Vasque Hiking Boots
Hiking boots are as the name suggests boots that are meant for hiking. Whether one is going camping or for simple trail, there is some thing that has to be chosen with utmost care and that are the hiking boots. Since these are the stuff that a hiker wears for maximum time when going for hikes, the hiking boots should be one which gives maximum comfort as well is sturdy enough to bear the difficult terrains. They should be light and should keep the feet dry and protected.
Hiking boots come under the various categories :
- Mountaineering boots: one which is used to hike mountains.
- Trails running shoes-these shoes come with special features to bear the rough terrains.
- Approach shoes: one which is used for either highly maintained or smooth trails
- Cross hikers- one which are for uneven terrains.
- Off hikers- these are the heaviest boots in this category since they are meant for the most uneven of the terrains.
Vasque is a footwear company which was established in 1965 by William D. Sweasy, when he saw an unmet demand for such boots. That was the time when mountaineering was a field which found many takers but no footwear was able to meet the kind of requirements regarding footwear for the mountaineers had. The company was started under the brand name Voyager which was changed to Vasque in 1971. Since then Vasque hiking boots have been making rapid strides.
Vasque offers hiking boots for both men and women. Some of the offerings of the Vasque hiking boots are-
Hiking boots for men:
- Breeze 7452: this is an aerobically inclined boot which is light yet very protective.
- Breeze LOW GTX 7084; this is a premium trekking shoe which are ideal for hard charging day packers. The unique Vasque Spine technology lends this shoe maximum support and comfort even in uneven terrain.
- Ranger GTX 7476: this shoe is ideal for those who move on uneven terrain. The lugs provide stability and traction even in the roughest of the trails.
- Switch back GTX 7470: these boots have all the features of the popular Breeze series with added protection and abrasion resistant features.
- Vasque hiking boots have the following offering for women:
- Briza GTX 7470: This is a very light and well built hiking boots, ideal for the times when one would like to go for long walks in the back country
- Breeze GTX XCR 7465: this is a classic boot with unmatchable comfort and breathing qualities.
- Volta GTX 7391: these boots have been made to provide optimum comfort and versatility.
- Breeze 7476: This boot like its male counter part is aerobically designed and provides protection against varied terrains.
