Men's Vasque Sundowner Classic GTX 07142 | 
| Brand: Vasque
Department: Mens
Buy New: $152.95 (On sale from $165.00)
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 12006
ASIN: B0009C8J4S
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Product Description
This mid-weight backpacker has a reputation for comfort and old-school style, which may explain why it's as common at the grocery store as on the trail. It's also equally at home under the weight of a pack or on a casual day hike.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 Drop in quality since production moved out of Italy November 10, 2007
captain video
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I have had a pair of Vasque sundowners and they were the best pair of boots I have ever owned. They were comfortable, sure footed and durable through miles of hikes and rough weather. It seemed time to at last replace them with a new pair of boots. I am obviously a loyal customer, so I went to buy a new pair of Vasques. Very sadly, the move to China manufacturing has resulted in a cheaper shoe. The quality is not as good, the shoe does not break in as well and the durability is no where near what it was. This is not China bashing. I have tons of products made in China that are great. The reality is that it is rooted in greed on Vasque's management. They could cheapen up the build steps and materials and expertise right in Italy, the move to China was to also get cheaper labor. Other companies outsource to China and maintain good build quality, but not in this case. Normally I would not care at all, as this seems the recent trend of events, but in this case the old Italian made Vasque's were real works of art, so Shame on Vasque management for allowing this to happen. VP Product Management take note and start offering a Vasque Standard (current model) and a Vasque Premium for 2X the money made in Italy like it used to be.
It is a shame April 11, 2007
R. Easterling (Honduras, C.A.)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I take no pleasure in this review. I just received (March 2007) my 3rd pair of Vasque Sundowners. I'd used up my GTX Sundowners (4th pair of Vasque boots) that I've had for about 3 years. This is the first pair that squeaks. I like good shoes, and I like taking care of them. I had always been proud to wear Vasque, but the quality of these is just not that great. The leather is thinner, and is dimpling, so they even look cheaper. It's a shame, I wish Red Wing (another brand I`ve enjoyed in the past) had not acquired Vasque. It is the end of a great tradition.
 Best boot I ever bought November 9, 2005
Jason W. Metz (Nebraska)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have had this boot for 5-6 years wearing them almost everyday for the past 3 and I still have them and wear them daily without replacing anything not even a foot bed insert. What a great boot they need to be worked in a little and at first I didnt like them that much but after I worked them in Wow. I am getting ready to buy a new boot and I believe that I will buy a new pair of these ones. I used them for everything from conservation work, backpacking, work, and hunting.
Great boot December 13, 2005
Jason Edwards
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've had my sundowners for 2 years, after a week they were broken in and have felt better than any tennis shoe i've ever worn. They are simply put, the best shoe/boot you can get.
Return to Vasque January 29, 2007
Scott Severtson (Milwaukee, WI)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I had a pair of Sundowners about eight years ago, and wore then every day for the next four-and-a-half years. After wearing through several insoles and a number of laces, the stitching on the heel finally started to give out. For the next several years, I tried boots from a number of other manufacturers, but none have lasted more than a single year, and none were quite as comfortable for extended wear.
I switched back to the Sundowner Classic this fall. While production of these boots has moved from Italy to China since my last pair, the build quality seems equivalent. The only minor difference is that the leather seems to scuff/scratch a bit easier; hopefully this will not impact their long-term performance. Highly recommended.
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