Table of contents VerdictProsConsmakes for easier strides on level groundEffective waterproofing and eco-friendlyEffective waterproofing and eco-friendlyDurability issuesVasque Breeze LT NTXAstonishingly watertightCompelling alternatives to Vasque’s Breeze LT NTX
Overview

Our verdict

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Decent!

If mobility (tons of it) is what you are after in a trail boot, the Breeze LT NTX should be right up your hiking alley. One of Vasque’s entries in the eco-friendly and sustainability race, this hiker keeps up with your pace, whether on rocky trails or level terrain. The Breeze shoe is an exciting addition to Vasque’s library—a recommendable piece, especially for trail-goers who like snappy kicks.

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • No break-in time
  • Slip-resistant
  • Grippy outsole
  • Lightweight
  • Superbly watertight
  • Supportive
  • Offers ankle security

Cons

  • Restrictive toe box
  • Durability issues

makes for easier strides on level ground

The Vasque Breeze LT NTX is a lightweight but supportive hiking shoe best suited for:

  • day hiking, backpacking, and recreational hiking on rocky trails or level terrain
  • easy runs on the trails, daily wear, and winter activities

Vasque Breeze LT NTX Vasque

Effective waterproofing and eco-friendly

The Breeze LT NTX provides effective waterproofing without Gore-Tex. You read that right—NTX or Nature-Tex replaces Gore-Tex in this particular model.

Vasque Breeze LT NTX Effective waterproofing and eco-friendly

What does this promising liner bring to the table besides water protection, you might ask? The answer is sustainability, as NTX is made with 50% recycled materials.

Effective waterproofing and eco-friendly 

The Breeze LT NTX’s mesh upper also joins in the eco-friendly circle. Yes, the boot’s impermeable shell is also made with recycled content, but this time it is at 70%.

Vasque Effective waterproofing and eco-friendly 

Its outsole supplied by Vibram is slip-resistant and mighty grippy on wet and dry surfaces alike, experienced hikers say.

Durability issues

Several professional testers experienced durability issues with the shoe after one backpacking trip.

Vasque Breeze LT NTX Durability issues

According to them, after only 15 miles, the thin rand along the inside of the hiking boot started to kernel away from the upper.

Vasque Breeze LT NTX 

Moreover, to one owner, the boot’s toe box is too restrictive and could be a bit roomier. This is definitely not for outdoor enthusiasts with wider feet.

Vasque Breeze LT NTX toe box

Yet for wearers with regular or narrow feet, this hiker could be a perfect fit. The Vasque Breeze LT NTX provides day-one comfort, according to almost everyone who has reviewed it.

Astonishingly watertight 

At no more than 450 g per boot, the Breeze LT NTX is among Stefoy-les-lyonShops’s lightest bunch. This hiker from Vasque is also astonishingly watertight.

Vasque Breeze LT NTX Astonishingly watertight 

While this Breeze model does not offer the same stability as a heavier hiking boot, it provides sufficient assurance for most trail days. Midfoot and ankle security make the Breeze LT NTX a formidable force on the trail.

Compelling alternatives to Vasque’s Breeze LT NTX

lets you go about your trail business with extra agility: The lighter-yet-more-expensive counterpart of the featured boot, the Breeze LT GTX lets you go about your trail business with extra agility. 

Gore-Tex is its liner, which provides waterproofing and breathability at the same time. Instead of leather, its upper is primarily synthetic, which significantly reduces break-in time.

Vasque Breeze LT NTX Compelling alternatives

Adidas Terrex Free Hiker GTX: Same brand only Terrex Free Hiker GTX makes for easier strides on level ground. 

Its collar is sock-like, which enhances ankle mobility. This athletic boot, however, is far more expensive than the Breeze LT NTX by roughly $50.