Vasque Men’s Mantra 2.0 Hiking Shoe,Dark Earth/Chili Pepper,13 M US
August 17, 2018 - Comment
The Mantra 2.0 is a modern hiking shoe. Form meets function, with stability-providing midsoles, Vibram outsoles, and durable nubuck and mesh uppers. Comes with or without Gore-Tex liner, so it’s ready for walks in the park or walks into the wild.
Product Features
- Low-cut hiking shoe with the same stability and grip of a backpacking boot
- 1.8mm Nubuck leather upper with abrasion resistant mesh for breathability and durability
- Speed lacing system for comfortable fit and performance hiking
- Dual Density EVA footbed
- Vibram Nuassi outsole with XSTrek Compound for trail traction
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Half Dome tested. After winning a lottery to cable climb Half Dome in Yosemite National park I started investigating which hiking shoe I wanted to wear as this hike has a lot of different conditions to throw at you. After reading many reviews about ordering a size bigger I ordered my regular size with the thought I may have to return them. The fit in my regular size was perfect. I decided on the Mantra 2.0 mainly because of the gripping tread as there is a lot of granite to hike on this trail. I got the shoes…
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Keepers. I’m pleased so far. OK, so I’ve had them a week. Walked maybe 8 miles so far, including the Independence Day parade today, and a couple of 2.5 mile gravel trail walks with the dog. I got Spenco’s top support insole with these too, and tossed the stock insole immediately, never even tried. The give me good support, protecting my feet from the walnut-sized rocks that are all too common in the gravel trails around here (Cascades). Reasonably comfortable on steep downhill stretches, which has been a problem. The size…