RockCreek.com:

The Vasque Sundowner Classic GTX has become a classic. This mid-weight backpacker has a reputation for comfort and old-school style, which may explain why it's as common at the grocery store as on the trail. It's also equally at home under the weight of a pack or on a casual day hike.This is the classic leather hiking and backpacking boot with a Gore-Tex Stormsock to keep your feet dry and comfortable. The padded leather collar with Achilles' notch results in increased comfort, while the various widths allow you to get a customized fit for your feet. The Trailweight Monoflex insole has a steel shank providing rigidity and support, and the dual density Resilion midsole/outsole system offers softer density rubber on the inside for cushion and harder rubber on the outside for resilience and traction.

BackCountry.com:

The Vasque Sundowner has gained a reputation as an excellent hiking boot for a variety of conditions. Vasque continues that tradition with the Sundowner GTX. This Gore-Tex lined boot is completely waterproof for the soggy conditions that so many of us hike in and retains all of the quality and comfort of an old school full leather boot. Do you wish the good old leather mid-weight boots would come back? Well, they never actually left.