Review of Vasque Talus Hiking Shoes
Vasque Talus is the only hiking shoe, actually the only shoe, I have bought back-to-back. Meaning, I bought the exact style, color, and size and am going on more than 18 months of wearing this particular shoe, pretty much every day. Since I garden, hike, commute, and kick back in this shoe, I figured I should log some of the reasons why I endorse it full-stop. The Basics Vasque Talus is a lower-cut hiking shoe that is durable and highly water-repellent. Vasque tags the shoes as "ultradry" and that is accurate. The shoes are highly resistant to water. I have hiked significant mileage on moderate and slightly difficult terrain in these shoes and have found them durable and resistant to wear and tear. The Vibram soles are efficient on moist rocks typical in an Appalachian forest. Above: past (l) and present. I kept the old shoes and use them around muddy sites, while using the new shoes to commute and appear more presentable. For me, th...