Customer Reviews Asolo Fugitive GTX

Feel broken in after about 20 miles of hiking. Good foot and ankle support. Works well carrying a 30# load. Toe Box is a little narrower than others. Works for me since I have a foot slightly on narrow side. Fit true to size otherwise.

Very solid boot. Have only had two 5 mile hikes one carrying 30 lbs loaded in pack but support is great. Using sock liners eliminated hot spots on balls of both feet.

Purchased boots for my husband at his request. He highly recommends Asolo boots and states they are worth the money.

Extremely light hiking boots well-made. Hope fully they will hold up in the long run.

I have a right foot that is wider than my left. I was able to get these boots in an E width. Handled both feet very well. I use these boots for day hikes. I have another boot (LOWA) that I use for backpacking. I have my own orthodics so the arch support question has no meaning for me.

I bought these for my husband and he loves them. He wore them all day right out the box. He could not believe that were that comfy. We will be buying more in the future.

Tried the 14E and it was just a little small. Keen boots size 14EE fit great, but these were just a tad tight. I think with a lot of wear they would have stretched enough to work, but couldn't take that chance. I loved the look and they felt like a stout, well built boot. If they came in a EE, I probably would have bought a second pair. I found a pair of Asolo 15EE and confidant they will be the perfect fit. Can't wait to get them. As always, Zappos is great and always willing to work with me and my hard to fit big feet. Customer service second to none!

Great boots. They are versatile- I am using them to go into the city and to go hiking in the burbs. Definitely not for long hikes. They have a snow boot feel so I had to break- them- in.

I've had my Fugitives for 10 years. They've only recently given out on me. They have been by far the best boots I've ever owned. Period. Hands down. As soon as I'm finished writing this review, I'm going to buy myself another pair! The day after I bought them, I took them out for 13 mile day hike in the Appalachians. Looking back, that wasn't the smartest decision I've ever made, but I came back without so so much as a blister. They've NEVER given me issues of any sort. I've put about 650 miles of trail on them plus I've worn them a ton when working outdoors etc. The fugitives offer great support. They've saved me from turning an ankle countless times. And, having had ankle issues in the past, I need something that supports the ankles. My feet have VERY high arches, so I did replace the insole with some SuperFeet insoles, and that adjustment has worked out very well. I found that the insoles that came with the boots did not support my feet enough given my high arches. The tred on these boots has held up very well. Granted it's getting a little worn now. I've had no issues with slipping surfaces (rocks etc). The waterproofing has held up over the years. I've slugged through many creeks and puddles in these without my feet getting wet at all. Bottom line... I highly recommend these boots. They are light enough so that you don't feel like you have on a heavy duty boot, which makes them great for day hiking, yet they offer plenty of support so when you're on the trail for a week with a big pack, your feet are well supported. Also I should mention, that my Fugitives are still very wearable. They have finally developed a horizontal slit along the heel of one of the boots, so I can no longer take them on the trail. However, they'll still get lots of wear as work boots.

This is the most awesome work shoe I have ever bought. Lightweight, comfortable, weatherproof and it has made my work day a joy again. No more pain in my feet or knees. Everyone comments on them as to how great they look too.

I just got these boots and my initial reaction is they look amazing, they are light, solid construction, and good lacing design. The fit: I am a mens 10 with normal width. The boot in a 10 has a solid heel, snug around the forefoot, and plenty of room in the toe. With a high quality insole the extra room fills in and I think the forefoot will break in and be comfortable. The 10 1/2 was loose in the heel, felt good up front, but would likely break in and be too big.

Great boot! Extremely comfortable! And they look great. I bought these to replace a similar pair that my feet outgrew. Love them and recommend them highly.

This is the best pair of boots that I have owned and I have had a bunch. I have had these for a year now and wore them as casual boots all last winter and then on a backpacking trip in the High Uintas this summer and and after seven days and four passes my feet felt great. You get what you pay for and these are definitely worth the price.

While most people are really concerned merely with size and arch support, it must be understood that the Asolo Fugitive boots stand out from the rest of their line for one other important aspect. These boots are made to prevent Over-Supination and Over-Pronation. This is definitely critical to all hikers at certain times but it is also extremely important to individuals who have medical issues with one or the other of those situations (all of the time). I personally have had a severe injury from a car crash (my foot folded over laterally while on the brake pedal) and have had multiple reconstructive surgeries. Given this, you'd think that the rigid Fugitives would be brutal on someone in that condition. They are not, however. Many say that walking barefoot is a good way to strengthen your ankles and retrain your gait. The Fugitives are very much like that; given their rigidity. They feel like a perfectly shaped ankle brace. I have tried many different boots and ended up tying them so tight (for support) that they would break shoe laces and stretch uppers made of leather. These boots would last a few months. These boots use nylon uppers to eliminate stretch and I employ paracord for laces nowadays, but the correct fitting 'last' does not require as much tension to achieve support. All in all, if you have a similar issue, it might be worth trying these boots despite the counter-intuitive nature of wearing stiff boots. I feel a lot better after wearing these and I notice that while other people pound their heels when they walk, I walk silently; which means I am not shocking my joints. I would also recommend you try some high quality wool socks to complement (and tweak) the level of cushion you need (and sizing). I have worn my Fugitives for several years now and they are still going strong. Going to buy another pair from Zappos in a half size larger. Asolo please keep this type of boot in production! Cheers.

Ordered these for my hiker husband, who has always worn Asolo boots and found them to be very comfy. Sadly, these don't fit like all his others have. Might try wide width in the same size.

I bought the Fugitive GTX to replace my Salomon Wings GTX almost 2 years ago. I only use them for hiking and rainy days. First of all, I really loved the Salomons. They were super light weight and felt great. That is, until I quickly wore the soles down and my feet would begin to bruise. I went through 2 pairs in 3 years. I picked up a pair of Asolos at REI's too try something different. That was 2 years ago and they are still holding up fine. I hike steep, rocky and very rugged terrain. I also walk a lot of lava caps which are common in the Sierra foothills, and very rough on boots. The Asolos are tough. They are also quite rigid with great support. I still can't feel the surface texture under my foot after 2 years even though the tread is starting to wear off. They also still look great. There is no sole separation or unraveling of materials or stitching. I have a wide foot but D width actually worked. There was no nasty surprise in the sizing. All in all, it's a long wearing, good looking boot with tons of lasting support. Plus it's made in the Ukraine. How cool is that?

We bought these boots for my son who recently started college in a snowy climate. They got their initial testing in Montana. According to my son, his feet were warm and dry the entire visit. They fit true to size (no need to size up for thick socks) and are extremely comfortable. Pricy, but worth it!

Can't speak to long term durability yet but initial quality seems good. Very comfortable. Doesn't appear to need any break in time. Did a short 5 mile hike the first day I got and felt great! Look forward to putting many miles on on the spring.

I have had my set of Fugatives for going on 10 years. I love these boots, and they have proven to be the longest lasting boot I've bought. They are actually off getting resoled right now. I am looking at adding a second set in the spring. I haven't done any big expedition, but plenty of weekend backpacking, day hikes, and hunting in them. I reach for these anytime the weather is cold, and walking the dogs. I broke them in on a couple of day hikes, and they are molded to my foot now. Thats why I am having them resoled, they are apart of me now. The boots have always performed perfectly. Never leaked, and the only time I got wet the water was deeper than it looked. I use these year round, and on the annual ski trips. They don't weigh too much, and look good with jeans for a dinner out in town.

I took a risk and put some serious miles on these boots without ever having "worn them in." These boots are brilliant. Just spent a week climbing and trekking at 13,200 feet in Colorado. Feet stayed dry, warm, and didn't get a single hot spot, even with snow shoes on. I did slap a little wax on the upper nylon areas before hand so I can't attest to how dry they'd stay if I hadn't done that. Couldn't be happier about my purchase.

Perfect for deploying to Afghanistan. As with all Asolos, order a half size bigger. Rugged and they last. Have used them in both cold and hot weather.

These are the best boots that I have ever worn. You might need squishy inserts if you have sensitive feet, but they are great overall.

This is my first pair of Fugitives, and so far I am very happy with the purchase. I'm using the boots for farm work (boots get covered in mud and water most days) and they're holding up well after 3 months. Most boots last a year for me...they're decent the first 6 months and then go downhill after that. Hopefully these hold up better.

I normally do not fill out reviews. However, I have been searching for an excellent work boot for years. This is the one. Previous attempts included: Lowa Renegade, Wolverine, Ecco Sayan, Vasque Caldera and Keen Newport. Whew! I am 6'4" and 260 lbs and work my boots hard. The laces are way better than average (but no extra pair as some Asolo's might have). The rubber sole appears to be more solid than other boots and more wear resistant. The nylon or kevlar? stiffener material on the sides makes the boot stiffer and stronger. After 3 months, these are still in good shape and should outlast all the others by a long shot. They are more expensive, but appear to be well worth it.