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Vasque Blur SL Trail-Running Shoes - Men's
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Vasque Blur SL Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

Item # 780831

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Light, quick, supportive and stable, the Vasque Blur SL trail runners provide performance in a wonderfully lightweight design.

  • Breathable, abrasion-resistant synthetic nubuck leather, microfiber and airmesh nylon uppers are lightweight and flexible for comfort
  • Nylon linings absorb excess moisture and disperse it for fast drying; protective toe bumpers shield toes and uppers from abrasion
  • Padded tongues and collars add comfort and relieve pressure from lacing
  • Reflective detailing increases your visibility in low light
  • Supportive non-stretch strap harnesses your foot to the midsole to stabilize, reduce pronation and reduce load on soft connective tissue of instep
  • Removable dual-density EVA footbeds add cushioning
  • TPU shanks and nylon plates provide support and stability on rough terrain and protection from sharp objects underfoot
  • Molded dual-density midsole features Crash Pad—a softer foam at the heel to cushion the heelstrike and assist in heel-to-foot transition
  • Vasque Blur trail-running outsoles feature aggressive, multi-directional lugs for superior traction and durability

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 9.

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Item 780831

Vasque Blur SL Trail-Running Shoes - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

StyleTrail-running
CutLow
WaterproofNo
UpperSynthetic leather/nylon mesh/microfiber
LiningNylon
MidsoleDual-density EVA
SupportThermoplastic urethane shank/nylon plate
OutsoleRubber
Running shoe typeTrail
Average weight25 ounces
Average weight - metric0.71 kilogram
GenderMen's

Vasque Blur SL Trail-Running Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews

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Vasque Blur SL Trail-Running Shoes - Men's
 
4.3

(based on 7 reviews)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good traction (7)
  • Lightweight (7)
  • Comfortable (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Mixed terrain (6)
    • Grass (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Competitive athlete (3)
    • Arch Type:
    • Low arch (5)

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    Mar

    25

    2009

    (6 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Comfy and well ventilated trail shoe

    By Tone Dog

    from san jose, ca

    About Me Competitive Athlete

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Breathes Well
    • Comfortable
    • Good Traction
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Mixed Terrain
      • Warm dry weather

      Comments about Vasque Blur SL Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

      This shoe is very comfortable with good shock absorbtion, breathes very well, and decent traction. It might be a tag big for its size, but it eliminates the need to intentionally upsize to allow for swollen feet in warm weather. I've used it running on gravel roads, dirt roads, single tracks, major steep hills, roads indented full of cow prints, grass, and pavement getting to trails, and so far no complaints. One minor thing is i got a blister from a small pebble that got in from the top once, so maybe it could be a little better in sealing out debris on the top from corners at the edge of the lace flap...

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      21

      2009

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Excellent shoe

      By TX_Trailrunner

      from Austin, TX

      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 Vasque Blur SL Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

        I have been running in the Blurs for years and have loved them. When I purchase the redesigned model for this year, I was not happy with them. They felt big and didn't seem to hold my foot well. Now, after training in them and running a mountain 50-miler in them, I'm hooked. Normally after a 50-miler I would have issues with toes or blisters. Not any more. The extra room in the toe box alleviates any chance of this. Even on steep descents and uneven ground. Highly recommend them.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Sizing:
        • Feels half size too big
        • Width:
        • Feels too wide
        • Arch Type:
        • Low Arch

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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        May

        9

        2009

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Excellent shoe

        By Sierracanon

        from Sacramento, CA

        About Me Gym Rat

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Good Traction
        • Lightweight
        • Stabilizes Foot

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • All Weather Conditions
          • Mixed Terrain

          Comments about Vasque Blur SL Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

          I have difficulty finding good shoes that fit. Size 14... bunions... narrow heel and big forefoot... overpronator. This fit exceedingly well... have plenty of room for my big toes and bunions (always an issue). Use them for hiking, casual cycling, gym, knocking around town. Great shoe!

          • 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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          Jul

          6

          2009

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          Pretty good value for money

          By Iain Mac

          from Tempe, Arizona

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Good Traction

          Cons

          • Wears Quickly

          Best Uses

          • Mixed Terrain

          Comments about Vasque Blur SL Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

          I have used several pairs of Blur trail shoes. To be fair, I bought Blur because REI didn't have the Vasque Velocity for a while. I felt the Blur wore out quicker than the Salomon Wings I now use or the Velocity I previously used.

          Perhaps they are designed more for canal trails rather than mountain trails.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Oct

          23

          2009

           
          4.0

          Comfortable, not durable

          By ScottSaed

          from Caribou, ME

          About Me Competitive Athlete

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Good Traction
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Wears Quickly

          Best Uses

          • Grass
          • Mixed Terrain

          Comments about Vasque Blur SL Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

          I use these shoes to run on the ATV trails in Northern Maine. They've done well, even in deep mud.

          They are comfortable, and don't weigh a ton.

          The only problem I have is with the durability. The seams around the toe box started to burst after maybe 2 miles. I expect more from shoes this expensive.

          • 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

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          Oct

          3

          2009

           
          3.0

          Feel Good, but...

          By Backwoods Bob

          from Minnesota and Wisconsin

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Good Traction
          • Initially comfortable
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Poor support

          Best Uses

          • Casual use

          Comments about Vasque Blur SL Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

          I really wanted to like these shoes for warm weather hiking. They're cool, light, have a pretty aggressive tread pattern and feel really good when you first put them on. I'm a daily walker and enthusiastic trail hiker. This year I've worn them on the streets of London, hill walking in Wales and Montana, and on day long hikes in northern Wisconsin with a moderately heavy pack. They work great until about the fourth or fifth mile when the ankle support breaks down. If you're looking for a shoe for casual trail or in-town use these are the ones, but if you put on the miles in uneven terrain I would look for a shoe with more ankle protection.

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

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

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          Oct

          2

          2009

           
          5.0

          Great shoe

          By Hiker9

          from Smiths Station, Alabama

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Good Traction
          • Light
          • Lightweight
          • Rugged

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Grass
            • Mixed Terrain

            Comments about Vasque Blur SL Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

            Bought these several years ago when they were blue. Put a lot of miles on them, some of the best shoes I've ever owned. Agree with other reviews that they feel a tad bit larger than true size (not quite a half-size though). Also agree that this comes in handy when you've hiked several miles with a light pack and your feet are a bit swollen. Also nice when you're using a bit heavier sock for colder weather. I still own them, use them as my yard shoes for cutting grass, etc. They've held together extremely well (4+ years); the arch is a bit squishy now and the tread is slowly beginning to separate.

            I'll definitely buy another pair unless they come in some blazing God-awful color.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Sizing:
            • Feels half size too big
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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