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$Vasque Taku GTX Hiking Boots - Men\'s$

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Vasque Taku GTX Hiking Boots - Men's

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Lithe yet sturdy, the Vasque Taku GTX men's hiking boots feature waterproof protection and lightweight performance for support and comfort on your hiking adventures.

Waterproofed, 2mm thick nubuck leather uppers with air-mesh nylon panels at collars keep boots light and breathable in warm temperatures
Beefed up rubber toe bumpers help protect uppers and feet from abrasion and premature wear; heel loops offer easy entry
Gore-Tex® liners are seam sealed to stop water leakage while allowing moisture vapor to escape
Wicking nylon mesh linings absorb this excess moisture and disperse it for fast drying
Gusseted, padded tongues keep out trail debris and relieve pressure across insteps from lacing; padded collars add comfort around ankles
Dual-density EVA footbeds are anatomically shaped for support
Molded EVA midsoles offer lightweight cushioning and flexibility for all-day comfort on the trail
Thermoplastic urethane plates add rigidity for support and control on uneven surfaces
Vasque Taku GTX hiking boots have Vibram® Neo Day Hiker rubber outsoles to ensure solid traction over varied terrain

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Vasque Taku GTX Hiking Boots - Men's Customer Reviews

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Vasque Taku GTX Hiking Boots - Men's

4.1

(based on 19 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (18)
Ankle support (14)
Good size/fit (14)
Lightweight (13)
Great traction (12)

Cons

Wears out quickly (3)

Best Uses

Hiking (6)
Climbing (4)
Backpacking (3)

- Sizing:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  94%
  (17 reviews)
  Feels too large
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  100%
  (18 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (12), Casual/ recreational (9)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (19)

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Dec

2012

2.0

Two pairs in six months

By Dyskolos

from Raleigh NC

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Wears Out Quickly

Best Uses

City Streets

Comments about Vasque Taku GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

I bought these based on my previous positive experience with Vasque hiking boots. Unlike my previous Italian-made Vasques, the Taku is made in China. I hike and backpack about 20 miles each weekend over hilly and rocky trails, but I am not particularly hard on boots, especially those designed for hiking.

My first pair of Takus lasted about three months before the toe cap started coming off. As I liked the comfort of the boot, I retuned them for another pair. Three months later, the shank in the left boot broke. I then returned them for a pair of Asolos, which have been brilliant so far.

This boot may be fine for casual, occasional day hikes on wooded paths with no load, but there are much better choices available for the serious hiker and backpacker.

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Oct

2012

5.0

NO blisters.... Right out of the box!!!!

By benn flatlander

from kansas City, Kansas

About Me Avid Adventurer, Backpacker, Snowshoer

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Dries Quickly
Durable
Great Traction
Lightweight
Not A Single Blister
Secure Fit
Water resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Backpaking
Hiking

Comments about Vasque Taku GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

Great boot out of the box! not a single blister ever, even with 45+ lb pack on multiday trips. good support and very comfy even on steep downhill steps with a big pack. great ankle support too even on rocky uneven trails. very light and a vibram sole to boot!

haha boot.... thats a pun... haha

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Aug

2012

4.0

Check out this boot.

By BmanNM

from Bernalillo, NM

About Me Avid Adventurer, Hunter Outdoors Men

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Durable
Lightweight
Pronation Control
Secure Fit

Cons

Blue Shoe Laces Tacky

Best Uses

Hiking Hunting Fishing

Comments about Vasque Taku GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

What an awesome boot, I purchased this boot the day before my turkey hunt in northern New Mexico. I was not sure how my flat were going to handle a new boot, but to my surprise my new Vasque felt like I owned them for years. I hiked over 20 miles that day and my feet felt great, the Vasque has great ankle support and good traction.

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Aug

2012

3.0

Great Hiking Boot

By Daniel Buckingham

from Palmer AK

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/Recreational

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Great Traction
Lightweight
Secure Fit

Cons

Poor Drainage

Best Uses

At The Beach
Boating
Climbing
Paddle Sport

Comments about Vasque Taku GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

I use it for work...
They keep me worm and dry, but the rubber around the front peels after some good use.

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Jul

2012

5.0

Great!

By joshwehe

from Denver, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Dries Quickly
Durable
Lightweight
Secure Fit

Cons

Holds Odors

Best Uses

Climbing

Comments about Vasque Taku GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

Great shoes! I climb 14ers in these boots and the protect my feet from all the arid climates at 14,000 feet as well as the swampy conditions below. Love them!

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Jun

2012

5.0

Excellent!

By StuckonFlatLand

from Davis, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Durable
Great Traction
Lightweight
Secure Fit

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Vasque Taku GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

These boots are great. My foot doesn't slide too far forward and my heels don't rub. The ankle support is much greater than other boots I tried, yet they still seem relatively light. The grip is amazing! Ive only taken these bad boys out on about four hikes so far, so I'm not sure how the rubber at the toe will hold up over the long run. All-in-all I am very happy with the boot I choose to purchase.

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Jun

2012

5.0

Best boots I've ever had.

By J-Val

from Portland, OR

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Great Traction
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Vasque Taku GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

I just want to chime in because I know how hard it can be to get the perfect pair of hiking/backpacking boots. I'm in my second season with these and I absolutely love them. They are amazingly comfortable and stable. The waterproofing is excellent, and allows you to walk through streams and snow without worry. Even on super steep hikes, there is no heel rubbing. Super great boots.

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Feb

2012

(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

So far...good boot

By kldvnprt

from Portland, OR

About Me Casual/Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Secure Fit

Cons

None yet

Best Uses

Comments about Vasque Taku GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

I bought this boot for a water proof hiking boot. Problem is it looks so great I deciced to use it as going out dress boot. They run a little large. I normally wear a 10.5, but ended up settling on 10.0. I found a less expensive, lighter weight water proof boot for hiking...

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Jan

2012

5.0

Comfotable from Day 1

By Emilie

from Natick, MA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Great Traction

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Vasque Taku GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

I originally bought a pair of Zamberlan boots from Rei online, but when they arrived I was shocked at how stiff and uncomfortable they were. I thought maybe they just needed time to break in.. But I took them my REI store, and their shoe specialist told me that shoes need to be comfortable from the get-go, and suggested these Vasque boots. Immediately, they were comforable, and required no break-in period.

I am a lady, but I have size 10.5 feet, and the women's version of this shoe only comes in 10 and 11. So I go the men's 9.5. Perfect!

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Dec

2011

(4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Rubber Toe Area Doesn't Hold Up

By Irish911

from Kandahar Airbase Afghanistan

About Me Casual/Recreational

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Pros

Cons

Coming Apart

Best Uses

Comments about Vasque Taku GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

Boots are very comfortable, BUT, after less than 20 hours of wear in a desert enviorment in Afghanistan the rubber toe guard started coming apart from the leather boot, which allows water and dirt to get into the boot. I've seen this problem listed within other comments so these boots definitely have issues. Hopefully I won't have a problem returning them and getting a pair of boots that will hold up to a dusty, mainly dry, occasional wet environment.