ASOLO Men's TPS 520 GV EVO Long Distance, Backpacking, Trekking, Technical Terrian Hiking Boots

I love these boots. I think when I bought my original pair in 2007 from REI I had to exchange the first ones I got for a slightly different size to get a perfect fit. I think they would be waterproof even without the gortex if waxed regularly. After 18 years I could pull the sole apart from the leather on my original pair, but up till then they were still comfortable and supportive and I think pretty waterproof.

This was a replacement pair for my originals which I loved. The originals lasted 10 years including 10 days backpacking in the Rocky Mountains and I could not have been happier. Never saw a blister in these boots. These boots are cut for someone with a narrower foot, definitely recommend going to a store and getting fit before just purchasing because I said they are good. I find these run a half size big compared to my normal show size. I also use these as winter boots and they keep my feet warm. If this cut matches your foot and you like a leather boot, you can't go wrong with these. I did not have an issue with them being to warm in the summer as a result of the gortex liner.

I just got these. Went with wide given foot issues and reviews. Couldn’t be happier. You don’t even want to wear them they look so good but they going to get some wearing and trekking! Firm support and traction like a sports car handling curves. Worth the price. Got um on prime day fur 25% off! Not going to see those prices this fall. And rec’d two days later!

My husband is a long distance hiker in the often rugged terrain of Montana, , he wants comfort but also ankle stability. This Asolo fits the bill. Well made, very comfortable. He’s now on his second pair and has rejected several other boot brands over the years. They can be hard to find so if they’re what you’re looking for and you see them on Amazon you should grab them.

Bought a pair of these in 2007 and they just gave up the ghost and delaminated. I also had extra laces I could have used to tie the soles on but luckily it was right at the end of not too long a hike so I flopped my way out. At first, I was upset and bummed you can’t just resole them. I was about to reorder when I read all the reviews talking about delam in less than a year and poor customer support. So after looking around a bit, I ordered a pair of Danner Mtn Light II’s that can be resoled. WORST FIT EVER. They were great going up but on the way back down, they dug into the back of my ankle and gave me blisters and bruises on both legs, right at my Achilles. Truly miserable and as much as I hate the inability to resole these Asolo’s, I’m not about to push through with the Danners until they break in (or they break me it).I couldn’t remember what the break-in was like on the Asolo’s because well, 14yrs is a long time ago, but I was pretty sure I’d remember if it was really unpleasant. I also started thinking about the crazy number of miles and feet I’ve done on those boots and how much I loved them right up until the delam. It’s definitely annoying to think about all the much worse places they could have delaminated on me but if I’m being honest, the tread blocks were already worn almost down to nubs and they should have been replaced at least a few years earlier.So, I took the risk and ordered another pair of these Asolo’s. Somehow they feel like they’re already broken in, just perfect, but also with the stout lateral support that makes it worth wearing this much weight on your feet. If I get even a fifth the amount of use out of these that I got from the last pair, they’re still a fantastic value.Regarding others’ delam issues, I don’t think I buy the Asolo argument that somehow regular use makes the glue last longer. It also raises some concerns about quality, longevity, and the company’s willingness to stand behind what is supposed to be a premium product. Common sense would say the more you pull and flex on the glue, the sooner it’ll fail. But what do I know? I’m not an engineer and I definitely used the heck out of my last pair so I’m sure Asolo would say I’m proof that regular use makes the glue last longer. Regardless, if I get a delam in the next year, I’ll update with a MUCH lower rating. For now, I couldn’t be happier with this boot and hopefully, I’m as fortunate with this pair as I was with the last.-JAD’s husband

With over 50 years of hiking and trying many boots during those years this boot easily comes at the top of the list. This is now my third pair leather backpacking boot and all three leather boots beat hands down all of the 15-20 non-leather boots I've owned. If your feet are shaped like the last Asolo manufacturer uses you will be happy with the fit. My last Asolo 555 leather boots were purchased in the late 80's. Up until this purchase they were the best fitting boot I ever owned. I broke those boot in on a 35 miles backpack trip in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming. I purchased them after trying on 15-20 other brands of boots. After many years of not being happy with any other boot after those pair wore out, I went back to an Asolo low top and an Asolo mid high non leather boots and was very happy with the fit. As I got back into backpacking more I longed for a good leather boot with a stiff sole. For me the stiff sole is critical for long distance backpacking, especially on rocky trails. After breaking these boot in on an 9 miles 3,000 elevation gain hike I put them to the test on a 22 miles 3 day backpacking trip on very rocky trails. These boots really performed. They were so comfortable all day long that I didn't need to carry camp shoes. The bottoms of my feet never hurt as they usually do after a long 10+ mile day on rocky trails. Yes leather boots are heavier than the current popular trend of light weight hiking shoes or hiking boots, but if you carry a trail shoe and a camp shoe the gap in weight closes fast. My favorite adage for backpacking is I'd rather be comfortable on the trail than comfortable in camp. These boots really fits that adage. If this boot fits your foot correctly you will be very happy.