Hiking Boots/Shoes

DCastro11b · 10-10-2009, 14:17

I've tried to search this around, but no such luck. I was just wondering if there are any recommendations for hiking boots / shoes? Especially ones that will last a while. I'm leaning toward some Merrell's but open to other recommendations. Thanks for the help.

Surgicalcric · 10-10-2009, 14:22

What do you plan on using them for: casual wear, hiking, patrolling, urban operations, etc?

The Merrell Sawtooths are okay for light hikers. ASOLO FSN95GTX are more rugged and have better ankle support with a wider heel than some of their other offerings. The Salomon Quest 4D GTX is also a contender in the hiking/trekking category. I have been wearing them for the past few months while rucking and, other than them being quite warm, they are quickly becoming a favorite of mine. The Hanwag Mountain Lite GTX is also a great boot for trekking/hiking but they are the most expensive as well.

One thing to remember about hiking boots, especially if you are intending on doing any amount of serious hiking/trekking, they should be fitted to your foot just like a good running show.

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DCastro11b · 10-10-2009, 14:35

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Originally Posted by Surgicalcric

What do you plan on using them for: casual wear, hiking, patrolling, urban operations, etc?

The Merrell Sawtooths are okay for light hikers. ASOLO FSN95GTX are more rugged and have better ankle support with a wider foot bed than some of AOLO's other offering. I have been wearing the Salomon Quest 4D GTX for the past few months while rucking and other than them being quite warm they are quickly becoming a favorite of mine.

I'm looking at using 'em more for urban operations and rucking. I intend to use them for when I'm on my feet for long periods of time and humping some weight. Thanks for the reply...I will definately look into the one's listed.

rwd · 10-10-2009, 18:08

If you're leaning more towards use in urban terrain, the Garmont Flash III XCR are an excellent boot. However the soles are too soft for a ruck in excess of ~50lbs. A great urban boot, though.

My heavy boots are Scarpa SL M3. And I mean heavy: they weigh nearly 4lbs, but, fitted properly, they're the best and most durable boots I've ever owned.

Max_Tab · 10-11-2009, 19:54

For urban terrain, in a warm weather, try the Merrel Ventilators. I am on my second pair.

Stras · 10-12-2009, 03:10

We tested these boots for 10th SFG(A) in 1995, and then got them issued to us. I've worn them for everything from walking the continental divide in snow, to jumping, rural and urban ops, and light mountaineering. they rock.. I don't recommend trying to swim in them though.

They are the only boots I wear to ride my Harley, with the exception of my Army Desert Boots.

I'm on pair #2 of 7 pairs. finally retired the test pair in 2005 after 2 re-soles.

I'm searching for more of them, so I don't run out of them in my lifetime.

crash · 04-18-2010, 10:15

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Originally Posted by Max_Tab

For urban terrain, in a warm weather, try the Merrel Ventilators. I am on my second pair.

These are nice, I wear the shoes almost everyday, and the high tops when I go hiking, no problems so far.