I too have tried two pairs of Vasque mod 7958. Hi dollar hikers and very comfortable, but on both pairs the rubber flap on the front of the shoe starts to peel off and eventually the complete sole peels off while there is considerable tread left . I contacted Vasque but they just brushed me off. I thought the first was just a fluke but both have done the same thing. I hike in some rough country but at age 66, I am not that rough on them. I had been wearing Danners before and am going back to them. They have given me much better service. I outgrew a pair of Cabela's GORE-TEX hunting boots by Danner and gave them to my son-in-law who is still using them. They must be 10 years old. My biggest problem with boots or shoes right now is that I am between a 12 and a 13. Wish 12 1/2's were available.
