The Vasque Breeze Review & Lab Test of 2026

The Vasque Breeze is a versatile hiking boot designed for outdoor enthusiasts. It is particularly suitable for users seeking stability during backpacking trips, as indicated by its construction. The boot offers lasting underfoot support and verified impact protection on mixed terrain.

While the overall design may not align with some advanced hiking silhouettes that provide a lighter and more nimble feel, the Vasque Breeze remains competitively priced. This makes it a notable option for those looking for reliable performance without compromising value.

Pros

  • Fantastic stability and foot support
  • Great underfoot protection
  • Effective waterproofing (approved for deep creeks and puddles)
  • Very hard-wearing rubber outsole
  • Solid grip on various surfaces
  • Great value for money
  • Sustainable materials in several boot parts

Cons

  • Upper materials could be more wear-resistant
  • Short and slippery laces

Key Features

  • Nature-Tex® waterproof technology made with 50% recycled content, ensuring your feet stay dry.
  • A mesh upper that enhances breathability and durability, utilizing 70% post-consumer recycled materials.
  • Equipped with a Vibram® Ground Control LiteBase outsole featuring a Megagrip compound for excellent traction.
  • Lightweight design that makes it suitable for various terrains, from trails to backyards.
  • Over 1 million pairs sold, reflecting trusted performance with millions of miles logged by users.

Specifications

  • Origin: Imported
  • Sole material: Rubber
  • Shaft height: Ankle
  • Outer material: Leather

Vasque Breeze Review & Lab Test – Price, Ratings, Reviews & Sales Insights

Vasque Breeze Scarpa Boreas GTX Salomon Quest 4 GTX La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX
Price $160 $229 $230 $200
Trail terrain Moderate Moderate Technical Moderate
Weight lab Weight brand 19.9 oz / 563g 20.6 oz / 583g 23.4 oz / 663g 14.6 oz / 415g
Lightweight
Breathability Warm Warm Warm Warm
Use Backpacking Backpacking Backpacking Backpacking
Orthotic friendly
Drop lab 16.4 mm 14.0 mm 18.0 mm 14.1 mm
Size Slightly small Slightly small True to size Half size small
Midsole softness Firm Balanced Balanced Balanced
Difference in midsole softness in cold Small Small Normal Normal
Heel counter stiffness Stiff Moderate Stiff Moderate
Stiffness Flexible Moderate Stiff Moderate
Outsole hardness Average Hard Average Very hard
Waterproofing Waterproof Waterproof Waterproof Waterproof
Material Leather Suede Textile Textile
Season Winter Winter Winter Winter
Toebox durability Bad Good Good Good
Heel padding durability Bad Decent Good Decent
Outsole durability Decent Good Decent Good
Width / fit Medium Medium Wide Medium
Toebox width Medium Narrow Medium Medium
Lug depth 4.6 mm 4.0 mm 4.7 mm 4.3 mm
Heel stack lab 38.7 mm 34.2 mm 38.0 mm 34.4 mm
Forefoot 22.3 mm 20.2 mm 20.0 mm 20.3 mm
Widths available Normal Normal Normal Normal
Technology - Gore-Tex Gore-Tex Gore-Tex
Cut Mid cut Mid cut High cut Mid cut
Removable insole
Ranking Bottom 36% Bottom 4% Bottom 39% Top 37%
Popularity Bottom 12% Bottom 1% Top 18% Top 3%