Vasque Shoes

Until recently, Vasque has been known as that brown backpacking boot that was ubiquitous on backpackers and day hikers in the 70’s, 80’s and even into the 90’s. The Vasque Sundowner is the boot in question and its innovative and simple design, teamed with durable materials, is sure to create the industry standard for decades. Vasque has taken that original approach and applied it to a vast line of outdoor footwear that covers the trail running, light hiking, backpacking, multi’sport and mountaineering categories.

Red Wing Shoe Company ’ indeed, those sturdy, stout work boots ’ opened operations in the small river town of Red Wing, MN in 1905. Their reputation gained momentum immediately and they actually supplied boots to the military for WWI. Since then, they have been the world leader in hard working footwear. Red Wing started Vasque in the late 1960’s and applied the lessons learned from 60 years of work boots production to the outdoor category. The result is a focus on fit, comfort, support and durability.

The Vasque supply at Altrec.com covers trail running, hiking and lightweight backpacking footwear for men and women. We guarantee every Vasque product we carry for life. They’re that good and we think you will agree.

The Kota falls into the multisport category, but is equally comfortable hiking, trail’running or running errands in town. Made for both men and women, the Kota has a sturdy platform (molded EVA midsole & TPU plate), and features the Vasque Racer X outsole. The aggressive lugged sole improves cornering when running and handles loose and wet rock on hikes. This is a top’seller. But don’t take our word for it, read the reviews on the Kota for candid commentary and sizing.

Another great shoe out of Vasque’s versatility bin is the Mantra, made for both men & women. This is an everyday, all’weather, all’activity shoe. Vasque has done the work to make sure the Mantra delivers. Water resistant nubuck on the top, Vibram Ananasi on the bottom and duel density EVA foot bed complete this package. Bottom line ’ for your dime, you will not find a more durable, comfortable shoe.

A bit more on the activity’specific side, the Vasque Breeze XCR Hiking Shoe is the amalgamation of robust materials, simple logical design and a focus on all day comfort. If your goal is high mileage hiking or supporting light loads on a backpacking trip, the Breeze is a willing companion. The sole is healthy ’ Vasque uses a strategically lugged Vibram® outsole to for increased heel strike absorption and improved performance. The upper is made from 2.0mm waterproof nubuck leather and airmesh nylon fabric lined with Gore’Tex XCR® pulled together by a padded gusseted tongue. The Breeze is at once stable, breathable, waterproof and comfortable ’ everything you need for long days in the field.

The Vasque Velocity is on the sport specific continuum, this time trail running. The Velocity is for the fleet of foot: folks that are looking for a stable and comfortable trailrunner for long mileage in demanding terrain, look no further. And for those in wetter environs, the Velocity is also offered in Gore’Tex.

Remember, all Vasque purchases at Altrec.com are 100&37; guaranteed. If you are unhappy with your Vasques at any time, send them back for a full refund.