my wide feet and are very comfortable, I have used this boot for many years. However, the last four pair of boots have all worn out after about 6 or 8 months of regular usage. In all cases, the soles split apart. I don't trust the boot anymore for a long trip. It's time to switch to a different manufacturer....
- Width:
- True to size
- Gift:
- No
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Arch Type:
- High Arch
Pros
- Great Traction
Cons
- Long Break-in
- Not Durable/ Wears Easily
- Not Water Resistant
- Too Stiff/Not Flexible
- Uncomfortable
Best Uses
- Day Hiking
Comments about Vasque Clarion Gore-Tex Hiking Boots - Men's:
This has been the third pair of these boots I've purchased over the years, but I hadn't realized how the far the quality had diminished in the last several years. Just holding these boots now, they feel cheap and oddly stiff. The leather on them doesn't even feel like leather and the sizing has changed from how Vasque boots used to fit. I've had a total of five pairs of boots from Vasque since my mid-teens (Clarion, Clarion GTX, Summit) and if this is how the whole range has gone then this is the last pair of them I'll ever buy from them.
- Width:
- Runs wide
- Gift:
- No
- Sizing:
- Feels half size too big
- Arch Type:
- Low Arch
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