Hiking Boots

[SBPatt 0]

I've got a pair of LL Bean Crestas that I love. Fit great right out of the box (I have a very wide foot), lots of ankle support, very well made. Done a lot of hiking in Glacier, Grand Canyon, Arches, etc without a word of complaint from my feet.

 

Regards,

Scott

[Fletchfishes 0]

I had a pair of Raichle hiking boots for about 18 years - all leather, steel full shank etc that were bomb proof. Looked like these:

 

About 6 years ago I bought a pair of Asolo boots that are much lighter, offer similar support with a ton more comfort. They are starting to show some wear, but I'm happy with the durability.

 

By the way, those images just came up in Google search - I'm not recommending the sites they are sourced from.

[tvedder 0]

Lowa Tibet Boots. They are a little heavy, and pretty expensive, but great support and comfort. I've had a pair of these for about a year and no major complaints other than weight and rigidity.

 

Cabelas Perfekt Hiker by Meindl. Great boot. I have 2 pairs of these. Lighter weight than the Lowas.

 

A lot of the guys that do a ton of elk hunting like the Kenetrek boots. Never owned a pair though.

 

If you aren't on too much rocky ground, and don't do a lot of side hill walking, then I'd also recommend the Danner Pronghorn (all leather version). They are super light for a mid calf boot and pretty reasonable at $150 ish.

[Henrik Thomsen (DK) 0]

I simply lone my Meindle Perfection boots.

They have travelled the world with me for ages (around 20 years).

No gore-Rex, since it breaks easely when the boot folds on the fore foot.

 

http://www.ajbrooks.com/blog/2011/10/12/meindl-double-and-triple-stitched-boots/

[C LeBo 0]

Thanks for the help guys i eventually settled on a pair of Vasque Summit GTX's

[JSzymczyk 0]

I'm tuff! I wear thongs!

 

Thongs chafe my buttcrack far too much for serious hiking.

[Adam Saarinen 0]

To much info dude! I probably should have used the word flip flops!?!