A few weeks ago, it was time — time to replace that aging pair of Scarpa Zens<\/a> that accompanied us to Yellowstone, Grand Teton and numerous other destinations. We love the approach shoe genre around GearGuide and put many miles on those old Zens, 5.10 Guide Tennies<\/a> and numerous other variants on the theme. So when we ran across a reasonably priced pair of Asolo Shiver GVs, we jumped at the chance to put those in the shopping cart at one of our favorite discount retailers Sierra Trading Post<\/a>. They arrived a few days later and we began putting to the test.<\/p>\n Now the Asolo Shiver GVs aren\u2019t exactly a hard-core approach shoe. They do however share many of the styling traits of those products. Instead of scrambling over scree, Asolo positions the Shriver GV as \u201cperfect for a short hike or a walk on the path, but also for everyday life in the city or during a trip to discover a new destination.\u201d That\u2019s a pretty good description of how we planned to test our pair. And the feature set seemed to fit that intended use.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a quick rundown of features. Asolo makes the upper from suede leather and lines it with a waterproof Gore-Tex Performance Comfort membrane to keep your feet dry while maintaining breathability. The collar and tongue are padded and very comfortable.<\/p>\n Specs<\/strong> In keeping with the approach shoe styling, the Asolo Shiver GV laces from toe to top to create a very custom fit. We like this feature a lot as the show can be tailored to almost any foot for optimal comfort and support. The Vibram Tenere rubber outsole provides traction. It\u2019s good but doesn\u2019t smear like some 5.10 and other more serious approach-shoe compounds. <\/p>\n\n\t\tFeatures<\/h2>\n
\nWeight: 30 oz. per pair (men’s 11)
\nUpper:Suede, Gore-Tex membrane
\nSole: Vibram Tenere rubber outsole<\/p><\/blockquote>\n