Talus All Terrain UltraDry^™ Waterproof Hiking Boot (Women)

Fit & Comfort: The sizing is about normal, though the front of the shoe is relatively narrow. I had to wear them around the house for two days to break them in and avoid feeling overly squeezed. Performance: My first hike was around 10 miles on mixed terrain. Overall, they were comfortable with good support throughout and a solid grip on rocks. Durability: I had high hopes for the boots after reading some many reviews and comparing with other brands. But after just one hike, the upper started to tear away from the sole (see attached photo). The hike was a bit long but there was nothing extreme, just a regular trail. It was a surprise the boot couldn’t hold up. For hiking boots, durability is key, and this kind of failure right out of the gate is quite disappointing. Really questioning the overall quality and construction.

I have a slightly older model of these but i can honestly say I’ve never had a better boot. Ive had my pair for over 4 years putting untold miles on them doing trail work in Vermont, walking on slippery logs and rocks creeks in the woods for a whole season, and hiking often as well. These boots stick where you put them and keep you there. Excellent ankle and arch support which doesn’t feel constrictive. Breathable and pretty darn water resistant. Oh and they are still going and look like they have years to go. These shoes really help me do my job, I cannot recommend them enough.

I had these Vasque talus for 7 years. I hike almost every day, and calculated that my old German Shepherd dog and I have walked enough miles to cross the USA. The tread on the bottom was finally smoothed out, so I had to throw then away, but it made me so sad, I kept the laces for sentimental reasons.