Vasque + Grassroots

Vasque is proud to partner with Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, which unites independent outdoor retailers across America.  Locally owned stores offer evolutionary gear and apparel, events, environmental programs and expertise. All to help local outdoor enthusiasts know what to wear, what to know and where to go.

About Vasque Footwear

As a company that designs footwear to fit the specific needs of its customers, Vasque has a team of accomplished athletes that report straight from the mountains and trails. This hands-on relationship ensures that Vasque shoes perform in real conditions time after time. Based in Red Wing, Minnesota the Vasque commitment to developing products inspired by those who wear them, has naturally created forty plus years worth of long-term brand loyalty. The current product line includes award-winning trail running, multisport, hiking, backpacking, mountaineering and a kids’ collection. For more information about Vasque’s products and retailers, visit www.vasque.com.

Vasque North American Trail Tour

This year Vasque and Grassroots deepened our commitment to bring the North American Trail Tour (NATT) to additional independent retailers. ,In 2008 the NATT visited four of our members in Tennessee, Florida, Wyoming, and Colorado and in 2009 this will expand to more retailers. Please view the NATT calendar to find and register for the NATT events near you. Participating Grassroots retailers include: Bill Jackson’s, Rock/Creek, Skinny Skis & Ute Mountaineer.

Get outside and experience the benefits of trail running by joining Vasque footwear in our 2008 North American Trail Tour. Co-supported by our great partners at Gore-Tex®, the tour consists of 112 trail running events ranging from entry-level 5k’s to heart-pounding ultra-marathons. If you haven’t experienced running on trail you’ll soon discover it is a nirvana all its own. Reaching full stride in the woods adds a new dimension to your workout and enhances your overall well-being – mind, body and soul. It is what we at Vasque consider to be a “free range human”. Trail running is a great way to get out with friends and family, or challenge your run to new abilities. Vasque prides itself on providing innovative solutions and a performance-enhancing fit to help trail runners reach their full potential. Try on a pair of our award-winning shoes to discover why they are a favorite amongst top athletes and gear-testers everywhere.

For more information on where you can find Vasque products, go to our Members Page for a location near you.