At first i thought this guy rambles on too much and takes a long time to get a point across. I then settled down and just listened and i’ll be damned he has lots of great points with plenty of real world supportive data from his experiences and it’s worth listening to completely. Great video. Thanks.
I use Asolo Fugitive GTX for over 4 year as a daily shoes, i work as a ambulance man and i needed a pair of GORE TEX's shoes that can go everywere with extra confort. I use to go hiking on vacation or on sundays also. After 4 years, the Goretex system begins to no longer be effective, remember that I have been using them on wet and snowy roads every season of the year for 4 years now. This pair of shoes is for me the best purchase I have made in terms of shoes. If I had only used them for vacation hikes or Sunday hikes, they could easily have lasted 4 more years.
I've used these for years. Super comfortable for narrow feet and good in hot weather. Mine lasted about 3 years (or about 90 odd hiking days). Fell apart on the Jatbula Track...
Fantastic review, I started off with Montrail Moraines for 10 years, they went out of business, so I switched to wearing Vasque ST. Elias now for 10 years and love them, like you I have wide feet, and im having a problem finding the wide sizes in the Vasque so now im going with the Asolo Fugitives as well, picking them up at REI, like you love hiking here all over New England and looking forward to breaking in the Asolos im sure will be great, all the very best.
Just grabbed a pair of Asolo Eiger boots for winter off of REI. Hard to find much information on Asolo as a company but they look super legit when it comes to winter hiking. Thanks for the reference. I use a similar thought process when it comes to selecting footwear for a hike. I prefer the toe strap sandals though. Have gotten a few good summers out of those.
Excellent video man. I had some old brown leather Asolo’s bought in the late 90’s. I wore them until 2015 or so and gave them away. They got used a lot in Boulder country in NH. Fabulous boots. I want the ones you are highlighting.
I bought a pair of Fugitives 3 weeks ago and so far I’m loving them. Yeah I know what’s a chick buying mens boots for. Well I’m an amputee so I need the clearance they design in mens boots to get my prosthetic foot inside. It’s hard to find a women’s fully gusseted bolt that had enough room to angle in my foot without having to bend and fold the boot. Up to this point I’ve been doing all my hiking using a pair of Saucany Peregrine Gor-Tex trail runners. They work but offer no protection on the sharp rocks. While I love their weight I needed something a bit more stout. Enter the Fugitive. First thing that drew me to them other then it looked like I could get my foot into them was their weight, while it’s not a trailrunner they definitely are lighter than the Asolo 520GV’s I had bought a year or so before my amputation. While I do miss them the weight of the boot+prosthetic would be crazy heavy, however my girlfriend has no issues with them so my old boots became her new boots. So far my usage has been limited to some short (less than 4 hour) day hikes along the front range in the area around Golden CO. Impressions so far is good. They offer great stability especially on the downhills and the weight is barely noticeable. My only complaint is I really need to buy the same boot in a smaller size for my right “meat” foot, buying footwear when your an amputee is a compromise. I’m a broke bitch and can’t afford to buy 2 pairs of the same boots just in different sizes. The difference is noticeable but what can ya do. Anyway great video love what your doing and hopefully see y’all in the trails.
Very prone to hydrolysis due to cheap poly midsole. The ONLY way I sort of repaired the start of cracks in the midsole was to let it dry completely, clean with isopropyl alcohol. Slather aquaseal SR all into the poly midsole cracks and completely cover any midsole foam with the aquaseal SR to bind it from further disintegration. Shoe Goo peels and DO NOT work. Wear a p95 mask for the fumes. Annoying to do but has worked for 2 weeks without disintegrating more so far. You should do this if you buy it new too. 3/5 shoe.
I found out by stretching the boots for one night is not enough coz it will rebound back…could be because it’s not all leather…..you need to do it for 2 nights straight . But of course for someone who is truly wide getting the wide version will feel the best.
Had an Asolo Gobaline GTX years ago. It was a weird looking boot with a pulley lacing system which attracted me to it. It was fine until the midsole started to crumble and break apart and the outsole completely separated from the boot. Thankfully, I wasn't on a hike when it started to fail, but it was embarrassing trying to walk home with the soles of my shoes flopping about. I wasn't happy since they weren't cheap and there were plenty of tread left. Couple of years ago I thought I'd try Asolos again and got the Fugitive GTX. They're great in every way a quality hiking boot should be, but once again the midsole has started to crumble and disintegrate with the outsole starting to separate. Maybe I just have the worst luck with Asolos? I have a Gore-Tex leather boot from EMS that is well over a decade old. It is no doubt worn, but I can still use it as a daily beater around town.
Been wearing Lowa, same with me, heels blew out, crumbled and flopped about. Earlier ones wore out. I think they went to cheaper materials that do not last as long as they used to.
I found the Asolo a bit narrow but a well made boot all the same. They looked pretty awesome. A wide size in 13.5 US wasn't available when I looked. I eventually settled on Scarpa Mescalito Trks as a "do it all" boot for everything more serious than a coastal stroll but less serious than winter alpine use. I have Zodiac Tech and Manta Tech for when I need crampons so I guess Scarpa just fit me well.
Great boots, and a very good review. I've seen other reviews with some misinformation in them, which is a shame. For all the people who posted about the soles coming off, that's due to hydrolysis. It is NOT a QC problem. The midsole is made of polyurethane. Polyurethane is susceptible to hydrolysis (dry rot). When they're unused, water gets trapped in the pores and breaks down the polyurethane. You avoid this by using them. It's counter-intuitive, but the more you wear the boots, the longer they will last because movement keeps the polyurethane from breaking down. These are some very comfortable boots. They do run narrow, which is good for my B/C width feet. They are very snug in the heel and midfoot, and the toebox is not very wide. They have excellent shock absorption, thanks to the polyurethane midsole. They're insanely supportive (once you throw in a worthy insole), which adds to the comfort. The firm midsole makes you feel very grounded, like you're a part of the earth. They're not flexible, at all, so if you like a light, flexible boot, these are not for you. They're rigid and a bit on the heavy side, but they don't actually feel that heavy when they're on your feet. I had major surgery on my right hip a year ago, and I have five anchors holding everything together. These boots are supportive and rigid enough that they can support my leg and keep it from shifting around too much, preventing a lot of pain. They're very, very supportive. The insoles they come with are worthless. They provide no cushioning or support. I use either Tread Labs Pace or Superfeet Green. Warning: Superfeet insoles can CUT THROUGH GORE-TEX! The edges of the plastic support can tear through the liner. You have to decide if you want to risk it. I need the support because I have a connective tissue disorder, and my arches collapse. It's not guaranteed that the Superfeet will cut through the liner. Superfeet Green are the safest and least likely to cut through the Gore-Tex. If it does cut through, you can always use Shoe Goo or Gear Aid to patch it, though. They have excellent traction on pretty much every surface. They're not great on ice, but not many things are. I'm not sure why, but they're extremely slippery on every surface at first. After a few miles, however, they're very grippy. The waterproofing is grand. These will definitely keep your feet dry. I've had no issues with that. Breathability is really good considering all the heavy-duty materials used. The Gore-Tex liner does its job, keeping them waterproof while remaining breathable. They're cool enough for summer, but they're insulated well enough that you can use them for winter with the right socks. With Darn Tough mountaineering socks, I've used these in 3°F weather, and my feet stayed warm and comfortable. They take awhile to break-in -- about 15-20 miles for me. During the break-in, my heels slip a bit, and they aren't the most comfortable. Keep at it, though, and they'll become very comfy boots. Sizing. This one threw me for a loop for awhile. Thank God for REI's return policy. The sizing is about equivalent to Converse. These run long and narrow. Just like Chuck Taylors. If you wear a 10 in Converse, try a 10 in these first. If you're coming from something like Saucony or Adidas, try a 10.5. It's extremely important that you get the right size in these. I have a very rare connective tissue disorder and extra bones in my feet that cause my arches to collapse and my feet to elongate and pronate. This makes it insanely hard to find shoes that fit. These, however, with Superfeet Green insoles, provide enough support to prevent my arches from collapsing and my foot from expanding. Overall, these are great boots. Rigid, supportive, firm, narrow, shock-absorbant, waterproof, breathable, comfortable... To top it all off, they look great, too! Personally, I like the Light Black/Grey color scheme best. Get a pair of Asolos and touch grass. You'll be glad you did. P.S. It's pronounced ah-SO-low.
I love mine but I would recommend if you have a full 10.5 foot then go with EE width because the traditional D width is narrow and because they are so sturdy they can be tight across the top of the foot. I still really like them though and the waterproofing is pretty amazing.
Great review on the boot .. I would agree that most important part of your hike whether it’s technical or non technical will be the fit ... volume of your foot should match the boots volume , especially when purchasing a bigger boots.. fugitive is one of Asolo’s iconic boot .. it’s a wonderful approach boot to any big climbs , it carries weight well, still not a heavy boot and being semi Rigit torsionally with a bit flex at forefoot makes it a great long distance boot to walk and still keep that ankle safe on technical routes.
@@FinerBub I haven't used them for a while but I have been using wider shoes and now the Asolos are a little cramped in the toe area. I don't really have wide feet but my toes have widened out. I just discovered this problem since my first comment. The wide version obviously widens the forefoot area but is there also a bit more room for your toes nearer the front? I've looked at other boots but I like everythig else about the Fugitives so would rather not get different boots. I would have to order the wide ones from the net.
Can you do a vs series. I’d like to see how you compare these boots with some other popular ones. Oboz boots Sawtooth II mid b dry Salomon Quest 4D GTX Forces Salomon XA Pro mid GTX Forces Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid TF. SALEWA Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX Boots. Asolo Fugitive GTX boots. Low top shoes: Oboz sawtooth II Low non-b dry Salomon Speedcross 5 Goretex. Vasque Juxt.
Ah I wish. Maybe someday when the channel grows a bit bigger. I can’t really afford to drop a bunch of money on ten pairs of hiking boots at the moment
Nice review. Consider trying the Altra King MT 2.0 as trail runner. I had the Lone Peaks and didn’t have as much grip as the King MT. Through the Whites they have been amazing.
I tried these on a while ago but they wouldn't fit me well. I switched to the Salomon Quest 4D and found them to fit me better, and haven't looked back. But I know several guys who love thees Asolos.
Tried Asolo yearsxago, no wide. If I go oversuzed and use boot liner or extra socks I get blisters. I've been wearing Lowa instead if Asolo have wides now Ill take a look. Problem with Lowa, when the tread starts getting thin, the heels in the last 2 pairs blew out into little pieces while the fronts were still good.
Nice review! How would you comment on the claim of "these boots' midsoles will disintegrates over the course of 2 years even with minimal use"? I saw a number of people had problems with their boots breaking apart over time regardless of use, as a Salomon and Lowa user I feel kind of hesitant in trying the Asolo Fugitives. Mind share your opinion on that? Thanks!
Thanks. I know that they have a resole program for boots that are less than 5 years old. They can also be resoled by a certified vibram cobbler. More info on the FAQ page on Asolo.com
Nice video. Question: you mentioned that the Asolo 520 boot didn't work for you when your foot widened. Both Asolo, both in a wide--so how is it that the Fugitive boots did work? Both Asolo, both in a wide. I have a wide foot, so I'm curious.
My feet grew in length from size 11w to 12w. It’s not that the 520s didn’t work for me. They were great until they didn’t fit. Once I finally got rid of that smaller pair of 520s, the fugitives were available in wide sizes so I decided to just get those in 12w instead of the 520s in a 12w
What is the sizing like? I contacted Asolo and I am confused. Their sizing charts suggest 11, which is my normal size in other brands. But they said to send a tracing of my feet and it was 9.5. Seems like their sizing advice is whack!
@@FinerBub I did skip around a bit. I swear I had a pair of EE's in 2014, or so, as I always need the width. Fair enough. was just trying to decide if I wanted to get a new pair of these, or La Sports.
Have you worn these in the snow? My feet make it hard for me to find good fitting boots too. The Columbia boots I have been good enough, but not great grip. I’m a Catskills Hiker too. Have done all the fire towers and 12 of the 3500’s.
Awesome! Hopefully one day I’ll complete them all as well. The boots do fine in the snow for things like traction and waterproofing but they’re not insulated at all so my feet definitely get cold after a while. I’d 100% recommend a dedicated pair of snow boots for longer activities like snowshoeing. I’ve been pretty happy with my Kamik snow boots. I’ve owned two pairs by them now
@@FinerBub thanks! I’m not really planning on trying to break the trail in the snow. I wait till everyone else packs it down for me so a pair of micro spikes will do. Might be awhile before I have the funds for all the stuff needed for a real snow hike.
I'm dealing with an arthritic big toe joint and looking for a wide toe box with a stiff sole, especially stiff in the toe/forefoot area. Just wondering how stiff you find the sole of this shoe? Like if you held the boot and pushed on the toe area could you bend it upward at all? Thanks for the great review
Thanks for the review! How do you find the heel drop on these boots? After wearing Lone Peaks all year my Meindl Bernina boots now feel horrible, like my heels are on stilts. I'm wondering if the Altras have ruined traditional boots for me. Hopefully there are some wide-fitting boots out there with decent grip and lowish heel, that don't feel unnatural after wearing zero drop shoes.
@@FinerBub well... most well made boots run thermoplastic shank through the midsole giving it rigidity which in turn supports your movement, so rigid boots are less stressful on your knee or calf ... softer non rigid boots have too much flex and you are working harder and tiring.. hope that helps a bit
Don't be fooled, these boots are overpriced junk. Mine were comfortable and felt sturdy when I bought them. I stored them for about 4 years between about three hikesTHEN THE SOLES DELAMINATED while walking in wet grass. Just google Asolo junk.
Please don't talk nonsense. Where/when do you think they were stored? Tutnkhamun's tomb??? There are dress shoes that are stored for years without having the soles crumble.
@cheekyxmaverick8596 Hi. The best boots I have used were a Meindl boot made for Cabelas in the United States. Cabelas was bought out and no longer stocks any Meindl boots, but there is now a Meindl boot called Ohio, coincidentally, and it's very similar to those made for Cabelas. I bought a pair and I have just worn them in very wet weather in England's Lake District. They kept my feet dry and were very comfortable. I adapt my boots by adding an insole that has had the toes part cut off. Toes just drop into that space. Feels great. Best of luck!
At first i thought this guy rambles on too much and takes a long time to get a point across. I then settled down and just listened and i’ll be damned he has lots of great points with plenty of real world supportive data from his experiences and it’s worth listening to completely. Great video. Thanks.
Thanks for taking the time 🙏 Much appreciated!
I use Asolo Fugitive GTX for over 4 year as a daily shoes, i work as a ambulance man and i needed a pair of GORE TEX's shoes that can go everywere with extra confort.
I use to go hiking on vacation or on sundays also.
After 4 years, the Goretex system begins to no longer be effective, remember that I have been using them on wet and snowy roads every season of the year for 4 years now.
This pair of shoes is for me the best purchase I have made in terms of shoes.
If I had only used them for vacation hikes or Sunday hikes, they could easily have lasted 4 more years.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
I've had these boots for years, they are built well.
Nice. Thanks for sharing your experience
I've used these for years. Super comfortable for narrow feet and good in hot weather. Mine lasted about 3 years (or about 90 odd hiking days). Fell apart on the Jatbula Track...
Nice! Thanks for sharing your experience!
I have narrow feet, been wearing Asalo since the 90,s. Great shoes and boots!
Good to know! Thanks for sharing
My Asolo Fugitives served me for around 9 years. The Best in my opinion.
Awesome! That’s great to hear. Thanks for sharing your experience. Much appreciated
They truly are the best hiking boots!
I like them a lot
Fantastic review, I started off with Montrail Moraines for 10 years, they went out of business, so I switched to wearing Vasque ST. Elias now for 10 years and love them, like you I have wide feet, and im having a problem finding the wide sizes in the Vasque so now im going with the Asolo Fugitives as well, picking them up at REI, like you love hiking here all over New England and looking forward to breaking in the Asolos im sure will be great, all the very best.
Wow what a great comment! Thanks so much for the kind words and for sharing your experience 🙏
I like your review very much, based on your own experience and comparative to other footwear.
Thank You.
Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for the kind words!
This is my favorite video so far.
Haha that's awesome! Why though? I need specifics, man!
Great video!
Thanks. Glad you liked it!
Just got these, they are sooooooo comfortable. Love em.
Nice!
Just grabbed a pair of Asolo Eiger boots for winter off of REI. Hard to find much information on Asolo as a company but they look super legit when it comes to winter hiking. Thanks for the reference. I use a similar thought process when it comes to selecting footwear for a hike. I prefer the toe strap sandals though. Have gotten a few good summers out of those.
Nice! Yeah the toe straps are nice. I’m definitely getting that version for my next pair
Excellent video man. I had some old brown leather Asolo’s bought in the late 90’s. I wore them until 2015 or so and gave them away. They got used a lot in Boulder country in NH. Fabulous boots. I want the ones you are highlighting.
Thanks. Glad you found it helpful
I bought a pair of Fugitives 3 weeks ago and so far I’m loving them. Yeah I know what’s a chick buying mens boots for. Well I’m an amputee so I need the clearance they design in mens boots to get my prosthetic foot inside. It’s hard to find a women’s fully gusseted bolt that had enough room to angle in my foot without having to bend and fold the boot.
Up to this point I’ve been doing all my hiking using a pair of Saucany Peregrine Gor-Tex trail runners. They work but offer no protection on the sharp rocks. While I love their weight I needed something a bit more stout. Enter the Fugitive. First thing that drew me to them other then it looked like I could get my foot into them was their weight, while it’s not a trailrunner they definitely are lighter than the Asolo 520GV’s I had bought a year or so before my amputation. While I do miss them the weight of the boot+prosthetic would be crazy heavy, however my girlfriend has no issues with them so my old boots became her new boots.
So far my usage has been limited to some short (less than 4 hour) day hikes along the front range in the area around Golden CO. Impressions so far is good. They offer great stability especially on the downhills and the weight is barely noticeable. My only complaint is I really need to buy the same boot in a smaller size for my right “meat” foot, buying footwear when your an amputee is a compromise. I’m a broke bitch and can’t afford to buy 2 pairs of the same boots just in different sizes. The difference is noticeable but what can ya do.
Anyway great video love what your doing and hopefully see y’all in the trails.
Thanks so much for sharing your story and experience! And thanks for the kind words! Hopefully I’ll see you out there
Very prone to hydrolysis due to cheap poly midsole. The ONLY way I sort of repaired the start of cracks in the midsole was to let it dry completely, clean with isopropyl alcohol. Slather aquaseal SR all into the poly midsole cracks and completely cover any midsole foam with the aquaseal SR to bind it from further disintegration. Shoe Goo peels and DO NOT work. Wear a p95 mask for the fumes. Annoying to do but has worked for 2 weeks without disintegrating more so far. You should do this if you buy it new too. 3/5 shoe.
Thanks for all of that info 👍
This was well done and very informative; thanks.
Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for commenting
Great info.thanks
No problem! Glad you found it helpful
My foot is widish so I got regular width….and then used a wood shoe stretcher to loosen them , feels great. Really nice review very informative.
Great idea! I had never considered stretching the boots out like that. Thanks for the suggestion and I’m glad you enjoyed the video 🤙
I found out by stretching the boots for one night is not enough coz it will rebound back…could be because it’s not all leather…..you need to do it for 2 nights straight . But of course for someone who is truly wide getting the wide version will feel the best.
Cool. Thanks for that tip!
Had an Asolo Gobaline GTX years ago. It was a weird looking boot with a pulley lacing system which attracted me to it. It was fine until the midsole started to crumble and break apart and the outsole completely separated from the boot. Thankfully, I wasn't on a hike when it started to fail, but it was embarrassing trying to walk home with the soles of my shoes flopping about. I wasn't happy since they weren't cheap and there were plenty of tread left. Couple of years ago I thought I'd try Asolos again and got the Fugitive GTX. They're great in every way a quality hiking boot should be, but once again the midsole has started to crumble and disintegrate with the outsole starting to separate. Maybe I just have the worst luck with Asolos? I have a Gore-Tex leather boot from EMS that is well over a decade old. It is no doubt worn, but I can still use it as a daily beater around town.
Thanks for sharing your experience! I’ll have to see how long mine last
Been wearing Lowa, same with me, heels blew out, crumbled and flopped about. Earlier ones wore out. I think they went to cheaper materials that do not last as long as they used to.
I like the wide asolos. No problems yet!
I found the Asolo a bit narrow but a well made boot all the same. They looked pretty awesome. A wide size in 13.5 US wasn't available when I looked.
I eventually settled on Scarpa Mescalito Trks as a "do it all" boot for everything more serious than a coastal stroll but less serious than winter alpine use. I have Zodiac Tech and Manta Tech for when I need crampons so I guess Scarpa just fit me well.
Nice thanks for sharing your experience!
Great boots, and a very good review. I've seen other reviews with some misinformation in them, which is a shame.
For all the people who posted about the soles coming off, that's due to hydrolysis. It is NOT a QC problem. The midsole is made of polyurethane. Polyurethane is susceptible to hydrolysis (dry rot). When they're unused, water gets trapped in the pores and breaks down the polyurethane. You avoid this by using them. It's counter-intuitive, but the more you wear the boots, the longer they will last because movement keeps the polyurethane from breaking down.
These are some very comfortable boots. They do run narrow, which is good for my B/C width feet. They are very snug in the heel and midfoot, and the toebox is not very wide. They have excellent shock absorption, thanks to the polyurethane midsole. They're insanely supportive (once you throw in a worthy insole), which adds to the comfort. The firm midsole makes you feel very grounded, like you're a part of the earth. They're not flexible, at all, so if you like a light, flexible boot, these are not for you. They're rigid and a bit on the heavy side, but they don't actually feel that heavy when they're on your feet. I had major surgery on my right hip a year ago, and I have five anchors holding everything together. These boots are supportive and rigid enough that they can support my leg and keep it from shifting around too much, preventing a lot of pain. They're very, very supportive.
The insoles they come with are worthless. They provide no cushioning or support. I use either Tread Labs Pace or Superfeet Green. Warning: Superfeet insoles can CUT THROUGH GORE-TEX! The edges of the plastic support can tear through the liner. You have to decide if you want to risk it. I need the support because I have a connective tissue disorder, and my arches collapse. It's not guaranteed that the Superfeet will cut through the liner. Superfeet Green are the safest and least likely to cut through the Gore-Tex. If it does cut through, you can always use Shoe Goo or Gear Aid to patch it, though.
They have excellent traction on pretty much every surface. They're not great on ice, but not many things are. I'm not sure why, but they're extremely slippery on every surface at first. After a few miles, however, they're very grippy.
The waterproofing is grand. These will definitely keep your feet dry. I've had no issues with that.
Breathability is really good considering all the heavy-duty materials used. The Gore-Tex liner does its job, keeping them waterproof while remaining breathable. They're cool enough for summer, but they're insulated well enough that you can use them for winter with the right socks. With Darn Tough mountaineering socks, I've used these in 3°F weather, and my feet stayed warm and comfortable.
They take awhile to break-in -- about 15-20 miles for me. During the break-in, my heels slip a bit, and they aren't the most comfortable. Keep at it, though, and they'll become very comfy boots.
Sizing. This one threw me for a loop for awhile. Thank God for REI's return policy. The sizing is about equivalent to Converse. These run long and narrow. Just like Chuck Taylors. If you wear a 10 in Converse, try a 10 in these first. If you're coming from something like Saucony or Adidas, try a 10.5. It's extremely important that you get the right size in these. I have a very rare connective tissue disorder and extra bones in my feet that cause my arches to collapse and my feet to elongate and pronate. This makes it insanely hard to find shoes that fit. These, however, with Superfeet Green insoles, provide enough support to prevent my arches from collapsing and my foot from expanding.
Overall, these are great boots. Rigid, supportive, firm, narrow, shock-absorbant, waterproof, breathable, comfortable... To top it all off, they look great, too! Personally, I like the Light Black/Grey color scheme best.
Get a pair of Asolos and touch grass. You'll be glad you did.
P.S. It's pronounced ah-SO-low.
Thanks 👍
I love mine but I would recommend if you have a full 10.5 foot then go with EE width because the traditional D width is narrow and because they are so sturdy they can be tight across the top of the foot. I still really like them though and the waterproofing is pretty amazing.
Thanks for the tip!
Great review on the boot .. I would agree that most important part of your hike whether it’s technical or non technical will be the fit ... volume of your foot should match the boots volume , especially when purchasing a bigger boots.. fugitive is one of Asolo’s iconic boot .. it’s a wonderful approach boot to any big climbs , it carries weight well, still not a heavy boot and being semi Rigit torsionally with a bit flex at forefoot makes it a great long distance boot to walk and still keep that ankle safe on technical routes.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Great comment! Lots of useful info
@@FinerBub thank you and you should keep reviewing gears ... thoroughly enjoyed hearing your experience
@@tsets3333 Thanks. That's nice of you to say
I have these. Great boots.
So great!
@@FinerBub I haven't used them for a while but I have been using wider shoes and now the Asolos are a little cramped in the toe area. I don't really have wide feet but my toes have widened out. I just discovered this problem since my first comment. The wide version obviously widens the forefoot area but is there also a bit more room for your toes nearer the front? I've looked at other boots but I like everythig else about the Fugitives so would rather not get different boots. I would have to order the wide ones from the net.
These are true "5 year" boots. An amazing hiking boot with mountaineering pedigree. Size up 1/2 size. Get good insoles and enjoy!
That’s what I find - the insoles aren’t great so I put different insoles in - what insoles would you recommend?
@@RMcGivern Superfeet Green!!
Excelent Review!!!
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful!
Can you do a vs series.
I’d like to see how you compare these boots with some other popular ones.
Oboz boots Sawtooth II mid b dry
Salomon Quest 4D GTX Forces
Salomon XA Pro mid GTX Forces
Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid TF.
SALEWA Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX Boots.
Asolo Fugitive GTX boots.
Low top shoes:
Oboz sawtooth II Low non-b dry
Salomon Speedcross 5 Goretex.
Vasque Juxt.
Ah I wish. Maybe someday when the channel grows a bit bigger. I can’t really afford to drop a bunch of money on ten pairs of hiking boots at the moment
Nice review. Consider trying the Altra King MT 2.0 as trail runner. I had the Lone
Peaks and didn’t have as much grip as the King MT. Through the Whites they have been amazing.
Will do! Thanks for the recommendation!
I tried these on a while ago but they wouldn't fit me well. I switched to the Salomon Quest 4D and found them to fit me better, and haven't looked back. But I know several guys who love thees Asolos.
Yeah I like them. Never tried the Salomon’s though. Thanks for sharing your experience 👍
Best boots for wide feet are Meindl, Mammut or Hanwag
Thanks for the input 👍
Tried Asolo yearsxago, no wide. If I go oversuzed and use boot liner or extra socks I get blisters. I've been wearing Lowa instead if Asolo have wides now Ill take a look.
Problem with Lowa, when the tread starts getting thin, the heels in the last 2 pairs blew out into little pieces while the fronts were still good.
Bummer. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Nice review! How would you comment on the claim of "these boots' midsoles will disintegrates over the course of 2 years even with minimal use"? I saw a number of people had problems with their boots breaking apart over time regardless of use, as a Salomon and Lowa user I feel kind of hesitant in trying the Asolo Fugitives. Mind share your opinion on that? Thanks!
Thanks. I know that they have a resole program for boots that are less than 5 years old. They can also be resoled by a certified vibram cobbler. More info on the FAQ page on Asolo.com
This is encouraging. Thanks for commenting
Nice video. Question: you mentioned that the Asolo 520 boot didn't work for you when your foot widened. Both Asolo, both in a wide--so how is it that the Fugitive boots did work? Both Asolo, both in a wide. I have a wide foot, so I'm curious.
My feet grew in length from size 11w to 12w. It’s not that the 520s didn’t work for me. They were great until they didn’t fit. Once I finally got rid of that smaller pair of 520s, the fugitives were available in wide sizes so I decided to just get those in 12w instead of the 520s in a 12w
What is the sizing like? I contacted Asolo and I am confused. Their sizing charts suggest 11, which is my normal size in other brands. But they said to send a tracing of my feet and it was 9.5. Seems like their sizing advice is whack!
Yeah that is weird. Idk why that happened. All I know is that I am a size 12 wide in sneakers ie same size that I got the boots in...
What was the name of the scarpas ,my sound quality on my phone is poor.Also, do you know if I could get the same scarpas here in the states?
Scarpa Mojito. And yes they sell them in the US!
Did you size up in this boot? I heard of people getting a size up because of the toe box.
Nope. Just got the wide version
Thank for this great review video. May I know what is the actual length of your feet and the shoe size you chooses?
Glad you enjoyed the video! My shoe size is US 12 wide. Not sure about the length but I do know that my left is a bit longer and wider ☝️
Ever considered doing hiking meet ups?
I don’t see why not
The Fugitive is absolutely available in widths. Not sure who told you that they aren't.
Correct, they do now but they did not back in 2017. Did you watch the whole video? Skip to 11:18
@@FinerBub I did skip around a bit. I swear I had a pair of EE's in 2014, or so, as I always need the width. Fair enough. was just trying to decide if I wanted to get a new pair of these, or La Sports.
Gotcha. No worries. I’d be curious to know what you end up with. Good luck with the search 👍
Have you worn these in the snow? My feet make it hard for me to find good fitting boots too. The Columbia boots I have been good enough, but not great grip. I’m a Catskills Hiker too. Have done all the fire towers and 12 of the 3500’s.
Awesome! Hopefully one day I’ll complete them all as well. The boots do fine in the snow for things like traction and waterproofing but they’re not insulated at all so my feet definitely get cold after a while. I’d 100% recommend a dedicated pair of snow boots for longer activities like snowshoeing. I’ve been pretty happy with my Kamik snow boots. I’ve owned two pairs by them now
@@FinerBub thanks! I’m not really planning on trying to break the trail in the snow. I wait till everyone else packs it down for me so a pair of micro spikes will do. Might be awhile before I have the funds for all the stuff needed for a real snow hike.
Yeah I hear that
I'm dealing with an arthritic big toe joint and looking for a wide toe box with a stiff sole, especially stiff in the toe/forefoot area. Just wondering how stiff you find the sole of this shoe? Like if you held the boot and pushed on the toe area could you bend it upward at all?
Thanks for the great review
Yeah it’s not THAT stiff. I’d go for something with metal in the sole or toe.
Thanks for the review! How do you find the heel drop on these boots? After wearing Lone Peaks all year my Meindl Bernina boots now feel horrible, like my heels are on stilts. I'm wondering if the Altras have ruined traditional boots for me. Hopefully there are some wide-fitting boots out there with decent grip and lowish heel, that don't feel unnatural after wearing zero drop shoes.
They’re not too bad. I wear altras as well and don’t have any issues with my asolos
Hello. Would you recommend this shoe after 5 years? What are its strengths and weaknesses? Has it started to take on water?
Still a great boot. I still use them regularly in rainy conditions.
19:05... pliers are for the footcare regiment, right?
Haha nope. Make-shift pot holder
Are there any like these with toe protection. I've never seen this covered and how important this is when hiking.
Not that I know of. I think a flexible toe is probably more important while hiking
i have wide-ish feet to...should i get em? do they hurt?
I like my wide models. The key is to tie ‘‘em tight and then walk through a few puddles to loosen up the fabric
Would you recommend them for snow use? How would the fugitive hold up in the snow?
Haven’t used them in the snow yet but I’ll include that in my full review after this winter!
@@FinerBub it’s a good boot for snow shoeing because of being a semi right boot torsionally
Would you mind defining that term? I’ve never heard it
@@FinerBub well... most well made boots run thermoplastic shank through the midsole giving it rigidity which in turn supports your movement, so rigid boots are less stressful on your knee or calf ... softer non rigid boots have too much flex and you are working harder and tiring.. hope that helps a bit
@@tsets3333 Awesome! Thanks for explaining that
Bought Asolo boots and the toe box is narrow for me caused blisters. Won't buy Asolo again.
Thanks for sharing that
Great boots until the soles crumble off.
Thanks for the input. Just curious, how long did it take for that to happen?
300 bucks? They better be delivered by the Swedish bikini team.
There are plenty of more affordable options out there...
@@FinerBub yea, but if suggestive reality gets them to be delivered by the Swedish bikini team, then it's a win either way.
If you have only hiked in the boots three times your review ain’t worth much...
It's not a review. It's a first impressions video. Maybe you missed the title
Don't be fooled, these boots are overpriced junk. Mine were comfortable and felt sturdy when I bought them. I stored them for about 4 years between about three hikesTHEN THE SOLES DELAMINATED while walking in wet grass. Just google Asolo junk.
Everything deteriorates in storage. They probably would have lasted longer if you had used them
Please don't talk nonsense. Where/when do you think they were stored? Tutnkhamun's tomb??? There are dress shoes that are stored for years without having the soles crumble.
Idk maybe you got a bad batch. Mine are still going strong. Try sending them in for warranty repair. Maybe they’ll replace them for you.
Out of curiosity then. What's your #1 pick of hiking boot or boot that falls into this category?
@cheekyxmaverick8596 Hi. The best boots I have used were a Meindl boot made for Cabelas in the United States. Cabelas was bought out and no longer stocks any Meindl boots, but there is now a Meindl boot called Ohio, coincidentally, and it's very similar to those made for Cabelas. I bought a pair and I have just worn them in very wet weather in England's Lake District. They kept my feet dry and were very comfortable. I adapt my boots by adding an insole that has had the toes part cut off. Toes just drop into that space. Feels great. Best of luck!