Hiking boots
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Hiking boots
Maybe not the right spot for this and I know I've seen post about this before. But I'll be damned if I can find them... Feeling a million times better and looking to start some healthy hobbies and hiking seems as good as any. What's everyone like as far as hiking boots go? And where is the best place to look and buy? Flat footed fat guy so has to be good quality sole. I want waterproof, breathable and NOT insulated. Price is not really an issue, but don't want to buy high dollar shit just to buy high dollar shit.
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Re: Hiking boots
Merrell makes a pretty solid hiking boot/shoe and can be bought at most outdoor stores. Salomon also makes a solid boot, but they aren't cheap. Those would be my two recommendations, right off the top of my head.
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Re: Hiking boots
Merrell Gore-Tex is the best bang for the buck in waterproof hiking
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Re: Hiking boots
Merrels are some of the most comfortable boots/shoes I've ever put on my feet. The Waterproof MOAB, short or mid, should cover your bases pretty well.
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Re: Hiking boots
Be sure to check out steepandcheap.com and sierratradingpost.com for deals. Steep and cheap adds new stuff daily.
I've got a pair of Garmont Flash gore-tex boots that I love. Got them from Sierra trading post for like $60 last year. If you buy online I recommend either try to find them in store to try on first or check reviews that will usually tell you if they run a little big or small.
I've got a pair of Garmont Flash gore-tex boots that I love. Got them from Sierra trading post for like $60 last year. If you buy online I recommend either try to find them in store to try on first or check reviews that will usually tell you if they run a little big or small.
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Re: Hiking boots
richief wrote:I got a pair of Cabela's Perfekt Hikers by Meindl and they are the most comfortable footwear I ever owned. Expensive though.
Meindl are some seriously bad ass boots, I would say best Hiker I ever put my foot in. With that said unless im packing a load IE backpacking, I like a lighter shoe, trail runners. Keen , Salomon, merrel, are great, currently im running Adidas AX 2, they were on special at cabelas for like 70 bucks or around there.
Re: Hiking boots
This! Especially if you are flat footed.Whootsinator wrote:Merrels are some of the most comfortable boots/shoes I've ever put on my feet. The Waterproof MOAB, short or mid, should cover your bases pretty well.
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Re: Hiking boots
At 300lbs, I'm always packing a load! haha I'm working on that though. I tried a pair of Saloman boots that I liked. Not sure if I liked them $229 worth, but they were nice. I'm fine with that if it's the best feeling thing I find. They didn't have much option in a mid or high Merrell. I did try a Merrell mid that was okay too. Totally different feel, but okay. I also tried a mid Keen that was nice too. I need to try some of those Meindl also. I need to try some more this weekend, I didn't have much time tonight. Where else in the Louisville area may have a good selection?
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I've owned a few pairs of boots in my day. The pair I just got rid of were my REI's. The only reason I retired them after 6 YEARS of use is because they were literally coming apart at the seams. Alaska was their final hiking trip.
I have since bought a pair of Asolo boots and I'm completely in love. The break in period of was minimal, they grip like nobodies business, and they are comfortable for all day hikes.
Joe has a pair of Merrells and he loves them. His pair before that was the male REI version, but those eventually fell apart as well. He was also mean to them at the farm... really mean...
I have since bought a pair of Asolo boots and I'm completely in love. The break in period of was minimal, they grip like nobodies business, and they are comfortable for all day hikes.
Joe has a pair of Merrells and he loves them. His pair before that was the male REI version, but those eventually fell apart as well. He was also mean to them at the farm... really mean...
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