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Asolo Stynger Gore-Tex Boot - Women's | 
| Brand: Asolo
Category: Shoes
Department: womens
Buy New: $163.96 (On sale from $195.00) - $215.00
as of 9/10/2010 11:23 CDT details
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 40214
Fabric Type: goretex
Color: *
Media: Apparel
Number Of Items: 1
Clothing Size: *
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ASIN: B0001VO4UK
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| Features:
| | Shaft Height: 7" (size 8M) | | | Circumference: 12" (size 8M) | | | Made in: Romania | | | Features of this item include: Water Resistant |
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Product Description
Lace up the Asolo Stynger GTX Women's Backpacking Boots when you're covering long distances on the trail but don't want the weight or bulk of beefy boots. These sporty boots weight only 2lb 7oz (size 6.5), but pack in the heavy-duty features that make big hikes more comfortable. A Gore-Tex lining keeps your dogs nice and dry when you hit the trail after last night's rainstorm, and the Asolo Syncro sole provides excellent traction on muddy hillsides and slick rocks. The Stynger's lacing system locks your heel in place to eliminate lift and allows precision footwork on rough, steep trails that feel impossible in a big pair of waffle stompers.
Product Features- Material: Suede and Cordura Upper
- Lining: Gore-Tex
- Sole: Asolo Syncro-PU
- Lacing: Metal hardware
- Shank: ?-Length
- Recommended Use: Lightweight boots for long-distance backpacking
- Weight: 2lb 7oz (size 6.5)
- Warranty: 1 Year
- Country of Origin: China
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 7
 Great boot for narrow finicky feet May 13, 2010
trekker gal (worldwide)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I trek challenging conditions, weeks at a time-anywhere from 6-10 hour hikes per day. I consider myself an experience trekker, climber.
I was looking for a top of the line boot for an upcoming warm weather trek. I have a narrow foot, long toes, very narrow heel and a high arch.
I ordered 9 different pairs of boots before I found the one that fit just right. This boot rocks. (and they were the least expensive!)
I put an insert inside the boot for more support with my high arch.
For me, no heel issues, the toe box is a good size, no toe crashing or rubbing. Sturdy bumpers. Lace eyelets are sturdy too. Excellent sole grip even on loose pebbles on steep inclines and wet surfaces. They are "fairly" light weight. They are not heavy, but they are not light.
I tested them in Central America on a four week trek in the mountains and rain forest. These babies worked out perfect. Not one single hot spot (of course I had great hiking socks), they did not overheat my feet. No arch issues and my heel did not move a bit. (although I am certain insert,socks and excellent lacing played a role in that as well)
Best of all, my feet stayed dry even after stomping through muddy trails, streams in the rain forest. I have not tested these in cold climate but will update when that happens in the fall.
They were pretty beat up by the time I returned home. I just hosed them down real good and let them dry in the sun. Good as new.
They are so comfortable I wear them everyday.
Only two concerns about these boots. 1) laces failed after two weeks. 2) I am concerned the sole will wear out quickly. I plan to have it resoled before my next trip-thats cheaper than buying a new pair.
Advise-before you buy anything, spend the 15 or so bucks on a good pair of hiking socks and learn how to lace properly. The lacing can make or break a boot. spray with sealant. buy an insert. always have an extra set of laces.
Additionally, keep in mind Asolo makes several different models-none fit me correctly except this one. So if one model doesnt work out for you, try a different one.
comfortable, waterproof, long-wearing January 31, 2010
V. Patek
I just bought my second pair of these boots as my old ones (about 5 years old) are just starting to show wear on the soles. These are outstanding boots. Worth the price.
Best Boot I've Ever Had September 26, 2009
Terri J. Thompson (Tempe, AZ)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought these boots in 2007 and in the first week of wearing them I hiked over 50 miles in the Sonoran desert and I think I got 1 hotspot on a heel that first week. They are undoubtedly the best boot I've ever had. My feet are small, with a narrow heel and ankle, and high arch, and these boots are narrow and fit my feet perfectly. They also have a hard-shank sole which I need for my high arches, and my feet never get tired in these boots because of that. My pair are actually coming apart on the seems near the toes and they rubbed too much around the ankle, but I was told that is untypical of the shoe and REI is refunding my entire purchase. And I'm buying them again!
Best boots I've ever owned September 18, 2009
Elaine Olson (Near Seattle, WA United States)
I'm actually buying my second pair of these. I have worn my first pair through in the toes after hundreds of miles over the last 4 years or so. I had no break in time at all. Put them on and go. It's sort of funny but anytime I'd see someone else on the trail wearing these boots, we'd both stop and point at each other's feet and start talking about our boots. I'm sure they don't work for every foot, but those for whome they do work, they are awesome!
 Killed my feet after only a few miles on flat ground! September 16, 2008
Dr. K. E. Patrick (England)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm sorry to disagree with those who had such a good experience with these boots, but my 6-month break-in period with them was absolutely horrible. I couldn't even walk a few miles in them before getting large blisters on the backs of my heels.
They seemed to fit best in the shop when I was trying on different pairs, but throughout the weeks of hiking a few miles here, a few miles there, trying every combination of sock, blister protection, etc., they were literally killing me. Finally, I had to admit that my big walking trip(Wainwright Memorial Walk in the English Lake District) was definitely going to be ruined if I tried to wear these boots for it.
Going against everything I've ever known about walking, I bought another pair of boots on-line -- Brasher Supalite XCR (superb!) -- had no time to break them in, and walked in them for 12 days of hard terrain like a dream. The irony is that the Brasher and the Asolos were supposedly the same size, but I'm sure the Asolos fit much smaller as I couldn't wear two pairs of socks comfortably, but could with the Brasher.
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