I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and wore two pairs of these shoes from South Lake Tahoe to Manning Park. I chose these shoes because they have a stiff (but heavy) sole like a boot but are well ventilated on the top like a trail runner. With the addition of Superfeet Insoles, these shoes performed admirably and kept my feet well protected from the rocky, sometimes volcanic terrain. The ventilation on top meant that I could walk through a river in them, and my feet and socks would be dry in 1 to 3 hours of walking, depending on the outside temperature/humidity.
After 1100 miles, the first pair developed a big tear in the mesh above the toes such that the only thing keeping the black rubber toe guard attached was the sole. I hope that a future version of this shoe includes a strip of nylon down the center of the toes (similar to the sides) for additional durability. With the second pair, the top lace loop tore after 2 days, a defect that gave them a little less support on the top of my foot. Other than a few small tears in the mesh, however, this pair is still going strong after 500+ miles through Washington (Goat Rocks, Glacier Peak, etc.). I would recommend them to anyone hiking with a pack weighing less than 30 lb., but not without replacing the insoles, as these (like most trail shoes/boots) wear out in about 20 miles and are totally inadequate for more than a single day hike. As for their fit, the toe box is wider than most standard shoes, and I bought them one shoe size bigger than my normal shoe size to accomodate wool socks and the larger insoles.
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very good for trail running. i use them alternating with other Vasque model, this are a bit more stiff, but anyways very good for trail and hiking
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Fits narrow in the heel, which is great for me. My feet are fairly narrow. Toe bed is good. Excellent cushion. I use this as my walking (3-4 miles daily), hiking, biking and knock-around shoe. I have difficulty finding a good fit for my feet and suffer from severe pronation, which led to achilles tendonitis and planter fascitis. This shoe has performed well for on year. This is my second grey Velocity 2.0. I also ordered the green this time for a change of pace.
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Love the feel of these shoes. They are very comfortable with good support for either hiking around or just wearing casually.
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I'm on my fourth pair and no complaints. Highly recommended for lightweight backpacking or day hiking on trails. Breathable but not for off trail use
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