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Hello everybody,

I've been horribly busy as of late and have been unable to frequent this site at all. But I need your assistance: I'm looking for a good pair of hiking boots; the ones I've purchased annually for the past few years or so never last long enough. Any recommendations would be appreciated; I don't care about price just as long as they are worth it.

 

Thank you and tight lines,

Carson LeBoeuf

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I brought a leather pair by Scarpa and they have been to several countries with me and are still good 20yrs on. I lived in them for almost a year at one point. I make sure they are always washed and treated with the nikwax leather treatments and I would happily buy them again.

I went with the semi rigid sole incase I needed to use crampons and find them great for walking, especially on slopes.

 

Textile type boots I've never been a fan off and friends with them seem to replace them too often for my liking.

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My hiking boots are Vasque brand, but, like Piker20, mine are over 20 years old, so the "model" is no longer available.. I still do a fair amount of hiking the the mountains, and they are still serving me well, although the lugs are showing a bit of wear. I like a steel shank, but otherwise, I just went for a comfortable fit, and the Vasques felt really good.

 

Unless you walk on pavement a lot, a good pair of hiking boots should last several years. Of course, if you are through hiking the AT, all bets are off....

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There are so many variables when it comes to hiking boots, it's like asking, which vise should i buy?

 

btw, i think i read recently that Vaqsue has re-released their classic Sundowner model, so if that's the boot phg is referring to, he may be in luck.

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I had a pair of Vasque hiking boots years ago and they served me very well for many years. I have a pair of Danner combat hikers now but I have only had them for about six months or so but so far I really do like them.

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I have had a pair of Danner's for years, spendy, but worth it in my opinion. Make sure you can buy them where you can have them fitted.

It would be a tough decision between my Danners and the Asolo's.

 

The danners are all-around good boot and I use them a lot for upland bird hunting. They are the "SUV" of boots.

 

My Asolo's are built for hiking, they are the sportscar, if you will. For overland and trail use, best boot I've ever worn.

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I am on my 2nd pair of Vasque boots after the first got thrown out by mistake. I have put them through some pretty rough terrain and they are excellent

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Most of my buddies swear by Keen, but they have far to much arch for me otherwise I would probably also wear them. Vasque is probably the most popular name and slightly more expensive than Keen. I personally wear LL Bean hiking boots (Not the actual Bean Boots), because they have a flatter arch and I can take them off after work and not have sore feet, I walk an average of 12 miles a day at work so comfortable boots are a must. LL Bean also carries some of the Keen models and will replace ones purchased their, as well as their own for any defects or dissatisfaction. I get new ones about every year and a half two years because of the milage I put on them.

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I'm tuff! I wear thongs!

Really, Adam?!?!?

What does your underwear have to do with boots?

 

i think he means 'thong flip flops'

 

all of the above brands for boots are top drawer as far as construction goes. (i've worn Vasque's ans Asolo's)

 

go with the boot that fits your foot and wallet.

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I have tried them all and these are what I have worn for the last 14 years (all the time):

 

https://www.lowaboots.com/mens/backpacking-hunting/baffin-pro?color=Chestnut/Anthracite

 

They have a ton of different models and styles...

 

Tech. has come a long way from these Chippewa's that were issued to me when I was in the 10th SFG, a long time ago:

 

10SFG%20MTN%20BOOT_zpsptdl9zy3.jpg

 

 

PT/TB

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I'm with Piker's Scapa boots, mine didn't last that long, but that was because of an accident, not the quality of the boot. Main thing was they saved my feet. First day I wore them a friend and I did Helvellyn from Glenridding, via Cast-i-Cam, Swirrel Edge and descended via Striding Edge. Back in the tea shop in Glenridding in exactly 4 hours. On that day they were the most comfy boots I had ever worn and they just got better.

Cheers,

C.

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I have had a pair of Danner's for years, spendy, but worth it in my opinion. Make sure you can buy them where you can have them fitted.

It would be a tough decision between my Danners and the Asolo's.

 

The danners are all-around good boot and I use them a lot for upland bird hunting. They are the "SUV" of boots.

 

My Asolo's are built for hiking, they are the sportscar, if you will. For overland and trail use, best boot I've ever worn.

 

 

I think we are on the same page. I have a pair of Danner hunting boots with Goretex and 400g Thinsulate. They keep my feet dry and comfortable in cold, wet conditions. For general hiking, I like my Asolo boots. They are much lighter and more breathable but are still supportive enough for backpacking.

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