Asolo

Fugitive GORE-TEX Boot - Men's

Great quality but one big flaw for me

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

9

Height:

5' 9"

Weight:

142

These boots are well-made and look great but I've had one big problem with them so far. The seams attaching the integrated tongue and its lining to the boot are so bulky and stiff around the inner ankle and lower shin, that they dig in and cause pain to the point that I cannot wear these for more than a few minutes at a time. I've tried tying the laces at the top of the boot more loosely and adjusting the tongue, but it does not help much. I'm hoping that this issue will resolve after the boots are broken in some more. For context, I'm 5'9", 142 lbs and got a size 9. My ankles and shins are not overly thick.

Stompers

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

10 1/2

I’ve been testing these boots in the cascades scrambling some tough ground. Comfortable for hard miles. Dry and warm.

Ready out of the box

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

10.5

As soon as I got them I went on a ten mile strenuous rocky hike near Boulder, My feet were very comfortable, no damage, and they have great grip and support. These are excellent shoes with excellent support and grip, and they are lightweight too.

Great & Stiff

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

11

This is my second pair of the Asolo Fugitive boots. They fit my feet far better than any of the other dozen pair that I tried on (both 10 years ago and last month). They are much stiffer than the other boots, which is a plus for my arthritic feet.

Asolo fugitive gore Tex boot

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

13

I bought these boots to walk the 4th round of the 2024 Masters tournament, 29000 steps later, the boots came through perfectly.

Very pleased

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Height:

5.8' 7.4"

Weight:

154

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Felt comfy but disintegrated!

I had my boots for three years. Ended up having multiple spine surgeries so only did mild walking. Went to put them on recently and, I am not kidding, the spongy part of the sole had literally disintegrated- vanished! The very bottom part of the sole the rubber part) is flopping around being held on to the upper part of the shoe by the few parts of the spongy part that is still there. A LOT of money for shoes that have a built in self destruction even when not used for hiking!

Sole de-laminate issue

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

10.5/44

Weight:

170

I've had these for a few years with ~100 miles on them. Didn't wear them as much as anticipated therefore they sat in the basement. The heel started to de-laminate from the foam. There is no way to fix this as the foam is disintegrating. They are burly stiff boots that should last a lifetime but have some qulairty issues.

Solid but Narrow

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

9 or 9.5

Height:

5' 9"

Weight:

140

I have had these boots for around 10-11 years and definitely put them through the wringer. These are my hiking and backpacking boots, they have served me in the Appalachians, the desert, and on the West Coast. They have never failed, the sole is still intact and firmly attached, and they still handle water very well. They are pretty tight in the toe box. I will consider replacing them with the wide version of the same boot.

Best Hiking Boot ever

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

12

Weight:

185

I have been wearing Asolo boots for over 40 years, and this style and its predecessors for over 15 years. My foot has grown during that time from 11 to 12 and my fit has always been perfect. No blisters ever. I used to reserve them for hiking and backpacking but now wear them daily as a cure for my once severe plantar fasciitis. They are lightweight, extremely, stable, and provide excellent support to prevent twisted ankles. Exceptional durability, high traction Vibram soles, and Gore-tex lining complete the package.