who sells Asolo boots in Hobart

[tassie walker]

Does any one know who stocks Asolo boots in Hobart?

[ILUVSWTAS]

The Jolly old Swagman.

[tasadam]

(In the spirit of Abbott and Costello)
No, I didn't know Who stocks Asolo boots. I hope he doesn't stock too many, it would make first base pretty crowded. Does What stock anything?

[ILUVSWTAS]

You seriously need to lay off the coffee Adam.

[tassie walker]

Thanks ILUVSWTAS for that - I'll be paying the jolly swagman a visit. I'm used to scarpa but they are not making many of their styles in wide fittings any more (especially leather boots).

[ILUVSWTAS]

No problem!

They do look a good boot. Bit too expensive for my liking though. I'd need to know I was going to get more than 2-3 years out of them.

[north-north-west]

I'd need to know I was going to get more than 2-3 years out of them.

You probably wouldn't. But they are sooo comfortable.

[ILUVSWTAS]

So are the Zamberlans. And (sometimes) $200 cheaper.

[Strider]

So are the Zamberlans. And (sometimes) $200 cheaper.

What Zambers are you wearing ILUV? I have a pair of Trail Lites, and they've taken ages to break in but are finally getting comfortable now.

[ILUVSWTAS]

These ones bud.
http://www.campsaver.com/996-vioz-gt-boot-men-s

They are great. Wear them straight from the box, so comfy. Never had a blister.

[Strider]

These ones bud.
http://www.campsaver.com/996-vioz-gt-boot-men-s

They are great. Wear them straight from the box, so comfy. Never had a blister.

I've got these ones http://www.mainpeak.com.au/outdoor/zamb ... -mens.html.

A basic boot, but I wasn't complaining for $150. I've had one blister - on the Achilles caused by wearing Explorer socks.

How do you find the Goretex? Hot? My Merrell approach shoes are near unbearable in even slightly warmish weather

[ILUVSWTAS]

Yeh explorers suck pretty bad.

Nah they are fine. If it's hot, all of me is hot. I cant say i've ever thought to myself, "gosh my feet are hot"

[Strider]

Yeh explorers suck pretty bad.

Nah they are fine. If it's hot, all of me is hot. I cant say i've ever thought to myself, "gosh my feet are hot"

Good to know for next time round. I've been eyeing off the Vioz

[ILUVSWTAS]

Yeh I like them. Had them around 12-16months now, and for me that's a long time for boots. So happy with the durability.

[Genesis]

Yeh explorers suck pretty bad.

Nah they are fine. If it's hot, all of me is hot. I cant say i've ever thought to myself, "gosh my feet are hot"

On the subject of socks, I have also been told that Explorers are bad compared to .......
But I have never either remembered the brand mentioned or forgotten to ask about the brand.

I currently wear Explorers and I do have some blistering issues, makes me think.....

I am interested to know what socks others are wearing?

Cheers

Genesis

[Strider]

I am interested to know what socks others are wearing?

I use either:

Icebreaker Hike Lite Crew
http://au.icebreaker.com/Hike-Lite-Crew ... efv1=Socks

or a no longer available merino version of these from Mountain Designs (mine have "Thermolan" across the toe and are my favourites!)
http://www.mountaindesigns.com/online-s ... rodID=1247

The issue I have with Explorers is that they are not fitted and therefore bunch up behind my foot when going downhill. My achilles then chaffes on the bunched up fabric causing a blister. Aside from bushwalking, I wear Explorers nearly every other day otherwise.

[ILUVSWTAS]

I wear Wilderness wear.