Hiking Boot Poll

[colorado plainsman]

Well it's spring time, which means trail time. I ended up buying a new pair of Asolo Synchro boots for the season ended up paying a great price at STP. Just starting the break in process. Got sometime coming up where they will be put through the paces.

Which brand of boot do you prefer and what really sold you on them?

 

[Rangerpat]

I don't hike as much as I use to due to bad knees, but when I do plan a hiking trip I wear my un-insulated, MEINDL DIGAfix Gore-Tex hiking boots.
They are not too heavy, excellent support, and comfortable to wear for long periods of time; with good Vibram soles that do not collect mud.
Living in the Southeast, I got a pair of un-insulated boots for the milder weather, and do most of my hiking in the warmer months of the year out West.

 

[bobcat]

Danners are the only boots that really fit my size 13's well. I'm in the process of wearing out a pair of Danner Corvallis boots, they are pretty well shot. Rather than mess with success, I'll be ordering another pair soon.

 

[colorado plainsman]

Danners are the only boots that really fit my size 13's well. I'm in the process of wearing out a pair of Danner Corvallis boots, they are pretty well shot. Rather than mess with success, I'll be ordering another pair soon.

I wear Danners for work been more than happy with them. I have worn the Stryker and currently wear the Mtn Lite II which can be resoled, it's a bit heavy but hold up and have worn them for over three years now. Danner does make an awesome boot.

 

[Faulkner]

After half a dozen trips to Alaska I've been wearing Columbia hiking boots. I have a lined pair I wear in winter and a lighter pair for summer and they've been very durable.

 

[Maze 686]

I prefer Oaklies.

 

[Bill Bates]

I have three different pairs of hiking boots for different times of years and purposes.

For overall just hiking and wandering the local mountains my Cabela's Perfekt hikers by Meindl are what I grab. (disclaimer...Cabela's provides me my pay check but honestly these are a fantastic hiking boot) They are pretty light and provide great support with a nice Vibram lug sole. they are great on the trail and hiking the ridges when off in the rough.

In the winter I have a pair of The North Face boots with heel keepers for snowshoes. They are pretty light for an insulated boot and very warm and have good ankle support. The soles have what they call ice pick technology that really does grip ice. When you walk on ice they kind of feel like you have something sticky on the bottom of your boots. One downside they suck in the mud. Walking across our local clay mud you end up six inches taller.

I also have a pair of Filson Uplanders that I have been wearing for almost 20 Falls hunting grouse. I'm on my third set of soles but the uppers are still in great shape. They are quiet, comfortable, light with a sole that doesn't hold mud. They are leather but seem to keep water out. They provide great support when walking through the dead fall. They were the best footwear money I've ever spent.

 

[DR505]

Danners with Asolo as a close second.

 

[Lee in Quartzsite]

The best boots I have ever owned are 7" Hikers by Meindl that I bought at Cabela's 5 years ago. They are made in Germany. They are very comfortable...wore them all day the first day I had them. They show very little wear after 5 years on the trail. Better than the made in china boots that only lasted 6 months before they literally fell apart.

Cabela's &#34Perfekt&#8482&#34 7" Hikers by Meindl : Cabela's

 

[wildenout]

2 greatest pairs of boots I have ever owned have been the Bates Footwear Delta-9, and KEEN Detroit Soft-toe. The bates have Vibram rubber on the bottom, and Gore-tex, I backpack in these boots exclusively! The Keens were a free-bie since I used to work at a shoe store, and I used to wear my Bates for everything, but the Keens have wound their way into my heart for light hikes and hunting.

 

[Jimmyjones]

On my second pair of Limmers, My first has over 13 years of hard use and 5 re-soles. Still wear them too.

Takes a long time to break them in.

 

[Ranger514]

I've spent a lot of time outdoors on trails with light weight Merrill Moab or Vasque low tops while dayhiking. I wear Asolo for multi-day backpacking trips carrying heavier loads, and Danner and Red Wing for hunting. For those who spend a lot of time fourth class rock climbing, I would recommend the 5.11 Exum Guide.

 

[Erich]

Danners and Vasques here-was surprised to have bad luck with Asolos.

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[Nico Testosteros]

I prefer Asolos. They fit my feet well, provided I get a wide width. Been using them since 1989 with a pair of Montrails in there also.

 

[Hack]

I've spent a lot of time outdoors on trails with light weight Merrill Moab or Vasque low tops while dayhiking.

Just got a pair of the Merrell Moab mid waterproofs. Fit and feel are excellent!

 

[Wingmaster]

I have tried many different hiking and work boots.
I think that if you find a brand that "just fits" that will be your favorite brand.
For me, that is Wolverine. I never have had a pair of them that weren't comfortable. They just fit.

Wingmaster

 

[pdarrell]

Limmer boots for me on the trails. Once broken in they fit like a glove. Danner Fort Lewis boots for cross country. I mark boundary lines for the Army Corps of Engineers and see some nasty and steep terrain. Danner Fort Lewis boots are comfortable and last very well.

 

[carpriver]

I buy what combat boots the military exchange has in their military clothing sales

 

[snubbyfan]

With my degenerative peripheral neuropathy, I needed boots that were light and supportive. I tried on several different brands and Hi-Tec waterproof light hikers were just right.

 

[arjay]

Ive had good luck With uninsulated Hi-Tec boots year round,but I rip out the insoles and replace them with the brand REI sells.