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    I'd definitely recommend Asolos as I've had great luck with them and have put them through a lot of hardcore hiking abuse.

    I just think that another model would work out better for you.
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    I was using the Vasque boots only as an example. The are stiff and even my brother says they are too stiff for him (truck driver). I still like them for day-long comfort. I don't recommend anybody buy Vasque unless you try them on first. They seem to be wider than most, however.

    BTW, they look bad with a Black Watch kilt, regardless of hose color!

    I also agree with chefdave that another model from Asolo might do the trick if you fit Asolo's well. This pair is a good example:

    http://www.asolo.com/content.asp?L=3&idMen=326

    I know, I'm just helping with the confusion.

    Ray
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    Nanga Parbots were the best boots I ever owned. Still have them, more of a crampon boot with excellent flexibility down to about -40 F. For kilt boot I have a pair of Deer Stag ankle high. They are a little stouter than Doc Marts and have the benefit of a padded ankle. Big 5 has them on sale for a ridiculously low price very often. Similar design to Docs but are made of heavier leather and not as tall. O'Neille

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    I love my Blunstone boots from the land down under.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bunchdescendant
    I was using the Vasque boots only as an example. The are stiff and even my brother says they are too stiff for him (truck driver). I still like them for day-long comfort. I don't recommend anybody buy Vasque unless you try them on first. They seem to be wider than most, however.

    BTW, they look bad with a Black Watch kilt, regardless of hose color!

    I also agree with chefdave that another model from Asolo might do the trick if you fit Asolo's well. This pair is a good example:

    http://www.asolo.com/content.asp?L=3&idMen=326

    I know, I'm just helping with the confusion.

    Ray
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    The boots you mention are the ones I currently own. The picture is a bit off, as they are actually brown. These are by far and away the best boots for hiking I have ever seen, as they are comfortable from day 1, will take one hell of a beating, and don't wear out.

    and yes, this thread has become more confusing to read than a the original Book of Kells after a few dozen drams!

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    The 8-eyelet Doc Martens #1460's were my old boots. Bought'em new in '02. By late '03, they were ready to become junkyarding boots. Didn't blow out the sides, but the heel cup disintegrated on both boots. In March of last year, I replaced them with a pair of Asolo TPS 520 GTX's (higher end version of yours; also dark chocolate brown). They fit well, but did need a bit of breaking in. I usually wear them with all of my kilts, even the tartans. In fact, yesterday, I had to go to a somewhat casual wedding. Wore my Armstrong kilt (pictured in my avatar) with a black T-shirt, bottle green KH, red flashes, and my boots. Worked pretty well. If you've an REI nearby, see if they have the Granites in stock and try'em out. See if they're as comfortable as the 535's are. If they are, let me know, since I am looking for a pair of black boots and would like to stay within the brand myself.

    -J

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