Full Leather Thru-hiking Boots

['15 Deac]

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/va.../?filterString=vasque~b~18100/&colorFamily=01

I've had these and used them on several different AT trips and two weeks at Philmont. They've been awesome and I love them.

These are some all leathers that I know other people like:
http://www.rei.com/product/693828/asolo-tps-520-gv-hiking-boots-mens

 

[TheTwinAndreBen]

Vasque > Merrell. Sundowners dont have newfangled tech but they have been serving people well for years.

 

[Deacon923]

I have a pair of Vasques. Use them more for heavy DIY work than actual hiking but they're great.

 

[discdude]

I've never had full leather boots, but I have a buddy who absolutely swore by Vasque Sundowners. I think the quality may have declined recently though.

The quality decline seems to be true.

 

[IamThunderbolt]

Lived in sundowners for about 10 years. The newer ones are terrible. Dramatic downgrade in quality. I don't think they're worth the price anymore.

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[lbE08]

yep, vasques have gone downhill. it's a shame.

 

[CrapshootDeac]

Just bought a pair of Lowa Renegades because I wore a hole through the toe of my old multi-day boots. I've never been picky about boots but after hauling 40+ pounds for a couple days at a time, I realized it was time to pay more attention. I tried on multiple pairs and the Renegades were hands down the most comfortable out of the box, but I know that's really dependent on foot size and shape, among other factors. Just another boot to consider.

http://www.rei.com/product/789686/lowa-renegade-gtx-mid-hiking-boots-mens#reviewsTab

 

[motherso]

Yeah, I wore the soles out on my old Italian-made Vasques (circa 1999) and debated buying a new pair, but the quality decline scared me off. Instead, I sent them off and had them re-soled. Good as new.