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Asolo TPS 520 GV
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One of the best backpacking boots out there. Great…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $269 on sale
One of the best backpacking boots out there. Great for heavy loads over rough terrain, these boots are totally waterproof, fit like a glove, and if you're like me and need ankle support, these boots are the ones you've been looking for!
- Comfortable!
- Waterproof
- Great arch and ankle support
- Perfect for heavy loads over long distances
- Warm in the winter
- Good looking (yeah, I know - superficial)
- Heavy
- VERY warm in the summer
- Expensive
Let me get the cons out of the way so I can get to the good stuff.
First, these boots are heavy - over 3 lbs. If you're looking for lightweight hiker, then keep looking.
Second, as almost anyone who's familiar with Gore-Tex knows, it can be very warm. I broke them in snowshoeing in temps as low as 0 F (with a liner and SmartWool socks) and my feet never got cold. I've also backpacked in them in temps as high as 95°F (liner only) and they're the first thing to go when I make camp.
Third, I've seen other reviews which mention poor laces and they're right - I replaced mine within a couple of months. Finally, at nearly $300 ($289 retail), they're on the expensive side but when it comes to outdoor gear, experience has taught me that you almost always get what you pay for.
One last thing that I'm not listing as a con, but other reviews have mentioned it - there is no rubber toe guard and you will scuff the leather on the toes. So what!
Okay, now for the reasons you need a pair... They are COMFORTABLE!!! I've had Vasques, Merrells, The North Face, and several other brands of boots, and all of them have required a longer break-in period. I've always purchased backpacking boots in the late Fall and break them in snowshoeing, and these Asolos were broken in after my first snowshoe trip.
Hands down, these are the most comfortable pair of backpacking boots I've ever owned. The fit can be dialed in by the way you lace them. I've worn them with liners and SmartWool socks during the winter, and liners only in the summers and have never had an issue with hot spots. Do yourself a favor though - regardless of the boot you have, get some really good insoles (Superfeet are my favorite).
These boots are waterproof. The gusseted tongue comes up high enough to keep out both water and trail debris, and I've never had a leak during creek crossings or snowshoeing. Don't let water go over the top though because just like any Gore-Tex boot, they'll hold the water and will take forever to dry out.
The Vibram soles are sticky enough to give you great traction on and off trail and have held up great in spite of what some reviewers have said about them coming apart. The only caveat is that they can be a bit slippery on a wet, rocky trail, but I've never had an issue with slipping during stream crossings.
Overall impression: These are easily my favorite backpacking boots so far. I've had them for 2-1/2 years and have probably put about 200 miles on them by now. Even the cons seem pretty insignificant compared to all the pros, and when they finally reach the end of their life (no signs of it so far) I'll gladly shell out another $300 to replace them.
Probably some of the best boots on the market. If…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $220
Probably some of the best boots on the market. If you plan on hiking/backpacking a lot, they are worth the investment.
- Durability
- Water protection
- Ankle support
- Sturdy
- Laces can loosen over time
- Insoles
I've taken these boots all over North America and the longer I have them the more I appreciate them. I purchased these boots as a relatively new hiker. Many reviews I read said they were very comfortable and didn't give many blisters. However, if you are in the same position, you should probably know that many hiker's feet are probably tough and calloused over, which prevents some blisters from occurring.
Anyway, for quite some time these boots did give me some blisters (mainly on my big toe and the back of my heel) after miles of hiking...though they do feel very comfortable. Once your feet become accustomed to a sturdy boot, these boots will be perfect for your feet. In the meantime, wear sock liners along with your wool socks in order to prevent blisters. With sock liners, the above mentioned problem is hardly a problem at all. You can also buy a better pair of insoles which can help also.
These have great ankle support. With a pack at 50lbs+ I have nearly rolled my ankle many times but these boots have allowed me to "catch myself" with no injury. They very waterproof. You can step into a stream that comes up above your ankle without any seepage.
Lastly, the shoelaces can loosen over time. It's not a big problem. However, the shoelaces' eyelets are quite small. So if you try to buy different laces (perhaps leather ones which grip better) you might have trouble finding some that will fit.
Very comfortable, but poor quality. I bought the boots…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $210
Very comfortable, but poor quality.
- Fit
- Design
- Soles
- Scuff
- Quality
I bought the boots at REI in 2010 for $210 (after a 20% discount). The boots fit VERY GOOD. Almost no break-in was necessary. I took a few day hikes in different types of terrain and felt good.
The first multiday hikes in the Sierra Nevada in (JMT) showed some of the problems. The SCUFFING was a lot more that I would expect from a boot at this price, I was very dissapointed. The fit and support while carrying a 50 lbs plus pack was very good.
A month ago I went to Yosemite and began a multiday trip from the valley floor up Yosemite Falls. During this trip was my biggest disappointment. The SOLE BEGAN TO COME APART during the descent. This should not happen for a boot like this.
I found an REI in Fresno and replaced them. The return was painless, thank you REI. I also noticed that the price had gone up to $290 (This is a 16% increase in two years base on the pre-discount cost, what happen to the recession?).
I chose to exchange it since the fit is very good and I enjoy using them in the winter time since they are warm. I do not know if I can trust them for long hikes if they are going to fall apart.
All and all a solid boot. A little hard to break in…
Materials: leather, Gore-tex
Use: Witer hiking w/ heavy pack
Break-in Period: Two weeks working/ 50 + miles on trail
Price Paid: $ 248.00
All and all a solid boot. A little hard to break in though, I wore the boots two weeks to work in and still were not comfortable enough for a two or three day hike. The soles have no grip on slick wet surfaces, rock hopping a creek can easily become a quick swim. Now with those two minor cons out of the way I have to say this is an excellent boot. They are warm while hiking in snow even after a dip in the creek. I have had no issues with blisters, it is a well fitting boot.
Me and my Asolo TPS 520 GV's on the Beech Creek Trail in the Southern Nantahala Wilderness.
I must say that these boots are awesome. I've had…
Materials: leather, gore-tex
Use: multiple week expeditions, day hikes, heavy load backpacking trips, all year usage
Break-in Period: 30 miles
Price Paid: $205
I must say that these boots are awesome. I've had my pair for about 3 years now.
No issues except one: There is no toe cap. Why would you ever want a boot without a toe cap? I ended up solving my problem by making my own cap.
Other than that no complaints. You can read the other reviews to get an idea of their warmth and performance.
Sturdy, waterproof, and great ankle support. Highly…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $235
Sturdy, waterproof, and great ankle support. Highly recommend the boot when carrying a heavy load.
- Sturdy
- Waterproof
- Durable
- Quick and easy break-in
- Not good on slick surfaces, logs, or rocks
- Maybe a bit heavy
This is my second pair of Asolos and my daughter has the same pair. Out of the box comfort. Found zero break-in time required.
I typically carry a heavy pack, >40lbs, and also have weak ankles. This boot offers the sturdiness that I require and solid ankle support. I can understand that some may say that they're a bit heavy, but no issues for me.
I will tell you that they totally suck on wet surfaces such as rocks and logs, but that's the compromise that I decided to make for the benefits that I have mentioned. I waterproof mine and my daughter's every year and they keep our feet totally dry.
These boots are perfect for rough terrain. The solid…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $298
These boots are perfect for rough terrain. The solid leather construction is durable enough to take on any hike, and the level of comfort is exceptional.
- Solid leather construction
- Goretex lining for waterproofing
- Tough Vibram rubber sole for excellent traction
- Price, but you have to pay a lot for a good boot
- Need time to break in before hike due to solid leather construction
- Heavyweight
Me and my husband are planning a mule deer hunting/backpacking trip to Colorado in the fall, and I needed a tough durable boot that will stand up to the elements the Rockies will provide. After weeks of careful consideration and a couple of try-on trips I broke open the piggy bank and purchased the Asolo TPS 520 Hiking Boots.
After a short hiking trip through the hills and hollers I was pleasantly surprised at the comfort level these boots provide fresh out of the box. I am really excited to see how comfortable they are when fully broke in. The boots are full grain leather with a vortex lining for durability and waterproofing. They also have a nylon lining to help wick moisture from your feet while hiking.
Normally high top boots hurt my ankles but the extra padded support these guys have make that concern non existent. The sole of the boot is Vibram and also has low density polyurethane cylinders in the mid sole to help with support.
So far I am very pleased with these boots.
Leather upper is fully waterproof. Soles have shock…
Leather upper is fully waterproof. Soles have shock absorbing technology and are replaceable. Hiked for over 10 hours without stopping and these boots were comfortable throughout.
- Sturdy
- Shock absorbing soles
- Lacing eyelets are very sturdy
- Insoles are so-so, upgrade for better experience
I'm a big guy and I like to hike so I wanted a boot that would withstand a beating and stay comfy. These boots do not disappoint! The soles are super supportive and have three shock absorbing points per foot. The lacing system is also well done. I greased these boots a few times for extra waterproofing and man oh man, keep on trekkin!
Comfort, good traction, but moderate durability. Boots…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $250
Comfort, good traction, but moderate durability.
- Good traction on wet rocks
- Comfort
- Support
- Durability
Boots last for 3 years but actually for 30 days of trekking — I used them once a year for advanced routes only. Boots perform well on wet rocks, that makes them outstanding from most of hiking boots on the market.
After 30 days Vibram rubber outsole disconnected from both boots.
Got these boots for $25 at at REI garage sale. Probably the…
Price Paid: $25
Got these boots for $25 at at REI garage sale. Probably the deal of a lifetime. I'm cheap, and even I would pay at least $150 for these.
Amazing fit, amazing durability. I doubt I will have to buy another hiking boot for another decade.
Pros: Comfortable right out of the box. Good foot…
Price Paid: Pro deal
Pros: Comfortable right out of the box. Good foot and ankle protection even when good-sized chunks of rock trap the foot. Require very little care. Last a long time. Good lacing system. Warm for snowshoeing and cold weather hiking. Very waterproof.
Cons: Expensive to have soles replaced. Most shops can't do it. As the person from Scandinavia wrote above, they don't have great traction on wet rock. They also don't bite into spring snow really well like my first Asolos did (Yukons). I wear Kahtoola Microspikes for those conditions and that works really well.
One guy wrote that they're hot. I wouldn't recommend them for warm weather hiking, but I tend to avoid warm weather as much as possible. Good socks (SmartWool) are a must.
I have owned two pairs of these fine Asolo boots.
Price Paid: $250
I have owned two pairs of these fine Asolo boots. Unlike many hikers, I am a large man...6' and 280lbs. I don't hike long distances, but I do hike frequently. I also fish just about every month of the year.
I live on a small ranch. The terrain on which I wear these boots varies from concrete to pasture land to heavily wooded forests and rocky lakesides. I frequently carry up to 60-70 lbs of gear, or ranch equipment. My oldest pair are about 9 years old, and they are still functional. In fact, I frequently wear them on the ranch, or a trip to Wal-Mart. They're just plain comfortable.
The newest pair are used for hiking, fishing (I frequently fish from the bank, and walk all around lakes and creeks) and working on my ranch. They have stood up to ALL the punishment I have given them, and with the Superfeet custom molded insoles, they're comfortable enough to wear for anything. I even wore them walking all day at the State Fair on concrete.
The place where they wear out for me the most is in the stiffness of the ankle area. I want that area to be really stiff to protect my ankles, and that area of the leather softens faster than any other.
I have NO complaints with the durability of the soles. These boots stand up really, really well for a guy my size. The only areas I don't like to wear them are wet/slippery surfaces or mud. Mud just cakes up in these soles.
If you buy these boots, prepare to have very happy feet. I'd really recommend Superfeet insoles as well.
My review might be a bit skewed, as I did not purchase…
Use: Bushwhacking, Farm Work, Scree Slopes
Price Paid: $34
My review might be a bit skewed, as I did not purchase these boots new, but was lucky to find a pair at an REI scratch and dent sale in my size.
That being said, these boots were simply amazing. They lasted for a little over 2 years of what I would call severe duty hiking and farm work. The weak spot seems to be the sole, as I have a friend who has these same boots and his soles blew out as mine did. I am now looking into getting them resoled as the uppers are still in excellent shape.
I have owned several pairs of hiking boots, including many lighter ones, but my problem with the lighter ones is that they lose grip after a couple months of wear. This is very important to me as I do lots of bushwhacking and scree running. These boots maintained a comfort inspiring amount of grip even until the bitter end when the toes blew out on the soles.
I have always been a stickler for "you get what you pay for" so I was not surprised to learn how much these boots cost brand new, they are worth every penny. I will be buying another pair if my current ones cannot be resoled.
Amazing boot! Has held up for nearly 3.5 years. I…
Materials: Leather gore
Use: Long hikes
Break-in Period: 1.5 weeks
Weight: ?
Price Paid: $185
Amazing boot! Has held up for nearly 3.5 years. I walk approximately 7 miles a day in them.
The only issue that I did have was in extremely cold Cleveland weather they were not as warm as some of the other reviewers had said they were. Other than that they were nearly indestructible until the sole blew out yesterday. They held up extremely well In almost 5 inches of water with absolutely no leaks.
Great shoe for what I paid but a little sketchy about paying full price. Aloha.
I've owned these boots for about a year now, and I've…
Materials: Leather
Use: Generally rough terrain, light to moderatly heavy packs.
Break-in Period: A few weeks of on-and-off wearing.
Weight: Heavyish but reasonable for a boot this solid.
Price Paid: 250$
I've owned these boots for about a year now, and I've used them for everything from winter snowshoeing trips to summer ascents of Mt. Washington. They've proved to be durable, comfortable, and all around just good boots. They provide plenty of support, very good traction, and an excellent ability to repel water.
My only issue was with the lacing. Early on, I used all of the eyelets on the front of the boot. The last set of eyelets on the front/bottom of the boot (the D-ring shaped ones) pulled in the leather around my narrow foot, and created a spot where the leather kinked inwards and irritated my foot. I resolved this by propping the kink outwards with a small stick and soaking the boots in a tub of water (partially submerged only). This softened up the leather and formed it back into a comfy shape. Then I tied a square knot to isolate those last two eyelets.
Other than that, these are excellent boots, and that is the only negative I can find about them. Since this is really just a personal fit issue, I would recommend them to a friend.
I purchased these on the advice of an experienced…
I purchased these on the advice of an experienced retail outlet in the USA. I had particularly wanted something for WET mountain conditions, and these were highly recommended.
I have had them out on 5 trips now in my home area of western Norway, and am not at all satisfied.
These boots are hopeless on even slightly wet rock, even at mild gradients. Also they do not perform well on rock generally. I have lost all confidence in them and consider them a liability on anything other than areas of gravel or vegetation.
This is sad, as they are the most comfortable and waterproof boots I have yet owned.
My pair are being sent back to ASOLO via a local distributor hopefully for ASOLO to have a look at.
Since the comments in this list are so varied, ranging from "excellent" in clearly difficult terrain to the same experience I have with lack of grip in the wet, I can only suppose the is a quality control issue at ASOLO.
If you buy these, beware, and try them out on some wet rock quickly after purchase.
Hard soles do not grip onto wet rock, very few things do other than approach shoes with siping on the soles. If they grip on gravel and wet grass then I don't know what you're complaining about. They are not an aggressive tread. I doubt quality control is the issue, it sounds like a usage issue. Vibram rubber doesn't vary from individual boot to individual boot.
5 months ago
I had my first pair of ASOLO since 1998 - purchased…
Materials: leather
Use: rough stuff under heavy loads
Price Paid: $179
I had my first pair of ASOLO since 1998 - purchased for a trek through the Andes. They are a great fitting bomb proof hiker. I just retired them and replaced with the TPS 520 GV. - Only slight drawback is grip on slippery wet hard rock conditions or river forgings.
Footwear is very personal I find. You can read about…
Materials: full grain, gore tex lined
Use: backpacking, on/off trail
Break-in Period: minimal
Weight: on the heavy side
Price Paid: who cares, it's great
Footwear is very personal I find. You can read about how this and that gets the Editor's Choice Award on Backpacker mag, but that's their feet, not yours. I (unhappily) went through a few boots before I found these Asolo, and I am so glad I did.
The fit is superb, it wraps my feet like second skin. The comfort level is off the chart. Support is incredible. For a week in the Sierra through rocky terrain with 50lb pack and grade 2-3 climbs, on 7 hour days... my feet just kept marching on in these boots with minimal fatigue and no discomfort what so ever.
The grip is excellent also, never slipped on rocks, even on a grade 3 climb (w/o a fully loaded pack), it stuck on the rock face, no problem. I would buy another pair any day. Haven't worn it in the summer, so not sure how breathable these boots are in the heat. Break-in time for me was surprisingly minimal... like almost none!
Remember though, boots are a personal thing, go try them on before you buy. These boots are available pretty much anywhere.
My boots just broke down this summer and I am holding…
Materials: leather
Use: treeplanting, rough trail w/heavy pack, short day hikes, wet trails, early winter day hikes, school
Break-in Period: it was love at first step
Price Paid: $230
My boots just broke down this summer and I am holding off buying new ones until I can get this same make and brand again.
First off, I am a tree planter and so these boots were put through some of the worst abuse possible. The average life of planting boots is in my experience is less than a full season. I got two out of these boots.
They were always incredibly comfortable, took almost no time to break in at all. They suited my hiking during the rest of the season and I even began wearing them to work and school at any opportunity because they were simply that much more comfortable and provided so much excellent support for my feet.
After the two years of hard abuse, I ripped the toe very badly and the inside fabric around the heal area became worn and ripped.
I also had a friend with the same boots and he too noticed that the inside material began to tear around the heal area at about the year mark (also a tree planter).
Pros - very good waterproof uppers (assisted with…
Price Paid: $180
Pros - very good waterproof uppers (assisted with some Nikwax(TM) treatments). Comfortable, no break-in required for my high arches. Large enough to fit my custom orthotic insoles.
Cons - the TPS soles started falling apart :( within a few months of normal use (no trail hiking yet). Especially bad separation of the Vibram(R) outsole on the inside heels of both boots :( Unacceptable lack of durability.
Compare this with the last pair of Asolos I purchased 16 years ago, with the solid, one-piece Vibram(R) sole - these lasted and lasted, finally the sole wore through from a summer of road walking, so that there were no more sole tread and the inner grid reinforcement pattern started showing through.
I wish these new boots had the solid Vibram(R) outsoles - durability is a better feature for me than any "shock protection" provided by three different types of sole material, inexpertly bonded together that fall apart quickly.
I have really loved these boots. I have had them almost…
Materials: Goretex
Use: Heavy pack boots
Break-in Period: short
Weight: 155
Price Paid: $220
I have really loved these boots. I have had them almost two years now, and have only just now seen a bit of a tare on the rubber on the left sole, but nothing some glue wont fix. This company has been good to me since I was 16, and I will never buy from another boot company.
If you decide to use these in the wet, get some gaiters so that they will be completely waterproof.
These are good boots with a couple small issues for…
Materials: Full grain leather uppers. Gore-tex lining
Use: 10-20 mile hikes with 30lb pack in New England weather.
Break-in Period: less than a week
Weight: 2lbs/boot
Price Paid: 200 usd
These are good boots with a couple small issues for me.
1. No toe cap. This makes them look a little nicer..at first.. but I did slice the first layer of toe leather open on some ice in the first two weeks I had them.
2. They are the most slippery boots on wet rocks and ice I have ever used.
1. 100% water-proof. Even with the hole in the leather, I stood in water up to a centimeter of the top for 10 minutes and had no leaks. (they had been treated with nikwax)
2. Very short break in period. They were comfortable out of the box. Just took a bit for my heel to settle in.
3.Great heel cushioning. I have had trouble for a long time with my heels,but these keep me hiking.
4. I like the lacing. It is easy and stays tied.
I've had these for less than a year so I don't know how the longevity will be, but the craftsmanship looks solid so I'm expecting good things.
Hands down these are some of the best boots I have…
Materials: leather gore-tex
Use: back country hiking, short hikes, every day wear
Break-in Period: relatively short
Price Paid: 230 USD
Hands down these are some of the best boots I have ever owned. In the past I have always had Vasque Sundowners but replaced them a year ago with Asolo 520s due to the better fit and comfort. I also was put off some by the newer Vasques being made in China while the Asolos are still made in Europe (Romania).
I live in Mid-Norway and wear these boots probably 360 days out of 365 for everything from getting to work and around town to back country hiking and have not once been disappointed. We get a lot of rain, wet snow and ice here and my feet have always stayed dry and warm when paired with a good set of Thorlo or Smart Wool socks.
For some people the weight might be a deterrent, especially if wearing them all the time. But I am used to it and prefer boots over shoes any day. Even that being said though, the weight and support is just right for back-country use. They strap tight to your feet and give a lot of support to the ankle.
While a bit stiff at first, they broke in quickly and the overall fit is great. I used to have a pain in my arch from other boots that seemed to persist no matter what I wore. After a month in the 520s it disappeared. Given my experience with them I suspect that when I eventually wear these out I will replace them with another pair.
I bought these and after a week break-in I went for…
Materials: leather Gore-tex
Use: rough trail heavy pack
Break-in Period: 1 week
Weight: 3 pounds
Price Paid: $210
I bought these and after a week break-in I went for a short 5 mile hike with a full pack to see how they were. GREAT idea after five miles my feet ached and I could barly walk the next day.
I ditched the insoles and bought Superfeet Green, no complaints since the except in freezing weather the boot freezes and becomes hard as a rock, but I fixed that by bringing a shopping bag and sleeping with them in my sleeping bag.
I use these boots for day hiking and backpacking.
Materials: FG Leather w/Gore-tex
Use: day hiking and backpacking
Break-in Period: Essentially none
Weight: 4 lbs
Price Paid: $230
I use these boots for day hiking and backpacking. My previous boots were the Merrell Wilderness, to give my frame of reference. I had the Merrells for more than 20 years, and I've had these Asolos for about 3 months/roughly 60 miles on trail.
I love almost everything about these boots. They fit my feet extremely well, they took essentially no break-in time at all, they feel quite light compared to the Merrels, and not to sound corny, but they put a spring in my step. My feet seem eager to go up and forward with these boots on. I haven't had them long enough to comment on durability, but no warning signs yet.
The one thing I really dislike about them is how soft the tongue is. There are two heavy leather pads on top of the tongue, but a large space between them where the laces cross over the instep in two places. To me, this is the most important place to have the laces tight, to ensure the heel stays in the heel cup. The tongue in this area is very soft, thin leather with very light padding. When I tie the laces tight like I prefer, the laces feel like they are cutting into my instep.
I would recommend these to someone who does not like to tie his or her boots tight, but I really see this as a big weakness. Sometimes you need to really cinch them down, like on a steep, prolonged downhill, or if your socks are wet. I had to do this on about a 5-mile steep descent, and it was a very uncomfortable walk.
I miss the heavy tongue on my old Merrells, and I may be returning the Asolos because of this weakness.
Found some barely used on Ebay. Couldn't be happier.
Materials: leather
Use: dayhikes and overnighters
Break-in Period: o
Price Paid: $125
Found some barely used on Ebay. Couldn't be happier. Great boot. Not one blister yet.
Love these boots! Use them for everything and they…
Price Paid: $205
Love these boots! Use them for everything and they feel like tennis shoes to me. I've got about 60 miles on my first pair and I am very pleased.
I have wide feet and didn't get the wide model so it took a few days to get the leather stretched out enough to be ultra comfortable. However, once the leather softened up, they were very nice.
I would recommend these boots to anyone.
I've had my Asolos for, oh, 10 years now. They are…
Materials: Leather/Gore-tex
Use: you name it, day hikes, rough trails and heavy pack, or building a garage.
Break-in Period: As I recal they were stiff for 3 days to a week. not bad really
Weight: I dunno
Price Paid: $150 or so
I've had my Asolos for, oh, 10 years now. They are still trail worthy because of proper maintenance. A little saddle soap and some mink oil every few weeks, new vibram soles every year or three. Time for new laces now (the first change of laces to date!)
I'm in the market to buy another pair of boots cause I was mail bombed with the tax return bug, you can bet the next time you see me I'll be truckin' in another pair of Asolos.
I love these boots. I have owned over 5 pairs since…
Materials: Leather, Gore-tex, Vibram sole
Use: section hiking AT with heavy pack
Break-in Period: 1 week
Weight: don't know
Price Paid: $240
I love these boots. I have owned over 5 pairs since I owned my first ones over 7 years ago! They can hold up to anything. Camped out in -5 degree weather on the AT two weeks ago and everyone complained about cold feet...not me.
The only downside is that they are heavy and not too grippy on wet rocks, but since for it's the only thing I wear when I hike...it doesn't bother me anymore.
I bought these boots for 3/4 season backpacking trips.
Materials: Gore-Tex
Use: Backpacking rough trails with snow
Break-in Period: Quick
Weight: 880 g
Price Paid: $168
I bought these boots for 3/4 season backpacking trips. They were fine right out of the box with no blisters or hot spots. They were very dry without any signs of water leakage. I took them to the top of Mt. Washington at -26F in December without being even slightly cold.
But I do have one main problem with the boots. For some reason, the sole design causes me to roll my ankles outward. Because of this, I have had to purchase a new pair of boots.
Great boot for heavy loads. The support and fit are…
Price Paid: $200
Great boot for heavy loads. The support and fit are excellent. A bit stiff at first but break in time is very short. Most durable boots I have ever had. The downfalls are they are too heavy for use without a pack and traction suffers in wet; rocks or snow.
Best out of box fit ever! Backpacking with heavy loads…
Materials: leather and gore-tex
Use: long slogs with a heavy back and dayhikes
Break-in Period: NONE
Weight: fairly heavy
Price Paid: $200 US
Best out of box fit ever! Backpacking with heavy loads in the Rockies is no problem. I have a serious mid foot problem and these boots allowed me to continue hiking. I inserted my custom orthothics and no looking back. I had my foot measured and the boot custom fitted by Frank Abissi at Higher Ground in Grand Rapids Michigan using the Phil Oren Fitsystem. I suggest you have a professional fit you. Your feet will thank you mile after mile.
Absolutely the best boots I've ever owned. I'm close…
Price Paid: $210
Absolutely the best boots I've ever owned. I'm close to buying my third pair in a row which I can't say for any other boots. They are a great, comfortable, sure-footed, no blister, I can dish it out and take it, pair of boots. I use my old ones for caving trips.
I completely wore out two pairs of Asolo boots model…
Use: Hiking
Price Paid: $169
I completely wore out two pairs of Asolo boots model #AFX 520 GV. I ordered and just received Asolo's more recent model TPS 520 from REI. The soles on the TPS 520 are considerably different than the soles on the older model. The new boots have a more aggressive arch support, and I am unable to wear them because of that. The boots fit my right foot ok, but my left foot fit is painful. Apparently the AFX 520's are no longer available. I will have to return the TPS 520's.
Hello folks! Since I rely a lot on web reviews for…
Materials: leather + gore-tex
Use: dayhikes, rough trails, multi-days trips, medium weight pack
Break-in Period: medium
Price Paid: EUR 170
Hello folks!
Since I rely a lot on web reviews for choosing a product, I felt I have to give my 2 cents to the community.
These boots fitted my needs for my hiking and backpacking. Very sure-footed, good shock absorbtion. For some folks weight might be an issue, but I like them this way. Combined with CoolMax socks, they are even better in warm and mild weather.
The break-in period was not the shortest, for me, because I bought the same measure as for my street shoes (could not find the next measure at that moment).
Even on rocky terrain they get away with little scratches.
I treated them from new, and now at the beginning of each season with NikWax waterproofing and leather maintenance cream.
All in all, they get 5 stars on my scale!
happy trails
I fully agree with JFR's assessment of these boots.
Materials: leather/Gore-tex
Use: all manner of hiking, trails, training
Break-in Period: minimal
Weight: 4 lbs, 3 oz (1.905 kg)
Price Paid: $180
I fully agree with JFR's assessment of these boots. They're great. However, unless JFR has ususually small feet, the weight he quotes is highly optimistic. Mine are US 11 1/2 (EUR 46), and weigh 4 lbs, 3 oz (1.905 kg) as measured on a scale accurate +/- 1 gram. For those of us concerned with weight - who isn't? - this may be a consideration.
I'm compelled to write a review of these boots, 1)…
Materials: Leather and Gore-Tex
Use: Backpacking, any long hike over rough ground.
Break-in Period: Minimal (wore them to work for a few weeks).
Weight: 3 lbs/pair?
Price Paid: $172
I'm compelled to write a review of these boots, 1) because I love them, and 2) because reading these reviews helped me in my purchasing decision and I want to give back to the community.
I can't praise these boots enough. I've worn them this year in as diverse of terrain and loads as possible. From Arches National Park in Utah with a daypack, to 14,000 feet up in Colorado's San Juan mountains with 50 pounds on my back, to the old stone of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. Through heat, cold, mud, and water these boots have kept my feet comfortable and dry. The ankle support is superb, the grip on rock (wet or dry) is phenomenal. Break-in period was minimal.
For the past two seasons I've had serious pain along the sides of my knees and shooting down into my calves while on long descents. I thought I would need surgery to get past this. But X-rays showed no deterioration of the bone. This year, with the Asolos, the problem disappeard. The $172 I paid (on sale) for them is a lot cheaper than surgery! They probably just lined up my anatomy better than the old boots.
For any hike where the footing may be uncertain, I can't recommend these boots enough.
Awesome comfort in rocky terrian and very warm in…
Materials: leather, Gore-tex
Use: hiking, climbing, and moderate weight pack
Break-in Period: none
Weight: 225
Price Paid: $200-ish
Awesome comfort in rocky terrian and very warm in the winter. It stayed cool in mild weaher, too. The sole holds up nicely. The materials are superb. Worth every penny.
*Paid $172 thanks to REI's 20% off sale. A little…
Materials: Leather with Goretex
Use: 10+ mile hiking
Break-in Period: Very Short
Weight: 3 lbs. - 10 ozs. (without sweat)
Price Paid: $172*
*Paid $172 thanks to REI's 20% off sale.
A little of my boot history:
I had a pair of all-leather (inside and out) Italian made Fabiano Trioncs for 20 years. What great boots! After 20 years my foot dimension changed too much and I had to move on for the Fabianos could only form so much.
First the good:
Very comfy right out of the box.
Need very little break-in.
Well made and NOT from China.
Great to walk around in with a lively sole.
Nice quality full-grain one-piece leather as opposed to some other China feels like vinyl-leather boots that I tried on.
The OK:
Ankle support. For a full-grain leather boot, I would expect a bit more support. I think the little cut-ot in the leather where there is padding impacts this. It's a trade - comfort enhancement for support. I just prefer the support.
The Bad:
This is not against Asolo but against all boot makers (the Asolo 520 GVs just happen to fall into this category)...Gore-tex + FULL-GRAIN LEATHER OUTERS = FOOT PUDDLES.
Folks, if you get a full-grain leather outer boot, properly treat it, it will be water resistant for anything but fly-fishing. Full-grain leather outers along with Gore-tex DOES NOT allow ones feet to breathe despite what boot makers say!
After 8 of 11 miles on the maiden hike, I started to get a hot-spot under my big toe. I sat down to address this and when I pulled the boot, my sock flopped over under the weight of accumulated sweat. When I squeezed the sock, my hand was full of moisture! This probably added an additional two ounces of weight to each foot.
Folks: Do not be suckered in by the Gore-tex hype with full leather boots! Gore-tex has its use, but not here.
REI is GREAT! I took the boots back, explained my dis-satisfaction and they credited me. I applied the credit to an ALL-leather boot (inside and out which very sadly is becoming more and more rare due to the Gore-tex monster) which is made in Germany and I LOVE THEM! I will always go with ALL leather boots.
They fitted my wide-toes narrow heel foot well, and…
Price Paid: $180
They fitted my wide-toes narrow heel foot well, and supported my ankles well. Break-in period is relatively short. Unfortunately, the boots are not breathable enough and my feet felt very hot in them at 50F hiking. I don't know if this is because of the gore-tex liner or smth else.
These are the most durable and comfortable backpacking…
Materials: leather
Use: 5-6 day backpacking, hiking, causal wear
Break-in Period: none to one hiking day at the most
Weight: they are a bit weighty
Price Paid: $150
These are the most durable and comfortable backpacking and hiking boots I've ever bought. They are also very nice looking... I even wear them about-town with jeans.
Great boot, only one drawback, the aluminum Gore-tex…
Materials: Leather/Gore-Tex
Use: Rough trail dayhikes
Break-in Period: Short for fit but they stay stiff a long time
Price Paid: $209
Great boot, only one drawback, the aluminum Gore-tex logo on the side. In the old 520s they used a brass/bronze?? logo and it was mounted at the ends, now mounted in the center so they break off leaving a sharp edge. Talked with the U.S. Asolo reps and hopefully they'll come up with a better plan in the next 520 rev.
The support and absorption that these boots offer…
Materials: Leather, Gore-Tex, Vibram
Use: Short dayhikes, everyday use
Break-in Period: About one week
Weight: 781 grams
Price Paid: $209
The support and absorption that these boots offer are superb. I love them.
Best boot I ever had. Mine are four years old and…
Materials: Leather, Gore-Tex
Use: Work and play
Break-in Period: None
Weight: 3 or 4 LBS.
Price Paid: $210
Best boot I ever had. Mine are four years old and I have never treated them with any waterproofing. They do not leak, are comfortable and tough. Just a great boot. No break-in period. $210 is a steal for these boots. Get one size bigger than your normal shoes. All Asolo boots work that way for me, anyway. Iweigh 270 lbs and am a surveyor and put a lot of miles on these babies. The bottom is about worn off smooth, but still comfortable.
Where to Buy
Asolo TPS 520 GV
$249.95 - $314.95
MSRP: $275.00 (men's)


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Comparison: Piaggio BV500 and Honda Silverwing
-Greetings. You may or may not know that I recently traded in my BMW for a new 2009 Piaggio BV500. This is not my first scooter, as I have also owned a Honda Silverwing for about a year and a half and have ridden it pretty extensively here in northern California.
Today, I did a shakedown of the BV500 by riding it from my residence near Folsom, up Salmon Falls Road to 49, then 193 to Georgetown and out Wentworth Springs Road past Stumpy Meadows and Uncle Tom's Cabin to Ice House Road. Took a quick sidestep to Big Hill, then back to Ice House down to Interstate 50 into Placerville and back into town via Green Valley and the new Folsom Dam Bridge.
I put 166 miles on the BV today and thought I might share some observations in comparing it with the Silverwing, so here goes:
ENGINE-TRANSMISSION/PERFORMANCE: The BV is a swingarm-mounted 500cc single cylinder design, what we in the "old days" used to call a "thumper". Thumpers, at least as used on motorcycles, generally don't rev real high. They make a lot of torque at the low end and run out of steam the harder you rev them. The SWing has a frame-mounted parallel twin which revs quite well, but also has pretty good low end power. Both bikes have fairly standard CVT transmissions.
There is no question in my mind that the SWing is much faster than the BV. Both bikes will go 90+ without major effort. The SWing will get there pretty quickly. I had the BV at 85 indicated today...it had more if I'd wanted it, but it took awhile getting there...it's not bad, it's just more leisurely due to the different engine design and power output characteristics. Interestingly, the BV's thumper engine did not seem strained at that speed...it just chugged along without complaint. Both bikes will sustain freeway speeds, lugging my pretty large self and my stuff without difficulty.
I should comment here that I do not normally run around with my hair on fire on motorbikes, but I do want to know something about their performance envelopes...I do the speed runs on long, deserted stretches of road and for very short times only as a learning tool...then generally don't do it again.
With regard to fuel economy, I topped off the BV's tank for the first time in Georgetown. The dealer did not fill it up all the way, so the fuel gauge was showing about 3/4 full with the trip odo at about 45 miles. I put in just under a gallon of fuel and the BV holds 2.8 gallons. After I filled up, I reset the trip odo to zero. The tank was topped off and the fuel gauge was all the way full, but the indicator dropped rather precipitously to 3/4 full after 24 miles, then held for a long time between 3/4 and 1/2. It's currently showing 115 miles and about 3/8 of a tank. I don't think the fuel gauge is very accurate, at least when full, but the machine seems pretty frugal with fuel, particularly compared to the SWing. If I run at 70-75 on the SWing keeping up with freeway traffic, fuel milleage is about 42. I suspect the BV will be better than that.
With regard to servicing and maintenance, both seem to be pretty simple machines to work on...I'll do the basics, but won't tackle valve clearance checks and so on...will gladly let a competent person to do those...
ERGONOMICS/COMFORT: The BV's seat is, to me, more comfortable than the SWing's seat. After I've been on the SWing for about 3-4 hours (stopping and resting periodically, of course), terminal monkeybutt starts setting in and I really have to get off the bike for awhile and allow a reset. I recently bought a set of bicycling gelshorts and I wore them today on the BV. I had no huge discomfort issues on the BV at all today and I think that's due, in part, to the seat design which I think is superior to the SWing, but some may also be attributed to the gelshorts. I'll try those on the SWing and see if they help there also.
The seating positions on both machines are pretty similar. You sit straight up, with your knees more or less at 90 degrees and your feet slightly forward. The BV pretty much locks you into this position, but to me, it's not a problem...I like it and find it comfortable. It's also comfortable on the SWing, but the SWing also allows you to slide your feet forward if you wish...similar to the foot positioning on a cruiser with forward controls or pegs. It's nice to be able to move your feet a little bit, but for me, it's not critical. I also find that the SWing handles better with my feet in the normal position, so I reserve the forward foot position on the SWing for those times when there aren't many curves, stops or traffic and you're just going down a straight or mildly curvy road.
With regard to wind protection, the SWing's stock windshield sucks on ice, so I put a Givi Airflow on the SWing and it really works well both winter and summer...it is easily adjustable for height and it eliminates all buffeting while still allowing you to look over the top of the screen, which is what I prefer. The BV has a very short windscreen...in fact, I'd actually call it a deflector rather than a screen. I was fully expecting to get the hooey knocked out of me by the wind because I was sure that the deflector would do little or nothing. I was, in fact, dead wrong. The deflector worked really well...the wind flow hits me about chin level or so, but the stream is VERY smooth and there is NO buffeting at all. I really was quite shocked by how effective the BV's deflector was for me. I'm perfectly happy leaving it on for the summer, but in the winter, I'll have to come up with an alternate plan to block more wind, so it doesn't cut through me.
HANDLING: The SWing, having a frame-mounted engine and pretty low center of gravity, actually handles fairly well, although not as well as a regular motorcycle, in my opinion. Despite the fact that the BV has a swingarm-mounted engine, I found that the BV handled significantly better than the SWing, more like a motorcycle. I attribute this to the fact that the BV uses large wheels and tires and this seems to enhance handling. I can live with the SWing's handling, but I think the BV has it beat in this area.
QUALITY CONTROL: This is really an unfair comparison, because I bought the SWing used and the BV is new. The SWing has presented me with zero issues during the entire time I've owned it. In the short run today, the BV demonstrated no major issues except that the right rear turn signal kept coming off its mount and hung by its wires. I find that kind of annoying. I imagine the fix is very simple...
Anyway, hope this is of use. Here are some photos:
View of the SWing showing the Givi Airflow windshield. At the top of Carson Pass, Highway 88
Here's the BV at the Big Hill helitack base showing the very small, but effective, wind deflector.
Some other photos from today's shakedown cruise:
Looking east toward the Crystal Range
Big Hill helitack base showing the helo strip, the fire lookout tower and several radio repeater antenna structures (hi hi de W6LPH)
Union Valley Reservoir
Stumpy Meadows, also known as Lake Edson
Rear view of the BV at Stumpy Meadows
Hope you had a great day today...I definitely did...
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Awesome scooter and spectacular views. Enjoy your new ride.
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Nice review. I have ridden a few miles on a Silverwing and really enjoyed it. I have not had a chance to ride any of the big wheeled scooters like the BV.
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Vespa to BV?
I've been riding Vespas for about 16 years, old school, new school. Presently have a nicely set-up GTS-250 which Ive toured on successfully, and comfortably.
Ive been eyeballing the BV for sometime, as I'm intrigued by and attracted to the smoother ride of the larger wheels.
My question to you is this...did your selection of the BV500 included consideration of the BV350, and if so what was the deciding factor? I was actually sitting on both today, at Motorsports Scooters in San Diego. $100 dollar price differential is all there was, as the BV500 was fairly well discounted. BTW-I havent rode either, but they both float my boat.
So, if you dont mind what swayed you towards the 500?
BTW-have relations in Willows and have ridden a bit up that way....some great riding!
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Good question. I looked at the one BV350 the dealer had in stock, but was not ready to buy at that time...I was still trying to see if I could get the BMW to work for me. One month later, I finally realized that the Beemer was just not going to happen. By that time, the BV350 was gone and the dealer has not gotten anymore, at least not yet.
The BV500 was there at the time I was looking over the BV350. As I recall, the 350 was about $1500 more (the 500 is NOS 2009, you will recall). The 350 was similar in design and features to the 500, but if I recall correctly, it had significantly more underseat storage, the valve clearance check interval was quite a bit longer...26K, maybe?...and the performance was supposed to be very similar to the 500.
I suspect the 350 would be a solid machine, like the 500...reviews in this section are very positive about the 350, so if you're willing to shell out the extra baksheesh, I don't think you'd be making mistake choosing the 350 over the 500...but the 500 is really a nice machine-at least considering that I've only ridden it 166 miles so far...your choice is going to come down to money and availability.
gumshoe4 screwed with this post 07-28-2012 at 05:38 PM
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Interesting comparison. I'm thinking about a Silverwing to replace my Reflex. I also have a bv series Piaggio, an '05 bv200. I'd buy a bv350 in a heartbeat but I can't get past the red seat (though I have not seen one in person to really make a true determination). In comparing the bv to the Silverwing mainly on ride quality, how "jarring" is the ride of the Silverwing? My bv rides like a luxury car compared to my Reflex which has a horrible choppy ride. You also stated that the riding position was somewhat similar between the Silverwing and the bv. The Silverwing has a seat height of 29.9 inches and the bv is somewhere around 30.5. Can you truly ride the Silverwing comfortably with your feet in the normal riding position like on the bv? On the reflex riding in that position locks my right hip up after a while. I have been riding it with my feet in the "cruiser" position and the hip is OK but I perfer riding in the upright position.
Any advice/help is appreciated!
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Sure, happy to comment.
I'd compare the ride quality on the BV to a motorcycle...the wheels are larger, the suspension components are of higher quality and more travel and I think they're better dampened as well. The SWing suspension always feels short on travel and "busy" to me...not bad, but definitely not as nice as the BV. HOWEVER, remember that we're sort of comparing a pack mule to a race horse...I load the SWing with all sorts of stuff, including tools, a book, my fanny pack, phone, handheld radio (2m/70cm...lots of repeaters where I ride and cell towers lacking...de W6LPH), a tire repair kit, air pump and so on and so forth...whereas storage space on the BV is much more limited, so I can't carry nearly as much. Overall, I prefer the BV ride, but I can live with the SWing because of its extra load carrying capacity.
Yes, the seat heights are slightly different, but from a practical standpoint, I really don't sense the difference while on the bikes. I can really understand that hip-locking thing...that's one of the reasons I got rid of the Beemer...I couldn't ride it more than 10 miles without getting some hip-locking pain. The standard seating position with feet below and slightly forward is, for me, very comfortable on both bikes. The feet forward position on the SWing is OK for me, as I said, on long straight hauls just to be able to move my feet around a bit, but I really find that the bike handles better on twisty roads with my feet in the standard position. My suggestion would be to try them both out and see if that seating position will work for you.
I should state here that these opinions are based solely on my experiences with the named machines and they may or may not be applicable for you. If you need the feet forward position to keep from getting that rotten hip lock, if you can make do with a 250, you might want to look for a lightly used Yamaha Morphous. Also, I did some sitting on a Burgman 400 and really like it a lot...I think the seating position on the Burgman is superior to the SWing...it's comfortable in the standard position...more so than the SWing...and you can move your feet quite a bit forward, although not as much as the Morphous...
just some thoughts...
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Nice write up! Thanks for the information.
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Location: Houston, TX/Breckenridge, CO
Oddometer: 1,143
Sounds like the tmax has better seating position than the Burman we used to have. My problem with the tmax the only time I rode one (motorcycle show demo ride) was that the hump was so hight it was hard for my bad hip to clear it. Personally I prefer the BV or Scarabeo 500 to the maxis.
Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Nov 2007
Location: Lewisville, NC
Oddometer: 378
Great write up !!
Especially for those of us who are still on motorcycles and seriously considering moving to a step through design.
Thank you
Studly Adventurer
Joined: Feb 2007
Oddometer: 855
Happy to help...hope some or all of this is of value to you all.
n2ncw, r, r, ur welcome 73 n2cnw de w6lph (are we scootin' hams or hamming scooterists???) Do you do echolink?
Living the life!
Joined: Jan 2007
Location: Asheville, NC
Oddometer: 2,657
You were close....N2CNW....
Sorry no echo link. Haven't been active in years.
Studly Adventurer
Joined: Feb 2007
Oddometer: 855
Too bad...was going to give you a holler...
And now we return to our regularly scheduled programming...
Joined: Apr 2010
Location: Maryland
Oddometer: 146
gumshoe4[/B] Nice report, appreciate it.
Bob, just sold my Reflex today. Traded in my Piaggio MP3 400 on a new '12 SW 2 months ago and recently sold my '09 TMAX (trying to free up some garage space (wives can be a bear about using garages for cars.)
My SW impressions, particularly versus the Reflex: Bottom line - no comparison, the Reflex is a very fine small bore maxi but lacks a lot in terms of general utility, especially in highway environments. Too little grunt and as you noted, can be a bit choppy.
The SW is a whole different breed of ride; smooth, lots of foot room for various positions (I'm 5'9" in my boots), perfectly capable in the curves, more power than I'll ever need, great on the slabs and quite functional in city riding. Its my keeper scoot for all around riding. I'd be happier with better MPG (generally getting mid-40s in mixed riding but other than that - its my choice until the Integra is available in the US.
Sorry I can't comment on the BVs, except my MP3 400 experience will be my one and only Piaggio. Dealer service is a b**** to get to in my area and God help you if you need fairing parts. Took 3.5 months to get mine fixed after a minor accident. Others with solid local Piaggio dealer availability will certainly have different opinions but I'm staying with the Japanese for my rides. JMO
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Joined: Mar 2008
Location: Greenville, SC
Oddometer: 3,423
Honestly, I love fanny packs. I would wear one if I could get away with it. I did wear on at Disney a couple of years ago though!
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SOUTH SIDE MESSENGER $1.00 YaArly, Sfascle Copy 5 C«iita FftEEPORT AND BELLMORE. N. Y.. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 4. 1914 Ererv Wednesday Vol. 6, Number 45 Merrick Bellmore The Messenger also circulates in Freeport. Maybe you will want to bay mm, sell to or exchange with the reader there. Try Everybody's Cohnnn. Single copies of the Messenger can be secured at Greenblatt's or Braith- walte^s news stores on Railroad Ave., or Michnoff's, Main Street, Freeport, L, L , tf Services at the Church of th« Re- deonier Sunday, the Twenty>Second After Trinity, at 11 o'clock A. M. and 8 o'clock P. M. Morning Prayer and sermon. The Church School meets in the Parish House each Sanday at 10 o'clock. The Woman's Aoxiliary meets on Thursdays at 2.80 P. M. The G. F. S. meets on Fridays at 8.80 and 4.16. The Boy Scoots meet Tharsdays at 7.80 P. M. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend the services of this chorch. Tbe women of the village will meet again in the Parish House on Thurs¬ day aftarnnon at 2.80 to continue the work upon the<Red Crost material in- tended for use in hospital work on the European battlefields. Last Thursday there was a good attendance. A most interestins talk upon the exact situa¬ tion prevailing among the afflicfed peoples was given by Mrs. Donald Cammann who but recently returned from the scene with Dr. Cammann. .^ Afain the Exodus. To Manhattan for the winter went this week the E. C. Cammans. the A. P. Satterlees, Mra. P. R. Jennings, and the Bingham Danes to Bronxvilie, N. Y. Miss Julia Burns accompanies the Danas. A new night watchman is on tbe job, sleuthing the district with great vigilance. His name is James Solli. van. "Sullivan" sounds real pugna- tious, so let prowlers beware^ Mrs. Beetham of Baltimore is a guest of Mrs. WM. H. Bowne. The Dr. Northridges have closed ,their home here and returned to Brook¬ lvn for !tbe winter. William Otto who hae been with Franklin and Simon of Fifth Avena'^ only a few months has been advanced in position for profleient work. He is now one of the*r stenographers. Mrs. R. Narwond entertained a large number of her friends at a Halloe'en party on Saturday night,—a most en« joyable occasion. Among tbe guests were Miss Charlotte Narwood of Brooklyn, a niece of Mra. Narwood, and Mr. Alfred Mc.Gill, Miss Nar¬ wood'* fiance. Miss Narwood snd .fir. Mc.Gill were married today in Brook¬ lyn. Mr. and Mrs. A. Crosby Doane of Merrick Ave. celebrated on Monday night the tenth anniversary of their wedding. Friends were present from New'York, Brooklyn, and Garden City. H. H. Cammann is in possession of a gourd raised by one of his men meas- aring flve feet in length. The present L. I. R. R. timetable without doubt shows the worst service given the south shore for the last five years. Many are the complaints and criticism of a policy which seems any¬ thing but planned to bring out and keep people on the island. The Messenger also circulates in Freeport. Maybe you will want to buy from, sell to or exchange with the reader there. Try Everybody's Column. Single copies of the Messenger can be had from Hyman Warhit newsdealer, and at Wolfe's drugstore. tf Dr. Bishop of Rockviile Centre will preach in tbe M. E. Church tonight at 8 o'clock. All are invited to be pres¬ ent. Come and bring your friends. On Sanday morning. Dr. McNickle will preach at 10:30. In the evening Mr. Davison of RockviUe Centre will preach at 7:45. Alll are welcome. The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. Charch will meet with Mrs. H. O. i Smith, on St. Marks Avenue, on Thurs- day. November 4, at 2:30 p. m. All members And friends are earnestly re¬ quested to be present, promptly. Don't forget the fair and chowder sapper in Firemen's Hall, Saturday afternoon and evening, November 14, under the auspices of the Daisy Circle of the Bellmore Presbyterian Church. There will be useful and fancy articles on sale. The supper will be served from 6:30 to 8:30 p. m Come oot and help the girls make this a success. The Hallowe'en social and enter¬ tainment held at the old hall on Bel¬ tagh Avenue, under the auspices of the "Inter-Se" for the benefit of the Bell¬ more Avenue Preabyterian Church last Thursday evening was largely at¬ tended and proved a success in every way, a neat sum being realised for the church treasury. MA snd Mrs. Harvey Smith and childrfn have returned home after a pleasant visit with relatives in New Jersey. Vail's show was at Firemen's Hall Monday, Tuesday and Wedneaday ev¬ enings of last week. The attendance on each evening was good and tbe local fire company received a fair percent¬ age of the proceeds from each per¬ formance. Louis Benaer of Brooklyn, a sum" mer resident of tba village, spent El¬ ection Dav with friends here, spend¬ ing the day gunning and took home a nice bag of rabbita and quail. Motion pictures as usual this Friday nigj^t at Firemen's Hall. Tbe firemen are giving a good show every Friday night and the attendance is increasing each week. Admission 10 cents to all. The Republican Association meets at Firemen's Hall on Thursday evening of each week. Ail Republicans who have not already done so. are in¬ vited to join tbe association. There is no charge for initiation, but the dues are 10 cents per month, which Is made to meet the expenses of the club. Application blanks fOi' membership may be had by applying to Charles L. Peterson, the secretary. The monthly meeting of the Men's Club will be held in the Parish House on Tuesday night at 8.80. Planning Bi; f oreclosure The barn dance held at Firemen's Hall last Saturday evening, under the auspices ot Advance Hoek, Ladder and Engine Company No. 1 was one of tbe best social events ever held^in the vil¬ lage by the firemen, and brought out a large gathering of people from this and surrounding villages. The hall was prettily decorated with all kinds I of farm products, which were suitable j for the occasion, and the credit for the decorations is due Robert H. Frisch, I who had charge of that part of the affair. The music for dancing was furnished by the Bellmore Orchestra, consisting of four pieces and dancing wai. indulged in until a late hour. The firemen cleared a nice sum and wish to thank sll for their generous support. CHARLES S.WHITMAN Governor-elect of New York State, Elected by the Big Plurality of Over 120,000 Bif Republican Landslide Tuesday Election returns indicate Republican victories all over tfae country. In New York State tbe entire Republican tick¬ et throughout was elected. In tbe local o£Bces it appeara that the Republican candidates bave also been elected by good figures over the combinations of Democrats and Pro¬ gressives. The three propositions voted upon are evidently defeated. Wantagh Local Visiting Committee Suit for $368,800, unpaid balance of a half million dollar mortgage, has been brought against the Queens Land & Title Company by the Title Guaran¬ tee apd Trust Company. A lis pen¬ dens and the summons and complaint were filed ^ith the Nassau Coun^ Clerk last Wednesday. The matter is expected to come before the next term of tba Supreme Court. Tbe Queens Land & Title Company gave bond and mortgage in the sum of $600,000 to the trust company on Sep¬ tember 1, 1906. The company recent¬ ly defaulted the payment of interest and tae sOit of the trust company is to recover the anpaid portion of the bond i and nbrtgage which would mature on I SeptMttber 1, 1916. The mortgage I covers property at Massapequa. The Queen Land & Title Company, of whicb Dr. Allen T. Height \n presi¬ dent, bas sold 676 lots to borne build¬ ers aod investors. No releases have been given to tbe buyers, so tbat eacb of them is made a co-defendant witb the Queens Land & Title Company in the trust company's foreclosure suit. Tbia is believed to be tbe largest amount involved in any forecloaore suit ever brought in the county. Wanted—A local agent, on commis¬ sion, age about forty-five, to introduce a scientific medical preparation for atia diesaees Address "Clear Skin," P. 0. Box 8027, New York. Some of the young men of the vil¬ lage are about to organise a basketball team. If the club is organized, games will be played one^ight each week at Firemen's Hall, lliere is some good material In this village for such a team and it is hoped to see the clab formed and games played soon. Mrs. George Fiesler entertained a number of friends at ber home on Wed¬ nesday of last'week and a very enjoya¬ ble afternoon was passed. Bach of the ladies was presented with a Hal¬ lowe'en .favor. Among the gue»ts from out of town were Mrs Vail and Mrs. George Hendrickson of Vail's traveling show. Mrs. Annie Schneider, wife of John Schneider, died at her home on Bed¬ ford Avenue last Thursday aftemoon. Mrs. Schneider had suffered from a complication of diseases for a number of yeara and bad been practically help¬ less for the past tbree years. Sb* waa 49 years old. and is survived by four daughters, Mn. Samuel Seaman, Mrs. Walter Frisch. Miaseo Natalie and Ruth Schneider, and one son, Martin. Funeral services were held from her late home Sunday afternoon, Rev. Thomas S. Braithwaite, of Wantagh, ofBeiating. and tlie interment was in GieenSeld Cemetery. Tbe funeral was in charge of Uodartakar Fulton. (continued on page 8) The Local Visiting .Committee for Nassau County met at Mineola on Tuesday, October 27, F. E. Willite presiding. A report on children's work was giv¬ en by Miss Van Vranken, Nassau Coun¬ ty agent for children's work. Fifteen children had ceased to be dependent, three had been placed in free homes and six returned to relatives. A par¬ ticularly bright colored girl had been sent to Tuskegee Institute to be trained for a teacher, the Nassau County As¬ sociation providing for her traveling expenses. A member of the commit tee on children reported the case of two children in the Mineola Home un¬ der the care of the Overseer of . Poor, who have a father able to support them, only for the fact that all his earnings are spent in saloons. Nassau Hospital bad been visited and found ie tbe usual good condition. During the three months ending with September, 271 patients were admit¬ ted to the Hospital, 184 being surgical cases. There had been 140 abmulance calls, 69 of them accidenta. There were £3 births and 38 deaths. The Hempstead Almshouse had been several times visited and found in the usual good condition. At the time of the last visit there were 48 inmates, 10 of them women. Two of the nom- t*er should be in some custodial home as they are a menace to the commun¬ ity when at large. The report from the Almshouse for North Hempstead and Oyster Bay gave about the usual statements as to con¬ ditions and inmates. Tbe Committee for the County Jail reported 67 prisoners, 68 of the nnm¬ ber being man. Thirteen are held for action of Grand Jury and one for trial. Fifty-one are serving a sentence and two are detained as witnesses. A report on Outside Relief was giv¬ en by Miss Malcolm, agent for Nassau County. Sume improvementa in the manner of working were suggested, so that several local societies should not be giving aid to the same families or persons. A recess *as taken for tbe annual meeting. The election of officers ra> suited in F. E. WillHta. for preaidea^: Mrs. S. L. Pettit, vice president, aad Anna G. Cornwell, secretary. Single copies of tne Messenger can be secured at Greenblatt's or Braith- waite's news stores on Railroad Ave., or Midinoff's, Main Street, Freeport, L. L tf Tbe Fifth Annual Convention of tfae Long Island District New York State Branch of tbe International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons will be held Thursday, November 5, in the Memorial Congregational Church. The aftemoon session will be held in the Parish House. The following is the program: Af¬ temoon Session, 2 p. m.; Registration of Delegates; Devotional Service, Mrs. A. H. Evans, International President; Address of Welcome, Rev. T. S. Braithwaite, Wantagh; Response, Mrs. C. S. Parsons, East Hampton; Minutes of Last I Convention, Mrs. Cleon Clark, Recording Secretary ; Dis¬ tribution of fnformsl Ballot; Annual Report, Miss C. T. Strong, District Secretary; Solo, Mrs. Rhoda Jackson; Offering; Our New State Work; Re¬ port of Informal Ballot; Formal Bal¬ lot; Three Minute Circle Reporta; New Business; The Message of tbe Arbutus, Mrs, C. H. Horton, State President. Evening Session, 7:30—Devotional Service, Rev. T. S. Braithwaite; Re¬ port of Formal Ballot; Solo, Miss Laura T. Cowles, The Voice Behind, Mrs. A. H. Evans; Offering; Anthem by Choir, "In Faith Adoring;" Report of Committees; Hymn, "Lead As We Go;" Benediction. A dramatic comedy in three acta, entitled "Anita's Trial," or "Our Girls in Camp," will be presented by the members of the Good Cheer Club Thursday evening, . November 12, at the Parish House. It is given under th<> auspices of the Ladies' Aid Sod- ety and Good Cheer Club under tbe in¬ struction of Mrs. Harry Thon]as. The curtain will rise at 8:15 p. m. Ad¬ mission 25 centa for adults; 16 cents for children. The following is the cait: Anita. Miss Elsie Young; Mrs. Deacon Pip¬ pin, Stella G. Faling; Luella Ann Pip¬ pin, Lida A. Van Nostrand; Dorothy Pippin, Agnes A. Box; Aunt Matilda, Miss Mattie J. Box; Clover Wells, Florence B. Box; Ethel Manning. Jean- nette P. Van Nostrand; Kate Fortes- cue, Jennie EL Box; Nan, Helen A. Jackson; Mary Hyde, Bertha Box; Helen Jay, Carrie Turner. "Getting out of Ruts and Keeping Out" is tbe topic of the Christian Eln- deavor meeting next Friday night in the Church. Rev. Thomas S. Braithwaite con¬ ducted tbe funeral service of Mrs. John M. Schneider at Bellmore on Sunday aftemoon. Misses May and Minnie Baitinger returned home last week after spend¬ ing a month with friends in the city. Smithville Sonth (Special Correspondent) Great progress ia being made by the members of the juvenile operetta, "Hop 'o My Thumb," that will be pro¬ duced at the Smithville South Athletic Club House o^ December 5. The op eretta will be given by the Episcopal Sunday School under the direction of Leonora Chapman Lindau. This Sunday School was recently started by Archdeacon Duffield in con¬ nection with his work in the Smith¬ ville South Church and has been very successful. Sanday School every Sundsy after¬ noon at 8 o'clock; evening prayer at 7:80; regular monthly meeting of Woman's Guild Wednesday. 2 p. m., November 4. A package social will be held by the Guild at the Athletic Club) House on Wednesday evening, November 11. Each guest to bring a package to be auctioned. Admittance free; all are cordially invited. The Girls' Gymnasium class under tbe auspices of the Woman's Guild, was organized 'with Mrs. William Dodge as president. The meeting of the gymnasium will be beld every Sat¬ urday afternoon at the Athletic Club. All girls wishing to become members of this class are requested to consult Mrs. Dodge. The physical director is Miss Lloyd of New York City, a grad¬ uate of Columbia College, teacher of physical culture and folk dances. The Young Men's Club, under the leadership of Canon Duffield, is in course pf organization and will give an entertainment for ita benefit in the near future. Freeport TA Hallowe'en party was given by Ethel Mueller, Marie Dedek and Jane Ames at the Home of Miss Dedek. The house was tastefully decorated for the occasion, the guests were dressed as spooks and all entered into games and festivities of an old-fash¬ ioned Hallowe'en, "eats" and all. About thirty of Smithville South's young folk* were present and from re¬ marks heard from many of them since, it must have been some time. The favors were skeleton stick pins. SCOUT NOTES The Scouts bave all been measured and are now waiting their uniforms. The uniforms will have to be pur¬ chased in New York at Scout Head¬ quarters, the local dealers not being in a position to furnish them. On Election Day eight of the second- clssB Scoutf went on a 14-mile hike, it being the first of their endeavors to obtain their first-class badge. Saturday will be the first meeting under the new constitution and by-laws, also election day, tbe probationary six months haying expired some time ago. Tfae office of Troop Scribe, Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leaders and Troop "rreasurer are to be filled. The new by-laws make it* imperative tbat all Scouts appear at all meetings, oth¬ erwise a fine will be imposed and non¬ payment of dues and fines means dis¬ honorable discharge and no Scout wants that. On the Election Day hike a practice game of throwing the hatchet was en¬ joyed. Scout Carpenter won the first prize in hitting the figure marked on the tree in the most vulnerable parta and Scout Larney won in the number of hits made. Jscob Post is enlarging his garage at Uie cort.er of Main and Pine Streeta, by the ajuition of s second story. I ^ Main Street, from Randall Avenue {to the railroad track, is being still fur¬ ther improved by installation of wide I gutters, by Supervisor Hiram R. I Smith. The owners of the adjoining j properties are placing in the necessary ' corbs to maka a complete job. , A county fair will be held by the Improvement Society of the PKsby- ' terian Church, in the Chapel, on Wed- i nesday afternoon and evening, Novem- I ber 18. Homemade pie, candy, jellies and fruits will be on sale, also vege- I tables, fancy and domestic goods, I aprons, lemonade and peanuts; and re- I freshments of pie and coffee. No ad- \ mission is to be charged and everybody I will be made welcome. The proceeds I are for the purchase of a new church ! carpet. I Frank Ashdown, collector of school taxes, began collecting Monday, Oc* j tober 26, and will be at the office of ! Roswell Davis until Tuesday, Decem* j ber 2, inclusive. I The time for receiving bids for the j new house for Hose Co. No. 1 has been I postponed to Friday afternoon. Novem- I ber 13, at 5 o'clock.' There was an ' unavoidable delay in getting copies of I tbe plans and specifications prepared j which made it necessary to postpone j the matter a week. It is announced i that the plans and specifications will I be ready for bids Saturdav morning of I this week. ! The fifteenth annual novelty parade I and ball of tfae Callithumpian Associa- j tion will be held from Brooklyn Hall on Thanksgiving Day, November 26; I parade starts at 10:15 a. m.; dancing I at 8 p. m. sharp. Music will be fnrn- i ished by Wulfing's Orchestra. '. Eunice Curtice is announced to lead j the Epworth League meeting Sunday night in the M. £. Church; topic, ""The Home Missionary Opportunity in Our Cities." First Church of Christ, Scientist.— Services Sunday morning at 11 o'^taek: Sunday School sanM hour; Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at 8 o'clock; Hempstead Bank Building; subject next Sunday, November 8, "Adam and Fallen Man." Say, were you out Saturday night to the Hallowe'en party of the Smi^ville South Union Sunday School? Well if you weren't you missed a ranting good time all right. The Sunday bichool bunch are some people! What was doing? Well, to start with, tha dance music was furnished by Bishop's Or¬ chestra and was superb—the "eata," ice cream, cake, coffee and sandwiches, supplied by tbe ladies, were delicious. The fancy Jack Horner pie in the cen¬ tre uf tbe table furnished a scream, supplying at 5 cents a pull, devils heads, yellow cats with quivering tails, and pumpkin manikins and many^other laugh provoking things. The fish pond, presided over by the girls of the Star Class, gave to the children and grown ups, too, a jolly good time. The Up Streamers, the boys' claas, had the fmit and preserve table and served up sweet Tdcay grapes and other sweet things too numerous to mention. The fancy gooda table, well, it was beautiful at tbe opening, bnt was pret« ty well depleted before the evening had advanced very far. Fancy things, too much for a man to number or describe, were sold and chanced off during the evening. The hall, folks do say, was beauti¬ ful, dressed in Hallowe'en garb of black and yellow streamers, Jack-o'-1 I^antera faces all over the walls and i com stacked around. Black eata, witches, bate and such like were every ! prominent. | The proceeda are to apply to tbe i Christmas fond and the result waa j very gratifying. WiD of P. R. JenniBft Tbe will of Philander R. Jennings, who died at Merrick, September 21, has been filed for probata in tba Sur¬ rogate's office at Mineola. Under ito terms all of the $600,000 estate goea to the widow except $2750, whicb ia left in small bequesta to friends. Mrs. William E. Nies, of Port Washington, receives $250; Rev. Frank M. Townley. of 1227 Paciflc Street, Brooklyn, $600; Rev. Peter C. Groveling, S200; Samuel Bartow. Mer¬ rick, $200; Elizabeth Bartow, Mer¬ rick, $200; Elizabeth Jackquer, $200; Kingsley and John R. Moses, children of Dean John Moses, $200 each: Ber¬ tha Burns, $200, and $1000 is to be equally divided among nine servants at Merrick. The widow receives the residuary. The will was dated July 6, 191L Woman's Suffrage eeting 1 i (By Special Correspondent) i The meeting for the advancement of I the cause of Woman's Suffrage, held j in Firemen's Hall, Merrick, last Thurs- j day night was most successfal Harry j McCord made an excellent chairman, I introducing the speakers, and himself I saying a few well chosen words in fav¬ or of E^ual Suffrage. Frederick Oreen I of Port Washington gave a short ad- ' dress on " Woman Suffrage from the I Standpoint of a Business Man." I Mrs. Raymond C. Brown. Preai4aBt {of the New York State Associatioo ; for Suffrage, made a very good speech I and both Mrs. Brown and Mr. Green I were anxious to answer questions, bat I the audience did not give tbem an op- ' portunity to do so. Several subscrip- I tions vfere received, and a good num- j ber of enrolImenta secured by Miaa' Dorothy Nicoll of Babylon and Misa Marion Northridge of Merrick, acting as ushers. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Morrel I, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mc- I Cord. Mrs. MeCord, Miss Bunker. Mr. I and Mrs. Midmer, Mr. and Mrs. Bircb, Mr. and Mrs. Valentine, Mrs. Tween, Mrs. Northridge, Mr. and Mrs. Hais I vey, Miss Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Cbarlee Offaman. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Miller, 11^. aod Mrs. E. C. Cammann, Mr. i and Mrs. D. Clarkson and Mr. and i Mr*. Ernest Miller. Tbe Union Free Scbool waa cloeed i laat Friday and also on Election Day.' Daily ThewfM. Nature baa parfeotions la order to show that ahe is the faaage of Ood; and defecta, la order to abow that iha ts only bis tmaga.-r-PMeaL- Half of PefMlls Wasted. Lead pencil manufacture In the Uni¬ ted States Is consuming 73.000,000 feet of lumber aunually, ot which aboyt oae-balf Is estimated to be wasted fa akarpeBlBg or throwing away alhort aate. .:-^>S?SB
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$1.00 YaArly, Sfascle Copy 5 C«iita
FftEEPORT AND BELLMORE. N. Y.. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 4. 1914
Ererv Wednesday
Vol. 6, Number 45
The Messenger also circulates in Freeport. Maybe you will want to bay mm, sell to or exchange with the reader there. Try Everybody's Cohnnn.
Single copies of the Messenger can be secured at Greenblatt's or Braith- walte^s news stores on Railroad Ave., or Michnoff's, Main Street, Freeport, L, L , tf
Services at the Church of th« Re- deonier Sunday, the Twenty>Second After Trinity, at 11 o'clock A. M. and 8 o'clock P. M. Morning Prayer and sermon. The Church School meets in the Parish House each Sanday at 10 o'clock. The Woman's Aoxiliary meets on Thursdays at 2.80 P. M. The G. F. S. meets on Fridays at 8.80 and 4.16. The Boy Scoots meet Tharsdays at 7.80 P. M. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend the services of this chorch.
Tbe women of the village will meet again in the Parish House on Thurs¬ day aftarnnon at 2.80 to continue the work upon the
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(17 of 17 customers found this review helpful)
I am loving this wig.
By Voodoo Chile
from Chicago, Il
About Me Beauty Conscious
Comments about Debut Wig by Especially Yours®:
Going to the hair dresser these days for me is too expensive. I am enjoying the different looks, colors and styles.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
Simple & Chic
By Easy Breezy
from Illinois
About Me Minimalist
I have this wig in human and synthetic hair. For me the synthetic is the best choice. It is easier to wear and care for, I have a small head and this wig fits my head and my lifestyle. Simple and chic.
(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
I would buy this product again.
By MizAnn
from Fresno, CA.
I use product for church or special outings, not every day wear.
(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
Did it again!!!
By ReesePiece
from Pontiac, Michigan
I love this style because it fits my head well being that you offer it in Petite. Some think that it is my own hair even with the synthetic version after I comb it even more to fit my face. I get a lot of compliments on this wig.
Does not look like it appears here
By jena
from florida
Well I was super excited because it's petite and cute in the picture. It fits nicely but it is nothing like the cut you see here. Not at all. I have purchased MANY products from here and this is the first one that did not come close to the pictured style.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Not for me
By Fre Fre
from Michigan
This wig was longer than I expected and wasn't flattering at all.
(7 of 10 customers found this review helpful)
By Mamo
from DE
Oh goodness. Awful wig. Not becoming whatsoever. Couldn't work with it at all.