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Fucking zoomers and their “gear”This is all you need for spring mud
hate niggers simple ashi guys I want to buy some hotter weather boots, I got hanwag Alaska pro and they're fantastic for wet and cold shit but they cook your feet in hotter envs, I go in the alps so it's never really hot but I still want some lighter ones for when I do chill hikes or rucks and dont really go deep innamountains and sunita hotter
>>2723827Grandpa, we're doing ultralight these days.
>>2723833>hate niggers simple asYou are one. You posted a photo of yourself a while ago, you're literally a brown-skinned immigrant. For anyone having the same problem as this clown, trail runners.
>>2723947meds
>>2723973You will never be Lombard nor Milanese, stop pretending to be one, it's pathetic.
Looking for these boots but all I have are a picture of the sole imprint. Trying to order another pair since i lost them.
>>2723819>let me guessyou need more?
I got these if thats okay
>>2723974rent free
>>2724121I wear these everyday
>>2723819Rubber boots should be thigh high at minimum. Change my mind.
>>2724262>Everyone knelt out of respect, and though the ground was wet, their knees were dry
Do ski boot style gumboot liners exist? Something that could provide support and a lot of warmth for cold wet winter work and that could be dried out easily at the end of the day?
>>2723983Post the picture. >>2724154Should I fish your picture out of the archives? You're that south italian gear fetishist from k asking endless banal questions, ignoring advice and punctually coming back complaining what we told you became true. You were told to buy lighter boots, you didn't and sure enough here you are. You're wasting everyone's time.
>>2724297Nokian boots (like the Naali, Tuura, Kaira and Eurologger) have removable felt liners and you can just buy a second pair of liners for them to let them dry out. You can theoretically stick a less rigid skiboot liner in there if it's the right size and you really want to (such as for a pair of light plastic touring boots), but if it's too rigid or thick (like a heat deformable liner), then you can't really cram it down the shaft. You're ultimately probably better off just sticking to the standard liners.
>>2724262Weird fetish. Just bring some waders if you're going to get boggy. Thigh-high boots are for larping and other homosexual activities.
Are barefoot boots a meme? If the whole point is minimalism, can I just buy some shitty Chuck Taylor/vans knock offs on clearance? I've been wearing heeled boots with a vibram sole all winter and my calves have actually shrunk because I barely use them when walking. (I've also been too busy to walk asmuch as I like, it's not just this heels.)
>>2724391>Are barefoot boots a meme?Yes.>If the whole point is minimalism, can I just buy some shitty Chuck Taylor/vans knock offs on clearance?They will tell you "no because your toes need to be able to spread out", but: yes, if that's what you want.
>>2724320It's not a fetish, well it is, but what is the point of calf-high rubber boots? They are never tall enough to do anything more than stand still in 4 inches of water. If you walk around with any speed at all the water splashes up and gets in the boot.
>>2724401You want to get in the water, you bring waders. You expect to sink in some mud, you bring wellies.The thigh-high boots are a meme at best and a fetish at worst.
>>2724300you stupid faggot my boots are perfectly fine, I'm looking for lighter boots for the summer and for when I'm not in the mountains, you don't know shit stop being a pretentious fag
>>2724391>Are barefoot boots a memeI use them daily and am satisfied>can I just buy some shitty Chuck Taylor/vansThe sole is thicker on taylors than "barefoot" shoes, never used vans; the shape of normal footwear does not allow for natural foot posture. >>2724401Farming, wet ground, gardening... >>2724407Your boots are indeed normal, the problem is you. Lashing out won't make you any more intelligent, nor Milanese. You are by far one of the most ignorant and unintelligent people I've met on this website.
>>2724429obsessed faggotmoving the goalpost now, before you were saying muh boots are too heavy now they're good tho
>>2724429imagine going out of your house and getting tanned by the sun, you cant
>>2724437What are you blabbering about? Your boots, which were picked for you on this board, are indeed very heavy at 1640g, especially for an overweight beginner. Like I told you before pull your head outta your ass.
>>2724446you implied I bought the wrong ones due to them being too heavy which isnt true>overweightjust false
>>2724429>>2724396I'm thinking about these. https://xeroshoes.com/shop/shoes/ridgeway-mesh-low-men/I don't really want to spend another $120 on more shoes when I have so many. I plan to walk in the state park mostly on the asphalt, but maybe on the trails a bit. I figure they're going to get dirty. Maybe sometime cheaper? Or is it worth it?
>>2724489Why not just go barefoot? What's stopping you?
>>2724458They are heavy for you, obviously. Your picture shows you're overweight and have darker skin. You are being delusional. >>2724489Try looking at "barefoot" chinese trail shoes on amazon first. Also consider such shoes need a transition period if you've always used normal ones. My speculation is the durability of the ones you posted won't be significantly better.
>>2724500you're deluding yourself of that
>>2724503I'll live with that, out of shape terrone. Looking forward to read about new goofy adventures so we can laugh at you like in the old times.
>>2724505>terroneStill seething about other people's shoes? Have you considered going /out/ and improving as a person?
>>2724121honestly oetzi was geared as fuck. i wonder what happened to him and why.also, i wear boots like this while /out/. Am I doing it wrong? they get banged up a bit but I brought the for a touch up to a cobbler today after months of abuse and they look fine.
>>2723819I buy TNF or Timberland boots on clearance sales in the off season and just wear them for the few years before they fall apart.
>>2724521A blabbering mutt.
>>2724649>a buttmad italian
>>2724749You are the only one incapable of contributing anything to any discussion, even the muh boots terrone made itself useful. Don't trying to argue and follow your own advice (or your boyfriend's, can't distinguish the imbeciles of this board).
I have fucked up feet and cowboy boots are the only ones that don't give me horrible blisters within a few miles. Anybody have any suggestions for cowboy/western-style boots with appropriate soles for hiking?
>>2724827Ropers
>>2724829Most still have pretty slick soles though, really looking for something with more traction and was hoping somebody might have experience with specific models or whatever. I was thinking some of the western work boots out there look like they could be good, and I could use a pair for actual work anyway, but they might also be too heavy.
>>2724850Loggers. They're gonna be heavy as sin though. Great traction, but they're for... You know, logging, not hiking.
>go caming>wear gore-tex boots>get caught in heavy rain>water gets in the top and boots stay wet for the rest of the tripThey're great boots otherwise, but damn I should have listened to the anons who said gore-tex doesn't dry well.
What sort of insoles do you guys buy when yours get worn down? I bought these alpine ranger boots, and while the insoles it came with are fine, they are replaceable and i figure it'd be a good idea to get new ones eventually
>>2723819mi choice is >hike and not tecnical spikes <salomon gtx 4>speleo and tropical hikes <us amy green boot whit panama sole for me is the only 2 boots i use
>>2724923Felt, the synthetic sort is the most common.
>>2724827>Horrible blisters Two pairs of wool socks. Really.
Recently started going /out / I need some boots that serve as hiking and are water proof.
>>2724548>what happened
>>2724548Well. He got shot by an arrow. So most likely someone didn't like him.He was also wealthy for the era and owned a pure solid cast copper axe. Which was not taken, so the murder was likely one of passion or self defense, not motivated by banditry.
>>2724548I bought a similar pair last november and I love them. Hiking, hunting, walking to the grocery store, rain, mud, snow...pretty much wear them everywhere and they continue to get more comfortable after every outing. They also look cool after they get a nice patina going, especially after a good bushwhack through the forest. Just wash and condition them once every few months and they'll last forever too, especially if you resole them.It's sad that our culture of consumer addicts thinks you need to buy a new pair of boots every year or two. They'll never know the heaven that is a well broken in traditional leather boot.
>>2725243 (You)This thread has inspired me to give my boots the ol' spit shine. Here's the before, after a few days of hunting and bushwhacking innawoods
>>2725262And here's the after (ignore the (You), yes I'm samefagging)
>>2725262>>2725265Very nice. What did you use?
>>2725276> horse hair brush to remove dirt> saddle soap with damp cloth and wipe off with another dry cloth (this stuff can dry your leather out if you use too much, I also avoid rinsing with water)> healthy dose of mink oil> buff again with horse hair brush Lots of people seem to dislike mink oil because it significantly darkens the leather, but for my boots it just restores them to the original colour. It's also a great conditioner with decent water resistance. I've never gotten a soaker in these boots.
>>2725282im the original leather boot man. thanks, will do thisi bought them simply for style choices at first. but i paid 300 for a good pair. didnt realize what a gold mine i have from a practical footwear point. but yeah, they are so cozy, instant comfort anywhere, stay dry too.
>>2723819I want to get some jungle boots since where I live is marshland and black clay so I was thinking about getting some jungle boots, the thing is though is if they're still usable in rocky terrain as well (think West Texas/Big Bend).
>>2724548He was shot by an arrow hours or days prior and succumbed to his wounds. A glacier preserved him for his kin thousands of years later. Human existence is violence. I wish I was him.
how the hell are you supposed to invest in a boot not knowing if you can even walk in it without turning into a cripple after a couple miles?
>>2726485Find a brand that fits you well, and stick to that brand. Know your sizes in metric and imperial and check both always.
what's up with lowa zephyrs? they look bad ass but what else are they good for?i need boots but i've been walking in barefoot slip ons for a year and the last time i put my old boots on i could barely make it around the block
Is cleaning your boots necessary? I got clay on mine and wondering if I should bother, they're goretex lined. I never bothered cleaning my hiking boots before but the manual on my new ones said to. Seems a bit silly if you use them very frequently
>>2724489i can walk forever in toms, basically nothing sole and a bit of canvas, they are comfy as hell as barefoot shoes but they fall apart in about a month, wish i knew an alternative for cheap
>>2723819>>2724391Clarks Goretex collab active air line just werks. Leather, waterproof, autistically straddling the line between formal/outdoors. My current pair is a black version of picrel, about 6 years old, very minimal wear despite mostly daily use. I really don't understand why this type of shoe has gone out of style. At this point mine are basically leather socks, not far from barefoot shoes. I suspect I will be quite sad when they finally kick the can.
>>2724122that's what I'd want out of all the ones posted>>2727802those look good toojackboots are dumb, 1lb on your feet = 5 on your back >>2723819
