Reviewed by: colinsdad
I have worn MANY brands of hiking boots over the years- Merrill, Montrail, Lowa, et al., but, had never owned a pair of Asolo's. The reason I had never owned this brand was rather simple- they were price prohibitive. That was until I heard about Sierra trading Post, located in Cheyenne, WY. I managed to get a pair of Fugitives for UNDER 100$, which was a pleasant surprise! Now, onto the footwear.. I have a pronated arch, which means that most boots become uncomfortable after the first few miles, especially when theres a pack or portaging involved. These boots have needed No break in time, and have worn very very well!! After two years, where these boots have been my primary Fall/Winter footwear, they still have plenty of tread on the soles, have had no degradation on the gore-tex lining and still appear to be in very good shape! All in all, a great hiking boot, with excellent waterproofing, ankle support and a unique as well as comfortable footbed.
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Q.}
I'm on a budget. Why shouldn't I substitute a $10 pool float for a sleeping pad that costs $100 or more?
Submitted by: Eldad - New Hampton, NY
A.}
I think you should give it a whirl, Eldad! You only have 10 bucks to lose, after all! But make no mistake: your friends with real sleeping pads will be much better off. A pool float is inferior for several reasons:
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