User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 8:04:34 AM EDT
[#1]
I usually spend $150 or so on a good sturdy pair of hiking shoes. They usually last me a long time though.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 8:05:04 AM EDT
[#2]
Get gore tex.. salomon for me.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 8:05:56 AM EDT
[#3]
Fit, comfort, and function.
I don’t look at the price. Rucking ain’t easy |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 8:06:01 AM EDT
[#4]
I spend all day at work on hiking boots so I don't mind spending a few bucks on decent shoes. Anything under $150 seem to go flat in a few months.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 8:06:31 AM EDT
[#5]
I bought a pair of Quest 4 Goretex during Black Friday for $175. They fit perfectly out of the box and give 2+ years of everyday wear.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 8:07:14 AM EDT
[#6]
Probably about a hundred and fifty or so.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 8:08:55 AM EDT
[#7]
On sale, $100 for shoes. For boots I'd double that. I'm also not likely to go on much more than a 2 mile walk in hiking shoes with my weak ankles. For any real hiking or even a level walk over 2 miles I lace up the boots. My hiking shoes are generally for every day wear and while working on site for appraisals. I don't have sneakers any more.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 8:08:58 AM EDT
[#8]
I seem to get my footwear for around $100 depending on the application.
My current hiking boots are going to be replaced soon. They've started to wear smooth on the front. I will likely replace them next summer. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 8:10:00 AM EDT
[#9]
Quoted: I was looking at some hiking shoe reviews. A reviewer referred to $100 hiking shoes as "budget" hiking shoes and it made me wonder how much the average hiker on Arfcom spends on hiking shoes. My upper comfort limit is generally $100 and I wait for a sale to get this. This gets me decent shoes with Vibram or other grippy soles. More than $100 and I feel like it's diminishing returns as even pricier shoes will have the sole or shoe wear out within a similar timeframe. Since most shoes go on sale, assume the poll is your actual sale price while shopping vs MSRP. I see Merrells for example frequently list $150 as MSRP but you can get them on Amazon for $80-$90 almost all the time. Durable Lightweight Affordable Choose any two I got these on a big markdown. Most decidedly not “budget” Most comfortable hiking shoes I’ve worn. ETA: They are technically mountaineering boots. More to your question, I bought my wife Merrell Moab 3s for $80 off of the Zon  Attached File |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 8:13:40 AM EDT
[#10]
My go to shoe is Asolo which ends up being a little north of 200.00. However I thought I would try something a little different this time around and I put in an order for Courtney boots last week. If their boots are anything as good as the sandals I ordered they should last a long time.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 8:15:43 AM EDT
[#11]
For day hikes I primarily wear trail runners unless conditions call for something more specialized like approach shoes. I paid $52 + tax for my last replacement pair from Saucony.
I have a lot of more expensive footwear, but for hiking trail runners are what I want and there are some great ones available inexpensively (esp. if you get a model year or two back). |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 8:29:44 AM EDT
[#12]
I don't need expensive shoes to hike...
just a healthy body. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 8:32:29 AM EDT
[#13]
I wore Solomon thx forces 4 d or something for years. I like the forces better as I like speed laces. Having said that, I just bought a pair of Lowa in goretex and they are outstanding. Both the Solomon and lowa are over $200 but I will get a year or two out of them.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 8:35:48 AM EDT
[#14]
On sale, less than 50, Don't think I have ever gone over 75.
I like trail runners. Asics are my favorite but also like Hoka (expensive). |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 8:43:42 AM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Fit, comfort, and function. I don’t look at the price. Rucking ain’t easy Agreed, price is not a factor in choosing a good pair of shoes. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 8:44:46 AM EDT
[#16]
$150-200
They usually last me a year or two |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 11:14:33 AM EDT
[#17]
I am on my third pair of Oboz Bridgers.
I walk a lot with my dogs and hike every day through all kinds of weather. The Oboz hold up better than any of the others I've worn in the same price range. Around $150 or so. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 11:30:31 AM EDT
[#18]
I'm willing to spend good money on footwear. Too many old people with bad joints, attest to wearing cheap shoes their whole life.... Usually I'm trying to find USA made shoes/boots for work and outdoors, so pricing is usually over $150 on sale and over $2-300 new.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 11:41:04 AM EDT
[#19]
My current hiking boots were about $250. Lowa Renegade. I like the supported ankle and never got used to a hiking shoe.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 11:52:29 AM EDT
[#20]
200 some on some Saloman quest 4s that have been perfection.
Several hundred miles on them at this point with no issues. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 11:58:08 AM EDT
[#21]
Oboz work really well for me, so between $120 and $150.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 11:58:56 AM EDT
[#22]
Laughs in Kenetrek.
Gotta pump up those numbers broham. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 11:59:17 AM EDT
[#23]
I can only afford flip flops for day hikes.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 11:59:21 AM EDT
[#24]
Keen Targhee series shoes do it for me. Usually between $100-$150 depending on which one you get and what sales are looking like.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 11:59:30 AM EDT
[#25]
Good gear ain’t cheap
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 12:01:38 PM EDT
[#26]
X Ultra 4's, w/Gore-Tex are $160 and they're my daily shoe.
I'd like to try some Oboz too. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 12:01:49 PM EDT
[#27]
I spend as much as possible. It impresses other Gun Forum members.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 12:02:24 PM EDT
[#28]
i dont go hiking. so $0
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 12:03:48 PM EDT
[#29]
Real leather boots aren't cheap but they're durable items compared to disposable synthetics like Keen.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 12:06:23 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Real leather boots aren't cheap but they're durable items compared to disposable synthetics like Keen. This. I quit buying Merrell/Solomon/etc. after destroying several pairs on single week-long backpacking trips or hunting trips. Most of the modern synthetics are trash. There are outliers but they're in the $400 range. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 12:07:58 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: This. I quit buying Merrell/Solomon/etc. after destroying several pairs on single week-long backpacking trips or hunting trips. Most of the modern synthetics are trash. There are outliers but they're in the $400 range. Merrell I can understand, Salomon suprises me. What kind of failure did you see? |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 12:19:53 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Merrell I can understand, Salomon suprises me. What kind of failure did you see? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: This. I quit buying Merrell/Solomon/etc. after destroying several pairs on single week-long backpacking trips or hunting trips. Most of the modern synthetics are trash. There are outliers but they're in the $400 range. Merrell I can understand, Salomon suprises me. What kind of failure did you see? IME synthetics are comfy but will never break in like leather and break down faster with use. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 12:22:54 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Oboz work really well for me, so between $120 and $150. Tried a bunch and have settled in on Oboz recently. Add in some good sales at a few places and they are a good shoe for the money. REI will want 180 and up for them. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 12:33:25 PM EDT
[#34]
Lowa are the most instantly conformable shoes for me. I wear out the soles and will be trying Solomon next.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 12:35:47 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 200 some on some Saloman quest 4s that have been perfection. Several hundred miles on them at this point with no issues. With weight on your back, no? I'm in need of boots that don't cause blisters on the tips of my pointer toes and will check those^ out... |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 12:45:08 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Fit, comfort, and function. I don’t look at the price. Rucking ain’t easy This. I can change my socks. I can swap out my boots. I can't replace my feet. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 12:47:24 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I can only afford flip flops for day hikes. @beitodesstrafe to the front please! 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 12:49:18 PM EDT
[#38]
The best hiking shoes I’ve used aren’t hiking shoes at all. Brooks Cascadias. The 17’s are the best, but the previous 16’s are nearly as good and you can still get them for right around $100.
Boots? It’s easy to spend much more, but Aku offers some of the best at very reasonable prices. I need to try their Rocket DFS GTX still to see how they compare to the Cascadias. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 12:59:53 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: This. I can change my socks. I can swap out my boots. I can't replace my feet. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Fit, comfort, and function. I don’t look at the price. Rucking ain’t easy This. I can change my socks. I can swap out my boots. I can't replace my feet.  |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 12:59:53 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: @beitodesstrafe to the front please! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I can only afford flip flops for day hikes. @beitodesstrafe to the front please! MUH TEVAS!
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 1:06:02 PM EDT
[#41]
I do a lot of walking, but I am no hiker. Geocaching does sometimes involve walking all day.
That said, 125 is about my upper limit. I buy Merrell or similar brands hiking kinda shoes... I have several pairs of nice Tennis Shoes (Nike, Fila, Polo) etc, but I don't really like how any of them look on me or feel anymore. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 1:18:01 PM EDT
[#42]
I hike a lot.
I backpack hunt a lot. Budget is all over. Could be a $50 trail shoe. Could be $400 Crispis I use 2 types of boot/shoe 1st being lightweight, ultra breathable, low ankle, trail shoe. I wear these almost all the time. Your feet breathe and dry out soooo much quicker than in a big old goretex boot. I'll walk right through streams without a worry. Supremely comfortable. 2nd are a super stiff mountaineering boot. If I'm running up and down scree slides, packing 90+lbs gear or meat, or in the snow. These are basically ski boots with a flexible ankle. Not super fun putting in miles on the trail but they're indispensable if you get into the shit. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 1:19:05 PM EDT
[#43]
I don’t remember the last time my hiking boots were under $200.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 1:20:18 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Get gore tex.. salomon for me. Salomon gore-tex trail RUNNING shoes have been my go-to for about a decade now. I also use them on the football field on Saturdays. Warm, waterproof & excellent traction. I got a pair of Saucony Endorphin Trails with everun goretex membrane. Saucony is more comfortable and goes over the ankle, but the Salomon's waterproofing is superior. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 1:21:18 PM EDT
[#45]
Since I have strong feet and I’m not overweight, I don’t need anything special. When I hiked Mt. Whitney, it was with running shoes I got on sale for $20
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 1:22:47 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I don’t remember the last time my hiking boots were under $200. This right here. Last pair I bought were zamberlan vioz for $350 |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 1:26:09 PM EDT
[#47]
Last pair I bought were $185.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 1:28:36 PM EDT
[#48]
Not much. I buy a pair of Moabs every 6 months and toss the old pair.
They're comfortable, but don't last. Too hard to find a better boot that doesn't hurt my feet. And even if I do, they end up changing something or discontinuing them by the time I need a new pair and I have to start searching all over again. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 1:28:38 PM EDT
[#49]
nothing sucks more than going on a hike and getting your feet torn up. It really sucks when it happens at the furthest distance from the trailhead.
do not go cheap on hiking shoes. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/8/2023 1:29:17 PM EDT
[#50]
$150 - 250 depending on what style of Salomon I'm buying.
|
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
