So I am looking for a sweet pair of heavy duty hiking boots. Does anybody have any suggestions? I know red wing is a good brand, but that's all I know.
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for the gangster in all of us
Scarpa, Garmont, Vasque, Lowa... they all make sweet heavy hiking boots. Get the pair that fits best.
I declare this thread VAGUE!!!!
Danner.
I have had the same pair of Mtn. Lites since 1998.
I have had the same pair of Mtn. Lites since 1998.
How heavy duty. i.e. how extreme conditions are we talking?
Really???
I plan on using these boots for many years. I may even stomp around some construction sites for fun.
The ones that fit your feet.
I've had great results with Salomon and Asolo. Not cheap though.
I've had great results with Salomon and Asolo. Not cheap though.
Comment deleted. I Looked at garmont first. It came up as ski boots, and then I thought he was just doing that to fvck with me. But then I double checkedReally???
I thought you worked at an outdoor retail shop?
Have you tried them on?
How did you know that? And yes I do. I actually just so happen to be able to pro deal danner boots. I just wanted to know other opinions besides the peeps I work with.
Just looking at the pics, I vote Danner. I have Red Wings and I love them, but the molded edges always need glue to stay on. Saying that, my Red Wings are so comfy, I just keep some Goop handy.
Those Danner soles aren't going anywhere.
I have some Lowa's and they ROCK. Very solid construction, very comfortable, they have withstood many seasong of abuse... the water proof STAYS water proof, they seem to resisist the "stank", I've used them in BigBear and Baldy in deep snow w/o issues... I've also used them in Anza Borrego in 110 degree heat without issues. Nice stiff soles for walking on uneven terrain...
I'm just amazed that you work at an outdoor shop and didn't know Garmont made hiking boots.
Work boots /= hiking boots. Trust me, you don't want to hike all day in Red Wings or Danners. Go to REI and find something that fits. If it's too much in the store, find it online somewhere.
I work in steel toe/steel shank boots and sure as hell wouldn't want to go on a hiking trip in them.
I work in steel toe/steel shank boots and sure as hell wouldn't want to go on a hiking trip in them.
Here is the one:
Tibet Pro GTX
Tibet Pro GTX
is dat timmalam?
I second the Asolo. I have had the same pair for almost 5 years, wear them 4 days a week and still going strong.
Well I work in the bike shop. I also know about clothing and climbing gear. Boots are at the end of the store. Its a real hike to get there.
I have two pairs of keens already.
I noticed that they were in the women's section. I am the other gender.
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No. Bur I am going on thursday after this snow storm to go get myself fitted.
Add Asolo and Merrell to that list.
I have these for winter hiking/mountaineering, very impressed with Asolo stuff based on them.
Yup. My list was by no means comprehensive. La Sportiva, Mammut, and Montrail are all good boot mfgrs as well.
jea mang
Really???
If you want legit hiking boots to climb mountains, hike, backpack, etc DO NOT get red wing or Danner. Those brands are work site boots only and will not provide the support, comfort or grip that a real hiking boots provides.
Would you buy a road bike to race DH with?
Go with Asolo, Vasque, La Sportiva or a few of the other brands mentioned.
I hiked the entire Long Trail twice on a single pair of Asolo's and I actually still have them. My main hiking boots are the Asolo Ergo GTX Hiking Boots and a pair of Vasque Wasatch GTX hiking boots. I also have a pair of mountaineering and ice boots. Bit of a boot whore.
Please don't get work boots, even though you will be ballin' coming from New Jersey and all.
Would you buy a road bike to race DH with?
Go with Asolo, Vasque, La Sportiva or a few of the other brands mentioned.
I hiked the entire Long Trail twice on a single pair of Asolo's and I actually still have them. My main hiking boots are the Asolo Ergo GTX Hiking Boots and a pair of Vasque Wasatch GTX hiking boots. I also have a pair of mountaineering and ice boots. Bit of a boot whore.
Please don't get work boots, even though you will be ballin' coming from New Jersey and all.
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I think I am going to still get the danner boots because I want them. But I will also get the vasque wasatch gtx as they seem to be an excellent recommendation.
Wrong.
My Danners are hiking boots.
Just make sure you get the American made Danners. They offer some that are not made in America and they aren't the same quality.
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I wore Danners in the military sometimes, when patrolling rough terrain. Pretty good boots.
My Asolos beat them out in pretty much every way, though.
If Asolo didn't fit my feet as well as they do I'd be into Lowa or Vasque or Garmont or whatever did.
My Asolos beat them out in pretty much every way, though.
If Asolo didn't fit my feet as well as they do I'd be into Lowa or Vasque or Garmont or whatever did.
Apparently the Asolo hiking boots are only water resistant? That sucks. They look like nice boots.
Not so much...Gore-Tex = waterproof.....this is just one example, but I'm sure a lot/most of their boots are waterproof.
http://www.rei.com/product/796769
EDIT - I just checked no less than 7 pairs of their boots.....all waterproof. Are you new to buying footwear or something?
WTF?