Vasque is world renowned for making functional, durable and fashionable footwear for hiking and backpacking. And the absolute king in this category is the Vasque Sundowner Gore-Tex Backpacking Boot. These are legendary in the world of backpacking for being able to take a ridiculous beating and be able to bounce back with just a good wipe down and leather conditioning.
The Sundowners are made from a 2-4 mm Red Wing leather upper, which is among the best leather used on any kind of footwear. They have added a Gore-Tex inner lining that ensures that your feet stay 100% dry while out on a hike. They also feature a cambered heel design which is ideal for hiking strides.
Overall this is a great boot choice for someone on the move in nature. Be it a camper, hiker or someone who just likes to walk a lot in the rain. These boots are probably in our top 5 most durable pairs of footwear available. You can’ go wrong with the Vasque Sundowner Gore-Tex Backpacking Boot as a Buy it for life BIFL purchase.
Vasque Men's Sundowner Gore-Tex Backpacking Boot, Red Oak,13 M US
Features
- Ankle-high hiking and backpacking boots featuring speed lacing system with D-ring hooks
- 2.4mm Red Wing leather upper, tanned in the US
- GORE-TEX with Performance Comfort
- Comfortable and stable Polyurethan midsole
- Cambered heel for efficient hiking stride
