can anyone recommend a good pair of hiking boots? price doesn't really matter, i'm just trying to get a decent pair of boots that won't bust a hole straight through the bottom like my last pair (my walking posture is fine)
>>2843610Most boots by reputable companies out there are fine for what they do. The important thing is that the boot fits the shape of your foot. So go to a shop and try some on, then check the internet what the reputation of the company is.
>>2843610First question: Do you really need boots? Unless you're hiking in cold and wet weather, trail runners or approach shoes with merino wool socks are most likely the better option.If you do need them, see: >>2843624
>>2843610Haix combat boots, in the tropical version for humid conditions. They are quite sturdy, a fellow mate drove his SUV over my foot once, I didn't even got any bruises. And easy to maintain, while keeping your feet dry. Got them from a surplus store for 70 bucks in new condition.
I've been using Merril Moab boots (I think Moabs, if not another line. It's confusing because there are shoe and boot Moabs, I'm talking about the boot) since I was a kid. I'm sure there are better boots but after some harrowingly bad experiences with blisters popping up 4 miles and 3000ft in I'm done playing around. (I also carry leukotape now.) I use trail runners often though. I recommend committing: with my waterproof boots I wear tall waterproof gaiters, and with my runners I NEVER buy waterproof because the idea is accepting you'll get wet and letting them vent out after. Once your waterproof footwear gets wet inside you are kinda fucked, so something like a shoe is just asking for problems.>>2843645Even in cold and wet weather sometimes a breathable shoe wins. I'm always surprised how quick I warm up with wool socks after stepping in the creek. If you're camping you'll want to carry a dry pair of course.
>>2843645>Muh ankle support
>>2843610>high heelWhy? Who thought it's a good idea to fuck up the feet?
>>2843701>I'm always surprised how quick I warm up with wool socks after stepping in the creekYes, they are incredible. If it wasn't for the squishing noise you wouldn't even know your feet are soaking wet.By cold I meant winter-ish conditions. You definitely DO want dry feet then. Some people even wear neoprene socks.
>>2843806How is having wet feet better than having dry feet when hiking?
>>2843684+1 for Haix. I have a pair and they're neat.
>>2843809those guys who swear by sneakers for have never been hunting sheds in the rockies. sneakers might work if you stay on a trail but off trail you will be laughed at by all the critters in the woods for your retardation
I just wear crocs or trailrunners with wool socks.I've hiked 2000+ miles. Come at me /out/
Please use the generals for these kinds of simple questions. We don't want to endlessly repeat the same answers, or have a hundred pointless threads.
I like my Hanwag Tatras, but you should really go to a store, try some on and find one that fits you perfectly.
>you'll be fine in sneakers
>>2843809The answer is really dependent on environment and weather. WP works both ways so the question is how wet is the area and how wet will your shoe get. Grass land, mud, damp areas, snow and wind: WP shoe does really well. Warmer temps, clear trails, limited stream crossing are more common for most places and a breathable shoe will be dry and dry out when occasionally wet. This is often preferable even in rain, since if it stops raining the shoe will dry out but the WP boot will take an effort. In many 3 season areas, WP ends up keeping your feet hot and moist unnecessarily, like wearing a rain jacket without it actually raining.
>>2843957i live in the northern rockies. its almost always cold and wet.
>>2843934seriously. you aint walking thru a field of prickly pear in sneakers
>>2843934New Zealand spotted Speargrass will put a hole in your hand without even flinching, god it hurts
Just make sure the soles are not glued on. I was a mog and got a pair with that shit, lasted 2 years with maintenance. Theese are way better with soles meltet to the boot. Pic related is Alfa M77
>>2843957this is retarded. Your feet will never get as wet inside a dry wp boot as it would getting soaked in sneakers. truly retarded premise.
>>2843610If you want a "forever" boot, spend $400 on a pair of all-leather Lowas that have replaceable soles.
>>2843976Prickly pear are weak ass bitches. Cholla on the other hand...
>>2844154They were the bane of Lewis and Clark...but they were in sneakers
>>2843610ive been using these for 3 years, they are fantastic.no longer being made, gl finding your size.i paid just over $100 on a 60% off sale
Usually Jim Greens barefoot african troopers if I *have* to, that is - during snowy or very wet and cold enviorment. Other than that Ive used my old vivobarefoot trackers as daily footwear during these cold times. But when they eventually break ill likely get a pair of jim green barefoot african rangers. Other than that I usually just wear thin sandals or go barefoot. I mostly hike in norway.
>>2843820I grew up in Louisiana and there was a lot of black locust and osage in the woods behind our house, Jungle boots with the steel plates were absolutely worth it to avoid those 3" long needles going through your foot.
>>2843610You dont need boots you obese retard trail runners to much more better
i also need boots, though on a terrible budget. last year i got the cheaper line of these >>2844129 but they were like two sizes too large so i'm considering doubling down on that but it feels bad to repurchase a questionable product>you don't NEED bootsit's for the elements, not for my feet. i'm not going to dress up in gaiters or water-resistant trousers every time there's a chance i'll have to walk through snow or whatever.
>>2843610Keene makes good stuff, my wife wears them, I wear Morrel.
>>2845863Goodwills in northern states always have cheap used Sorel boots.
>>2844630Why do newfags keep bringing up this tired old debate? Trail runners and boots are both ideal for different terrain and trail types. Trail runners are for literal trails. Boots are for more rugged terrain where you might actually encounter something other than a well maintained gravel trail.
>>2845863When it comes to boots you really get what you pay for. Expensive leather boots will pay for themselves down the line, and I don't necessarily mean you have to go out and buy a $1k pair of whites. I hike in Red Wings Blacksmiths which are like $300, but I'm on year three with them and they still look good as new after their b-annual clean and polish. Anyone who claims heritage leather boots are uncomfortable to hike in has never taken the time to properly break them in, or is a dainty city boy with soft feet.
>>2845863>but they were like two sizes too largeMore pairs of socks is your friend. Wool before you ask.
>>2846808While I agree, I recently switched to a really light hiking boot. My knees have never felt better
https://www.reddit.com/r/hikinggear/comments/1oh7mpp/for_those_of_you_with_hiking_footwear_questions/there is a really nice write up on what to look out for in a boot. the most important thing though, and it is mentioned in the text as well, is to go to a shop and try on some boots. i am lucky enough to have a shop in my area with very knowledge-able customer service. i did not end up buying the shoe i wanted, but i did end up buying one that i am super happy with. it's super comfortable, perfect fit, don't get any blisters after 8 hours+ of walking.
>>2848410>Non-waterproof trail runners are beneficial in warm weather, dry weather, and when you need to do lots of water crossings. They can get soaked and be walked dry quickly.Nigga what?
>>2848413just remember that this is who your dealing with when they argue against boots, they've never been off a dry bench cut trail with rock reinforced river forges before
>>2843701I had Merrell Moab Mid 3s for a hike in Nepal, they were great apart from the liner slipping around a bit. These days I use Xero Ridgeways which are great too
>>2843610Kenetrek
>>2843806I have seal skin socks. Just the 1 pair but they are fully waterproof
I bought a pair of vans hiking shoes cause they looked cool and I wanted some casual shoes from them and they had buy one get one.they seem really nice, heavier than hiking shoes from soloman or altra or something. interested to see how they hold up.
>>2843610https://a.co/d/10p0Phx
>>2848979you tried them?
>>2849306Yes, I've owned a pair for a bit over a year. Very nice boots. Comfortable, good tread, waterproof(tested, wouldn't step in water past the ankles though).
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>>2843701This is absolutely the way. I wear Scarpa Mescalitos for summer, the shoe version, mostly out on scrambling / climbing / hillwalking. I have a pair of B2 boots for serious winter shenanigans, however they are horrendously uncomfortable for any sort of long distance walking, so I am currently considering getting something like a Scarpa Terra or a pair of altbergs to be that "inbetween" winter shoe for long, wet, cold plods.
>>2843610palladium boots are what I wear
I just pulled out a pair of 2010ish army/socom issue vg2 and I kinda want to buy a pair. If they still make anything like them. My favorite army boots were oakleys, but we got a pair of vg2 every year just because we were uncle Sam's favorite sappers.
>>2846808What kind of terrain do you hike with them? Is the contention that some people are saying they're "good for hiking" (meaning walking along trails) and some people are saying they're "bad for hiking" (meaning bushwacking, mountaineering, and arctic exploration)? Or are they really performant enough to tackle the same kind of terrain as mainstream hiking boots?I have iron rangers as my daily drivers and was shocked to hear that anyone found them uncomfortable; they're the best pair of shoes I've ever owned if I've got my comfy socks on. I'm considering buying a second pair for hiking because I'm an autistic hipster who doesn't like plastic. I saw someone on plebbit resoled their pair with big thick chunky lugs which looked compelling. I wonder if I should do that with my old pair once it's time and keep the new ones as city boots.
>>2848413>>2848489I did a flooded marsh crossing in waterproof boots. I immediately regretted it once i stepped in and sank to my kneecaps. It was about 1/3 mile across, never again. My boots took several days to dry out, my feet were so bad. I had to hike back 4 mi as well just to get back to the trailhead after it.
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>>2844384those soles look like they'd wear down pretty quickly. You said 3 years? do you just not go out?
>>2851655>Sports mode: Engaged
>>2851625have you tried not taking the worst possible path intentionally.
what does it mean if my hiking shoes give me pain in the front of the shoe after walking a bit and climbing down are they small or is it the material
>>2843610>can anyone recommend a good pair of hiking boots? price doesn't really matterIf money is no objectLimmer, if you're willing to wait they do a custom last to your foot, but their off the shelf boots are incredibleMeindl PerfektSteinkogler, multiple modelsDundas Store BjørnHanwag (most are dogshit) Bergell Top or Sepp 100
>>2851608>What kind of terrain do you hike with them? Is the contention that some people are saying they're "good for hiking" (meaning walking along trails) and some people are saying they're "bad for hiking" (meaning bushwacking, mountaineering, and arctic exploration)? Or are they really performant enough to tackle the same kind of terrain as mainstream hiking boots?this is important desui work in an outdoor supply shop and lots of retards think they or their kids need the most expensive above-ankle leather trekking boots with a vibram sole to go walking for 10km in a park somewhere when a cheap pair of low hiking shoes will do.if you never go off-trail, shoes or low boots are enough. think columbia redmonds or salomon hiking shoes. over-the-ankle boots are only really appropriate for off-train hiking on flat but rough terrain or in wet or swampy weather.
>>2843610>(my walking posture is fine)How much do you weight ?
>>2843610Just get jim green razorbacks
How long do you think is a good use out of boots? Meaning if you but a pair and they last you 2-3 years is that a good purchase?My mentality is I want a camping gear set, which includes clothing and footwear that could last me forever and out of all of the kit footwear is the one I have no clue about. It also happens to be one of the most expensive purchase parts of my kit.
>>2856481So you want something your going to walk on everyday to last forever? Everything requires maintenance based on its use there is no exception in life its just a matter of how long in between maintenance you can do and still expect the repair to function.
Can you guys recommend me a cold weather waterproof anti slip boot? Would these be any good for that? I love my Valsetz but they’re slippery as hell in wet conditions so I was worried these would be the same wayhttps://www.amazon.com/Under-Armour-Mens-Waterproof-Boots/dp/B0BZ92YRCR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OopkX1C6sJ2jH84DQNOYH4U91HfZIgPHbu8EpFdhMGQ96Mv5NvAFppzvNXUJmBxsKLTuFB9RASg7gjIgdyXFktOuPmVEqNEdS9CP-1C3v9CyWc_jfxyeFmTv1fqv7P0_-1MTINzM4EntWKXGeDvDHROUlt21weT7L8acroT40gZ0n0ZJvmHP07Tjn83NstTpE2ga1OyI_AEdVlgdoiynJQ.EMHe-wN3oOJ-yKzoa-r3wiwbGKukrcIPL7MC-GFw1ys&dib_tag=se&keywords=under%2Barmor%2Bboots%2Bwater&qid=1767389764&sr=8-1&th=1&psc=1
>>2856481If you use something every day for years it's going to wear out. I've walked holes into both soles of dummy expensive lifetime warranty tacticool boots from the Army PX within a year of using them every day hiking. Realistically most boots will last you several years if you're not using them every day. It really comes down to how much you use them and what you're doing, things like spilling gasoline or glycol on them while working will cause them to degrade much faster, walking on concrete and rocks while carrying weight will work holes into the soles faster, kicking rocks will cause the front to degrade faster etc.The main takeaway is to simply get some cheap thick sole shit that is comfy enough (standard issue army boots) if you're really that worried about 'ruining them' and see how long it takes you to mess them up through your regular use. The other takeaway is that you should expect to replace your boots every couple of years anyway if you're using them to any reasonable extent, unless they're some really expensive high quality shit usually bought by firefighters. Mostly everything else is just a retarded meme, like the 'waterproof' boots in the post above mine, or basically any boots in this thread. Firefighting boots (usually above 3-400 dollars) are quality usually.
>>2856520I preferred breathable before but I got a surprise trip to the snow and need boots I can run in that won’t slide around or soak through.
>>2856494>>2856520I dont want them to last forever of course but how long anons thing is a good use out of them.Like if I spend 300 on a pair of boots and do a 50 mile hike 4 times a year I dont want them to be breaking within 2 years.On a related note I just gave like 30 different pieces of footwear to charity as I have accumilated them over years simple because i know, from when i was a poorfag who only had 1 pair of footwear, if you wear footwear every day, they break.Work boots as in you are in them 10 hours a day 5 days a week usually only last a year. Well last to a point the in soles are fucked and they smell bad so you want a new pair as well as you want just comfort over durability.With hiking boots, because they are taking a beating by hiking you would want both comfort and durability. Function. So of course that means you need more expensive boots but how much is too expensive if the boots only last for 1 year...is the question really.FYI waterproof boots need waterproofing. As in you need to respray them with waterproofing material. Even leather needs maintenance to keep its waterproofing.
>>2856542sounds like you have it all figured out lel dumb richfag I'll sell you the advice next time
>>2856551>richfagWhat?Are you brown?You think I am rich because I gave footwear away?How did you not infer that footwear had been accumulated over many years? oh yeah...because you are brown
>>2844430Very nice.
