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re: OT Hiking Boot Recommendations
Posted on 2/3/17 at 10:03 am to madmaxvol
Posted on 2/3/17 at 10:03 am to madmaxvol
I like Vasque but boots are so subjective what's comfortable for me might be torture for someone else.
I've considered trying some custom made Russells. At ~$400.00 they're a reasonable price for made to order boots.
I've considered trying some custom made Russells. At ~$400.00 they're a reasonable price for made to order boots.
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Posted on 2/3/17 at 10:06 am to eitek1
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I just wore out a pair of Vasque Breeze boots
I've sworn off Vasque...I had me some when I was in college that were awesome. I bought some sundowners about 10 years ago, and within 18 months they were literally falling apart. Waterproofing failed around 1 year in...all around crappy Chinese boots. I wish they would go back to making them in Italy.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 10:11 am to Dam Guide
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I got the goretex mid moabs
I swore off goretex in a boot. It's great if you don't overtop, but you will overtop, and then it takes forever for the inside to dry out.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 10:14 am to madmaxvol
I have Salomons and fricking love them. They are tough.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 10:16 am to madmaxvol
Going with your description of hiking boots for everyday wear and not backpacking boots that are meant for a load, I'd go with the Vasque Talus Trek Ultradry. Vibram sole, EVA midsole, and lightweight at 2.8 lbs for a good value at $149. If you want to spend some money, Cabela's Meindl "Perfekt" Light Hikers are extremely nice and rugged.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 10:26 am to tigerinthebueche
I'll second the Timberland boots, used for hiking, backpacking and working around the house.
Timberland WP Boots
Timberland WP Boots
Posted on 2/3/17 at 10:32 am to madmaxvol
Vasque Sundowner is a classic, and you can wear them for regular use as well.
If exclusively for hiking, I'd probably get something gore-tex
If exclusively for hiking, I'd probably get something gore-tex
This post was edited on 2/3/17 at 10:35 am
Posted on 2/3/17 at 10:43 am to madmaxvol
Vasque - comfortable and very sturdy.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 10:47 am to madmaxvol
Posted on 2/3/17 at 11:52 am to madmaxvol
I live on a mountainside.
Keen is my favorite pair.
Merrill's are made for very skinny feet.
Keen is my favorite pair.
Merrill's are made for very skinny feet.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:05 pm to Tiger in NY
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Vasque Sundowner is a classic, and you can wear them for regular use as well.
If exclusively for hiking, I'd probably get something gore-tex
I had Sundowners that literally fell apart on me in less than 2 years. I will never buy another pair of Chinese made Vasque boots. Sundowners (at least the pair that I bought) are gore-tex lined and are crap boots. Not like the old Italian Vasque...which were pretty much indestructible.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 3:48 pm to madmaxvol
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I had Sundowners that literally fell apart on me in less than 2 years. I will never buy another pair of Chinese made Vasque boots. Sundowners (at least the pair that I bought) are gore-tex lined and are crap boots. Not like the old Italian Vasque...which were pretty much indestructible.
I didn't know they moved production to China. I had the Sundowner's in the 90's and they were made in Italy.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 3:49 pm to Salmon
The hipsters have taken over hiking shoes.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 3:55 pm to meeple
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I have both of these and use them for different applications. I've had the Ventilators for 4 years and they've been all over the Grand Canyon, Zion, Sedona, and used frequently as daily casual wear. I used the Mid's on a trip to the mountains where I was sure to encounter some wet crossings and snow/slush. Both are great choices.
I had Merrell Moab's that fell apart at the seams. One shoe actually gave out on a decline, and I had a pretty good spill.
I've had a pair of Vasque's for 10 years and also have a pair of Asolo's that I really like.
This post was edited on 2/3/17 at 4:02 pm
Posted on 2/3/17 at 4:01 pm to madmaxvol
Vasque
Posted on 2/3/17 at 4:02 pm to madmaxvol
I like the Oboz Bridger. They gave me plenty of support and cushion for when I hiked in the Ozarks with a 40lb pack.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 4:07 pm to madmaxvol
Bare feet you pussy
Posted on 2/3/17 at 4:21 pm to Mir
I do not do a lot of hiking but I wear these pretty much everyday. Comfy and have held up nicely
Merrell Phaserbound
Merrell Phaserbound
Posted on 2/3/17 at 5:47 pm to LanierSpots
Altar Lone Peak 3 Mid Neoshell
Ugly as hell, but great for hiking. 0 drop and just enough cushioning.
Ugly as hell, but great for hiking. 0 drop and just enough cushioning.
This post was edited on 2/3/17 at 5:50 pm
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