Vasque Men's Breeze 2.0 Low Gore-Tex Hiking Shoe

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 191 ratings

Slate Brown/Dress Blues
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Size Chart
US Regular
Brand SizeUKEuropeHeel to toe (in)
3.52.534.58.5
4.03.035.08.7
4.53.536.08.9
5.04.037.09.1
5.54.537.59.3
6.05.038.09.4
6.55.538.59.7
7.06.039.09.8
7.56.540.010
8.07.041.010.2
8.57.541.510.4
9.08.042.010.6
9.58.542.510.8
10.09.043.011
10.59.543.511.2
11.010.044.011.4
11.510.545.011.6
12.011.046.011.8
13.012.047.012.2
14.013.048.012.6

Product details

Fabric type
100% Leather
Origin
Imported
Sole material
Man-made
Platform height
1.00"

About this item

  • Breathable hiking shoe featuring tough abrasion-resistant air mesh panels
  • GORE-TEX with Extended Comfort Technology for breathable waterproof protection
  • Lightweight EVA midsole
  • TPU instep shank
  • Vasque Exclusive Vibram Contact outsole with XSTrek Compound for traction
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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.2 x 9.5 x 4.5 inches; 15.4 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ Breeze 2.0 Low GTX-M
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ March 26, 2015
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Vasque
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KYLYCM2
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 191 ratings

Product Description

At Vasque, they are committed to making functional, innovative and aesthetic footwear that performs to the highest standards. Their ultimate goal is to make shoes that inspire you to get outdoors and embark on an adventure. Incorporating and developing new and innovative technologies into their boots is what keeps Vasque at the top of their game.

Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
191 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, comfort, water resistance, and traction of the shoes. For example, they mention it's well made, provides great support at the arches, and is good in puddles. That said, some complain about the stability and fit.

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86 customers mention80 positive6 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the shoes. They mention that it is well-made, durable, and provides solid footing along the entire trail. Some say that the shoes look like they'll last quite a while and are great all weather shoes.

"...soles stuck to the rock like glue, providing a secure grip with solid footing along the entire trail...." Read more

"...I like that it has real shoe laces, not these little cords, which gives you more flexibility in fit...." Read more

"...but with excellent support and stability for a low-top boot, and 4) water repellence." Read more

"These shoes are very well made and the materials are high quality...." Read more

67 customers mention61 positive6 negative

Customers find the shoes very comfortable and supportive. They say the footbed feels nice and provides great support at the arches. They also appreciate the stability and all-day support. Customers say years of painful walking disappeared over about 3 months of using.

"...comfortable weight and ventilation, 3) but with excellent support and stability for a low-top boot, and 4) water repellence." Read more

"...To my utter astonishment, years of painful walking disappeared over about 3 months or using the shoe with the orthotic...." Read more

"...Very comfortable right out of the box and stylish as well. Only reason I didn't award 5 stars is I feel they are a little pricey." Read more

"...They fit like a glove, keep fitting well and comfortable twelve to fourteen hours a day. They dry well when you manage to get them dry...." Read more

25 customers mention22 positive3 negative

Customers like the water resistance of the shoes. They say that they are perfectly waterproof, breathable, and good in puddles. They also say that the lugs provide great traction and that the shoes stay dry in wet grass.

"...water repellence." Read more

"...For hikers, they are light, they are cool and they are waterproof...." Read more

"Feels very durable and high quality, excellent waterproofing. I like the prominent heel...." Read more

"...There was also plenty of shallow water on the trail and my feet stayed completely dry...." Read more

21 customers mention18 positive3 negative

Customers like the traction of the shoes. They say the deep lugs provide great traction and the sole's no-slip grip is much better than any other shoe. Some mention that the shoes are sturdy but not heavy and have a much beefier tread than any others they've owned.

"...The Vibram soles stuck to the rock like glue, providing a secure grip with solid footing along the entire trail...." Read more

"...the grippy, yet durable soles, 2)..." Read more

"...Like others have said, the sole grips dry anything like glue, but if it's a smooth surface and wet or ice, watch out, they are like skiis - so I do..." Read more

"...The sole's no-slip grip is much better than any other shoe I've ever had. So far, I've very happy...." Read more

13 customers mention11 positive2 negative

Customers like the weight of the shoes. They mention that it's lightweight, waterproof, and comfortable. Some say that the shoes don't feel heavy on the feet even after a long day.

"...the grippy, yet durable soles, 2) comfortable weight and ventilation, 3)..." Read more

"...For hikers, they are light, they are cool and they are waterproof...." Read more

"...He reports that they are very sturdy but not heavy, the tread is better than any other shoe he's owned and they can be cool or warm with the right..." Read more

"...It is lightweight and waterproof. Excellent traction. Can wear this shoe all day without any discomfort. Great shoe!!!" Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the shoes. They say they look pretty good, and have a great initial impression. Customers also appreciate the real Gore-Tex, not some imitation or proprietary.

"...Two high points: the shoe has real Gore-Tex, not some imitation or proprietary breathable waterproof lining...." Read more

"...However, I like the clean look of the shoe, the quality materials and the sole, so I returned the 9 and ordered a size up...." Read more

"...Very comfortable right out of the box and stylish as well. Only reason I didn't award 5 stars is I feel they are a little pricey." Read more

"...I love the style and the toe box is a perfect with and the heal cup is very comfortable...." Read more

69 customers mention42 positive27 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the shoes. Some mention that the fit is good, the traction is good and the heel cup is also smaller. However, others say that the shoes are too narrow for their feet, the fit while walking feels a little off, and the toe box is a bit small.

"...The fit was exactly as expected. I am an 11M and the shoe fit perfectly...." Read more

"...The fit while walking feels a little off, as if the point where the shoe wants to flex is pretty far in front of the ball of the foot, so the foot..." Read more

"...The Vasque fits right out of the box. I went with the wide, and this is one of the few shoes that does come in widths...." Read more

"...half-size small, so I ordered a 9.5 when I usually wear a 9 and they fit perfectly...." Read more

9 customers mention0 positive9 negative

Customers have negative opinions about the stability of the shoes. They mention that the laces are too long and don't stay tied well. They also say that they always have to tie double knots and that the shoes run short.

"...The couple of nit downsides is that I always have to tie double knots and the laces are bit long...." Read more

"...The soft, round strings will not stay tied without extra knots. If these shoes happen to fit you with the laces loose, they are great shoes...." Read more

"...The only other issue is they don't stay tied well, but that might clear once I've worn them for awhile." Read more

"...The only thing I didn't like were the laces, they're too long and don't stay tied. I sure wish the shoe makers would fix this, the're all like that." Read more

GREAT shoes - RUNS VERY SMALL
5 Stars
GREAT shoes - RUNS VERY SMALL
I wear a 9 wide and usually that size fits perfect. With this shoe, it felt a size too small and too narrow.However, I like the clean look of the shoe, the quality materials and the sole, so I returned the 9 and ordered a size up. i would recommend to any buyer to anticipate that these run small.UPDATE - The shoes I sent were not new though they were sold as new. They were in a generic box, there appeared to be minor heel wear and the stuffing that is in shoes to keep their shape (cardboard forms) were not there. When I received the replacement pair, they were in a Vasque box, there was no wear and the cardboard forms were in the box. What I received were probably returns, because the 9W is probably an 8.25 R. The 9.5W are a little snug but OK for what they are.SECOND UPDATE: After wearing these shoes for a week, they are fantastic. I would say the 9.5W are a little smaller than most 9W shoes I have, but they fit very well. For hikers, they are light, they are cool and they are waterproof.This summer I also bought 2 other pairs of waterproof hiking shoes, a pair of Merrells and a pair of Keens. They are heavier and very hot. The second I get home, they come of, the Crocs go on.With the Vasques, I don't kick them off as soon as I get home, sometimes I wear them until I get ready for bed, meaning I have had them on for 14-15 hours. Just make sure you order them sized up, they are really, really small.
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T.R. Norman
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I was looking for.
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2015
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While looking to replace my Garmont Momentum GTX that have served me well since 2010, I began weighing my options. There are many hiking shoes on the market, but I needed a pair with a stiff supportive sole that could handle the 22 miles of the Mt. Whitney trail. My wife has had a pair of Vasque hiking shoes and raves about the comfort, event after a full day of hiking. I chose to give the Vasque Men's Breeze 2.0 Low GTX a try.

The first hike with these was a quick 6 mile training hike in preparation for Mt. Whitney. At first I was concerned because the foot bed was slightly different than the Garmont's these were replacing. Because of that there was some initial discomfort, but it quickly subsided on that first hike. The stiffer sole was noticeable on the rocky, granite strewn trail. The additional support under foot was amazing for such a light weight show.

Fast forward a few weeks, with only the one training hike in these new shoes, and the 18 hour 22 mile adventure began on the Mt. Whitney trail. The shoes did not disappoint and proved to be exactly what I had hoped for. The sole was stiff, but not so stiff as to be uncomfortable and unforgiving. The Vibram soles stuck to the rock like glue, providing a secure grip with solid footing along the entire trail.

In regards to gear load, I was wearing a Mountain Hardware pack that was approximately 20lbs to begin the trip. Based on the distance traveled and the pack weight, I would feel very confident wearing these for a short backpacking trip. However, that ultimately will depend on the trail conditions and your comfort in a low hiking shoe.

The fit was exactly as expected. I am an 11M and the shoe fit perfectly. I would definitely recommend these to anyone looking for a very capable low hiking shoe for trips of any length.
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Ziggy Fly
4.0 out of 5 stars Real Gore-tex, real vibram soles
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2016
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Just received and testing the shoe now. So far so good.

I have a condition known as hallux rigidus, which causes an enlarged bone behind the big toe. As such, I need a large volume shoe. Keens usually work, as to Merrells. However in this case I needed a low hiking waterproof shoe, and the Keen was too tight.

The Vasque fits right out of the box. I went with the wide, and this is one of the few shoes that does come in widths. I like that it has real shoe laces, not these little cords, which gives you more flexibility in fit.

Two high points: the shoe has real Gore-Tex, not some imitation or proprietary breathable waterproof lining. Gore-Tex still sets the standard, and this is their extended comfort supposedly with more breathability. I did pour water on the shoes to test waterproofing, and the water totally beads up and rolls off. No leaks. So far so good.

The sole is an actual Vibram rubber compound sole, and that's increasingly hard to find these days. Vibram still sets the standard in many ways for durability and design.

The biggest downside so far is the smell. Yuck. The shoes reeked of off-gassing out of the box. Haven't seen others comment on that. Not sure why these did, but they were trapped inside what appeared to be an Amazon air tight bag for a few days during shipping. Hoping this diminishes over time. It's not a deal killer unless it stays super stinky.

Considering how hard it's been for me to find this type of shoe that fits well, I'm happy.
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J. A. Pape
5.0 out of 5 stars Liked them so much, I bought them again
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2017
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This is my second pair of these boots. I only wear them a few times a month, so the 1.0 pair lasted over 10 years and they are still in pretty good shape. Extremely comfortable and supportive even now, but my feet have spread out a bit as I've aged so I needed a larger pair. In my experience, the sizing runs about a half-size small, so I ordered a 9.5 when I usually wear a 9 and they fit perfectly. The 2.0 shoes appear identical to the 1.0 versions in construction and utility with the exception of minor changes in style & color.

I recommend them highly for: 1) the grippy, yet durable soles, 2) comfortable weight and ventilation, 3) but with excellent support and stability for a low-top boot, and 4) water repellence.
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Wet in Seattle
5.0 out of 5 stars Great shoe, help my collapsed arches heal
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2016
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I owned a pair of these shoes I bought from REI. I've worn them everyday for a year since the foot doctor said I had collapsed arches. It use to be super painful to hike and walk. I wanted to have a supportive shoe that looks good enough to wear everyday, so I tried the Vasque. In addition, I used an orthopedic insert in the shoe.

To my utter astonishment, years of painful walking disappeared over about 3 months or using the shoe with the orthotic. I've been pain free for 9 months.

I've worn the shoes down quite a bit because I use them everyday, so I'm getting a new pair. The couple of nit downsides is that I always have to tie double knots and the laces are bit long. Like others have said, the sole grips dry anything like glue, but if it's a smooth surface and wet or ice, watch out, they are like skiis - so I don't think a great winter shoe.
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MikeOpines
3.0 out of 5 stars Good quallity shoes that either fit or don't - can't just tighten laces.
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2016
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These shoes are very well made and the materials are high quality. I ordered half a size larger than my Solomon and Merrell shoes, and the length was good. My problem was that I could not tighten the tops around the ankle without tightening the laces for the entire shoe. Most of my other hikers have more loops or holes for the strings so that I can loosen them across the foot but tighten them at the top of the shoe to keep my heels from slipping so much. I also had a problem with the laces working loose quickly. The soft, round strings will not stay tied without extra knots. If these shoes happen to fit you with the laces loose, they are great shoes. They just could not be adjusted to fit me.
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