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It’s a two-hour slog up to the base of the day’s climb, so you need a shoe that can handle the approach hike, some loose talus walking, and maybe even a few easy pitches. Enter the Vasque Men’s Equalizer Shoe. The zonal closure system quickly adjusts the fit, and uber-sticky Vibram GM100 rubber sticks to everything from a root-infested trail to a smeary slab climb. The EVA footbed and midsole cushion your foot on brutal approaches, and the tough leather and SuperFabric upper bears a season’s worth of abuse with ease.
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The Equalizer offers technical versatility for hiking and climbing.
Q.6mm suede leather upper with SuperFabric® and Airmesh nylon for durability and breathability.
Zonal closure system allows for independent adjustment of the toe box to transition between hike and climb modes.
Dual density EVA footbed and triple density EVA midsole provides the ultimate comfort.
Vibram® GM100 sticky rubber outsole provides superb grip on wet and dry rock.
Q8.00 oz.
Product measurements were taken using size 9. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
| Lacing: | Drawcord, cinch buckle |
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| Manufacturer Warranty: | 1 Year |
| Material: | Suede leather, nylon AirMesh, SuperFabric |
| Recommended Use: | Hiking, climbing approach |
| Sole: | Vibram Spider |
| Weight: | [Pair] 2lb 1oz (940g) |
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 | Vasque Equalizer Approach Shoe | $114.95 |
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Have complained about the laces on this, saying they are hard to use. | |
| JoJoPotato at Backcountry.com on 09/28/2009 | |
What's wrong with laces? | |
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I bought these shoes thinking I would try something new after having a bad experience with some other approach shoes. Upon inspection, they look very durable and well constructed, but the "zonal closure system" just didn't seem to work out for me. Here are the issues I found: (1) The tongue is sewn to the shoe on the medial side (the side where the feet touch together). This doesn't allow for a whole lot of adjustment. While it keeps the tongue in place, for my foot, it was in the wrong place, causing some uncomfortable pressure points. (2) The top strap doesn't seem quite long enough. I have pretty narrow feet and I could barely tighten the strap down. In fact, getting the hook at the end of the strap into the loop on the shoes seemed like much more work than it was worth. (3) The lower laces were difficult to adjust. Once again, because the upper strap makes shoe adjustment difficult, it is hard to open the shoe up enough to grab the laces to tighten them down, and they don't slide through the eyelets very easily. | |
| Michael at Backcountry.com on 06/02/2009 | |
