Kilt boot opinions - asolo granite

[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.

[KiltedKnight]

They look like a new twist on an old fashioned ski boot. If they were leather that's what they'd be. Like the man said, try them before you buy them.

Chris.

[Bob C]

They look good. Sounds like they're ridiculously overpriced, but that's YOUR business.

They would look good with a kilt.

[bunchdescendant]

Adding my $0.02 worth-

I make my living on my feet. As such I need a lot of support and comfort. They have to fit right as I am also diabetic. I wear Vasque Zepher GTX boots-here's a link:

http://www.vasque.com/products/m-zephyr.cfm

They don't look stiff, but that's deceiving! They have a multi-layer sole that is very stiff and even when broken in, is still stiff.

I can guess-timate that the Asolo's are probably very stiff for the type of hiking they are intended for. I think that trying a pair if possible would be prudent before purchasing. I purchased a pair of boots over the 'net and they ended up in a yard sale. Very stiff and never broke in.

Ray
"Bash forehead on keyboard to continue"