Discover Vasque
It all started with a trip to Europe.
Vasque founder, W.D. Sweasy traveled to Europe in 1964 and witnessed a hiking craze sweeping the continent – he returned home to Red Wing, Minnesota, determined to create purpose-built trail boots to mobilize Americans outdoors. We've been delivering footwear built for the outdoors since 1964, and our commitment to doing so has never been stronger. As we look back on the first sixty years and into the next sixty, we take pride in how Vasque has evolved our footwear alongside the ways we all go outside.
VASQUE
Vasque, a name that has been synonymous with getting outside since we began. Vasque was named after the Vasquez Peak, a quiet and humble peak that sits at 12,947 feet of elevation. Not unlike a handful of other outdoor brands, there is at times confusion with how to pronounce the brand name, so we'll help: it's Vasque – rhymes with task.
The Boots & Shoes:
We've been making boots and shoes for nearly six decades. Vasque footwear is made for walking, and hiking, and backpacking, and living, outside – on short jaunts and long journeys. Our boots and shoes are built alongside hikers, backpackers, and people who love to be outside - all rooted in making the experience outside more enjoyable. We obsess over the comfort, durability, and performance of our shoes, so you don't have to.
Log Outside
We believe that when we spend more time outside, we feel better inside. It's proven to reduce stress, improve moods, restore attention capacity, and reduce mental fatigue. Whether it's a multi-day backpacking trip, or a hike around a local park, getting outside makes us all better on the inside. We all have a relationship with technology – but we believe that time away from power outlets and screens restores us – and allows us to be better because of it.