Customer Reviews Asolo Flame GTX®

Asolo Flame GTX - I love the looks of the shoe. It is lightweight. Comfort is not there, but if you ad an insole with arch support it is just the extra that makes it comfortable enough for all day. I work outside and it goes through all types of terrain.

Great Hiking Boot - These boots are great for hiking on light trails and rocky trails. Great ankle support, warmth and comfort. A little stiff at first so break them in before a long hike.

Awesome! Awesome shoe and awesome service by Zappos! I have another pair of Asolos and had to get a new pair, and these delivered on quality and comfort.

Nice shoe as most Asolos are. I haven't been able to take this on a backpacking trip yet, but wearing them on the sidewalks of NYC has worn them in a bit and I find them to be quite comfortable. The orange "flames" are a little brighter than they appear in the stock photos.

Asolo Flame GTX - This is my 5th or 6th pair of Asolo boots, I am very happy with these as I have been with all of their boots.

Flame on! Not like it matters, but the styling on this boot is pretty cool. While the yellow & orange (Grey/Aranthracite style) won't lighten your load on the trail, they may help draw attention to your stylish footgear… which may attract you to trail bunnies! All in all this is a good light hiking/short-haul backpacking boot. The rubber toe patch is worth the purchase just because no one else offers this anymore. They fit well out of the box and have good ankle & arch support. I'm a little worried about the grommets across the instep. They have a swivel feature that seems like it could break off if you bashed your foot into a rock really hard. The padding at the very top is on the thin side, so socks with padded uppers may be a good combo. The size was slightly larger than the Raichle boots I've been used to wearing. I would say it’s only a 1/4 size difference. Nothing the right socks can't address.

FLAME GTX - I typically wear a "B" width, so the stock "D" width seems a tad too wide. Likewise with the length. The 11.5 is too short and the 12 is a tad too long. However, overall this is a very nice shoe. I previously had the FSN shoe in the same size and have worn the lugs off the soles. The local outdoor stores did not carry the Flame GTX, but did carry the Fugitive GTX, but only in one color and did not have any 12's in stock. Zappos has a good selection all the way around and to "boot" have a very nice shipping policy. Keep up the good work.

Great support for Achilles injury recovery - Asolo Flame GTX - I am recovering from an Achilles tendon rupture (tear) and surgery. I have been living with an Aircast for about 3 months. The cast completely immobilizes the foot and tendon. As a result all the muscles from the knee down atrophy - especially the calf muscle. I started transitioning around the house into my Columbia Trail Meister with the very soft Omni-Grip soles. However, my current Columbia trail shoes don't offer any arch or ankle support. I was looking for a midweight three season hiking boot for a transition shoe; to support my Achilles injury. I still need good ankle support and overall support of my fore foot. I narrowed my choices to the Columbia Frontier Peak GTX and the Asolo Flame GTX (Men’s size 9 in narrow width). The Columbia Frontier was much stiffer and narrower than my Columbia Trail Meister. Unfortunately, both shoes ran a bit smaller. My own mistake. I know you want to have your hiking boots snug. Both boots seem true to fit. I shipped both shoes back and went with the Asolo Flame GTX. After a couple of days walking around the house and the yard, they are beginning to break in. The temperatures are still in the 90s around Great Falls, Virginia, but my hot feet are NOT sweating. So, these GoreTex hiking boots really breathe. I also tested how waterproof they are with a garden hose. The boots stayed nice and dry. So far, so good. It’s hard to compare the Columbia Frontier Peak GTX to the Asolo Flame GTX. The Asolo fit, material and construction are superior. By far the best hiking shoes I have owned. These boots feel and look very technical. Meticulous construction. Lastly, this was my first experience shopping with Zappos. I was very impressed with the overnight shipping (just as advertised), FREE shipping both ways and customer support staff. I originally placed my order around 8 p.m. EST and my boots arrived around 10 a.m. the next morning. WOW! Furthermore, no hassle sending both boots back for a larger size. Awesome! You guys really get the Internet model. Cannot be any easier. You guys are in the same league as eBay and Amazon. I am surprised I have not heard about you guys sooner. I should write a business school case study on Zappos.

Great Boot - I purchased this boot because I had a broken foot and I was looking for a boot with good support. The active heel support system is wonderful. It cups the heel and the boot all around has provided sure footing. I also hike, although I have some time before I will be allowed to do so again. I have spent time in a downpour in this boot; my feet remained dry after about 30 minutes of sheeting rain.

ZAPPOS ROCKS - First and foremost...ZAPPOS ROCKS! The customer service, shipping, and price guarantee is EXCEPTIONAL!!!! I just got the boots and out of box they feel light and sturdy. The fit was true to size and comfortable. I'm going to put them through a 4 mile day hike tomorrow and post results. ZAPPOS ROCKS!!!

Great Boots, holy moly fast shipping! First off, Zappos rules with their overnight shipping. Most places say overnight and the package will arrive 3 days later in remote ole Telluride, CO. I ordered the boots at 9:30 pm and they were on my doorstep at 1pm the next day! The boots are great; I love the stiffness and support. The placement of the upper lace loops really seals em up tight around your foot. I have done 4 hikes with them and taken them through streams, mud, scree etc. and have been very impressed with the durability of the boot. After hiking a long downhill I got a small blister on my R. Big toe but it’s no biggie, just breaking them in to match my feet. Custom insoles are the next step. I have normal width feet and would not recommend these boots for any narrow footed person (unless you get the narrow size). All-round great boot, Zappos had the best price and by far the best shipping I have ever seen from the web.