I bought these and broke them in for three months in Yosemite valley then spent three months with them in New Zealand, two of which were spent entirely in the mountains with them on my feet every single day. I used them in very steep and wet backpacking situations including many many river crossings. I also used them in the snow and on glaciers mountaineering for a full month and with thick socks they kept my feet warm enough and dry for the most part. They are heavy duty and hold up really well in extreme conditions for long periods of time. I didn't get a songle blister the entire 3 months in Yosemite or the 2 i used them in new Zealand. However that said I wouldn't use them for day hikes as they are a lot heavier than normal hiking boots.

I have had these Asolo boots for more than 5 years and thought it was time I wrote a review about them. They still are in great shape even though I am hard on my boots. I've climbed 14ers, backpacked, day hiked on easy to difficult trails, snowshoed in them, and even wear them on snowy days in Denver. There's no break-in time with them. They are easy to lace-up. I never get blisters in them and there's great support. My feet are average width and have an average arch. I know these are more expensive than other boots but they are worth it! If you plan to snowshoe in them I would suggest also wearing toe warmers because they do not stay super warm.

Because the price of the boots initially scared me, I waited nearly to the last minute to buy before our hike in the Grand Canyon. That being said, I wore them a few days around home as much as possible. They fit like a glove from the get-go. While hiking the canyon I wore them for 8 hours one day and 10 the next and have no complaints what-so-ever. While heavier and hotter than the boots I usually wear on other hikes, I was prepared for that and it wasn't an issue. My only wee complaint is that the laces coming untied periodically were a slight nuisance. You can just tell these babies are meant and constructed to last. I look forward to many years of hiking together.

I am a park ranger and I needed something that I could wear in the snow that would keep my feet dry. I bought these 4 seasons ago and they are still the best boots I have ever owned. They were totally water proof for the first several years, I am sad to say they are starting to leak on the wettest days. They are still so comfortable, I have never had a blister with them. The tread is starting to wear down but they still have great traction hiking over snow, scree, even scrambling up steep rock. I wish I had a supply closet full of them so I never run out!