ASOLO - TPS 520 EVO

Gear Review

Category: Hiking Boot

Make: ASOLO

Model: TPS 520 EVO

ASOLO TPS 520 can withstand some of the harshest environments in Australia

Website link: 

https://www.k2.com.au/asolo-tps-520-evo-wide.html

Company/product affiliation: 

None - privately purchased

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Usage:

• Mainly Tasmania hiking, including multi-day hikes such as South Coast Track, Overland Track and Walls of Jerusalem.  This included carrying backpack up to 28kg.

Terrain:

• Mud, rocks, roots, boardwalks and beach in wet and dry conditions.

Experience: 

• Although the boots may be on the heavier side, they are rock solid and provide outstanding ankle support;
• The sole is very good on slippery surfaces, which amazed me as the sole is pretty hard to accommodate walking on sharp rocks;
• Not much wearing in time required;
• Kept dry feet throughout the entire South Coast Track, which is pretty much unheard off;
• Excellent for wider feet; and
• Can wear all day without blisters or rubbing.

Negatives:

• Slightly on the heavier side;
• After about 3 months of solid hiking, there seems to be a little lifting between the layers of the soles, but nothing to be concerned about yet.

Would I recommend this product:

• Definitely, these are probably the best hiking boots I have ever owned.