I've had a pair of these for a year. I'm a high end backpacking footwear geek and I LOVE these boots. I have lots of different makes, so no need to take these on the trail..yet. I have no doubts in their performance. They aren't too bad to break in and they fit me great. I have gotten lots of compliments on them. The Italian workmanship is second to none. Made in Italy is one of the first things I look for, as they are true craftsmen. I quit buying Vasques when they outsourced to China or wherever. You won't find a better backpacking boot, so pull the trigger... you only live once.
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