BOOT THREAD

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New boots: Danner Vertigo. Did I do gud?

Take that tag off genius.

Not bad tho

Salomon quest 4d II gtx master race reporting

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>>697142

Looking for something super-breathable and light. I don't need ankle support. Suggestions?

>>697168
>>697160

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I got these Alt-Bergs from a surplus store for $30. Almost no wear. I've used them a fair amount, and I like them a lot. They're a bit tight hut they're stretching out well. The front has padding on the top, which mashes your toes down a bit, which I don't really like. Besides that, they're great.

>>697150
>Did I do gud?
You tell us. How do they feel?

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Lowa Ticam
Love 'em - but they are spendy

>>697197
Those won't work with my darn toughs, not to mention how meme-tacular they are.

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>>697142
These Danner Explorers just replaced some old Vasque boots. Really happy with them.

>>697254
They're a spicy meemarino that's for sure. Saloman's are my actual go to for low top hikers.

>>697150
Are you wearing potato sacks?

>>697381
Yes

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>>697155
Salomon quest origins here. Second pair of Salomon boots I've had. The sole came unglued on the first pair, but dat 2 year warranty doe... I had a new pair of boots within a month and a half. Most comfortable boots I've ever had. Like walking on baby ducks.

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>>697142
These boots are fucking brilliant. I don't know if I'll ever go back to the new style of 'lightweight' hiking boots.

Any waterproof boots worth buying at a $100 or so price point?

The best boots I've worn are the vibram ones you get issued in the U.S. Army, those plus the thick foxriver socks feel perfect, I still haven't upgraded to the Reebok or Nike boots because I like these free ones.

What's the civilian equivalent, so I can hike in something that doesn't make me look like a tryhard?

>>697477
i bought some salomon quest 4ds and they leaked like a motherfuck.

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lowa z8n here,$400 for a boot, but i fucking love kicking in niggers faces with them.

>>697521
Call customer service, they will replace them for free as long as they're less than 2 years old.

Alt-bergs are great. expensive, but they're worth the money

>>697530
not the point, i don;t trust the product anymore.

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Are my timberlands going to be good enough for hitchhiking/trainhopping? I dont plan on hiking in the mountains or in cold areas, but i will probably walk on a flat surface alot. I plan on doing this longterm, multiple years possibly.

So will my timberlands get the job done or should i invest in serious hiking boots? I dont have alot of money.

I'm planning to get the Hanwag Lhasa boots since they're selling them for half off. should i buy them or is Hanwag a fancy name for shit quality?

>>697543
You need better boots, especially since you're doing it longterm. Your feet will hurt like fuck from hiking long distances in timberlands, and the boots will fall apart pretty quickly.

>>697564
Not what i was hoping to hear but thank you. Do you have any idea what kind of boots i should get instead? I need boots that last long, can take a beating, and are good for flat surfaces.

I got flat feet and my ankles a little twisted out, So what kind boots i should pick for thru hiking? I been hiking max 3 days before but this time gonna do a month and i dont have any boot at this moment. Any tips for give?

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>>697572
i've been wearing/hiking in my pair of timberlands going on 6 years now and theyre still fucking good to go. dunno what kind of shill other guy is on, but don't pay attention to him, probably some coop faggot that works at rei, probably has a full hip beard to hide the bullshit

Being the type that hates spending money on stuff I have several pairs of boots , all my issue magnums or German army surplus paratroopers boots , always worked fine for me

I was thinking baton is for fags but im this anon >>697578 , should i buy a baton? It will help me?

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>>697572

I would get a good pair of trailrunners and replace as needed way better in all respects, but if you insist on boots ll bean has a lifetime warranty. I just got these free -10 shipping after my old ones failed after 18 years

>>697142
I wish there were more boots with full leather uppers and textile lining, but NO goretex. Altberg makes several models for the army and lowa makes a few, but everyone else just seems to love these useless membranes.

>>697523
>i fucking love kicking in niggers faces
must be black on black violence because that's one fugly boot..

>>697564
Bullshit. I can walk all day in my Tims, they've lasted for years and they are seriously comfortable.
What they are not made for is walking all day with a heavy backpack.

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>start boot thread
>trailrunner guy comes running like fat kid to fresh cake

>>697523
$400
Even though I'm not a big fan of black color these boots look cool as fuck, the price is too much for a Europoor like me though

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Ll bean crestas good boots but need gellins

>>697613
kek

>>697283
Couldn't find any useful info on their website, but I'll check them out at REI. Thanks!

>>697598
That's not the situation that a hitchhiker/backpacker is in though. If you're doing that, you need a backpack with A LOT of stuff in it.

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>>697572
Marine issue combat boots are amazing for all of things and they have multiple versions to pick from to get what you want plus they're cheap. I have worn my though some pretty hard use and they still are perfectly fine. Pic related ignore the sharpie writing

>Hi-Tec Altitude IV
>Columbia Newton Ridge Plus II

Not sure what to go with. Any opinions on the Columbias?

>>697519
Generally stiff compared to most modern lightweight hikers but not big heavy boots?
Go try on a few high top pairs of keen boots.

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Why are boot threads so shit? You'd think people would be recommending good boots that will last through hiking in rocks, slopes and all that kind of shit with minimal wear

Instead of you have faggots like >>697160
and >>697477 wanting comfortable shit

>>698302

>Why are boot threads so shit

Because serious hikers stopped wearing boots 20 years ago you yellow pages using Philistine. The only people that wear boots are construction workers and faggots who are always planning on taking up hiking someday.

>>698303

Yeah totally bro take sneakers over rocky mountainous terrain

Say goodbye to your fucking feet

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>>697254
These are super awesome and seem to fit your description. They have almost no arch support though but your feet will get used to them after a while

>>698320
They are Merrell Barefoot Runners, I forgot to say

>>698307

Implying your feet will be happier in 5 pound timbaland urban hiking negrow wear

>>698341

ITT: faggots who have never hiked through rocky terrain a day in their lives

>>698320
What took you so long?

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Get on my level

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>>698407
What ?

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>>698430
You were saying?

But seriously. Meindl Perfekt are awesome boots.

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>>697150
You did fantastic, desu.

>>698489
Girl?

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good boots but a bit pricy

>>698497

Manlet boots*

>>698492
with gigantic kneecaps like that?

>>698497
These look just like my Zamberlan Guides, I'll consider them next time. I like super stiff and sturdy boots with a rubber rand

>>698540
I hate rubber rands.

Fter a couple of years the rubber disintegrates and then you can throw them out.

Get double stiched leather boots. Just replace the sole every few years and wax them.

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Just picked up some Vasque St Elias... Had been a using trail runners but been doing more and more off trail backpacking in AZ so back to pants and boots!

>>698586
hnnngggg
finally someone. i was holding off and saying these, bc I wanted to see how long it would take before they were mentioned. I love these fucking shoes.

>>698538
Those are skinny legs, not big kneecaps.

>>698302
Because 90% of sc/out/s who actually do in fact hike just use walmart brand sneakers, and they come to boot threads to post stock photos of shoes they think look cool

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Cabelas perfekt 7 hiker. First full day hiking in em. Much like.

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Ordered these, Danner East Ridge.

>>698777
Shit those almost look like the boots I had in the Marines

>>698800
Yeah they're very similar to the RAT boots they issue in the Marines.

Get yourself a pair of Ariats OP
https://join.skype.com/Hsqh7nQ9MnUR

Let's discuss your purchase.

>>698831
Ariats fucked up my feet.

Why not trailrunners? Besides looking cooler, why boots?

>>698715
I posted the Galibier Super Guide because the other anon posted the meindl perfekt, even if i'm the "meindl borneo MFS" guy. Fact is that I don't take pictures of my boots everytime I go out, so I only have old pics to post in those thread as, I guess, most anons.


But I'm kinda sick of all those US meme boots

>>698871
Some of us can't afford new shoes every two months because they fall apart after that period

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>>698492
Trap. >tfw no /out/ trap to fuck in a tent in the woods

>>699010
since when did this disgusting stuff spread to /out/? go back to /b/ or likes.

>>697142

Sauce on the OP's shoes. Are they comfy?

Might as well ask here

What are some good entry level boots for day hikes? Something under $200~?

>>697543
They will last, but your feet won't. Timberland actually makes some nice hiking boots of you like the brand.

>>697142
Out of curiosity does anyone use redwings hiking boots? I've got some steel toes of theirs that I wear for work and love but I've been wondering about their hiking boots.
I've tried "cheap" $200 cad boots for my work and the most they've lasted is 8 months. These redwings are coming up on a year with their original sole. I feel bad cause I only recently got a boot dryer so the leather got pretty cracked but I fucking love these. Can't wait to get a sole with a shank put in then they'll be the perfect work boots

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>>699491
Forgot pic. They look beat but the best boots I've owned

>>699492
>cracked
Obenauf's is your best friend

>>699524
Strapping spurs to them and having the foreman blast the heat on the floor has rendered the damage permanent. Really sucks cause they were such beautiful boots but oh well. They're work equipment

>>697519

Keen's will be lower quality than you're used to. Keens are worn by lesbians on disability when they go on therapy retreats.

Check out Asolo or Lowa.

Question for you /outers/, One of my good pair of boots is getting rust or white powdery stuff on the eyes and strap buckles at the top. Any tips to get rid of it?

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"Blacker than the blackest black times infinity!"
I miss having some high boots strapped on, especially when they give me the feeling of immortality, where you can walk over anything

>>699732
Which gay bar do you frequent?

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>>699734
Yo mama's gay house!

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>>699732
I know that feel bruder.

I got a pair of Keen Targhee II Mids.

They're comfy as fuck.

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>>699749
I was stompin on another level, but whatever as long as the feeling is mutual

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Vasque or die.

>>697150
>>698489
>>697258

Really tempted to invest in a pair of Danner boots Either Mountain Pass or Mountain Light II.

Thoughts? How breathable are they? I'm in the UK so it's a massive pain in the arse to get them shipped here, I'm looking at roughly £300 if I buy from amazon.

>>700129
Meh, they all seem to have the laces extend way up to the toes, I imagine that causing a lot of friction in that area

>>698683

I just bought a pair recently. Really comfy but I noticed after a couple hours some rubbing on my pinky toe and heel. Hopefully they'll ease with use

Are Lowa renegades good? Heard the great reviews, but I am concerned about durability

>698355
Not the faggot you're replying to but what's the big deal about hiking in minimal shoes?

Srs not trolling I trek all the time in vibrams. Besides some blisters and callousing in the beginning it's great now. My favorite trail starts with a couple miles of rocky road then goes off into the forest. They're comfy for me, fuck what anybody else says.

>>699023
Lurk moar

>>698716
Glad to see you could crop that image out so we didn't have to see the needle sticking out of your arm and your dick isn't hanging out.

I usually just wear shitkickers but im a desert rat.

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just picked up some rothcos for $35.
awaiting catastrophic failure, will report back when they fall apart

>>700134
I'm really asking people who actually have any experience at all with the shoe, not just speculation based on what the photos look like

>>700336
>cropped
Only reason I cropped it is because change has a 5 mb limit on img size. Cropping cuts the size

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>>700398
>not using palladiums

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EExIjJwt2Xo

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>>697142
Redwing irish setter
Lasted over a year of landscaping hell

>>697160
I actually really enjoy these desu. I have an old pair of black KSOs and while I don't buy into the gimmick, it's really comfy having something so minimal.

I have a pair of Merrell outbound goretex boots, I think they're called. I really enjoy them, though they're a little heavy.

this is foot related, not boot.
i bought a new pair of boots a few months ago, and wearing them made my arches hurt. so i stopped wearing them but my arches kept hurting. so i started walking differently. i could feel the pains starting in other parts of my feet. now my arches dont hurt as much by i can still feel it in the other parts of my foot.
will just getting an insert help? is there any way to know about the height of my arch and everything? did i fuck up my feet or will they go back to normal?

>>697155

I just bought these. They worth 120?

>>697142
What are these?

>>701001
Look like Doc Martins

>>699562
And you don't perform preventative maintenance on work equipment?

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>>699010
I am not a sub-human trap you dumb shit

>>701356
Dem white sneakers
Dis gone be good

>>699162
Doc martens. I have that pair (matte leather is the best I can describe it, don't know what they call it) and I use them all the time without any unique issues to the boot. Water resistant if you keep them treated

>>701356
>middle class privilege
>ayn rand
gets me every damn time

Love redwings. Have to be made in USA tho. Not all of them are & the cheap 1s fall apart.

>>698586
VASQUE BRO

love my Vasque Breeze GTX. so fucking comfy

>>698777
i own the full leather version of these.
like em a lot, but the lacing is a little finicky for me sometimes. need to do it perfect so the heel doesnt dig into my foot (the tongue can do this to the top of the foot as well).

if i get em laced up well and walk around for a bit they get perfectly comfortable.

>>700580
ugly memes
"id rather be comfortable than warm" lmfao

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Had these (Zamberlan Vioz GTX)
They are a really nice boots and I love them, but I bought a size too small. I hiked for a couple of days in Tasmania and I've lost 5 toenails and blisters that lasted 1.5 months. I thin kthey were small because I wore them in New Zealand and they fitted fine because it was cold, but when it got hot, my feet swelled up. Should I sell these and buy the same, but a size larger?

>had cheap pair of $25 department store hiking boots
>lasted 5 years, took them everywhere from swamp to rocky, mountainous terrain
>never any pain until they were on their last week of life, RIP
>bought $80 Hi-tec boots online because few stores near me sell hiking boots
>about 40 miles of short hikes on them, find them heavy and mildly uncomfortable
>go for a 9 mile on easy turf, foot pain city

What do? They have one of those "bars" under the ball of the foot that's supposed to be good, but it's so uncomfortable. It's not something you realize until a few miles in.

I have a 3-day backpacking trip coming up in a week. I'm gonna have to take my running shoes and alternate them with boots for the rocky parts, I guess. Would hi-tec take these back? They're pretty muddy.

>>704029
>$25 department store hiking boots
What kind/brand were they?

are there any good non leather boots, or is leather still the best thing out there?

>>704450

Something generic like "outdoor" ? I forget and they're in the trash now. I killed those things. Metal lacings, something like suede material.

If you had to pick, merrell or keen? I work at an outdoor retail store and those are like the only brands we have. Need that discount ya know

>>704679
Between those two, Merrell.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/forma-adventure-boots

thoughts? gonna be moving to an area that snows, but I also ride, but I also just need one pair of boots since its a 4 season area

was hoping to pick up these bad bitches, a pair of flippies, and then some light running shoes and be set

reviews say they are comfy, but the main this is that I want something that is extremely tall, to at least mid shin

dunno how to describe it, but once you've put on armoured motorcycle boots with shin plating and all the impact gel and shit, you feel invincible, like you could kick through a wall and not feel a thing, something that shorter boots dont give you

>>704878
not to mention the elder god ankle and shin support

try to twist, bend or crack the shin/ankle

shit aint happening unless you lay your bike down

when i was younger i had shoes that are like Soccer boots but from natural leather and like hikung shoes
does anyone knows something??