Asolo Power Matic 300 Gore-Tex® Backpacking Boots - Waterproof (For Women)

I ordered this particular boot because several people had said it felt a little big. I vary between a 10 or a 10 1/2, so I am very pleased with the fit... enough room in the toes, and not necessarily wide. I have been out for an hour or two at a time and they have been very comfortable, so minimal breakin is required. Have not actually been in water, but the construction appears watertight. As with any hiking boot, it feels heavy when you first put it on (compared to everyday shoes) but not uncomfortably so and it is not clunky. It has enough flexibility that you don't feel like you are clomping along. Excellent stability and traction. Too soon to say how the suede will wear or look over time, but I really like the way they look new!

I found these boots to be a perfect fit and true to size. The break-in period was quick, however I did develop blisters on my first major hike in these boots. It was a 6+ hour hike on rocky, muddy, and snowy terrain and I took too many steps with loosened laces. I don't really think a longer break-in period would have mattered. My best suggestion, make sure your laces stay tight!

This is a great boot/shoe. Ladies...order 1/2 size smaller than normal. I wear a 6 and ordered a 5 1/2 and it fits great!

I really like everything about these boots but I just want to warn anyone who might buy these that after about 3 weeks of wearing them, one of the lacing eyelets ripped out of the boot while I was tying my laces. So beware, maybe it was a fluke, I can't say for sure.

I've only ever worn Zamberlain's, but decided to try another all leather boot. I like the full lether ones because the seams on other boots always seem to pinch my foot somewhere. After 12 years of wearing Zamberlain's, these boots feel exactly the same and like them, surround your foot with comfort, no pinch spots and a durable feel.