Asolo Sport Heavy Duty Leather Hiking Boots

I service a pair of Asolo Sport Heavy Duty Leather Hiking Boots that were made in Italy. They are all leather and I clean them with Fiebings Saddle Soap and then treat the leather with Pecard Leather treatment. I finish by adding new laces made from 550 paracord.
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[@PaulPiedrahita]

Wonderful video. My grandpa worked in custom Andean leather boots and shoes in Ecuador. People from all over the world would come buy his boots. They were similar to this and very good quality. I'm blessed to have recorded a few videos and took photos of him when he was alive and making them. This reminded me of him. Thanks for sharing.

[@MidAtlanticTV]

Can you share the videos?

[@yoreckable1]

These kinds of shoes are still handmade in Austria, came across them in a local leather working shop

[@MidAtlanticTV]

Cool!

[@guidojabdo4790]

Where did you find them? Who is the manufacturer? Online store?

[@tjw9128]

80s rule to this day those were my hay days growing up im 54 now

[@myleftthumb2294]

Thank you so much for this video. I have a pair of Thom McAns, also made in Italy, that look very similar. I bought them new when I was in Boy Scouts way back in 1975 and wore them all through high school and college. The Vibram soles on them have hardly any wear at all. I use them for my snow boots - yeah, believe it or not they still fit me even though I was only 13 when I bought them! Go figure.

[@arsenlomakin8867]

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[@WilliamAlanPhoto]

Those are gorgeous, classic hiking boots!

[@RonaldChapman-jg5xu]

Iv wanted these asolo for a long time! I'm happy with han wag so far, but I'll be on the lookout for these.

[@GypsyGirl317]

Have a look for Scarpa leather boots. 😊

[@treebrother]

Beautiful pair of older Asolo's..I'm waiting on a pair of the Alico New Guides to arrive. They look a lot like the Asolo sports in the video..It was nice to find a traditional old school well built full grain all leather upper, Norwegian welt and a serviceable sole. No more over priced throwaways. I just hope they are as nice as all of the reviews claim. Sold out fast last time around and have been waiting since fall for them to restock. Reasonably priced at 200.00...

[@adamchristo3082]

"no more overpriced throwaways" 👍👍👍👍👍

[@d-vo5042]

Three boots to buy now, made in 2018, just as good as these are the Meindl Perfekt or Super Perfekt, Gronnell Stelvio, or the ultimate Paraboot Galibier Super Guides. All of these are made overseas, Meindl's in Germany, Gronell in Italy or Germany, and the Galibier's in France. Ebay has deals to on used boots, way cheaper than buying these brand new.

[@adamchristo3082]

and Meindel Bedale and Aleco Summits and Tahoe

[@Condor1970]

I just realized something when looking at these boots. They look incredibly similar to the pair of Alico Summit boots I just bought from Sierra Trading Post for $146 on sale. In fact because this model is no longer made, I wouldn't doubt if Asolo has some affiliation with Alico to make the new Summit model in very similar fashion to these. The new Alico Summits have the exact same one-piece leather upper, a one-piece soft leather liner, and cushioning around the top. The heel also has the same extra layer of leather over the rear seam. The Vibram out sole is also attached with double stitched Norwegian welt construction. For the money the Alico Summits are extremely high in quality and almost nothing else is in the same price range for what you get.

[@manuelrosales5136]

Alico "Guide" boots are comparable to the Asolo Sport Yukon which is the boot in this video. Long break-in time but will last forever!

[@vandoren156]

There is no affiliations to make boots like these, the design has been around for ages. Lots of companies here in north Italy make them

[@GustitisLaw]

I've got a pair of the exact boots I bought in 1985 and I'm still using them to this day. (Got them resoled once) You are right about the long break-in period. But after that, these boots fit my feet like a glove. I don't have another pair of boots that feel this good on my feet. On the trail, the support and protection are second to none. I just wish they didn't weight 6.5 lbs/pair.

[@MidAtlanticTV]

I hear you but I did adjust to the weight of my Limmers and they, too, are super comfortable after the long break in period.

[@GustitisLaw]

@@MidAtlanticTV The UL craze has really given this style of boot a bad name.

[@MidAtlanticTV]

@@GustitisLaw and they don't know what they are missing!

[@billcarpenter5615]

I had these boots as well, wore them until they basically fell apart, newer ones are not quite the same, wish I still had that old pair, they were so comfortable.

[@algid3964]

I love this style of boot! Got a pair of Asolos and Vasque.I have used Snow seal most of the time.Saddle soap works well.Mine are from the 80s still looking good.Yea,brake-in takes a while but it is worth the wait!Great video,good job.It will help a lot of hikers!And walkers.I will try that Pecard stuff...

[@Andybruff]

It’s probably been said already but Danner makes a couple models like this, Eddie Bauer k6, and SOREL has one as well. Maybe not the same quality, but the same style.

[@varun009]

Beautiful!! Love leather boots and shoes from around the world. I hope the art of hand shoe making is never lost. I trust the people in the third world will carry the mantle forward.

[@caseysimpson1806]

The Yukon was my first mountaineering boot. Many trips to Mt. Shasta and one to Mt. Ranier. They handled flexible crampon quite well.

[@MidAtlanticTV]

Good to know!

[@puma1304]

wow these oldies look so nice! all-leather shoes have such charm. I still have the Asolo boots I was issued at the swiss army and almost never used cuz' I spent most of the time in the kitchen and in bunkers under earth. Unluckily I cannot wear them anymore since my feet changed so much, so I bought new ones. For dry conditions I use all-leather alpine boots from Boreal (Spain) and for wet conditions gore-tex membrane alpine boots from Lowa (Germany). Otherwise I always used italian brands like Scarpa, Asolo, La Sportiva, Aku... mostly all-leather in the traditional tirolese style (Meindl, Hanwag (Bavaria), Zamberlan, Garmont (Italy) would be my other choices). I always wash my shoes after hiking and every 4-5 months I treat them with Niwax wax.

[@MidAtlanticTV]

Thanks for the comment!

[@toocoolforu]

That's some quality leather and boots! The Vibram soles look brand new. I bought meindl boots last summer for 300€, but i don't regret they are looking even better today 1 year later.

[@GregariousAntithesis]

I bought a pair used for a 100 mile backpack trip. Not far into the trip they started killing my ankle from not flexing at the ankle. Ended up tying the tounge down to the front of the boot to finish the trip. There are other similarly constructed boots that dont constrict the ankle movement because they use a softer foam in the tongue.

[@MidAtlanticTV]

Many heavy duty boots require long breakin periods. My Limmer boots took a year before they were really comfortable.

[@my5digithobby967]

you can still get boots like this for actually pretty reasonable cost if you look around. I got Meindl Perfekt boots from the german ebay in an auction for 100 euros, 35 euros shipping. the break in is no joke, they feel like ski boots at first. it will take many many hours to get them formed and compliant, but they will last a LONG time especially with proper care. These are for very serious hiking on very rough terrain, mind you, so there are better practical choices for anything other than very rough terrain where the weight and stiffness are justified. great find on those!

[@MidAtlanticTV]

Good points!

[@bekanav]

I have Asolo Alaska skiing boots. I bought them at the flea market, I think it was 1999. I've used them every winter since, on long week lasting and day skiing trips. Inner lining is a bit worn out at the rim but it is still ok inside the boots. Leather, stitching and sole are in good condition. I think boots have at least ten more years left. Unbelievable strong and well made boots.

[@reneguitart6143]

Thanks for the great tips on restoring leather. I purchased some pecard and restored some shoes. They came out great.

[@harnamthandi]

Hi mate, thanks for the video. I have a pair of Scarpa SLs that I bought in London in 2001, just before they introduced the M3 model. It is of similar construction to your Asolo, heavy duty leather and soles stiff enough for crampons. They are rock solid! As for leather treatment, I have used Dubbin (an Australian brand) and recently, Montana Pitch Blend. Both excellent for the boots. Btw, I like to leave the boots in the sun prior to treatment to open the pores in the leather as it helps absorption. Cheers!

[@ronaldwietecha]

I bought a pair of Asolo Yukons back in 1979. Best boot I ever owned, got 23 years out of them. I actually wore the inside leather linning out and finally and had to let them go. Sad day. My Danners are okay but nowhere near the boot the Yukon was.

[@staffordboy7824]

Try a pair of Italian made Treemme boots if you want fantastic traditional style hiking/mountain boots, I have 2 pair they are the best I've ever had.

[@ronaldwietecha]

@staffordboy7824 thanks, I'll check them out. I love the old traditional style ✌🏼

[@markwalker2307]

Beautiful boots ! Asolo's are too narrow for me. I live in the desert. 15% humidity is typical. It destroys leather boots stored over time. I started storing mine with wooden shoe blocks to prevent the toes from curling up and the boots from shrinking. Songmics makes inexpensive shoe blocks.

[@aliaskong1723]

My cleanings consist of saddle soap, neetsfoot oil and a thin coat of snow seal which I rub vigorously until warm. Boots feel greasy at first but wear an break in nicely.

[@MidAtlanticTV]

That works. www.craigshipp.com/grandseiko

[@my5digithobby967]

meindl perfekts are still available, awesome boots, just got some, instantly comfortable but still will have a long break in, and after that they will be even more PERFEKT

[@MidAtlanticTV]

Good to know!

[@whitacrebespoke]

Zamberlan are still making boots like this in Italy.

[@MidAtlanticTV]

good to know!

[@AfanassievSergey]

Это Zamberlan 1023 Latemar

[@renzoqu]

zamberlan, gronell, alico... still a lot of brands

[@mauriziozaino1417]

yes Fitwell made in italy,mod.PLUTONE - [e-mail] . gorgeous!!!!!! classic hiking boots!

[@HikeRx]

Yep. I love my Zamberlan Vioz boots.

[@MattTomco1987]

I've had great results with Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP. It is the best leather conditioner I've ever used.

[@kennethsee6262]

Soak in lighter fluid light it then let burn for about a minute then plunge into ice water it will work wonders then rub mink oil on them bam you have the best boots around but be very careful someone will steal them after the treatment or you could sell them for a huge amount and trade for a pair of air Jordans

[@ADyess086]

Kenneth see Meth is bad

[@K0GNITION]

The Danner Mountain Light II is a similar boot to this, still being produced today. Made in Portland Oregon

[@solitarium01728]

Any link for this boots?

[@markmaier2503]

Kevin Andrews Also, Alico (from Italy) is making a full line of hiking/mountaineering boots with Norwegian welt construction. They're only available through Sierra Trading Post. There's another brand that I'm also checking out called Zamberlan that seems legit.

[@my5digithobby967]

I have mountain light 2s as well as Meindl Perfekts. The Danners are great boots, but very different from these Asolos. The danners are basically just one layer of medium thickness leather, with a goretex liner. they also have flexible and padded midsole, and are very comfortable out of the box. The Meindls, which I think are more like these Asolos, have very thick, stiff and oily uppers, as well as thick padding sandwiched by soft leather liners. The midsole and outsole are also much firmer material and there isnt really any shock absorption built into the sole the way the danners have. The mountaineering boots also have double toungues with velcro to adjust the tongues straight for all legs/ankles; very very heavy, not great for hiking trails the way the danners are, but they are bulletproof and last forever

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

I had a pair I got from an army surplus magazine, and only paid 20 bucks for. And they were new. Yeah, I didn't think I'd ever get them broken in. I swear, it took a month. But, of course I loved em when they finally got broken in.

[@MidAtlanticTV]

Yep, it takes time!

[@GypsyGirl317]

Scarpa leather boots are still made in Italy. They have an Asolo style, so maybe they bought the company? Mine are the women's SL Active. Full grain leather and the top is entirely made from one piece of leather. They are incredibly comfortable, and well worth the cost. They are available in many countries, including mine downunder. 😊

[@renzochiesa8798]

I had these shoes for a long time, very good because absolutely waterproof and very tight at the ankle as I prefer. The bad thing are their weight and a big hardness on the back of the feet. Now I have a couple of leather Meindle, they have the same good features but are very very lighter than Dolomite.

[@mason.mp363]

These look like my Danner “Mountain Light” boots. Boots made for lifetime!!

[@briananderson8204]

Damners great.wish they were a little taller.

[@D__Lee]

I have a pair of VASQUE hiking boots that look exactly like the ASOLO in your video. Your opening comment that the previous owner of the ASOLO stopped wearing them because they’re stiff and have a long break-in period is exactly what happened to me. I think I wore my VASQUE less than a dozen times before I put them in the back of my closet where they’ve been sitting undisturbed for the past 25+ years. During the past 25+ years, I’ve been wearing lightweight hiking boots. My favorite brand is LOWA (Zephyr and Renegade), but the LOWA’s have soft soles which wear out quickly. Since they can’t be re-soled, I’m forced to buy a new one which I find frustrating and wasteful. Hiking boots that can’t be resoled seems to be the norm. After watching your video, I decided to “rescue” my VASQUE from my closet. I cleaned and conditioned it; and took it on a short walk around my neighborhood. I immediately realized why I had stopped wearing them. It felt like I was wearing concrete boots and hot spots developed on my heels. All I could think about were my comfortable LOWA. I haven’t yet re-raised the “white flag of surrender” on my VASQUE. Instead, I’m going to try and tough it out and break them in. I’m using a sock liner with my hiking sock and applying a liberal amount of Body Glide on my heels to prevent blisters; but after a week, it still feels like I’m wearing concrete boots. I just wished I had a good friend who could break in my VASQUE for me!

[@whitacrebespoke]

D Lee get a brush on leather dressing like flexothane bang it on every time you use them they will give eventually

[@owlcritic]

hang in there,it will get better and you wont regret it!

[@d3bbi339]

Omg I have vasque boots too and they same problem even though I bought half a size larger just to be safe!! They are suede but they have a steel toe so I don't know if it will work :( I will tough it out too because I freaking love them so much

[@lizardfirefighter110]

I have heard of people dunking their boots in water an then wearing them all day. Is that an expectable practice. After that you would apply the leather conditioner/ protectant.

[@barbroevanderlindquist4128]

Looks like Swedish skiing boots from the 1960-ties only there was a ditch for the cable bindings in the rubber back! Nice and rare, one life bying! Nice idea to use saddle soap. BarbroSweden

[@flatmoon6359]

Got some Scrapa Attak boots off eBay,looked in really poor shape on uppers,but soles really good,redyed them black ,then lots of saddle soap heated up with hot air gun so it soaks in well.Using a silicone polish after that and so soft,use running shoe insoles.They look so good.Keep them for summer use.

[@filmic1]

Boss hiking boots! They look very much like my San Georgio's I bought in the early 70's.

[@vandoren156]

Being from the area at the foot of the alps in Italy, the places where these and many other like these were born I can tell you they last forever if taken care of properly. I grew up in boots like these, none of the ones I owned ever broke or split, I either outgrew them or they are still with me in use. They might take a minute to break in but the reward is a boot that forms perfectly around the foot and one forgets to wear it even if heavier than many modern boots.

[@MidAtlanticTV]

Good points! Also see: www.areaguides.com/limmer-hiking-mountain-climbing-boots

[@flt528]

I'm pretty happy with my Danner Mt Light, similar quality to the ones mentioned here. I have the NON-waterproof version, much better in my opinion since you can make them almost waterproof with snoseal (or even just leather conditioner) and don't have to worry about goretex breaking down and leaking.

[@MidAtlanticTV]

The Danner Mt Light look like nice boots but they are not at the level of the Asolo Sport boots in this video. Just look at the number of leather layers in the sole for example.

[@flatmoon6359]

Soak most boots when clean for 30 min in water ,wear with appropriate socks/insoles for hours and hours of walking around,having put plenty++ of beeswax /mineral oil(baby oil) mix for this quality boot.Stuff with newspaper and allow dry slooowly.Scarpa Attack, vintage 1976 Swedish Army boots,and many other vintage leather boots,this works well.My boots fit the shape of my foot,not just broken in.Remain supportive of ankle area.Repeat we beeswax mineral mix for life of boots.

[@idahomountainelk]

I'm on about my 3rd pair of dexter mountain boots, very similar to these. I bought the first pair new just after high school in 1991 and now I find them in thrift stores, usually in like new condition for around $13. I've used sno-seal and obenaufs on them and they last for years. I should prpbably give them a saddle soap treatment. Once they're broken in, there's no better boot for the Idaho mountains and steep gnarly terrain.

[@crisjr6478]

Alico guide boots are very close to those still making them the ol fashion way by hand with Norwegian welt in Italy to this day

[@MidAtlanticTV]

Good to know!

[@devinvenables226]

A bit of an update on the boot situation,Craig!My Raichle's are very comfy,but gave me a big heal blister on my first hike,I took them out prematurely,Should've spent more time casually wearing them:(I also,thanks to your videos,was inspired to buy not one,but TWO other pairs of Vintage Raichle's off Ebay!One is a nicely broken in pair that I will be getting resoled,and the second pair is an older more"vintage"pair that will only need a servicing,as they look in gently used condition.I look forward to rejuvenating these boots,and the new vibram sole on the one pair is really going to bring them back to life,as the leather on these types of boots is almost indestructable.You have created a monster,Craig!!

[@devinvenables226]

+Craig Shipp thanx,interesting product,I may need some,Ill see!Socks are the second half of the equation,I use a very thin wigwam brand liner sock for friction,under various brands of med/heavy hiking socks containing a high merino wool content.That combo has always been great for blisters,but the all leather heavy duty vintage Raichle boots are a different animal,thanx Craig.

[@plsniper]

These look awesome!! My first Asolos that I bought in the 1990s lasted me for 15 years. My next pair lasted for less than two years. Soles are coming off and a lot of people are pissed, as they go for around $300 now. It was an amazing company but now has turned into garbage!!

[@MidAtlanticTV]

Yep. This is true of a lot of brands. Sad to say.

[@plsniper]

@@MidAtlanticTV Yes, I agree. I heard that Salomon is still pretty good. I just ordered a pair from them. Hope it´ll work out.

[@PAD058]

'Ballistol Oil' is also very good to treat leather boots with as it keeps the leather supple and does not leave a residue over time as some other heavier waxes or polishes do.

[@chapiit08]

Ballistol, what a great product. Ideal to protect your Kar98 steel, stock and sling.

[@fedguy9182]

I"ve had good luck with Obenauf Heavy Duty LP leather treatment. Darkens the leather but excellent product.

[@brianvelte6175]

They look good and feel good one big problem the soles fall off them with out any warning. My first pair fell off on the trail the second pair was at work.If that doesn't bother you then you will love the boots!

[@davidlaforce1855]

There’s plenty boot manufacturers out there now days that build great boots, I personally like Lowa boots, but there’s many out there like Crispy, Zamberlan, Meindel, Gri-Sport, Solomon, etc,etc

[@MidAtlanticTV]

I checked the first ones on your list: Lowa boots - they have glued on soles. I'll pass. Same with Zamberlan boots. These are not even close to the same level as the subject boots.

[@linjicakonikon7666]

Beautiful!!

[@MidAtlanticTV]

They are nice boots!

[@dpierce206]

I've had 2 pair of those boots for the summers I worked in Yellowstone and GNP. Bee Seal Plus was the best product I ever put on a pair of boots. Not sure if you can get it anymore though...

[@edstephens3904]

I have a pair of them I bought I think in 1977 for $115. I never really wore them a whole lot so they are still in like new shape. I wore them yesterday in the blizzard we had in Baltimore. About 1 1/2 years ago I bought a pair of Grizzly Ridge 9X30 inch snow shoes at the Goodwill with case for $5. Not that I really needed them but for $5 I couldn't leave them there. I strapped the Asolos into the shoes and tried them out in the snow. I was really amazed at how easy it was to walk in 24" snow.

[@devinvenables226]

I used Huberds Shoe Grease on my friends old Raichles from the 80's,it is the best stuff Ive used yet!Melts instantly,and followed up with Snoseal and a buff,gave me great results!

[@robertkirk4387]

I found a pair of Zamberlan boots in the same condition in a charity shop for £6 and did pretty much the same as you and they turned out very nice, I looked them up on Amazon and they were £200 new $300

[@MidAtlanticTV]

Good move as long as they fit.

[@devinvenables226]

I recently was given a pair of Raichle boots made in Switzerland,they are unused and almost 30 years old,Im using Lexol leather conditioner to treat the leather.They look identical to your boots,but without the double tongue,they can back up my new Asolo 520 GV's:)

[@devinvenables226]

+Craig Shipp yes,they are almost identical to the boot in your video,so you know how stiff they can be.Ive been treating them with Lexoll conditioner over the last 24 hours,multiple thin coats,and they've been drinking it up,Im done with that now and will finish them with a Nikwax water proofing wax,some quality laces,and some Superfeet Green insoles!Im very happy to have these boots,they are a rare gem,like the Asolo Sports in the video!

[@owlcritic]

I have two pairs of old school all leather boots simular to those. a pair I got off a guy back in 2005,but they were probaly made in the 70’s ,80’s at the latest. Rachells Rotondos.these are my”light hikers” as they are slightly lighter than the pair I use for long distance,off trail/heavy load back packing,Gronell Stevilos. when there on my feet I feel like im wearing commfy M1 tanks,my feet fear nothing on the trail. I love them to death

[@owlcritic]

...btw,I got the Gronell’s from Italy,they still make them there.

[@locobadgerfpv7088]

Hello all,..I'm on day 3 of breaking in a new pair of Danner Mountain Light II 5" brown hiking boots. this hiking boots is Legendary for it's quality, durability and support Gor-Tex lined, Vibram Kletterlift outsole. Danner uses the stitch down Welt construction. Using one continuous piece of Leather to include the 3 fold Gusset Tongue to form the Entire Upper, leaving no seams expect for the heal, resulting in the Classic, hiking boot look Danner Pioneered, in 1932 The Danner Mountain Light II is basically Bombproof...The entire boot is RECRAFTABLE!!!

[@MrVorpalsword]

I bought my Asolo Sport Sella boots (almost identical to those in the film) - anyway, I bought them in 1983 .... I wear them fairly regularly in winter ...... I have NEVER broken them in. That 'stiff' leather you speak of, well it isn't because they haven't been worn much - they're just stiff.

[@MidAtlanticTV]

You might find if you wear them a lot they will break in. My Limmers took months of wear to break in.

[@MrVorpalsword]

@@MidAtlanticTV thanks Craig - I have worn them for 36 years, if it hasn't happened by now, it never will and I wear them quite a bit! (the inside padding around the heel cup has entirely dissolved to prove it). Then again, I sport proper all leather Oxfords and Brogues made in England and TTYTT, I get blisters on my big toes from them too .... I think my Loake Oxfords must be at least 6 years old by now ..... I suppose it's just my feet! (btw the boots are no strangers to saddle-soap)

[@trkn5681]

I found a pair of Timberland double tongue red lace hikers, like new. Any idea when they stopped using red laces? Even the Vibram soles are like new.

[@Durer13]

Gorgeous! Check Alpina Ladakh classic. Vintage look, but modern tech. For real mountain hiking.

[@huyaha]

beautiful boots!

[@ADyess086]

My Limmers are still a work in progress. I gave up on mine about 3 years ago. Pulled them out of the closet about a month ago and trying again

[@MidAtlanticTV]

For me the key was wearing for short walks and adding a little more time each day. Took about a month to really break them in. Now they are very comfortable!

[@ADyess086]

CraigShipp.com I’ve been wearing mine to work daily office/field but they’ve yet to really break in. They have more flex, by far, but not yet a roll in the foot

[@MidAtlanticTV]

@@ADyess086 interesting.

[@tcalexander2596]

NOLS Stardard Issue dogs back in the Lander in the 80s. Good stock.

[@weirdshibainu]

Yeah. I have Alicos. Really like them and almost gave up on them as they're super stiff out of the box. I've conditioned them and the key is to wear them around the house each day. DONT wear new boots on a long hike. You'll regret it

[@avit24]

I'm a big fan of heavy vintage alpine boots, have asolo, scarpa, dachstein, dolomite.. all with 3 x layers of thick leather visible on the sole line. Boots for life they say! When you can buy these.. there's no point in buying modern boots..

[@andyeighttre]

Have you compared Piccards vs Obenaufs? Great boot, they will outlast your knees if taken care of.

[@davidlaforce1855]

Lol, well I’ve run three different pairs of Lowas so far in my life, on my third pair for last eight years, the glued on sole is not an issue

[@MidAtlanticTV]

Only an issue if they have to be replaced. Those boots are designed to be discarded when the soul wears out.

[@davidlaforce1855]

@@MidAtlanticTV yup, it’s what I usually do, most of the time I’ve offered my old boots to a buddy, they take em

[@carbonbiker]

These look very similar to a pair of Pivetta 8’s that i bought about 40 years ago that are still going strong.

[@MidAtlanticTV]

I hear you!

[@c.g.c2067]

It’s Civetta probably not Pivetta

[@bobmarley6161]

Fantastic boots... Also fantastic leather boots are altberg... Meindl.... Haix and lundhags

[@cummuluscummulus8662]

Οh boy...brand new again!

[@MidAtlanticTV]

yep, they cleaned up nice.

[@myleftthumb2294]

I'm surprised people are still wearing these for hiking given the excessive weight compared to modern boots. I know mine weigh 2 pounds, 6 ounces EACH - almost FIVE POUNDS for the pair when compared with, for example the Merrell Moab (which I also wear) at 2 pounds, 8 oz for the PAIR. What kind of hiking are these best used for - mostly rocky trails? I know they're called "alpine" boots, so that's a given. Look forward to your response.

[@MidAtlanticTV]

I find that I prefer the protection of a well made boot. The weight doesn't bother me. My Limmer Custom boots are heavy too but very comfortable. www.areaguides.com/limmer

[@The_Lone_Wolf_Emperor_]

Asolo...Stivali Italini!!!😎

[@traverserun2776]

You can buy these new, they’re called the Alico guide. I’ve had a couple pair. They don’t last worth a darn. If you read the info that comes with the boot they recommend not treating the boot at all.

[@dtjungnickel5242]

I know you commented a while back but if you're still active; I was wondering what you mean by the "Alico guide... don't last worth a darn"? I just bought a pair and am looking for an honest opinion/ review. Thank you in advance!

[@ottoithegreat8434]

Have u ever used mink oil? what do you think about using mink oil on leather? , thanks

[@MidAtlanticTV]

Never used it. Sorry.

[@mistersmith3986]

Great job and good tips. Thanks!

[@Massimo_332]

respect. I have black asolo boots, they are damaged by stones on the top, they gave should i use black saddle soap?

[@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13]

Literally never knew what saddle soap was for.

[@MidAtlanticTV]

It's great for cleaning leather items.

[@ozhorizons4883]

Is there any way to buy boots just like this? Any suggestions? This Asolo is discontinued, so wonder what would be the real alternative to this… Danner Mountain Light, Zamberlan Tofane or anything?

[@MidAtlanticTV]

Limmer boots are first rate. www.areaguides.com/limmer

[@borhotkaar3480]

Good job. Asolos are very well made.

[@weirdshibainu]

Alico is another good boot. Just needs alot of break in

[@jiwanrai1932]

Dear shoemaker, any chance to buy new product of this same product ?

[@michaelbandeko3519]

Alico makes a traditional hiking boot. Danner still makes the Mountain Lights.

[@berndwoelffel9063]

This Type of Boots are a Blister Factory :)

[@rafael55]

I use asolo boots similar to these(GV520) 7 days a week. No blisters at all. Before I used Vasque and they really messed up my feet, (they were narrow).

[@МихаилИванов-б8в6э]

Hello from 2022! Have you heard of companies that are now producing shoes of this quality? / Thank you for your attention!

[@alangilmour4269]

Give me leather boots any day over textile so much easier to care for and last years if cared for correctly mine are Altberg tethera boots protected with snow seal 7 years old never leak and look like new

[@Marco26438]

I would never be able to do this I wouldn’t be able to resist the urge to eat the saddle soap

[@michaelhenninger5287]

I just picked up the same boots off eBay. Asolo Yukon

[@MidAtlanticTV]

Well done! www.craigshipp.com/grandseiko

[@HikeRx]

Zamberlan makes a high quality boot like this called Vios.

[@KyryloKater]

I love Armond boots cima anfibio 2550

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

Great video !!!

[@loveis639hz7]

600.00 is not bad for handcrafted boots like that

[@trkn5681]

Have you ever used KG's Boot Guard? And what's your opinion on applying such products to leather?

[@acemacgruber6593]

I have a pair of Asolo Sort Knoll's from '84. They look just like your Yukons. Is there a difference?

[@leegrant1800]

Such a beautiful hiking boot are you via talion is where I’m concerned make the best hiking boots in the world.🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@electrocity5770]

super quality

[@arncj18]

do you know if the lining leather was the same color as now or was it white? i never treat the inner with grasso di foca as i do the outside, but it needs to get cleaned with saddle soap yearly to not get ruined i assume., What is your process.

[@MidAtlanticTV]

I bought these used for a friend. I used saddle soap to give them a deep cleaning. Then used Pecard Leather treatment to allow for a better break in. Although they were used they were never used enough to be broken in.

[@argentinachampion]

Hi. I purchased a pair of Brown Brasher Mens Country Master walking boots. Absoloutly love them. I was polishing them with transparent bitumen until a certain person told me to put leg oil on them. I can see it wrecked the waterproof layer on the boot and it really softened it up. I'm very dissapointed about it. Is there any way to fix the problem? What could you recommend me to do? Thanks a lot.

[@MidAtlanticTV]

Sorry but I have no idea.

[@rdaugherty52]

Boots like that will chop your toes off I can already see the wrinkle starting on those a few miles hiking and you'll throw them over a cliff.

[@MidAtlanticTV]

Actually heavy-duty hiking boots properly fit are the best solution for long distance hiking over rough terrain. They offer protection for your feet and ankles that cheap light weight shoes or boots can't match. Also see: www.areaguides.com/limmer-hiking-mountain-climbing-boots

[@rdaugherty52]

I had 2 pair of Vasque and a pair of Raic. Oh well I don't know how to spell it now but they would cave in over the toes and cause the famous toe chop one article years ago said to stuff news papers in them to dry out who can do this every time they get wet I took my last pair to a shoe cobbler and ask if he could fix m nope so they went into the garbage.

[@MidAtlanticTV]

@@rdaugherty52 Sounds like low quality boots. High-end boots shouldn't have that issue. That said you should use shoe trees when storing any boots.

[@adelkharisov]

Thanks a lot! What about Ventissima Strada boots?

[@waszka73]

hi, I got similar pair and brand new one - Dolomite brand, so I have a question - could you update these boots and show how they look now after break in? Mine are stiff as f* and feel like I'm walking in two cast., Are they bending at all? I'm trying softening them with grease and bending them by hand but I feel it will take long time. I love them and they looking awesome but I worry that this leather won't be soften that much ...

[@MidAtlanticTV]

It takes a long time to break them in.

[@kinglion747]

Can your products be used for dressed leather shoes at all?

[@Tictacpanter]

Have you ever tried using an oven at 100 degrees to keep the leather warm during application?

[@Tictacpanter]

I sat with my boots in a bath of hot water, tied on to my feet, walked around for a couple hours. Cleaned them off and then used the oven-method while the leather was still wet. It was quite noticeable the difference in the leather's ability to absorb the dubbin.

[@paulthorburn9939]

Tictacpanter bad idea to put the leather near a heat source like that

[@Tictacpanter]

Paul Thorburn: I would agree that drying boots like that would be a bad idea. However this was just to warm up the leather to help dubbin be absorbed. I used 100f deg with the door open and the boots kept on a pan at the lowest setting with the oven on bake. Rubber didn't even get soft. All drying was done with balled up newspapers inside the boot and kept in a warm ambient temperature away from direct heat.

[@Delphisteve]

hey, I need another pair of Scarpa but haven't been to the mountains so I can't try them on... Can you tell me what would be a good size for a mens 12 in US made boot..? And do you know a good US distribution store to order them from?

[@abcdecghijklmn]

Needs red shoe laces