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Posted: 12/8/2023 1:37:19 PM EDT
[#1]
However much they cost.
For day hikes, boots are really the only thing you absolutely need to get right. They last me years so the difference of $100 or so doesn't really matter. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 1:42:47 PM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't need expensive shoes to hike... just a healthy body. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 1:49:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Agreed, price is not a factor in choosing a good pair of shoes. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: 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. I'll spend as much as it takes. If I happen to find good fitting, comfortable shoe/boot on a good sale I'll snap them up even if I don't need them right this minute. They'll get used soon enough. I usually have one or two pairs waiting in the box for me to need them. Right now my favorites are a pair of Vasque hiking boots that I got on sale. The only downside is that they're a little warm for the summer months. I also have a pair of Technicas. They were $275, and the worst I ever got ripped off for hiking boots. They're comfortable, but I'm thoroughly unimpressed with the build quality. I wouldn't give $50 for another pair of them. Every once in a while you'll get burned even with expensive shoes. I used to buy cheap shoes, then I'd have to buy cheap shoes again six months later when they fell apart. Now that I'm spending more per pair I probably spend less on shoes overall since they actually last, the Technicas being the sole exception to that. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 1:56:27 PM EDT
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For day hikes.. trail runners! I like getting the more basic ones that dont use a lot of the lighter weight and thinner materials... so along with that sometimes comes a much lower price, 70-100 range.
As for backpacking.. I get what fits my foot best, and that usually hits in the 150-200 range starting. I am also a bigger dude so when i throw a pack on I often exceed the weight limits of most "light weight" hiking boots, so I end up going with mid to heavy duty hiking boots. Currently rocking some Solomons. But my all time favorite boots were Dunham Waffle Stompers! but they got out of the hiking boot buisness. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 2:19:46 PM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 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... Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: 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... Yep. They're what I've worn at warfighter each year. Before you buy the size I highly recommend you go try em on WITH the socks you plan on hiking with or they can be a bit tight. I've popped off a lot of toe nails because my socks were too thick and rubbed up against the edge. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 2:21:33 PM EDT
[#6]
Merrell is the most comfor9and durable hiking shoe I've ever owned. I just paid $125 for a pair at academy.
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Posted: 12/8/2023 2:23:51 PM EDT
[#7]
I day hike a lot, like at least once a week for a few miles. $150-200 is good for boots that will last a couple years. I believe in a don’t ask don’t tell policy for actual backpacking boots as I believe there is value in comfort over weight and my pack is heavy.
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Posted: 12/8/2023 2:26:02 PM EDT
[#8]
The Salomon shoes I normally wear cost $130 new.
However Steep and Cheap occasionally has them for $67 and I buy 2 or 3 pairs when that happens. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 2:28:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Merrell is the most comfor9and durable hiking shoe I've ever owned. I just paid $125 for a pair at academy. 
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Posted: 12/8/2023 2:31:54 PM EDT
[#10]
I get whatever decent trail runner is on sale at Sierra trading post.
I'm good with solomon, la sportiva or even Columbia. I walk the tread off in 6 months or less regardless of sole type. I walk at least 6 miles a day and more on the weekends. I did 20 last saturday. I like softer rubber anyways, it sticks better when rock scrambling. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 2:33:18 PM EDT
[#11]
La Sportiva TX4s are the only hiking shoes I use anymore.
Retail @ $160. I often get them on sale for ~$100. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 2:36:12 PM EDT
[#12]
I have access to both Adidas and Columbia employee stores so generally under $100 but I have to buy two pairs anyway for my fucked up feet so it ends up being $150 or so.
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Posted: 12/8/2023 2:36:18 PM EDT
[#13]
$125ish last time I bought some. Oboz. Wearing a pair right now actually, best hiking shoes I’ve ever had. I liked them so much I bought a pair of mid-height boots. When these eventually wear out I’ll buy more after that. They’re just that good.
Their footbeds are great. I actually bought some separately to rescue a pair of Keens that weren’t fitting me well. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 2:40:05 PM EDT
[#14]
Husband can spend over $300. I got a pair of Merrells on clearance for $50. It was after marketing to the morbidly obese women so maybe they had a surplus.
 I generally prefer sneakers for hiking but I don’t do anything super strenuous. Husband talked me into getting some boots for better support on uneven surfaces- He was right, it definitely makes it easier on my feet. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 2:40:34 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yep. They're what I've worn at warfighter each year. Before you buy the size I highly recommend you go try em on WITH the socks you plan on hiking with or they can be a bit tight. I've popped off a lot of toe nails because my socks were too thick and rubbed up against the edge. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: 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... Yep. They're what I've worn at warfighter each year. Before you buy the size I highly recommend you go try em on WITH the socks you plan on hiking with or they can be a bit tight. I've popped off a lot of toe nails because my socks were too thick and rubbed up against the edge. Remember to size up .5-1 size as your feet swell when you hike.. I size up a full size. It is actually best to find a boot fitter at a hiking shop, they take more than just lenght and width into consideration. There is volume, arch, pronation, and supination and different boots/shoes work better for those differences. A good footbed is also key imho. I like superfeet blues, but there are a few other good ones out there. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 2:40:59 PM EDT
[#16]
My last pair (by SOM - made in Colorado) were about $180. I try as hard as I can to buy American (it's not always feasible, but I do try pretty hard), and I don't mind paying a bit of a premium for it.
They're not for everyone though, as they're kind of a zero-drop minimalist shoe (but with a great outsole, IMHO). Not advisable unless you're really used to wearing shoes like that, and have strengthened your feet (especially your arches). Mine are just about due for a re-sole (I love that I can do this, BTW). $35 + shipping. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 2:41:15 PM EDT
[#17]
I got a pair of Salomon GTX 4 boots on clearance from LA Police Gear for like $125.
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Posted: 12/8/2023 2:41:16 PM EDT
[#18]
If it's dry my $50-$80 sale Altra's are nice for walking trails but they have zero support. If I'm off trail and/or carrying a heavy pack, or it's snow covered or wet, I switch to my heavier duty Hanwag boots. They are more of a taller mountain boot but I can wear them all day and be comfortable. Those were north of $300 though. My Asolo's blew up after 10 years. No complaints but I've heard the newer boots will not last that long.
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Posted: 12/8/2023 2:41:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 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. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: 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. @UV18 Bro Tip: Try on the pair you want (any brand, this is a magic trick I discovered a couple years ago) at the store. Then, get on their used website and hit up the used section. Select “Excellent Condition” and search for the boot/item you tried on at the store. You can save a bunch this way. Edit: I did this myself. The boots I got seriously look like they were worn around the store, home for a minute, then returned. They were like new. I wiped the inside out with some alcohol on a paper towel just in case, and they’ve served me well ever since. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 2:47:02 PM EDT
[#20]
I exclusively hike in Salomon’s gortex and regular depending where i’am in the world.
Army boots I’ve wore the same type for close to a decade. Garmont T8 bifida. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 2:52:37 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 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. That application part is HUGE. I caught a really good sale on some waterproof REI hiking boots at something like $60. On the flip side, I found a smoking deal on some motorcycle boots at only $350! Sadly, the sizing changed and 44EU was a little small and I really needed a 45EU |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 2:58:08 PM EDT
[#22]
$150-$200.
Between hiking, rucking and trail running I try to buy a shoe/boot that does two of the three without causing issues for my ankles. It’s not hard to fuck your foot up in the mountains, and I’ll pay money to reduce the risk of that happening. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 2:59:05 PM EDT
[#23]
My favorite hiking boots (danner mountain lights) are the ultimate hipster boot and run $350+. I got lucky on my current pair and got them barely used on ebay for $100. I dont spend much on clothing in general but ill pay $300+ on good hiking or work boots.
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Posted: 12/8/2023 3:03:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Merrell is the most comfor9and durable hiking shoe I've ever owned. I just paid $125 for a pair at academy. LOL, they are comfortable. But I go through a pair every 6 months.
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Posted: 12/8/2023 3:37:43 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: LOL, they are comfortable. But I go through a pair every 6 months. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Merrell is the most comfor9and durable hiking shoe I've ever owned. I just paid $125 for a pair at academy. LOL, they are comfortable. But I go through a pair every 6 months. I stopped using Merrill because they just don’t last. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 3:44:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Keen Targhee series shoes do it for me. Usually between $100-$150 depending on which one you get and what sales are looking like. I wore a pair today because they are water proof-ish. Despite literally only wearing them to drive to ski areas the stitching is blowing out.  Made in America might be a good thing if it wasn't tweakerville Portlandia. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 3:48:00 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I can only afford flip flops for day hikes. When I was at Arches my favorite short hike was in flipflops. Broke out to bare foot in sand arch area and enjoyed the beach like terrain. 
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Posted: 12/8/2023 3:53:26 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: La Sportiva TX4s are the only hiking shoes I use anymore. Retail @ $160. I often get them on sale for ~$100. I'm eager to try a pair, as they would meet 87% of my need if they fit me right. I have a pair of their Mtn boots that meet my need well at that end of the spectrum. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 4:08:57 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm eager to try a pair, as they would meet 87% of my need if they fit me right. I have a pair of their Mtn boots that meet my need well at that end of the spectrum. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: La Sportiva TX4s are the only hiking shoes I use anymore. Retail @ $160. I often get them on sale for ~$100. I'm eager to try a pair, as they would meet 87% of my need if they fit me right. I have a pair of their Mtn boots that meet my need well at that end of the spectrum. They are one of the wider euro approach shoes, and they are still narrow. If you have any type of wide feet, they probably won't work. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 4:30:42 PM EDT
[#30]
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? Merrells had catastrophic malfunctions... Seams blowing out and the like. I actually destroyed a pair of Merrell "work boots" in a single day. They replaced them under warranty and I destroyed the replacement in the same way but it took a couple weeks. Salomons were less irritating. Just had sole delaminations and early liner failure on them. Really nice when you're out with a pair of nearly new boots and you feel that cold trickle of water soaking your socks.
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Posted: 12/8/2023 4:33:29 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They are one of the wider euro approach shoes, and they are still narrow. If you have any type of wide feet, they probably won't work. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: La Sportiva TX4s are the only hiking shoes I use anymore. Retail @ $160. I often get them on sale for ~$100. I'm eager to try a pair, as they would meet 87% of my need if they fit me right. I have a pair of their Mtn boots that meet my need well at that end of the spectrum. They are one of the wider euro approach shoes, and they are still narrow. If you have any type of wide feet, they probably won't work. Sad panda. my forefoot is wide, and the rest is normal.
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Posted: 12/8/2023 4:33:41 PM EDT
[#32]
I dont know how people hike in cheap shoes. I got gore tex hunting boots in the early 90s for turkey hunting in spring. I wear goretex shoes almost all the time. Ecco leather boots for office, gore tex. Salomon almost all other times. Wear them to office 90 percent of the time. I have some keen and some great ahnu that they quit making for men. All gore tex.
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Posted: 12/8/2023 5:15:01 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I dont know how people hike in cheap shoes. I got gore tex hunting boots in the early 90s for turkey hunting in spring. I wear goretex shoes almost all the time. Ecco leather boots for office, gore tex. Salomon almost all other times. Wear them to office 90 percent of the time. I have some keen and some great ahnu that they quit making for men. All gore tex. Why would you want ALL goretex? Especially for summer time day hikes on trails, it makes no sense to have goretex. Or warm weather river crossing hikes. I think if people actually bought a whole bunch of different shoes and went on day hikes, 99% would choose a trail runner. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 5:17:38 PM EDT
[#34]
It's hard to take a pair of hikers seriously if they are less than a hundred bucks. I'm in need of some new ones and it's been several years, so I'm going to expect to pay $150-200.
Bought my wife a pair of Oboz a few years ago. She loves them. I think they were $150 at the time. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 5:21:50 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They are one of the wider euro approach shoes, and they are still narrow. If you have any type of wide feet, they probably won't work. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: La Sportiva TX4s are the only hiking shoes I use anymore. Retail @ $160. I often get them on sale for ~$100. I'm eager to try a pair, as they would meet 87% of my need if they fit me right. I have a pair of their Mtn boots that meet my need well at that end of the spectrum. They are one of the wider euro approach shoes, and they are still narrow. If you have any type of wide feet, they probably won't work. I have wide feet and they fit fine. I wear EEE/EEEE cowboy boots depending on the fit. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 5:22:59 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 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. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 5:23:50 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I have wide feet and they fit fine. I wear EEE/EEEE cowboy boots depending on the fit. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: La Sportiva TX4s are the only hiking shoes I use anymore. Retail @ $160. I often get them on sale for ~$100. I'm eager to try a pair, as they would meet 87% of my need if they fit me right. I have a pair of their Mtn boots that meet my need well at that end of the spectrum. They are one of the wider euro approach shoes, and they are still narrow. If you have any type of wide feet, they probably won't work. I have wide feet and they fit fine. I wear EEE/EEEE cowboy boots depending on the fit. That's crazy, I'm an E and the TX4's start cutting circulation very quickly in to a hike, within under 5 miles. No matter what lace technique. They are now shelved with wide vasque Juxt's ...that aren't exactly wide. SARS, try them on first and do a bit of walking in them. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 5:24:30 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: For day hikes.. trail runners! I like getting the more basic ones that dont use a lot of the lighter weight and thinner materials... so along with that sometimes comes a much lower price, 70-100 range. As for backpacking.. I get what fits my foot best, and that usually hits in the 150-200 range starting. I am also a bigger dude so when i throw a pack on I often exceed the weight limits of most "light weight" hiking boots, so I end up going with mid to heavy duty hiking boots. Currently rocking some Solomons. But my all time favorite boots were Dunham Waffle Stompers! but they got out of the hiking boot buisness. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 5:26:16 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That's crazy, I'm an E and the TX4's start cutting circulation very quickly in to a hike, within under 5 miles. No matter what lace technique. They are now shelved with wide Vasquez's...that aren't exactly wide. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: La Sportiva TX4s are the only hiking shoes I use anymore. Retail @ $160. I often get them on sale for ~$100. I'm eager to try a pair, as they would meet 87% of my need if they fit me right. I have a pair of their Mtn boots that meet my need well at that end of the spectrum. They are one of the wider euro approach shoes, and they are still narrow. If you have any type of wide feet, they probably won't work. I have wide feet and they fit fine. I wear EEE/EEEE cowboy boots depending on the fit. That's crazy, I'm an E and the TX4's start cutting circulation very quickly in to a hike, within under 5 miles. No matter what lace technique. They are now shelved with wide Vasquez's...that aren't exactly wide. Crazy, wonder if it's the cut of the last maybe? I wear a lot of Sportiva stuff, though - Miuras and TC Pros for climbing, TX4s for approaches and hiking, Nepal for most ice climbing and winter stuff. Their lasts seem to fit my feet well. Even on long days (20+ miles) I'm fine without feeling circulation cut off. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 5:29:06 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Crazy, wonder if it's the cut of the last maybe? I wear a lot of Sportiva stuff, though - Miuras and TC Pros for climbing, TX4s for approaches and hiking, Nepal for most ice climbing and winter stuff. Their lasts seem to fit my feet well. Even on long days (20+ miles) I'm fine without feeling circulation cut off. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: La Sportiva TX4s are the only hiking shoes I use anymore. Retail @ $160. I often get them on sale for ~$100. I'm eager to try a pair, as they would meet 87% of my need if they fit me right. I have a pair of their Mtn boots that meet my need well at that end of the spectrum. They are one of the wider euro approach shoes, and they are still narrow. If you have any type of wide feet, they probably won't work. I have wide feet and they fit fine. I wear EEE/EEEE cowboy boots depending on the fit. That's crazy, I'm an E and the TX4's start cutting circulation very quickly in to a hike, within under 5 miles. No matter what lace technique. They are now shelved with wide Vasquez's...that aren't exactly wide. Crazy, wonder if it's the cut of the last maybe? I wear a lot of Sportiva stuff, though - Miuras and TC Pros for climbing, TX4s for approaches and hiking, Nepal for most ice climbing and winter stuff. Their lasts seem to fit my feet well. Even on long days (20+ miles) I'm fine without feeling circulation cut off. The toe box is wider on them, he is saying that he has wide mid feet, as do I. Maybe you just have a wide front area. None of the La Sportivas were comfortable for me, and I really wanted to like the Mutants too. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 5:32:53 PM EDT
[#41]
Asolo Fugitive GTX - still made in Italy. First pair lasted me ~15 years and were absolutely worth it. I got a second pair to replace them and they now cost $300 (paid $175 for my first pair in 2007 at REI).
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Posted: 12/8/2023 5:38:18 PM EDT
[#42]
Salomon lite hiking shoe, what were $100-125 are now $150+.
As for a hiking boot I'm on my second pair of LL Bean Cresta's, what where $200 12-13 years ago are now $300... Hking |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 5:45:51 PM EDT
[#43]
I only wear them once though. Once they are dirty it's not a nightmare on the flooring.
https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/product/thom-browne/tan-hiking-boots/13363391?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAmsurBhBvEiwA6e-WPJI3skNwLc5es1-PgiNJymiyODcc9vTBIvpaYmmkdOj5WKrBtPKF5hoCRYIQAvD_BwE |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 5:54:04 PM EDT
[#44]
I’ve been wearing Merrell Moabs as my primary everyday shoe and hiking shoe for the past 9 years or so.
I prefer midlength for hiking and low tops for day to day. They’ve worn very well and I get good life out of them. Shop for deals and you can snag them for less than $100 easily, even the waterproof versions. I recently snagged a couple pairs of the 5.11 Moab knockoff (Ranger 2.0) during their Black Friday sales, for $20 I figured I’d give them a try. So far I’ve been impressed, very comfy out of the box. We’ll see how they hold up to some lighter weight rucks, but I could very easily wear these over Moabs for just an everyday shoe. Nice wide toe box makes them comfy when kneeling for long periods of time. They also come with an insole insert that stiffens up the footbed when carrying a pack. |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 6:04:36 PM EDT
[#45]
125 ro 150 is the seet spot for hiking trail runners. Just got some hoka speed goats for around there.
Back when I didn't know wtf I was doing I bought some ridiculously expensive Italian sounding boots, big old fucking mountain boots. They've sat in my closet unused for years. Trail running shoes are what 95% of hikers should be buying. I would only wear boots hiking through garbage, which I fucking hate and never do anyway. |
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