Buy Vasque Women's Taku GTX Waterproof Boot,Neutral Tan/Chili Pepper,8.5 M USVasque Women's Taku GTX Waterproof Boot,Neutral Tan/Chili Pepper,8.5 M US Product Description:
- Waterproof
Product Description
The Vasque Take GORE-TEX boot is ready to hike, come rain or shine. This women's outdoor boot features a leather and mesh upper with a GORE-TEX membrane that keeps the foot dry and provides thermoregulation that blocks external moisture. The women's-specific Arc Tempo last creates an athletic fit that won't inhibit mobility or agility on technical terrain. The Vibram rubber outsole of the Vasque Taku GTX boot provides traction on rocky, wet and uneven surfaces.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Hoped these were "the ones"
By M. Schnaithmann
I have trouble finding the perfect hiking boot for me. My heals have a tendency to get hot spots then usually blister or simply shred. Lovely I know. Keep in mind most of the hikes I take are only around 2-4 miles or so. Nothing heavy and no over niters. So here is my pros and cons list for these boots:Pros:Very lightweight, so they're easy to feel light footed on the trails or rocks! I have one other pair of boots which are great with a few exceptions, but they're quite heavy compared to these. These don't make your legs feel tired so fast which is really nice.Vibram sole so they're stickier on most surfaces(but lets be real, EVERYTHING slips on certain things, i.e. loose rock or gravel on a slope, wet lightly mossy rocks).There are two sets of laces so if something happens to one you can easily change it or if you don't like the red laces that come on them you can switch them out for the extra grey ones.I like the toe bumper too. All my other boots got scuffs and cuts from rocks and whatever I may trip on out on the trails. I've read some say before their boots started coming apart at the edge of that bumper but so far mine haven't, but I'm also not a heavy duty hiker or rough on things(aside from tripping on roots or nothing at all!).I like the feel of the sole. They're not as soft and flexible as a sneaker but not as rigid as a backpacking boot. They're somewhere in between so you can still feel the ground contours but have a little support.They're Gore-tex so your feet stay dry. I've never had an issue with anything of mine with Gore-tex, getting wet where some have. I guess its like everything though, it can't always be perfect. I haven't had good luck with a shoe brand specific water proofing in the past so I tend to shy away from it if its not Gore-tex. Why mess with a good thing when its always worked for ya?This may sound funny to some but I also liked the lacing tubules(or whatever you'd like to call them) and hooks. They felt sturdy. I have others that feel like they're gonna tear if you really yard on the laces or anything.Size was perfect. I find a lot of boots I wind up getting bigger than my normal 8.5 size due to style. Very irritating. I have a hard time accepting that my feet are that big when shoe stores have told me I should be a 7.5. As we get older we get shorter, so is that extra height going into our feet making them bigger?! I'm not even that old yet!Cons:I still get blisters or shredded heals! I've been through quite a few boots to find a pair that doesn't make me cushion and tape up my heals before I throw on a pair of socks and go(this gets quite expensive in the long run of things). I've also tried liner socks which still didn't eliminate the problem. Sigh.Tread is pretty good but I'd like it to be a little deeper. I usually find men's boots have really decent tread where most ladies boots are on the shallower side. I don't get that.My feet slid forward in the boots going downhill. Even after tightening the laces to help with this I still have sore piggies after. I also don't feel the toe box is quite right. It feels a little more tapered than it should. My little piggies on both feet bump the side even just walking on a flat surface and once I start the decent they all take a little beating.This isn't really a con but I don't know where to put it; the top lace hook bothers my leg just above my ankle so I tend to not lace that one. I'll stop at the one just below. this way I still have ankle support but no leg bruising from the top of the boot. I find that to be much more comfortable in all the boots I've tried that are just a little on the taller side.So after all that would I recommend them? Yes, because the problems I have may not be problems for others. These are just issues I've come across or pet peeves I have. Hope this helps!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Sturdy, light and comfortable all day long
By Gail P
These hikers are terrific, and I anticipate they'll be the last pair I will ever need to purchase, they're that versatile and well made. I used them extensively for the first time yesterday all day long for a strenuous hike over varied mountain terrain at 5,000 feet. My feet were practically the only parts of my body that wasn't achey 6 hours and 8 miles later!! With a pair of top quality (i.e.$10-$15/pair) day hike socks, these boots made me feel like I was walking on clouds. The best things about this boot, besides its top quality manufacture, are the strength and support provided to the ankle, and the light weight--these boots are so light, they don't weigh you down by lugging around big old clunky things. Their light weight will make them appropriate for hiking in warm climates as well, a huge plus. The materials and workmanship are top notch. They are true to size. I'm thrilled with my new Vasques!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
So Disappointed
By Chari
My old Vasque hiking boots, made in Italy, always fit perfectly right out of the box. The ones I'm returning, made in China, don't fit anything like the Italian made boots. In particular, they are pressing on and killing my right little toe. I like the style, but the pain is unbearable. And why does the left boot fit, but not the right? I agree with others that said the Chinese-made Vasques don't fit like the former Italian-made. I would be willing to pay more to get something well-made in Italy that fit comfortably.
Latest Price: See on Amazon.com!
More Info: See on Amazon.com!
See Customers Review: See on Amazon.com!
Very Good Boots, but not as good as older versions
they came apart in less than a year