Asolo Sasslong Is The Perfect Choice
The Asolo Sasslong boots can be used for both backpacking and hiking. They are a simple, sturdy boot that is good quality and a perfect choice for beginners as well as advanced hikers. This boot is for men and is categorized under the Backpacking “Triple Power Structure” on the Asolo website.
The Sasslong has had many good reviews, the majority giving them 5 stars. The reviewers generally found them to be durable, comfortable and water resistant. People also liked the fact the ankle was well supported and that they had great traction. The sole is also thick enough to protect you from rocks and large stones.
The boot itself is called the Sasslong NBK GV and it comes in green and blue as well as brown and blue. While the uppers are made with water-resistant Nubuck, the lining is Gore-tex. Gor-tex has been used now for years in outdoor apparel as well as footwear. It is a great fabric because it is soft, water resistant and breathable – in other words your feet feel nicely cushioned and regardless of the terrain or weather, your feet will remain dry and they will not get sweaty. The footbed is anatomic and the sole is made of Vibram Ascent and a dual density midsole in microporous rubber.
Many of the reviewers would also recommend them and they have been worn for many different reasons. In fact, people have worn them in extreme conditions and have been happy with them. These boots seem to be a good all round boots you can wear to hike and they have come out well in the many reviews on them. Looking at reviews, you will see that have been worn for big game hunting, for hiking in the mountains and really for most occasions. Hunting in the mountains and deserts, for day hiking, long distance hiking, over harsh terrain and also in wet weather to name just a few occasions where these boots have proved that they are well worn and well loved by their wearers.
While some reviewers complain they needed to be broken in, other reviewers say the opposite and truly it’s all about your particular feet, is it not?
They combine being heavy duty without a lot of flexibility and the price is reasonable – from $185 upwards depending on the retailer. For example, Sierra Trading Post has them for $272.50 whereas they would cost $241.69 at Surf Mountain. You can also look on ebay where they are displayed from around $139,00 which is a big and favorable difference in price.
If you are considering buying a hiking boot, the Sasslong is a good basic boot and it’s hard to go wrong with them. They are also a fairly lightweight boot (around 1.6lbs per boot) which is a great advantage. They have great reviews and have been worn for all sorts of hiking activities but also on rough terrain and they remain dry regardless of the weather.