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Vasque Kota XCR Mid Hiking Boots - Men's - '08 Closeout
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Vasque Kota XCR Mid Hiking Boots - Men's - '08 Closeout

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The mid-height Vasque Kota XCR are waterproof, multisport shoes that deliver flexible comfort and weather protection on- or off-trail.

  • Mid-height nubuck/suede leather and nylon uppers deliver durable protection and breathable comfort on all-day adventures
  • Seam-sealed Gore-Tex® XCR® waterproof liners are extra breathable
  • Padded cuffs and tongues provide comfort; quick-drying nylon linings disperse excess moisture
  • Keystone Control System incorporates nylon webbing supports to help lock feet into heel pockets and footbeds when laced snug
  • Rubber toe bumpers protect feet and uppers from bumps and abrasion
  • Velocity last shape with curved toe boxes is ideal for asymmetrically shaped feet; provides a low-profile ride for improved stability
  • Removable dual-density footbeds add cushioning to compression-molded EVA midsoles for superb shock absorption
  • Thermoplastic urethane plates protect feet from sharp rocks and create torsional rigidity for stability
  • Aggressive Racer-X rubber outsoles bite into both loose and packed surfaces for reliable traction and flexibility
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Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 9.

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Item 790273

Vasque Kota XCR Mid Hiking Boots - Men's - '08 Closeout Specs

Specification

Description

UpperNubuck leather/suede leather/nylon
LiningGore-Tex XCR waterproof breathable membrane/nylon
MidsoleEVA
SupportThermoplastic urethane plate
OutsoleRubber
Average weight2 lbs. 8 oz.
GenderMen's

Vasque Kota XCR Mid Hiking Boots - Men's - '08 Closeout Customer Reviews

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Vasque Kota XCR Mid Hiking Boots - Men's - '08 Closeout
 
2.8

(based on 4 reviews)

25%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great traction (3)
  • Stable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Day hikes (4)
    • Wet weather (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (3)

    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    Oct

    23

    2009

     
    2.0

    Great for 9 months then fell apart

    By Daily Hiker

    from York PA

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Nice fit
    • Water Resistant

    Cons

    • Eyelet Failure

    Best Uses

    • Day hikes
    • Wet Weather

    Comments about Vasque Kota XCR Mid Hiking Boots - Men's - '08 Closeout:

    Great shoe early on -- good fit, light weight, waterproof, good traction. After less than one year of moderate use, the top two eyelets of one shoe began to tear and within 2 weeks they were done. Very disappointed.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • 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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    Oct

    21

    2009

     
    2.0

    small lateral toe box...flexy too

    By rogerdoger

    from Phoenix AZ

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Great Traction
    • Stable

    Cons

    • Flexy like running shoe
    • Pinky rubs on sides

    Best Uses

    • Day hikes

    Comments about Vasque Kota XCR Mid Hiking Boots - Men's - '08 Closeout:

    After three of four hours the shoes broke in too much and felt like they were hundreds of hours old as far as flexibility. They felt like old sneakers. Also, the shoe is narrow up front, but the big toes can move up and down easily enough. I'm returning mine today. I'd rather hike in sandals than these things. Oh, hot shoes too.

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

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

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    Oct

    9

    2009

     
    3.0

    Great fit and execution, forgot comfort

    By jasonbakerr

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Great Traction
    • Holds foot perfectly
    • Price
    • Stable
    • Water Resistant

    Cons

    • Don't breathe enough
    • Feet sweat too much
    • Soles are too firm

    Best Uses

    • Cold weather
    • Day hikes
    • Wet Weather

    Comments about Vasque Kota XCR Mid Hiking Boots - Men's - '08 Closeout:

    I first broke these in by wearing them around the house and then to downtown on cement for a several mile walk to the football game. I wore the proper boot sock and they fit perfectly but my feet were too sweaty, far more so than they would have been with my gore-tex Asolos. I wore them several more times when I realized it's not just that they're hot, but they're just not very comfortable.

    I avoid wearing them now. No, they don't hurt, pinch, or blister, they're just too hard perhaps, or they don't cushion the feet the way I expect this sort of boot to.

    However, since I am not an avid hiker with these sort of light boot, I lack experience to draw on to arrive at a valid conclusion. Perhaps I expected too much from Vasque and XCR. I intend to return to the store and try on comparable boots to see it the problem is really my own.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • 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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    Oct

    5

    2009

     
    4.0

    Sweet Boots

    By Searchlight

    from Roswell, GA

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Great Traction
    • Stable

    Cons

      Best Uses

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

      Comments about Vasque Kota XCR Mid Hiking Boots - Men's - '08 Closeout:

      Just got back from a 21 mile loop in North Carolina, much of which was on a very rugged section of the AT north of Standing Indian mountain. I'm not gonna lie, my feet got a bit sore by the end of the trip but whose wouldn't after 21 miles? But they kept me warm and dry and were very comfy for the most part. Walked right thru some small creeks and stayed nice and dry, also hiked in the rain for about 4 miles and stayed dry. The size is very true. They look great and do not require hardly any break-in time whatsoever. I wore them for a short walk around my neighborhood the day before the big hike and they were fine. Only con would be that they may seem a tad heavy to me but I'm used to wearing flipflops and sneakers so what do I know? Everyone in the group loved them and the price was right too. I can't give an opinion on their endurance but they seem to be constructed of very durable material. Highly recommend.

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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