They're Finally In

     Aaron's Boots

Vasque Breeze Gore-Tex Hiking Boots:
     Searched long and hard for a decent pair of boots for Aaron.  We considered every thing from running shoes, trail runers, hiking boots, to backpacking boots.  Each type of boot really has a special purpose, however, for our trek we need an in-between boot.  The reason we didn't go running or trail running (even though many use them) is because our hike is longer, we are not going minimalist and we are perhaps even boarder line on ultralight packing.  I wanted both of us to have a good cushion for our feet but not compromise our ankles (which is imperative to the success of this trip).  Now it's a true Aaron is just a little lighter than I, just a little, so, our foot wear needs are slightly different.  Mom told me she  and some others have been concerned about Aaron's welfare, trust me, I have put a ton of time, research, and energy (mainly electrical energy, hah) into making sure all will be well.  It's amazing how resilient the body is even under harsh or less than ideal circumstances (food, water, climate...).  Some how the body powers through, plus it's not like we are going parading through the Brazilian rain forest where there is no help and many hostile things lurking around, I'm just sayin'... (ohhh, new idea for next years trip, J, you in?).  Plus, I am pretty sure Aaron is not a pansy and can tough out any things tossed his way (I'm sure your sighing Mom, hahah)  Any how, check out the below review to see what we like about them, we will post on our gear as we use it to follow up on these surface reviews.

     Decided on these bad boys for these reasons-  Vasque is a fantastic brand and they are highly rated for what we are going to be doing.  These boots are also gor-tex lined because we might encounter rain and we will certainly be hiking through snow on the passes.  We like the mid boot rather than the full uppers because Aaron is a lot lighter than I, thus, he does not quiet the support I do, and they use Vibram rubber on the out soles (great grip and traction).  Also, most of the reviews said these boots needed little break in time (as most boots these days don't need much break in times other than heavy backpackers or mountaineering boots, thanks to technology, a sign of the times- my backpacking boots needed no break in time).  I really love the fact that we don't have to break boots in like our older counterparts needed to.  Lastly, we were waiting for a good deal, nothing on this trip was bought at full price thanks to my promotive membership and the great REI sale that we took advantage of, so these boots were significantly reduced from it's retail, super pumped on great deals!  Hope they fit, took a gamble, some times they pay off, some times they don't, if not we will take advantage of REI's great return policy and purchase another pair at REI (fingers crossed).  Who ever said you had to pay a ton of cash $ to go hiking?  Suckers!  All-in-all, this is a great boot that will do the trick and out last our trek.