Hiking shoe/boot recommendation

If you don't need waterproof, check these out. One of the most comfortable boots I've put on. Used them to climb in Canada (trails in mountains) and they were fantastic.

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Crispi is the best boot out there. No break in required.

I wear La Sportiva trail shoes that I love. Not really a hiking boot/shoe (support), but much prefer them.

Try on several. Lots of good boots out there.

Your toes shouldn't dig and your heel should be locked in.

I wear Lowa but I had never heard of them before until I was trying on boots.

I wear high cut boots. Usually Danners.

If you have a narrow foot check out oboz.

Every boot mentioned is good, just try them on until you get the one that matches your foot.

Same for me.

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Trail runners with some rock protection are preferred for most hiking now.

What type of hiking are you planing?

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ditto

Although I prefer approach shoes rather than true trail runners. These are some of my fav's (meaning they fit my foot - and everyone's foot is different) Salewa's, LaSportiva's, Scarpa's. These 3 happen to be Italian designed so maybe they're similar and that's why they work for me.

I'd keep an open mind and try on a few of the above (from everyone's list) except the more traditional styles unless doing true winter/snow camping.

Gore-Tex has adherents and detractors mainly centering on the shoes ability to dry. Some say breathable fabric shoes don't dry overnight as well, so they tend to be wetter. And I usually don't use on short 2 day trips in the summer; however wet weather, winter, or longer and it's GT for me.

Maybe they've changed...

..but worn two pair of those out in no time flat. They both blew out on the outside where the ball of your foot flex's or bends. Where the toe cup and material meets. And yes they do feel great and they had good support and yes Vasque usually makes a real good shoe.

( Your mileage may vary )

I had a pair of Wolverine boots once that were incredible, I wore them almost everyday for 2 years working in power plants and shipyards, incredibly light and comfortable walking and working and climbing on steel all day. I've looked for another pair of those, but I guess they quit making that model.