[pct-l] Sundowner boots

[Jeff Jones <jjonz@gte.net>]

I've used the Vasque Sundowners for several years now.  They are very light
for the amount of support given.  Widths are available and using various thicknesses of insoles, I was able to get a good fit.  The uppers are fairly stiff which is good for support but less so for
comfort.  I have to lace my uppers fairly loosely for them to be comfortable, otherwise the upper edge digs in.  Mine have the goretex lining.  I used them on a deer hunting trip to Oregon this
fall which was wet and mucky.  I regularly stood in streams to wash the muck off and not a drop of water leaked inside.  The smooth-side-out leather looks good when new but quickly becomes scuffed
up.  If I was going to consider using them for the PCT, I'd probably just use them for the snow bound sections of the Sierras.  I think they're a little stiff for long distance hiking.
               Jeff Jones


> Date: Wed, 29 Dec 1999 20:27:49 -0800
> From: Jim <airbrne27@jps.net>
> Subject: [pct-l] boots
>
> Anyone want to give a quick review of Vasque Sundowner boots.  i am
> looking at them fairly seriously, they appear very light and will give
> good ankle support.
>



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