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March 14, 2007
Vasque Blur Wins "Gear of the Year"
Vasque, long known for traditional leather hiking boots like the Sundowner, made their first foray into the trail running shoe market a few years back and made quite a splash with the Blur and Velocity. Their hard work has paid off with a "Gear of the Year" Award from Outside Magazine. This is one of the most coveted awards in the outdoor industry every year, and quite an honor. Congratulations Vasque!
The Blur Trail Running shoes from Vasque are supple, well-cushioned shoes with an exceptional feel for the trail. Designed with a lightweight bottom, the Blur is great for short distances and fast-paced runners, or those making the switch from road to trail.
The Blur has a deep contoured heel pocket that holds your foot stable with no sloppy fit, and created with a sticky rubber sole that gives great traction on rocky footing.
As Outside Magazine Editors wrote, the Vasque Blur
"gave us quick toe-offs whether we were running up Colorado’s Longs Peak or racing across hardpack flats, and its stability smoothed out the rockiest descents."
Check out a 3-D View of the Blur >>
Shop for the Vasque Blur Trail Running Shoe at RockCreek.com >>
Also be sure to check out the Axis GTX from Vasque, a Gore-Tex hiking boot built on the popular Blur last.
*A last is the foot-shaped mold used to manufacture the shoes. These are unique to each shoe company, and most companies have several different lasts, offering different fit for different types of feet or activities. If the Blur fits you well, chances are the Axis will as well because they share a last.
Products & Reviews | By Mark McKnight | 5:09 PM
