Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
Christophe just wrote this piece:
http://expeditionportal.com/fall-boot-and-shoe-roundup/
A couple of years ago we had this lively discussion that never ended.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/34842-The-best-adventure-travel-boots
I find it interesting how the criteria for footwear varies between members of our very broad demographic.
My choice always depends on where I'll be and the weather I'll be likely to encounter. And that's after the basic necessity that the shoe must fit the foot, in my case that's a 14-wide. And not a fat wide, a wide wide. With little bodyfat around the ankle and calf.
Which leaves me blessed few choices.
So, in other words, there's nothing on Christophe's list that I'd even begin to consider.
Here's what I'm wearing these days.
If I don't know what to expect, I go to the Blackhawk. http://www.blackhawk.com/Products/Apparel/Footwear/Boots/Desert-Ops-Boots.aspx
8" high so that rattlers will have a bit more of a challenge and mud won't suck them off. Not too hot, not too cool. Flexible enough to feel the clutch.
I found mine for $45. Wish I had bought a second pair.
If I'm going to hike more than drive, the Keen Durand. http://www.keenfootwear.com/product...gclid=CJeg2I-Co88CFUKUfgodOq8GPw&gclsrc=aw.ds
Waterproof, made in 'Merica, wide and foot-shaped interior, very hard to kill. Not as good a feel on the clutch as I'd want for technical driving but not horrible like a boot for very cold weather is.
If the weather is dry and the hike will likely be less than 10 miles, there's another Keen called the Saltzman that's light and fast. http://www.keenfootwear.com/product/shoes/men/saltzman
Better on the clutch than the Durand but not as tough. Rock bruising happens if the trail is rocky and long.
And if it's cold, Uggs makes this: http://www.ugg.com/men-boots/hannen-tl/1008139.html?dwvar_1008139_color=BLK
I also have a pair of their classic boot for back-at-camp. Yeah, the one your niece wears. Your niece is smart; these things are comfortable. Got the Classic for $40 at BJ's, btw.
I'd like to find more minimalist footwear but I can't find any that fits and is tough. It's really a challenge.
http://expeditionportal.com/fall-boot-and-shoe-roundup/
A couple of years ago we had this lively discussion that never ended.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/34842-The-best-adventure-travel-boots
I find it interesting how the criteria for footwear varies between members of our very broad demographic.
My choice always depends on where I'll be and the weather I'll be likely to encounter. And that's after the basic necessity that the shoe must fit the foot, in my case that's a 14-wide. And not a fat wide, a wide wide. With little bodyfat around the ankle and calf.
Which leaves me blessed few choices.
So, in other words, there's nothing on Christophe's list that I'd even begin to consider.
Here's what I'm wearing these days.
If I don't know what to expect, I go to the Blackhawk. http://www.blackhawk.com/Products/Apparel/Footwear/Boots/Desert-Ops-Boots.aspx
8" high so that rattlers will have a bit more of a challenge and mud won't suck them off. Not too hot, not too cool. Flexible enough to feel the clutch.
I found mine for $45. Wish I had bought a second pair.
If I'm going to hike more than drive, the Keen Durand. http://www.keenfootwear.com/product...gclid=CJeg2I-Co88CFUKUfgodOq8GPw&gclsrc=aw.ds
Waterproof, made in 'Merica, wide and foot-shaped interior, very hard to kill. Not as good a feel on the clutch as I'd want for technical driving but not horrible like a boot for very cold weather is.
If the weather is dry and the hike will likely be less than 10 miles, there's another Keen called the Saltzman that's light and fast. http://www.keenfootwear.com/product/shoes/men/saltzman
Better on the clutch than the Durand but not as tough. Rock bruising happens if the trail is rocky and long.
And if it's cold, Uggs makes this: http://www.ugg.com/men-boots/hannen-tl/1008139.html?dwvar_1008139_color=BLK
I also have a pair of their classic boot for back-at-camp. Yeah, the one your niece wears. Your niece is smart; these things are comfortable. Got the Classic for $40 at BJ's, btw.
I'd like to find more minimalist footwear but I can't find any that fits and is tough. It's really a challenge.
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