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Vasque Mica II GTX Hiking Boots - Women's

Vasque Mica II GTX Hiking Boots - Women's

Item # 735041
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These waterproof and supportive light hikers are great for day hikes, with or without a pack.

  • Waterproofed split-grain and nubuck leather uppers are abrasion resistant and also feature a nylon mesh panels for enhanced breathability
  • Gore-Tex® linings offer breathable and waterproof protection
  • DryTech footbeds add cushion and wick moisture away from your feet
  • Lightweight yet supportive monoflex steel shanks deliver stability while Phylon midsoles cushion feet from sharp rocky terrain
  • Vibram® Lite Run outsoles offer heavy duty traction on wet and dry surfaces

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 7.

Imported.

Item 735041

Vasque Mica II GTX Hiking Boots - Women's Specs

Specification

Description

StyleLight-hiking
CutHigh
WaterproofYes
UpperNubuck and split-grain leather/nylon mesh
LiningWaterproof breathable membrane/nylon
MidsolePhylon EVA
SupportSteel shank
OutsoleRubber
Average weight2 lbs. 6 oz.
Average weight - metric1.07 kilograms

Vasque Mica II GTX Hiking Boots - Women's Customer Reviews

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Vasque Mica II GTX Hiking Boots - Women's
 
4.4

(based on 15 reviews)

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great traction (22)
  • Comfortable (14)
  • Water resistant (14)
  • Durable (12)
  • Stable (11)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Day hikes (13)
    • Backcountry (12)
    • Wet weather (12)
    • Cold weather (7)
    • Everyday (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (8), Casual adventurer (7)

    Reviewed by 15 customers

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    Jan

    11

    2008

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    No need to break these in!

    By Marixa

    from Atlanta, GA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Great Traction
    • NO BREAKIN TIME
    • Non-slip sole
    • Stable
    • Water Resistant

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry
      • Day hikes

      Comments about Vasque Mica II GTX Hiking Boots - Women's:

      In street shoes I wear an women's 8. For these boots I wear a women's 9. These shoes are great. There was no need for breaking the shoes in which is very nice. The mesh along the side is fantastic and my feet never get too hot. If submerged in water they dry rather quickly and hold up nicely in river crossings, snow, and wet weather. Very comfortable hiking boots.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels full size too small
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      1

      2008

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Mourning 1st pair, purchasing 2nd pair

      By lekili

      from West Sacramento, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Great Traction
      • Lightweight
      • Water Resistant

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry
        • Cold weather
        • Day hikes
        • Wet Weather

        Comments about Vasque Mica II GTX Hiking Boots - Women's:

        Buying my second pair of these boots. Wore out my first pair after hiking in them for almost 3 years throughout South America (Inca Trail and Patagonia), Africa (climbed Kilimanjaro) and the Canadian Rockies. These are the best boots I've ever worn: comfortable, absolutely no break-in required, lightweight, waterproof and low-profile compared to other heavy-duty boots that are as rugged and reliable as these. I pray Vasque never stops making them because I love them so much!

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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jan

        19

        2008

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Excellent for daily wear.

        By Mugwump

        from Flagstaff, AZ

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Great Traction
        • Non-slip sole
        • Stable
        • Water Resistant

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry
          • Day hikes
          • Everyday
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about Vasque Mica II GTX Hiking Boots - Women's:

          Buying my third pair (as a backup for when my 2nd wear out.) Long life, but I put on hundreds of miles yearly. I wear them as my daily shoes - our property is rocky with uneven terrain. Great ankle support for dogs walks in National Forest, comfortable enough to drive into town & walk around on cement. Wore for 3.5 weeks backpacking in New Zealand & 4 weeks for a Wilderness EMT course in Yosemite. Even wore with a skirt to a New Year's Party (at size 11 it takes a wedding or funeral to get me in dress shoes). Love 'em!

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

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Aug

          17

          2008

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Comfortable from mile one

          By Jean in Boise

          from Boise, ID

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Water Resistant

          Cons

          • Not very good looking

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry
          • Day hikes
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about Vasque Mica II GTX Hiking Boots - Women's:

          I have about 80 miles on these boots now and they have felt comfortable and performed very well since mile one. No break-in required. As one reviewer mentioned, they are ugly. But they look better with trail dust! They are classed as light hiking, but I've gone on four short backpacking trips with them and have been totally happy. For a longer trip I might want something with more support. I bought a wide size, which is wide only in the toe box, not all over. That works great for me. For the price and class, you can't go wrong with these comfortable boots.

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

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Aug

          16

          2008

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Most comfortable shoe I have ever owned

          By Luv 2 Travel

          from League City, TX

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Great Traction
          • Non-slip sole
          • Stable
          • Water Resistant

          Cons

          • Heavy
          • It is hot but worth it

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry
          • Cold weather
          • Day hikes
          • Everyday
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about Vasque Mica II GTX Hiking Boots - Women's:

          Loved this shoe...bad feet..club and flat!!! This shoe allowed me to walk much further than normal with much less pain. Bought these for a trip to Peru last year. No problems..didn't need to break them in at all!! The only major con is the hooks at the top of the boot where you loop the shoestring around rips out all of the hems in my slacks except for jeans. I read the reviews and it seems noone else had this problem, but I don't sew and it costs a small fortune to repair slacks all the time. Looking at the shoe version for my trip this year. I hope the support is there.

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

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Aug

          13

          2008

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          2.0

          wet feet

          By mollyinak

          from anchorage, alaska

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Great Traction
          • Non-slip sole
          • Stable

          Cons

          • Not Water Resistant

          Best Uses

            Comments about Vasque Mica II GTX Hiking Boots - Women's:

            My pair of these boots weren't waterproof at all. I ended up with soaking wet feet on a camping / hiking trip. Everyone else who's reviewed these boots seems really pleased with them, so I'm not sure how I ended up with a leaky pair. Maybe I got a defective pair but it seems odd that both would leak even though I only stepped in very shallow puddles -- nothing that could have leaked in at the ankles. They're really light and comfortable but I would recommend testing them at home before taking them for a hike. Back to the store they go!

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

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

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Aug

            12

            2008

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            I'm sold!

            By Kay8515

            from St. Louis, MO

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Durable
            • Great Traction
            • Non-slip sole
            • Stable
            • Water Resistant

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backcountry
              • Cold weather
              • Day hikes
              • Wet Weather

              Comments about Vasque Mica II GTX Hiking Boots - Women's:

              After reading reviews about not needing to break these boots in, I was skeptical, especially after having a terrible experience (big, bad blisters) when not taking the time to do so with another maker. However, in packing for our Yellowstone/Grand Teton adventure, I completely forgot about my strategy until the last day prior to departure. After only wearing these boots for a period of three hours--around the house--we set out on our first hike in Yellowstone NP: Mt. Washburn. In my excitement, I completely forgot about not appropriately breaking in my new boots. And it wasn't until the day was over when I realized what a great pair of boots I was wearing. Not one hot spot, plus my feet felt stable and were completely dry despite treks through the snow. I would definitely purchase these boots again!

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

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Apr

              21

              2008

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              REALLY ugly, but functional

              By heydogrun

              from Amaheim Hills CA

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Durable
              • Stable
              • Water Resistant

              Cons

              • Lace adjustment width

              Best Uses

              • Backcountry
              • Day hikes
              • Wet Weather

              Comments about Vasque Mica II GTX Hiking Boots - Women's:

              These boots are functional as all get-out, nice and waterproof and all that. My biggest quibble with the design is that, for those of us with narrow feet and probably for many of the rest of you, the laces when tied will pull the sides so close together over the tongue that they almost touch -- not such a good thing. I won't buy another pair, but they may be just dandy for others (with higher-arched or wider feet ?).

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

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Mar

              17

              2008

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Wore out 2 pairs, buying my 3rd today

              By Climberchick

              from Houston, TX

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Durable
              • Great Traction
              • Non-slip sole
              • Stable
              • Water Resistant

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backcountry
                • Cold weather
                • Day hikes
                • Everyday
                • Wet Weather

                Comments about Vasque Mica II GTX Hiking Boots - Women's:

                I am purchasing my 3rd pair today. These boots run narrow but this is a bonus for me b/c I have a narrow foot and have a hard time finding narrow hiking boots. I have used my second pair for hiking 7 of the California fourteeners, hiking in New Zealand and Ecuador. You will get the milage for the money with the boots.

                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size
                • Width:
                • Feels too narrow

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                Nov

                15

                2007

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Great boots

                By RachelW

                from Boston, MA

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Durable
                • Great Traction
                • Non-slip sole
                • Water Resistant

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Day hikes
                  • Wet Weather

                  Comments about Vasque Mica II GTX Hiking Boots - Women's:

                  These boots are great for day hikes and camping trips. They fit well (I have very narrow feet) and don't slide around. I've walked through puddles and my feet stayed dry, though I haven't tried immersing them in water. They are warm, too. They stay comfortable as long as I'm walking, but my feet start to hurt if I wear them for long periods of time while not doing anything, i.e. riding in a car. I've had them for a year and they still look great and are not falling apart anywhere.

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

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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