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Anonymous Fri 05 Feb 2016 19:20:29 No.681781 View View Reply Original Report

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Hey /out/ I'm trying to decide on some hiking boots to buy, I have some choices narrowed down to a few, was wondering if I can get your opinions on them or if you have some boots that you would recommend more to the ones I will be listing. Also note that I do not hike, but I will be getting into it shortly.

1. salomon quest 4d 2
2.vasque st. elis
3.asolo fugitive

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Feb 2016 19:24:17 No.681783 Report

Quoted By: >>681788

>>681781
>1. salomon quest 4d 2
>2.vasque st. elis
>3.asolo fugitive
Why?

steve

steve Fri 05 Feb 2016 19:26:16 No.681784 Report

Quoted By: >>681792

Ive had my vasque st. elis for about five years still hanging in there. Love them. Haven't owned the others

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Feb 2016 19:28:18 No.681788 Report

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>>681783
why what?

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Feb 2016 19:37:50 No.681792 Report

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>>681784
are those your main boots used?

Anonymous

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Anonymous Fri 05 Feb 2016 20:20:53 No.681817 Report

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>>681781
I bought pic related about a year ago and I can't complain. This model is very similar to Asolo's fugitive. I'll say that they fit just as expected when others complained that asolos could be too narrow, and I have fairly wide feet. I bough 13s. I wear a 12 in Clarks boots, and a 14 in nike sneakers.

The boots themselves were a bit stiff at first. It took about 30+ miles in them to start liking them. If i had to do it over again, OP. I'd surely get gore-tex.The shoes I got didn't have a vibram sole but i assume it is damn similar. But I can't be sure that I shouldn't have gone with the vibram model soles.

sierratradingpost.com has good deals on asolos in varying sizes. i lucked out and got mine for about 90ish bucks and were originally two something.

good luck and let me know if you have any questions

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Feb 2016 20:49:20 No.681831 Report

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>>681781
Vasque's will be the last boots you buy in a LONG time. Great boot, did 4 days in Algonquin without break-in and my feet were great after.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Feb 2016 23:08:17 No.681927 Report

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>>681781
Lacrosse makes good boots.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Feb 2016 04:34:55 No.682120 Report

Quoted By: >>682197

>>681781
I currently have a pair of Scarpa and they are the best boot I have ever bought.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Feb 2016 04:47:26 No.682128 Report

Quoted By: >>682278

>>681781
I have quest 4d 2s, and love them to death. Size runs true, stiff sole, and good ankle support.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Feb 2016 07:12:19 No.682197 Report

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>>682120
Seconding Scarpas. Scarpa Kailash GTX is the best all-around use model, imo.

But really as long as you have durable construction, vibram soles because they last forever, a waterproof, breathable liner like Goretex, and a comfortable fit that works for you, then you are good to go.

Order a bunch of models from Amazon or Zappos and figure out what works for you, and return the rest with the free return shipping.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Feb 2016 11:29:22 No.682267 Report

Quoted By: >>682279

This seems like the relevant thread, I'm a poorfag and I need a backpacking boot. What do? I really would like to keep it under $100 if possible.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Feb 2016 12:32:10 No.682278 Report

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>>682128
This, love mine.

Asolo also make good boots, but I prefer the raw comfort of the Salomon 4d chassis.
Also, while not technically rated, the quest2 will take a b1 crampon quite happily.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Feb 2016 12:33:10 No.682279 Report

Quoted By: >>682280

>>682267
something half price in a sale.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Feb 2016 12:38:48 No.682280 Report

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>>682279
any brands/models to keep an eye out for?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Feb 2016 13:23:18 No.682300 Report

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>>682280
anything in this thread, really/
My quest 2 's were 90gbp reduced from 150, so that is not much over your budget.

Also, 'gtx' models tend to tick all the boxes of tough, light and waterproof.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Feb 2016 14:43:26 No.682338 Report

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I have some Scarpa hiking boots, I really like them.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 07 Feb 2016 04:21:44 No.682870 Report

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>>681781
What kind of hiking are you planning on getting into? Long distance, multi-day, overnight, day trips? Do you have a local store where you can try shoes and boots on? Everyone's feet are so very different, and all the boots I've seen mentioned are great boots, but nobody over the internet is going to be able to accurately recommend what the beat pair of boots for your feet will be.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 08 Feb 2016 07:01:49 No.683810 Report

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>>681781
I have the Fugitives. Not cheap, but they are durable as all fuck. Bought them for my first long-duration field season for geology in the Mojave. Were certainly well-enough ventilated, and absolutely held up fantastically. The waterproofing is great too, as I am now wearing them as winter boots back at school in Wisconsin. Would wholly recommend the boots, anon.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 08 Feb 2016 12:32:24 No.683908 Report

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>>681781
Why not lowas?

Anonymous

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Anonymous Mon 08 Feb 2016 21:10:40 No.684121 Report

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Vasque st elias owner, they hold up pretty good. Had minor problems with gnawing against the shinbone, and some of the metal parts are not reinforced very well. Gnawing is only an issue after 30 km+.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Mon 08 Feb 2016 22:44:42 No.684219 Report

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