Ascend warranty for hiking boots & shoes
The short version
Ascend doesn't cover everything, but keeps whole product covered to 1 year. That full coverage is the same as most of the 6 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Ascend's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to 1 year
- Partial coverageWhole product1 year
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- Keep your receipt: Bass Pro Shops asks for proof of purchase, and returns after 60 days are by inspection only.
- Normal wear and tear is not covered.
- You can take it back to a Bass Pro Shops or Cabela's store.
How other brands compare for hiking boots & shoes
- 1. Danner21/100 · Full: 1 year
- 2. Lowa15/100 · Full: None
- 4. KEEN13/100 · Full: None
- 5. Oboz13/100 · Full: None
- 6. Vasque13/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for hiking boots & shoes.
- evoPacific Northwest and Mountain West storesMost items366 days
- TargetTarget Owned Brand clothing and shoes365 days
- BackcountryMost items90 days from delivery
- REIMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Big 5 Sporting GoodsWestern US storesMost items90 days
Show all 14 stores
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- Cabela'sMost items60 days
- Shoe CarnivalMost items60 days
- ZapposMost items60 days from delivery
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
- Sun & Ski SportsTexas and Southeast storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for hiking boots & shoes where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
Other things Ascend makes
- Boats & Kayaks43/100Full: 3 years. No partial coverage.
- Cookware & Bakeware13/100Full: None. Partial to 1 year.
- Kayaks & Paddleboards43/100Full: 3 years. No partial coverage.
- Luggage & Bags13/100Full: None. Partial to 1 year.
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