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Hi-Tec V-Lite Recon eVent Mid Trail Hiking Shoes - Men's - '08 Closeout

Hi-Tec V-Lite Recon eVent Mid Trail Hiking Shoes - Men's - '08 Closeout

Item # 778008
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Hi-Tec brings its successful V-Lite concept to adventure sports in the Recon eVent Mid Trail shoes.

  • 1-piece, soft-shell uppers feature seamless construction to improve comfort and durability; heat-welded overlays provide lightweight structure
  • eVent™ technology allows perspiration to dissipate and vent to keep feet cool and dry
  • Moisture-wicking synthetic linings further keep feet dry and comfortable
  • Comfort-Tec Custom removable insoles feature memory foam for custom cushioning underfoot; perforated for added ventilation
  • Stabila-Flex lasting boards provide stability on uneven terrain without adding much weight; tri-density EVA midsoles absorb shock, cushion feet and give gentle support
  • V-Lite rubber outsoles offer solid traction on rocky, uneven ground
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Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 9.

Imported.

Item 778008

Hi-Tec V-Lite Recon eVent Mid Trail Hiking Shoes - Men's - '08 Closeout Specs

Specification

Description

UpperWaterproof synthetic textile
LiningSynthetic
MidsoleEVA
SupportFiberboard/EVA
OutsoleRubber
Average weight30 ounces

Hi-Tec V-Lite Recon eVent Mid Trail Hiking Shoes - Men's - '08 Closeout Customer Reviews

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Hi-Tec V-Lite Recon eVent Mid Trail Hiking Shoes - Men's - '08 Closeout
 
3.0

(based on 7 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (6)
  • Comfortable (5)
  • Stabilizes foot (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • All weather conditions (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (3)
    • Arch Type:
    • Low arch (3)

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    Mar

    12

    2009

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    could not possibly be more dissapointed.

    Bycolby

    from Southern Oregon

    About Me Gym Rat

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Poor Performance
    • Wears Quickly

    Best Uses

      Comments about Hi-Tec V-Lite Recon eVent Mid Trail Hiking Shoes - Men's - '08 Closeout:

      I use these shoes for every-day life. I bought them because they claim to be waterproof as well as a hiking shoe. I do alot of hiking - most every weekend we'll do about 10 miles or so.

      Within 2 weeks these shoes were no longer waterproof. Even morning moisture in the grass was soaking through these shoes immediately.

      Within 3 months these shoes have 3 or 4 major holes in each shoe. I don't abuse them. I wore a pair of Asic tennis shoes that I absolutely ABUSED and they lasted for a year hiking in loose lava scree and having welding slag dropped on them. You'd think a hiking shoe would out-do them in durability - but not these. 3 months of city life and they're done!

      I'll NEVER buy another HI-Tec product.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Feb

      16

      2009

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Very Light

      ByKevin503

      from Portland, Oregon

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight
      • Stabilizes Foot

      Cons

      • Poor Traction

      Best Uses

      • All Weather Conditions

      Comments about Hi-Tec V-Lite Recon eVent Mid Trail Hiking Shoes - Men's - '08 Closeout:

      I hiked in these a few times. Easy to break into. I hike in the Pacific NW so it is very wet and the only CON is the traction. Everything else is great.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • Low Arch

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      5

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      So far so good

      ByMatt

      from Boston, MA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight
      • Stabilizes Foot

      Cons

      • Poor Traction

      Best Uses

      • All Weather Conditions
      • Mixed Terrain

      Comments about Hi-Tec V-Lite Recon eVent Mid Trail Hiking Shoes - Men's - '08 Closeout:

      I have only had these a month or so but have made a point to wear them as often as possible. Great weather proofing with the eVent. Do not feel overly warm. They are comfortable although feel a tad on the narrow side ( admittedly I have a fairly wide foot and like a roomy toebox). Traction is so so...not great but not terrible. They are fairly lightweight and provide decent support for a mid height shoe. [...]. For a casual trail shoe they are great. Durability to be determined but nothing has come up so far.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels too narrow
      • Arch Type:
      • High Arch

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      16

      2009

       
      2.0

      Good comfort, but durability is lacking

      Bying253

      from Portland, OR

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Fairly water-resistant
      • Good Traction
      • Lightweight
      • Stabilizes Foot

      Cons

      • Wears Quickly

      Best Uses

        Comments about Hi-Tec V-Lite Recon eVent Mid Trail Hiking Shoes - Men's - '08 Closeout:

        I got these boots because they were on-sale for ~$50 and I've had good experiences with High-Tech before. They look fine, lace-up well and stay tight, and are most importantly comfortable on my many hikes. However after owning them for ~5 months and doing 75-100 miles of hiking, they are starting to wear (rubber toe ends are ripping, the lacing on the sides is peeling, etc). It's mostly cosmetic right now, but the wear is accelerating. I haven't noticed any problem with traction that other reviewers have. If you're just doing light day-hiking, they're worth <=$50 and should last a while, but significant use on rocky, unmaintained trails is probably too much for them.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Arch Type:
        • Low Arch

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Aug

        4

        2009

         
        4.0

        good boot

        Bydabomb

        from denver, co

        About Me Competitive Athlete

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • All Weather Conditions

          Comments about Hi-Tec V-Lite Recon eVent Mid Trail Hiking Shoes - Men's - '08 Closeout:

          I have put close to 200 miles on these - with 80 carrying a 50 lb pack on the co trail...and these have held up just fine...i waterproofed them again and it worked pretty good (no boot will completely keep your feet dry in an all out rain storm).

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jul

          5

          2009

           
          5.0

          Awesome

          Bysonoma15

          from Kent, Oh

          About Me Competitive Athlete

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Good Traction
          • Lightweight
          • Rugged
          • Stabilizes Foot

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • All Weather Conditions
            • Grass
            • Mixed Terrain

            Comments about Hi-Tec V-Lite Recon eVent Mid Trail Hiking Shoes - Men's - '08 Closeout:

            I have bought 2 pairs of these shoes. 1 is what I wear everyday and the other pair is for when these wear out. I have planters foot and my feet feel great now. No problems. I wear these everyday.
            Waterproofing wears out after heavy use

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width
            • Arch Type:
            • Low Arch

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            Jun

            18

            2009

             
            1.0

            Poor Quality

            ByMitko

            from Boston MA

            Pros

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Hi-Tec V-Lite Recon eVent Mid Trail Hiking Shoes - Men's - '08 Closeout:

                  Lacing system fell apart before I had a chance to take a single step in these. Poor quality.

                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Width:
                  • Feels true to width

                  Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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