What do you guys use for shoes? Are high top ankle collared shoes good for long distance hiking or is it mainly for hilly terrain? Are those $300 shoes overpriced meme shoes or is there a cheaper alternative that holds up well?
>>2786214Full leather high boots. Twisting my ankle alone innamountains would be very bad. My everyday shoes are trail runners.
>>2786214I'm closing in on 10000 miles hiked on long distance trails. I've worn trail runners for all these miles. My favourite trail runner so far has been the Topo Pursuit, but I'm not sure if they make it any more. Topo make great shoes and if I can afford them when I need to replace my shoes I'll choose these over other brands. Second place is tied between brooks and altra. The lonepeak is far from a perfect shoe, but I've worn it so much that I feel comfortable with its weaknesses. Brooks are neat and I enjoy the cascadia but will always choose a zero drop first if one is available.
>>2786523Do those dry out overnight? or do you have to put wet shoes on in the morning? how many socks do you bring when you go backpacking? Do you bushwack in those? prickly pear would go right thru those...
>>2786524>dry overnightdepends on conditions. In scotland? No. In Arizona? Yes>how many sockstwo pairs for 90% of my hiking. One to wear, one to air. In wetter, colder conditions I will bring an extra pair.>bushwackyes>prickly pearthat shot was from a hayduke hike. mostly off trail, lots of scrambling and cactus. It's not hard to avoid kicking them, but when you do then you spend some time pulling the spikes out your socks.
>>2786214I wrap my feet in buckskin and tie them with tendon cordage. My ancestors are looking down upon me smiling. Can you say the same?
>dryAltra trail runners >wetKennetrek boots
i've enjoyed the vivobarefoot magna esc. other than tracking mud, they have a good thicker leather upper, and solid outsole. they also fix vivos usual issue which is shit glue on the outsole. european union has bullshit eco initiatives that equates to them using weaker glues on their outsoles. the side stitched sole helps this but i still wouldnt use wax based leather conditions on them as they will help separate the glue from the leather. I use nikwax or water based leather conditioners.some of these companies void warranties if you dont use their conditioners because of this.
>>2786518this, wouldn't ever go solo without ankle reinforcement
>>2786214Depends on your terrain, load and physical condition.Try shit, then decide.There is no general answer that will apply to everyone and everything.
>>2786518Agree 100%.Both my ankles are fucked up already from previous injuries. I want some support, especially when carrying heavy.Have some very supportive hunting boots from Crispi for heavy loads or very steep and rough terrain, and some Alfa made M77 boots for easier trips/lighter loads.For daytrips or flatter terrain, I just use trail runners.
>>2786658I bet you look zesty in those.
>>2786214for off-trail walking, high boots with hard rubber soles are appropriate. for walking on-trail, trailrunners are better. a mid length boot with a gaiter is good for both
>>2786538This is the only correct answer.
>>2786723I like higher boots that are waterproof enough, just so I don't have to deal with gaiters, I find them an unecessary annoyance.
>>2786523I have the Terraventure 3 and love them, 3mm drop but I don't mind it. I only wish that they had more protection around the base since I do happen to hit my toes on a rock from time to time
leather boots
>>2786658ok not this high tho YEEEEHAWWW better run down that rebel cavalry over yonder partner!!you can get 6 eye cuts and it will keep you assembled upwards permanently whereas a plastic sneaker will disintegrate in a puddle
>>2786643What model Crispis do you have? I’ve got a pair of Guides for winter and a pair of Wyoming's for not cold weather.
>>2789064Kongsvoll EVO, think they are a model specifically for Norwegian market.>https://www.crispi.it/en/shop-online/product/hunter-cs-gtx_CF4400%7CAN0137267--/4203#product-gallery-5Seems to be almost identical, except different color.
>>2786214For me it's Steinkogler Bergwacht, classic style (made from 60s almost unchanged) mountain boots, but unlike most they are light (700g each) while not sacrificing durability way too much (double alpine stitched) . Soft and ultra comfy. Quality is top tier. Took me years to find my ideal boots.a bit pricey, but it's worth it, since they will last you many years with proper care.
>>2789129How's the sizing
