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What is the best walking/hiking boot?
Posted on 1/22/15 at 1:55 pm
Posted on 1/22/15 at 1:55 pm
At around $75 to $150
Merrell v Keen v Timberland???
Merrell v Keen v Timberland???
Posted on 1/22/15 at 2:00 pm to contraryman
IDK the best but I would recommend that whatever you get has Vibram soles. I have Vasques. They are really comfortable.
This post was edited on 1/22/15 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 1/22/15 at 2:03 pm to contraryman
Vasque St. Elias GTX
Best pair I've ever owned. But, I haven't owned many pairs of hiking boots.... so I don't have much basis for comparison.
Best pair I've ever owned. But, I haven't owned many pairs of hiking boots.... so I don't have much basis for comparison.
Posted on 1/22/15 at 2:43 pm to contraryman
I've had the same pair of Keen's for 4 years. I wear them almost daily, and can not wear them out. Very comfy with a little extra room to wiggle toes.
Posted on 1/22/15 at 2:52 pm to contraryman
That's a broad category, what are they specifically for?
Do you need boots or are low hikers/shoes ok?
Salomons, La Sportiva, Vasque Lowa, etc. all make great hikers. Most outdoor brands make a solid shoe too, just check the reviews (North Face, Mammut, Patagonia).
My boots are Patagonia, my goretex hiking shoes are Patagonia and my trail runners (what I actually hike in most of the time) are Salomons.
Do you need boots or are low hikers/shoes ok?
Salomons, La Sportiva, Vasque Lowa, etc. all make great hikers. Most outdoor brands make a solid shoe too, just check the reviews (North Face, Mammut, Patagonia).
My boots are Patagonia, my goretex hiking shoes are Patagonia and my trail runners (what I actually hike in most of the time) are Salomons.
Posted on 1/22/15 at 2:55 pm to contraryman
this may sound really dumb but i have used lacrosse grange rubber boots for about 15 years and though they aren't worth a shite for keeping your feet warm, i'll be damned if they aren't comfortable as hell for making multiple 6-8 mile hikes in the swamp.
Posted on 1/22/15 at 3:18 pm to contraryman
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At around $75 to $150
Do not skimp when it comes to your feet and hiking. I'm not saying go out and buy the most expensive boots, but if you have to spend a few extra bucks than you planned on, it will be worth the comfort. It's the absolute worst being out on the trail with bad boots, especially if your out backpacking for a couple of days. (speaking from experience)
Look for a boot with Gor tex technology in them, completely waterproof. Salomon is another good brand to look at.
Posted on 1/22/15 at 3:25 pm to contraryman
Thom McCann at the Lakeside mall.
Posted on 1/22/15 at 3:47 pm to contraryman
All depends on your foot.
I wear Lowas, the renegade to be precise.
I also recently bought Keen steel toed boots for work and I love how they feel. Had never worn keens before but they fit my foot well. Can see myself buying keen hikers because they're cheaper than Lowas.
I wear Lowas, the renegade to be precise.
I also recently bought Keen steel toed boots for work and I love how they feel. Had never worn keens before but they fit my foot well. Can see myself buying keen hikers because they're cheaper than Lowas.
Posted on 1/22/15 at 3:49 pm to contraryman
Scarpas I think was the name I used but that was years ago.. Not even sure if their still made
Posted on 1/22/15 at 3:56 pm to Col reb 2011
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Scarpas I think was the name I used but that was years ago.. Not even sure if their still made
I know they make mountaineering boots, so they might.
Posted on 1/22/15 at 4:00 pm to contraryman
I've got a pair of Timberland leather hiking boots that are extremely comfortable, waterproof, and have held up through mud, diesel, Roundup, Grazon, and manure/piss. Got them at Academy for $100.00. Cant say enough good about them.
Posted on 1/22/15 at 4:17 pm to contraryman
I've been through many brands. My recommendation would be go to New Balance pick a style get a custom inner sole and don't look back.
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