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Anonymous Mon 06 Oct 2025 08:24:26 No.2843610 View View Reply Original Report

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can anyone recommend a good pair of hiking boots? price doesn't really matter, i'm just trying to get a decent pair of boots that won't bust a hole straight through the bottom like my last pair (my walking posture is fine)

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 07 Oct 2025 16:22:42 No.2843806 Report

Quoted By: >>2843809 >>2848599

>>2843701
>I'm always surprised how quick I warm up with wool socks after stepping in the creek
Yes, they are incredible. If it wasn't for the squishing noise you wouldn't even know your feet are soaking wet.
By cold I meant winter-ish conditions. You definitely DO want dry feet then. Some people even wear neoprene socks.

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Anonymous Tue 07 Oct 2025 16:30:52 No.2843809 Report

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>>2843806
How is having wet feet better than having dry feet when hiking?

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Anonymous Tue 07 Oct 2025 17:55:25 No.2843820 Report

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>>2843610
>Picrel
I've worn and used original jungle boots (with the steel plates), they are ridiculously heavy and the heel lead to me nearly rolling my ankle in the woods twice, which is my biggest problem with "ankle-support" boots, they do support the ankle, but also make it easier to roll them, I've since switched to much lighter timberland graydon's, they're a sort of sneaker boot, a mix of real and fake leather, flat bottom, but still supports ankle, I even do my daily runs in them, so that's my recommendation.

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Anonymous Tue 07 Oct 2025 19:45:16 No.2843834 Report

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>>2843684
+1 for Haix. I have a pair and they're neat.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 07 Oct 2025 22:45:43 No.2843865 Report

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>>2843809
those guys who swear by sneakers for have never been hunting sheds in the rockies. sneakers might work if you stay on a trail but off trail you will be laughed at by all the critters in the woods for your retardation

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 07 Oct 2025 23:34:47 No.2843871 Report

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I just wear crocs or trailrunners with wool socks.

I've hiked 2000+ miles.

Come at me /out/

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 08 Oct 2025 01:07:02 No.2843887 Report

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Please use the generals for these kinds of simple questions. We don't want to endlessly repeat the same answers, or have a hundred pointless threads.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 08 Oct 2025 10:10:01 No.2843928 Report

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I like my Hanwag Tatras, but you should really go to a store, try some on and find one that fits you perfectly.

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Anonymous Wed 08 Oct 2025 11:53:59 No.2843934 Report

Quoted By: >>2843976 >>2844015

>you'll be fine in sneakers

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 08 Oct 2025 14:36:10 No.2843957 Report

Quoted By: >>2843975 >>2844143

>>2843809
The answer is really dependent on environment and weather. WP works both ways so the question is how wet is the area and how wet will your shoe get. Grass land, mud, damp areas, snow and wind: WP shoe does really well. Warmer temps, clear trails, limited stream crossing are more common for most places and a breathable shoe will be dry and dry out when occasionally wet. This is often preferable even in rain, since if it stops raining the shoe will dry out but the WP boot will take an effort. In many 3 season areas, WP ends up keeping your feet hot and moist unnecessarily, like wearing a rain jacket without it actually raining.

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Anonymous Wed 08 Oct 2025 16:17:32 No.2843975 Report

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>>2843957
i live in the northern rockies. its almost always cold and wet.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 08 Oct 2025 16:18:33 No.2843976 Report

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>>2843934
seriously. you aint walking thru a field of prickly pear in sneakers

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 08 Oct 2025 22:11:26 No.2844015 Report

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>>2843934
New Zealand spotted
Speargrass will put a hole in your hand without even flinching, god it hurts

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Anonymous Thu 09 Oct 2025 19:51:10 No.2844129 Report

Quoted By: >>2845862 >>2845863

Just make sure the soles are not glued on. I was a mog and got a pair with that shit, lasted 2 years with maintenance. Theese are way better with soles meltet to the boot. Pic related is Alfa M77

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 09 Oct 2025 23:06:04 No.2844143 Report

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>>2843957
this is retarded. Your feet will never get as wet inside a dry wp boot as it would getting soaked in sneakers. truly retarded premise.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 10 Oct 2025 00:09:53 No.2844152 Report

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>>2843610
If you want a "forever" boot, spend $400 on a pair of all-leather Lowas that have replaceable soles.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 10 Oct 2025 00:11:39 No.2844154 Report

Quoted By: >>2844223

>>2843976
Prickly pear are weak ass bitches. Cholla on the other hand...

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 10 Oct 2025 16:09:50 No.2844223 Report

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>>2844154
They were the bane of Lewis and Clark...but they were in sneakers

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Anonymous Sat 11 Oct 2025 14:01:46 No.2844384 Report

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>>2843610
ive been using these for 3 years, they are fantastic.
no longer being made, gl finding your size.
i paid just over $100 on a 60% off sale

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Anonymous Sat 11 Oct 2025 19:17:43 No.2844430 Report

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Usually Jim Greens barefoot african troopers if I *have* to, that is - during snowy or very wet and cold enviorment. Other than that Ive used my old vivobarefoot trackers as daily footwear during these cold times. But when they eventually break ill likely get a pair of jim green barefoot african rangers. Other than that I usually just wear thin sandals or go barefoot. I mostly hike in norway.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 13 Oct 2025 00:52:08 No.2844627 Report

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>>2843820
I grew up in Louisiana and there was a lot of black locust and osage in the woods behind our house, Jungle boots with the steel plates were absolutely worth it to avoid those 3" long needles going through your foot.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 13 Oct 2025 01:13:20 No.2844630 Report

Quoted By: >>2846807

>>2843610
You dont need boots you obese retard trail runners to much more better

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 20 Oct 2025 23:01:54 No.2845862 Report

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i also need boots, though on a terrible budget. last year i got the cheaper line of these >>2844129 but they were like two sizes too large so i'm reconsidering doubling down on that but it feels bad to repurchase a questionable product
>you don't NEED boots
it's for the elements, not for my feet. i'm not going to dress up in gaiters or water-resistant trousers every time there's a chance i'll have to walk through snow or whatever.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 20 Oct 2025 23:03:34 No.2845863 Report

Quoted By: >>2846783 >>2846808 >>2848337

i also need boots, though on a terrible budget. last year i got the cheaper line of these >>2844129 but they were like two sizes too large so i'm considering doubling down on that but it feels bad to repurchase a questionable product
>you don't NEED boots
it's for the elements, not for my feet. i'm not going to dress up in gaiters or water-resistant trousers every time there's a chance i'll have to walk through snow or whatever.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 27 Oct 2025 05:18:16 No.2846782 Report

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>>2843610
Keene makes good stuff, my wife wears them, I wear Morrel.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 27 Oct 2025 05:20:59 No.2846783 Report

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>>2845863
Goodwills in northern states always have cheap used Sorel boots.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 27 Oct 2025 13:10:42 No.2846807 Report

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>>2844630
Why do newfags keep bringing up this tired old debate? Trail runners and boots are both ideal for different terrain and trail types. Trail runners are for literal trails. Boots are for more rugged terrain where you might actually encounter something other than a well maintained gravel trail.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 27 Oct 2025 13:14:32 No.2846808 Report

Quoted By: >>2848400 >>2851608

>>2845863
When it comes to boots you really get what you pay for. Expensive leather boots will pay for themselves down the line, and I don't necessarily mean you have to go out and buy a $1k pair of whites. I hike in Red Wings Blacksmiths which are like $300, but I'm on year three with them and they still look good as new after their b-annual clean and polish. Anyone who claims heritage leather boots are uncomfortable to hike in has never taken the time to properly break them in, or is a dainty city boy with soft feet.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 09 Nov 2025 23:16:39 No.2848337 Report

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>>2845863
>but they were like two sizes too large
More pairs of socks is your friend. Wool before you ask.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 10 Nov 2025 10:43:42 No.2848400 Report

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>>2846808
While I agree, I recently switched to a really light hiking boot. My knees have never felt better

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 10 Nov 2025 14:35:02 No.2848410 Report

Quoted By: >>2848413

https://www.reddit.com/r/hikinggear/comments/1oh7mpp/for_those_of_you_with_hiking_footwear_questions/

there is a really nice write up on what to look out for in a boot.

the most important thing though, and it is mentioned in the text as well, is to go to a shop and try on some boots. i am lucky enough to have a shop in my area with very knowledge-able customer service. i did not end up buying the shoe i wanted, but i did end up buying one that i am super happy with. it's super comfortable, perfect fit, don't get any blisters after 8 hours+ of walking.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 10 Nov 2025 15:02:46 No.2848413 Report

Quoted By: >>2848489 >>2851625

>>2848410
>Non-waterproof trail runners are beneficial in warm weather, dry weather, and when you need to do lots of water crossings. They can get soaked and be walked dry quickly.
Nigga what?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 10 Nov 2025 19:24:07 No.2848489 Report

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>>2848413
just remember that this is who your dealing with when they argue against boots, they've never been off a dry bench cut trail with rock reinforced river forges before

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 10 Nov 2025 23:49:30 No.2848544 Report

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>>2843701
I had Merrell Moab Mid 3s for a hike in Nepal, they were great apart from the liner slipping around a bit. These days I use Xero Ridgeways which are great too

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 11 Nov 2025 00:58:10 No.2848557 Report

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>>2843610
Kenetrek

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Anonymous Tue 11 Nov 2025 06:41:58 No.2848599 Report

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>>2843806
I have seal skin socks. Just the 1 pair but they are fully waterproof

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Anonymous Tue 11 Nov 2025 11:14:40 No.2848610 Report

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I bought a pair of vans hiking shoes cause they looked cool and I wanted some casual shoes from them and they had buy one get one.
they seem really nice, heavier than hiking shoes from soloman or altra or something. interested to see how they hold up.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 13 Nov 2025 11:25:45 No.2848979 Report

Quoted By: >>2849306

>>2843610
https://a.co/d/10p0Phx

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Anonymous Fri 14 Nov 2025 23:04:37 No.2849306 Report

Quoted By: >>2849308

>>2848979
you tried them?

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Anonymous Fri 14 Nov 2025 23:13:27 No.2849308 Report

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>>2849306
Yes, I've owned a pair for a bit over a year. Very nice boots. Comfortable, good tread, waterproof(tested, wouldn't step in water past the ankles though).

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Anonymous Fri 14 Nov 2025 23:16:11 No.2849311 Report

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>>2849308

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Anonymous Sat 29 Nov 2025 02:30:11 No.2851496 Report

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>>2843701
This is absolutely the way.

I wear Scarpa Mescalitos for summer, the shoe version, mostly out on scrambling / climbing / hillwalking.

I have a pair of B2 boots for serious winter shenanigans, however they are horrendously uncomfortable for any sort of long distance walking, so I am currently considering getting something like a Scarpa Terra or a pair of altbergs to be that "inbetween" winter shoe for long, wet, cold plods.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 29 Nov 2025 22:31:38 No.2851600 Report

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>>2843610
palladium boots are what I wear

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 29 Nov 2025 22:35:49 No.2851601 Report

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I just pulled out a pair of 2010ish army/socom issue vg2 and I kinda want to buy a pair. If they still make anything like them.

My favorite army boots were oakleys, but we got a pair of vg2 every year just because we were uncle Sam's favorite sappers.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 29 Nov 2025 23:16:38 No.2851608 Report

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>>2846808
What kind of terrain do you hike with them? Is the contention that some people are saying they're "good for hiking" (meaning walking along trails) and some people are saying they're "bad for hiking" (meaning bushwacking, mountaineering, and arctic exploration)? Or are they really performant enough to tackle the same kind of terrain as mainstream hiking boots?

I have iron rangers as my daily drivers and was shocked to hear that anyone found them uncomfortable; they're the best pair of shoes I've ever owned if I've got my comfy socks on. I'm considering buying a second pair for hiking because I'm an autistic hipster who doesn't like plastic. I saw someone on plebbit resoled their pair with big thick chunky lugs which looked compelling. I wonder if I should do that with my old pair once it's time and keep the new ones as city boots.

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Anonymous Sun 30 Nov 2025 02:33:19 No.2851625 Report

Quoted By: >>2854486

>>2848413
>>2848489
I did a flooded marsh crossing in waterproof boots. I immediately regretted it once i stepped in and sank to my kneecaps. It was about 1/3 mile across, never again. My boots took several days to dry out, my feet were so bad. I had to hike back 4 mi as well just to get back to the trailhead after it.

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Anonymous Sun 30 Nov 2025 04:48:10 No.2851655 Report

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>>2843610

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Anonymous Tue 09 Dec 2025 13:41:30 No.2852931 Report

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>>2844384
those soles look like they'd wear down pretty quickly. You said 3 years? do you just not go out?

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 19 Dec 2025 08:00:12 No.2854465 Report

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>>2851655
>Sports mode: Engaged

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Anonymous Fri 19 Dec 2025 15:29:40 No.2854486 Report

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>>2851625
have you tried not taking the worst possible path intentionally.

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