[TheHikingGuy]

I just bought a pair of Asolo Fusion 290GTX at REI. Very similar to the 95's. They were on the clearance shelf because as the tag said "blisters on heel" in other words the person wasn't fitted for them and returned them promptly. They were in mint shape except they had some mud on them. Original price for them was $165-red tagged for $79. I went up to the sales guy and said "these soles look a little worn can you do any better in price?" He glanced at the boots and knocked the price down to $49. So I got a pair of quality goretex boots for $49. Great boot, great fit, some breathability and fully waterproof. Traction is a bit weak on wet rock but overall really happy with the boots. I agree with Allison though if you can get a good leather boot that may be your best route. Depends what you need the boots for. Leather does require a little more maintenance but can last a long time. So hey thats my .02 cents, not sure what you are lookin to spend.

[Dante]

[Brian Curtis]

My wide feet are hard to fit. Consequently I can't just go out and buy what everyone recommends because almost nothing fits me properly and I would have never even considered buying boots I hadn't tried on first until my dad bought a pair of boots from LL Bean. Their boots come in widths and he realized that with their excellent return policies there wasn't much to lose in trying. In turn I tried his boots on and I was hooked and bought a pair. When they went on sale last winter I bought 3 more pairs of these Bean boots.

[Dante]

Nice. Obviously you like them. What have you used them for? Maybe I'll try a pair when my Asolos die.

[Brian Curtis]

I did 9 days in the Great Bear Wilderness with those boots. Lots of x-country travel both on that trip and here in WA. They are nice and solid. I haven't had much chance to use them in snow but they should work well. I'm heading out tonight to put 10 days on them in the Cloud Peak Wilderness in Wyoming.