EDIT - OR Asolo Fugitive GTX Boot - Matthew Wilson

"geartest-KbpwapPNqs/[email protected] [BackpackGearTest]" <[email protected]>
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Hi Matthew, 
 

 Glad to hear back from you.  I think you have a good OR here.  I also have a pair Asolo all-leather boots and like them a lot.
 

 Below are the edits I've found for you, in standard BGT format:
 EDIT: must be changed
 Edit: should be changed but will be left to your discretion
 Comment: just that or something to think about
 

 When you've made the corrections, please repost to the list using as subject line
 "REPOST - OR-Asolo Fugitive GTX Boot - Matthew Wilson"
 

 Regards, 
 ~Bob
 

 

 

 ###Listed Weight (based on size 8 (US)): 1.5 lbs (690 Grams) per boot
 ###Weight as Purchased: 26.5 oz (751 grams) per boot
 EDIT:  the listed and measured weight should be given in the same units for easy comparison, so either change 1.5 to oz, or 26.5 oz to fractional pounds
 EDIT:  at BGT we usually say "Measured Weight" (instead of "Weight As Purchased")
 

 ###The Fugitive is a well stitched, full height boot 
 EDIT:  "full height" is ambiguous, better to say "over-the-ankle"
 

 ###The lacing consists of round, nylon laces running first through a nylon loop just above the toe box then through four pairs of of metal loops. 
 EDIT:  delete comma after round
 

 ###The outsole of the Fugitive is glued, not stitched, to the upper 
 EDIT:  to the midsole  
 

 ###The second pair (pictured) have approximately 450 mi (724 km) on them. 
 EDIT:  has    [modifies pair, so singular]
 

 ###provide lasting comfort over double-digit miles carrying up to 40 lb (18 kg) packs.
 EDIT:  I think you mean miles per day, so you'll want to make it say something like "...double-digit daily miles..."
 

 ###a rain storm while ascending Pike's Peak and wintry mixed conditions on Mt. Bierstadt and Long's Peak.
 EDIT:  Pikes Peak    Longs Peak  [here and below; no apostrophe in geographic place names, USGS protocol]
 

 ###I have also taken the Fugitive out
 EDIT: Fugitives  [plural]
 

 ###I was ready to purchase an all leather backpacking boot when I found (by sheer luck) my first pair of Fugitives on sale. 
 EDIT:  all-leather
 

 ###on a nearly 14 mile trip carrying a 35+ pound (15.87+ kg) pack on Pawnee Pass. 
 EDIT: needs km conversion for 14 mile
 

 ###On an ice cold, -2 F (-19 C) overnight into the backcountry near Aspen
 EDIT:  ice-cold
 

 ###Stream crossings, where the water level came up above the ankle 
 EDIT: delete comma after crossings
 

 ###without feeling like I am all of the sudden wearing a pair of moon boots when the ascent line begins to get really narrow.
 EDIT:  like I am all of a sudden
 

 ###The rubber toe cap provides added durability to an otherwise wear prone area
 EDIT:  wear-prone
 

 ###I would have no issue taking this boot on week long trips
 EDIT:  week-long
 

 ###PROS: Solid support, confident traction, durable, comfortable.
 
 Edit:  You could also add "excellent water resistance", since you liked that feature
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