Hiking Boots?

#51
#51
Slydell said:
That's why everyone should have a little "something" when they go hiking. Out here, it's rattlesnakes and scorpions down south and grizzlies up north.
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That's one nice thing about here, copperheads, rattlers, and the occasional bear. Nothing particularly deadly.
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#52
#52
Slydell said:
They need to make a high top in this.
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I need to break down and buy a pair of those, they are supposed to be great for crossfit.
 
#53
#53
Just make sure you get a pair that fits right and invest in some good socks. My foot tends to get flatter as I walk 7+ miles with 25-30 pounds on. The flatter they get the less room I have. So I bought a half size bigger than my normal tennis shoes but still made sure their was no sliding/rubbing in the heel. Everyone's feet are different. Get fitted at a good outfitter and try on as many pairs as you can. I went with a pair of Vasque Breeze GTX and they have held up pretty well over the few hundred miles or so I have put on them. I think socks are just as important though. I have really been impressed with the Smartwool socks as well as the Thorlo socks. Both are great choices.
 
#54
#54
Chattaben said:
Just make sure you get a pair that fits right and invest in some good socks. My foot tends to get flatter as I walk 7+ miles with 25-30 pounds on. The flatter they get the less room I have. So I bought a half size bigger than my normal tennis shoes but still made sure their was no sliding/rubbing in the heel. Everyone's feet are different. Get fitted at a good outfitter and try on as many pairs as you can. I went with a pair of Vasque Breeze GTX and they have held up pretty well over the few hundred miles or so I have put on them. I think socks are just as important though. I have really been impressed with the Smartwool socks as well as the Thorlo socks. Both are great choices.
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As it stands now, this is the direction I'm leaning.
 
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#55
JTrainDavis said:
As it stands now, this is the direction I'm leaning.
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Just remember, you still have to waterproof them regularly. Goretex is good but it ain't perfect. I use Nikwax. Actually I was going to break them out and do a backpacking trip this weekend but it looks like I'm gonna be locked out of my national park.
 
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#58
#58
Anyone used Inov-8 Roclites? I saw them on a site for AT thru-hikers and they had good reviews. I'm going to check them out at flying feet tomorrow.
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#59
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Chattaben said:
Just remember, you still have to waterproof them regularly. Goretex is good but it ain't perfect. I use Nikwax. Actually I was going to break them out and do a backpacking trip this weekend but it looks like I'm gonna be locked out of my national park.
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put them on now and wear them everywhere you walk until your trip. you don't want blisters on the trail. they won't truly break in until they meet the elements for a good while, but it helps to get used to them around town for a bit.
 
#60
#60
i have a pair of New Balance hiking boots that i absolutely love. by far, the most comfortable boot ive ever owned.
 
#61
#61
Pick something from Merrells, Salomons or Lowa, they are highly recomended. Some of them are more expensive but you get added comfort and addition features. Dont skimp on shoes. I really like the Lowa Zephyr GTX i think their $190. Make sure you get good socks not those ones from Walmart. Most quality shoes will have help their sites. On Lowas' it has links where you can get them cheaper. Btw the Zephyrs have ZERO break in time.
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#62
#62
Ended up going with Merrels, in combining a 20% coupon and a sale I got them for $45 Off.

Hitting up the state park to check out storm damage, most trails have been washed badly so im paralleling overland, so far so good.
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