Vasque Women's Talus at Ud Mid Hiking Boot

I had these Vasque talus for 7 years. I hike almost every day, and calculated that my old German Shepherd dog and I have walked enough miles to cross the USA. The tread on the bottom was finally smoothed out, so I had to throw then away, but it made me so sad, I kept the laces for sentimental reasons.

I bought these as my first pair of hiking boots around 6 months ago and I absolutely love them. They are super comfortable on longer hikes and don't feel too heavy. I did get blisters the first time I wore them on a 5 mile hike, but once they heeled they've never given me a problem again. Another random thing that doesn't bother me too much, but if you're hiking in dirt or mud, it will seep through the mesh in the back and stain your socks. Other than that, no major signs of wear and tear even though I've hiked around 15 miles a week in them for months.