The Asolo Power Matic 200 GV - The Best All-Round Hiking Boots You Will Ever Own

Every hiker has an experience that either makes or breaks them. For me it was a hike through the beautiful Knysna Forest in South Africa that turned into my own personal hell when my hiking boots let me down - badly.

I found out, too late, that they were sort-of waterproof, sort-of comfortable and sort-of reliable. Not a good thing to find out about your boots in the middle of nowhere. No, by the time you find yourself in the middle of a forest you need to know that all your equipment is 100% reliable. I ended up with wet feet, hiking boots that needed to be duct taped and blisters that felt like I’d stepped on hot coals.

I really came to appreciate my feet and this developed into an obsession with keeping them happy and comfortable. I soon set off to find the best hiking boots ever. I didn’t have the money to spend on hundreds of different types of shoes so, speaking to fellow hikers, reading reviews from other hikers and finding out what makes a good pair of general all-purpose hiking boots, I made my way through the quagmire of advertising claims, customer reviews and my gut instinct.

I didn’t have to try very hard as every person that I spoke with or read about recommended different makes and models of boots. However, the owners of Asolo hiking boots were almost always more passionate about their boots than anyone else.

Now that’s what you need to look for in a pair of boots, or anything in life really; something that sells itself.

When you are trekking through the mountains or a rain forest in a pair of soaking wet hiking boots, your feet are blistered and you feel like you are walking on hot lava, this is when you realize why soldiers spend their own money buying the best boots they can get. Nothing will ruin your day more than the unending pain in your feet from boots that just aren’t doing their job; and by this time it’s too late to wish that you had bought a pair of good hiking boots.

If you survey seasoned hikers, hunters, outdoor workers and other all-round outdoorsmen, they will tell you that these are simply the best hiking boots available and that they wouldn’t consider going out without them.

Every hiker has his or her personal favourite hiking equipment ranging from backpacks, to socks to tents, etc, which they would recommend to others and anyone who has tried the Asolo GVwill never recommend another hiking boot; and here’s why.

These boots are heavy duty, made with full grain leather and with the best hardware; and yet they are exceptionally comfortable. The padding around the ankles is comfortable, giving good side-to-side and forward support. You will need this when you are going over rocky ground or going up or down hills.

Despite being heavy duty hiking boots, they are narrow and won’t feel like snowshoes on your feet. They weigh in at only about 3.75 pounds; not light but not heavy either. They will handle your weight with an 80 pound backpack and have been known to comfortably go for 30 miles in one go and thousands of miles over a lifetime.

Users describe them as stiff, but they soften with body heat when you put them on and they won’t get all flimsy on you in the middle of your trek. Most wearers describe them as boots for life. One guy I heard of even put a chain saw through them, but they carried on going.

It’s good to know, that in the age of disposable clothes, something is still made to last for a lifetime.

Whether you are on a two week long trek through the mountains or a day hike, wet and soggy feet will put a damper on your trip. Most hikers will take wet weather gear on their trips but will assume that it is natural and normal for their feet to get wet.

With the Asolo GVthis is not the case. The waterproofing is flawless; with Gore-Tex right to the top of the boot, water won’t be sneaking into your boots.

These boots have stayed dry through many a muddy and wet trek and have remained dry and comfortable throughout. I know because I’ve worn them through some pretty horrible weather conditions myself.

No matter how highly recommended or how famous the brand of hiking boots, some users will always complain about blisters and hotspots; even when they have broken in their boots.

The Asolo Hiking Bootsare the only ones where users never complain about them. They seem to be ready for action right from the get-go with very little breaking-in time.

Although it is highly recommended that you break in your boots before a hike, some users of the boots have not had time to break in their boots for whatever reason; yet they did not encounter any difficulties. These are highly exceptional circumstances. A while ago, on a hike with a group of friends, one hiker’s expensive brand name boots came apart during the hike and we had to stop off in a nearby town to buy new boots before we could carry on.

Luckily he found a pair of Asolo Power Matic 200 GV’s and continued on his hike without breaking in the boots or suffering any discomfort from blisters or hotspots.

Now that’s what I call the perfect hiking boot!

Nothing can give you more trouble on a hike than when the lacing system on your boots breaks. Most hikers bring spare laces with them, but with the lacing system it is a more difficult problem to remedy especially when you are far away from civilization.

The power-matic lacing system is made with top of the line hardware and you won’t find your lace loops bent because of inferior material. These laces are designed for quick removal and it makes putting on the boots quick and easy. Not something you want to struggle with when your fingers are chilled to the bone.

Enjoying the great outdoors, whether for fun or work, should be endured in the greatest comfort possible and you can only do this if your feet are comfortable, dry and secure from blisters and hotspots.

My personal opinion is that it is well worth it to spend a little extra on good quality boots like the Asolo Power Matic 200 GV’s and avoid the hassles of damaged feet during a hike, or the long-term expense of having to replace your hiking boots every so often. A great pair of Asolo’s will last you a lifetime; allowing you to enjoy your passion pain and blister-free.