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Hiking boot recommendations??
Posted on 10/19/12 at 10:33 am
Posted on 10/19/12 at 10:33 am
Any recommendations on a good hiking boot? I'd like something functional AND cute (can't help it -- i'm a girly girl -- don't judge me!)
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Posted on 10/19/12 at 10:37 am to mike'sgurl
I love Merrels. I wear more of a tennis shoe type. Stay away from gortex. Once it gets wet it stays wet.
Lighter the better.
Lighter the better.
Posted on 10/19/12 at 11:17 am to Nodust
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I love Merrels. I wear more of a tennis shoe type. Stay away from gortex. Once it gets wet it stays wet.
Lighter the better.
Thanks for the advice!Posted on 10/19/12 at 11:18 am to mike'sgurl
I have Lowa's. I think I got them off Zapatos.
All leather. I like them. I have had them 7 years.
All leather. I like them. I have had them 7 years.
Posted on 10/19/12 at 11:19 am to mike'sgurl
definitely Merrill. Got my GF some at Massey's a few months ago, and she really likes them.
Posted on 10/19/12 at 11:28 am to mike'sgurl
Now if you are carrying a really heavy pack over rocky mountain terrain you may want something with a little more support. Merrils make a heavy duty boot also.
Posted on 10/19/12 at 11:56 am to mike'sgurl
Merrell
Eta....for less money check out hi-tec boots. Really good bang for your buck.
You got a possessive man or what?
Eta....for less money check out hi-tec boots. Really good bang for your buck.
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mike'sgurl
You got a possessive man or what?
This post was edited on 10/19/12 at 12:01 pm
Posted on 10/19/12 at 12:23 pm to mike'sgurl
Look at Adidas AX1 Mid w/gore-tex. They make some decent hiking "boots." Even make them with pink.
Posted on 10/19/12 at 12:32 pm to mike'sgurl
We are going to need you to post a picture of your legs to get a better idea about what these boots are going to be attached to. This will help us give you the best recommendation.
Posted on 10/19/12 at 12:35 pm to tenfoe
Posted on 10/19/12 at 12:36 pm to tenfoe
You are a wise man
Posted on 10/19/12 at 12:47 pm to mike'sgurl
Vasque w/ Goretex.
Posted on 10/19/12 at 12:48 pm to Pectus
quote:Why?
w/ Goretex.
Posted on 10/19/12 at 12:51 pm to Blue Velvet
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quote:
w/ Goretex.
Why?
Keeps water out while being able to vent.
I think it's better to have it than not to have it.
Posted on 10/19/12 at 12:55 pm to Pectus
Aside from very cold conditions and snowy conditions, I wouldn't buy Goretex. It takes forever to dry and is far too hot. Mesh is breathable and dries quickly. When I had to wade through streams and hike in the rain I was glad to have something that let my feet breathe and could dry overnight.
Posted on 10/19/12 at 1:01 pm to Pectus
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Vasque w/ Goretex.
I have a pair of Vasques, and I wouldn't recommend them for heavy duty use. They're already starting to tear up. I was disappointed and won't be buying Vasques again.
Re: Goretex. At some points your boots are going to get overtopped, it's unavoidable in the outdoors. And goretex boots take a lot longer to dry out than regular boots. A lot.
Posted on 10/19/12 at 1:14 pm to Jim Rockford
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Re: Goretex. At some points your boots are going to get overtopped, it's unavoidable in the outdoors. And goretex boots take a lot longer to dry out than regular boots. A lot.
Whether to use it or not depends where you are hiking. Some type of water resistance is necessary for snow IMO.
I wear these for snowshoeing. Work fine and do a good job of keeping the feet dry. Merrell Thermo 6
Posted on 10/19/12 at 1:21 pm to RogerTheShrubber
quote:Yup. I own one pair with gtx and it's only for Colorado.
Whether to use it or not depends where you are hiking. Some type of water resistance is necessary for snow IMO.
Posted on 10/19/12 at 1:50 pm to Jim Rockford
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Re: Goretex. At some points your boots are going to get overtopped, it's unavoidable in the outdoors. And goretex boots take a lot longer to dry out than regular boots. A lot.
Gaiters help avoid that problem but I still would only use goretex for snow.
Posted on 10/19/12 at 2:18 pm to Jim Rockford
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Re: Goretex. At some points your boots are going to get overtopped, it's unavoidable in the outdoors. And goretex boots take a lot longer to dry out than regular boots. A lot.
She was talking about using them for hiking.
Regardless of what boot you wear, when you get water in them it gets complicated.
I don't get your reasoning here.
My Vasques have seen many a mile and I wore the sole down on 1 in 2 summers, and am on my second pair.
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