Kilt boot opinions - asolo granite

[Chefdave]

Asolo makes great boots for sure.

However, I'd rethink those as they are very purpose specific (mountaineering/climbing) and are probably not the greatest hikers/walk around boots.

[Alan H]

Those are serious trekking boots, though I think they're a bit light for ice climbing. Still and all....

I wouldn't even THINK about buying serious hiking boots from an on-line source. Forget it. NO way. My feet are way too important for that. Twenty miles from the trailhead, you'll be utterly miserable in boots that don't fit right.

And why spend $200 for boots like that to bang around in, on the street?

Here's what I'd suggest...Try looking into the Hi-Tec line of boots. They're well -made, a lot lighter in general, mostly made in the USA and a lot more forgiving. Oh, and generally speaking, they cost a lot less, too!

[Kilted KT]

Those are serious trekking boots, though I think they're a bit light for ice climbing. Still and all....

I wouldn't even THINK about buying serious hiking boots from an on-line source. Forget it. NO way. My feet are way too important for that. TWenty miles fromt he trail headd, you'll be utterly miserable in boots that don't fit right.

And why spend $200 for boots like that to bang around in, on the street.

Try looking into the Hi-Tec line of boots. They're well -made, a lot lighter in general, mostly made in the USA and a lot more forgiving.

Once and a while I will be doing some serious hiking, just not all the time. I just hate buying boots that crap out in a few months.

[Alan H]

Once and a while I will be doing some serious hiking, just not all the time. I just hate buying boots that crap out in a few months.

If it's the soles that go...especially if your current boots don't have one-piece molded soles, you can take them to a shoe repair place and have then put on new vibram (or a knock-off brand) sole for a lot less than the price of a new pair of boots.

Just a thought.

My "Trooper" brand black boots are starting to wear thin in the soles after about 9 months. The rest of the boots are completely fine, so I'm going to look into getting them re-soled. I'm not holding my breath, though as they have one-piece molded soles.

I'd never wear these boots for hiking or backpakcing though. Forget it....but they're good for stretwear.

Look into Hi-Tec...honest. They're good stuff. My last pair of hiking boots were Hi-Tec's, and I used them for about 4-5 years.

[Kilted KT]

If it's the soles that go...especially if your current boots don't have one-piece molded soles, you can take them to a shoe repair place and have then put on new vibram (or a knock-off brand) sole for a lot less than the price of a new pair of boots.

Just a thought.

My "Trooper" brand black boots are starting to wear thin in the soles after about 9 months. The rest of the boots are completely fine, so I'm going to look into getting them re-soled. I'm not holding my breath, though as they have one-piece molded soles.

I'd never wear these boots for hiking or backpakcing though. Forget it....but they're good for stretwear.

Look into Hi-Tec...honest. They're good stuff. My last pair of hiking boots were Hi-Tec's, and I used them for about 4-5 years.

oh, the leather on the oakley boots I have is coming apart. They are poorly made. I wear my other Asolo shoes everywhere, but haven't recently as I don't have a brown sporran and belt. I'd much rather spend a few extra dollars for boots I know will not die than save some money short term, but need to buy new boots in six months to a year.

[Southern Breeze]

If you're looking for a long lasting boot then I'd like to recommend the Wolverine Durashocks. I wear them daily at work and get over a years wear out of them.

[Mysticwolf]

Frankly I think the Asolo is:
a) Not an athstetically pleasing boot and;
b) Far too expensive
I have two pair of regular 8 eyelet Doc MARTENS WHICH ARE OVER 10 YEARS OLD AND JUST REALLY BEGINNING TO WEAR OUT THE SOLES. I HAVE ANOTHER PAIR THAT ARE IN THE 5-6 YR. OLD RANGE THAT ARE STILL GREAT, AND HAVE ONLY NEEDED TO HAVE THE LACES replaced (cursed caps lock, arrgh!)
I know that Docs aren't "hiking" boots, but for general wear with ones kilts, I think they're hard to beat.