Closeouts. Ultra-durable and water-resistant, Asolo's FSN 85 hiking boots can handle almost any trail on your topo map. Experience why Asolo's FSN collection received Backpacker's magazine "Best Backpacking Boot" award!
- Cordura®, suede and synthetic upper
- Breathable interior for blister-free comfort
- Rubbermac outsole grips rocks and roots with ease
- Padded collar and gusseted tongue keep debris out
- Protective toe rand
- Made in Romania
- Lace-Up
- Non-Insulated,Non-Waterproof
- Gusseted tongue
- Upper: Cordura®, suede and synthetic
- Lining: Synthetic
- Removable insole
- Outsole: Rubbermac rubber
- Height: 5"
- Weight (pair): 3 lb.
- Made in Romania
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Reviewed by Woods from Arkansas on Wednesday, June 19, 2013Second pair I have owned, tough as nails and hard to wear out.
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Reviewed by Bob from CNY on Wednesday, June 19, 2013This is my second pair of Asolo FSN85. Loved the first pair and was happy to see that STP still was selling them. Had a little issue in that my old pair of boots was size 11, so I ordered my new pair as 11's. I wore these new boots for a couple weeks and the fit was bad, way too big, felt very sloppy. BUT STP was great and allowed me to return for 10.5's. So glad I got the smaller size. Not sure what changed, over a few years since my last boots. But you might want to think about going a half size smaller???? Overall great boot, my last pair I wore almost everyday for work for 2-3 years, very cormfortable.
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Reviewed by TaTonka from Ozark Mountains on Sunday, June 16, 2013I bought my first pair of the FSN 85 from STP over 10 years ago because they were the only boot I could find in WIDE. Up until then I'd hiked in Sun Downers but blew out a pair in the Grand Canyon and decided to try another brand. Since then I've owned and abused 6 pairs of Asolos including the FSN 85 and 95, The Sassalong, and the Fugitive. I get great mileage out of the boots, there's very little break in, and the 85's dry very fast. The only cons that I've found is the toe breaks down if you hike a bunch of scree (Shoe goo to the rescue) and the laces are too thick for the upper eyelets. You'll find they come unlaced often if you don't go to a thinner pair of laces. I use 5mm cord and have no problems . The 85 is great for long distance hiking as it 's supportive yet light, dries fast, and is comfortable right out of the box. In 2009 I started the AT in Sassalongs but swithched out to my old 85's after 400 miles. The Sass's never got comfortable and were really too much boot for the AT. The FSN 95 is great until you get water over the top, then because of the GORE-TEX liner, it takes forever to dry out. In my opinion the FSN 85 is one of the best boots on the market in it's price range. Savor Happy!
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Reviewed by BTassone from Pottsville, PA on Saturday, June 15, 2013Great boots. This is my 10th pair. Wear them to work. Great support and durability.
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Reviewed by Jack from Oregon on Thursday, June 13, 2013Went on a 10 mile hike with these right out of the box. Feet felt terrific at the end of the day with just a slight bit of foot fatigue which is to be expected. The terrain was mixed with sections being very rocky, snow covered portions and lots of up and down grades...boots handled all very well. I expect to put many many miles on theses boots...
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Question “hi i have a 28cm long foot 11cm wide. are your size options american or european. i think i need a size 10.5 european M width. can you confirm cheers”
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Answer The sizing displayed is US sizing. If your foot is 28cm long you would be looking for a US size 11.
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Question “Do these boots have a shank like the fsn95?”
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Answer They have the same shank and out sole.
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Question “whay is your rewturn policy because I am not entirely sure of my size? Will I be able to exchange them for a different size if I don't order the right sized pair.”
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Answer At Sierra we have a 100% satisfaction guarantee so if you are not happy with your purchase for any reason, please return it to us as soon as possible. Products purchased within 6 months of the order date will receive a refund by the original payment method. For returns on purchases over 6 months old, a gift card will be issued. For more about returns: Use this link to our returns & exchanges pages.|https://www.sierratradingpost.com/myaccount/returnexpress/
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Question “By "synthetic" (interior lining)--what exactly is that? Boots with "textile lining" i.e. mesh-type fabric simply do not hold up for me.”
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Answer It is a woven synthetic cloth fabric.
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Question “I am going to hike in the medium humid conditions in Venezuela in march. I normally wear size 12. Do I need to get a size 13 boot or 12 is OK not to get blisters or other problems with my feet?”
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Answer Order the size you would normally order, just be sure to break them in well before your trip.
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Question “i wear a size 10 4e running shoe (new balance) will 10 wide fit me on the asolo fsn 85 thanks”
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Answer The length of the 10 wide should be fine but if you wear 4e the with of the Asolo will likely be to narrow for you.
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Question “I just got these boots and I love em so far! Question is, what would be best to treat the outside material with to help the waterproofing?”
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Answer I would recommend Nikwak Fabric and leather proof. Thanks for asking.
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Question “I have wide feet and the Wide Merrell Hiking shoes were not wide enough.||Are these wider than the Wide Merrells?”
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Answer Sorry these are not wider than the Merrells.
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Question “How do you tighten the front of the boot? The laces are crimped in the first hook. Is the only answer prying the hook open so the lace will move?”
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Answer The first hook is made to be a snug fit for the lace to make it easier to get your laces snug. The laces should "pop" in and out of the hook. You want to adjust your laces snug and then pop them in the first hook then continue lacing up the boot.
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Question “How well do you project these boots would hold up after a year for a 150lb person who is carrying about 80lbs of gear on a regular basis?”
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Answer My last pair lasted three plus years and I beat the sh out of them!!!
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Answer I would not regard this model of Asolos as a true backpacking boots. These are high quality hikers but not heavy enough for 80 pound loads on a consistent basis. You'll need a heavy leather boot with a wide stable platform. Probably something with a Norweigian welt type of sole. At one tinme Reichle made a beautiful mountaineering boot, but I think they're pretty much out of business now. The old adage, "the heavier the load, the heavier the boot" has been true since the time of the Roman legions.
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Answer It would be my opinion that they would do fine provided you replace the stock insoles. Any boot will likely have some issues after a year consistently under that sort of load. I work outdoors all day in mine and they have seemingly held up pretty well particularly for the price. 170# and carrying 40 ish all day.
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Answer carrying a heavy load like 80lbs for extended periods would be most beneficial to wear a heavier backpacking boot,which has a little stiffer sole.these boots are a 'hiking boot' designed for shorter trips and light loads.look into a boot that is specifically made for backpacking which will be much more comfortable for a heavy load on extended trips.
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Answer After one year, if not sooner, and 230lbs on a regular basis you will want to buy a new pair.
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