Boot Thread

>>971109
Careful. It's really easy to accidentally trigger those old vets. Best to just not wear boots at all.

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>>971109
>2017
>Not wearing sabatons

>>971153
I listen to sabatons instead

>>971155
Nice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtxujoHtNYY

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>>971109
Dude just pay the woolongs and get a pair of Salomon/Merrill/Red Wings, don't waste your money on uncomfortable service boots.

>>971360
the ones I got aren't uncomfortable at all (wear my bates daily like an autist) but are any of those waterproof but breathable?

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>>971109

>>971368
Yeah man they all make a breathable styles. Use goggle and take a rook.

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I'm looking at these anyone else got recommendations, I'd be going around very wet mountains

If u r looking for army style boots s2v is still a great option.

All these faggots pretend their merrels are great for the 9 months they held up but for christd sake half of them are running shoes material.

There are great non military boots out there but be prepared to drop half a paycheck. Redwing is the cheapest of those.

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>>971723
Those seem pretty good. Not OP but here is another pair I'm considering Danner seems pretty well liked.

>>971748
Looks like a good boot. I haven't used it so i don't know though.

If oakley still offered their pre 2010 boots i would recomend them all day. The pair i bought in2009 finally got a crease in the vibram sole, but im probably going to trash them istead of resoling them since the back of the left is starting to go.

I hate bates but i can attest that they last. And every danner i had was great.

I can also swear to the lord that every meme hiking boot brand i ever bought stank after getting wet once and fell apart in a year.

Waterproof is a fools idea. That waterproof isn't going to help when the water is pouring in when above the opening. Ability to drain and dry quickly while wearing is key.

Belleville makes some of the better mil boots. Prefer the Hoplites coyote myself

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>>971770
Would it help in the case of waterlogged ground and extended periods of rain

>>971776
Not really. Waterproof bots are great for the occasional puddle or a few yards of deep snow.

No one uses them in sapper or ranger school. You just take 4 pairs of socks and the 2 lightest pairs of boots you can find.

Hey if u got all day and can make a fire w/e. But most operators i know prefer boots that drain.

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>>971109
>>971776

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>>972109

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Some advice to purchase boots from a based anon.

>>971770
> Ability to drain and dry quickly while wearing is key.

Sure if you're on dry ground most of the time with the occasional soaking/water crossing, but when the ground is wet everywhere ability to dry don't matter for shit.

>>972118
Don't buy the 5$ ones from wal mart next time.

>>973172
Thats where you are completely, absonfuckinglutely backward fucking wrong, kiddo.

>>973215
>kiddo
Sure is mad in here

>>973217
Ok. Wear your """waterproofs""" in a swamp. And to make it fun, lets saya your swamp exercise is timed and the fastest guys get 300 dollars a month more. And this race lasts 3 weeks.

Nigger literally no one uses waterproof boots in the field.

>>971719
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My Lowa Renegades have been through just over a year of rigorous farm/woodland work and still holding up fantastically. Great for me all 4 seasons, and not a drop of water gets through them. Very comfortable fit, and never too hot never too cold. Highly suggest to anyone who needs non-steel toed boots. Best I've owned.

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>>971109

My booty

Is there such a thing as stylish hiking boots? Or just stylish boots that you can also hike in? Hiking boots are ugly as fuck.

>>974339
Functionality is sexy.

>>974188
1/4 inch floor planks
Raising seedlings inside

Let me guess. Your "farm" is a half acre in a suburb outside tacoma?

Go walk through calf high water. Tell me how your cheap ass plastic sole boots held up.

>>974402
Not him but you should seriously fuck off outta here.

>>974402
theyre flowers I planted with my girlfriend.

Obviously something you'll never experience.

>>974339
>>>/fa/

>>974402
>I've never been around actual farmers and farmworkers before
Not that guy, but let me tell you some shit. This is gonna sound really weird, and really crazy, but just hear me out.

Like, farmers live. Listen up.
Farmers live in.
Are you paying attention nigger?
Farmers live in regular houses.
That's right. Crazy revelation right? Like they do home landscaping, have hobbies, kitchens, etc as well. In fact farming is pretty high-profit as far as industries go, so many of them who are large scale farmers/ranchers actually can afford to decorate their home however the hell they damn well please. Or at least their wives/girlfriends can.

>>974402
Why are you acting like an angry retard?

Glued soles are for faggots.

Any non-meme boots with a zero drop sole?

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>>974339
Depends on what you mean by stylish.
Danners or hanwags maybe?

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>>971153
>2017
>Not hiking on clogs

What are you doing with your life?

>>975151
spending all the money on drinks and women

>>975151
i found a pair of those on the job one day.

What should my gf get? She probably won't go on anything more then a 1-2 night trip in pretty modest trails.

>>975228
What do you do

>>975242
surveyor, little abandon house next to a river. we run into a lot of abandon stuff.

>>971109
Where in VA?

>>975247
That's awesome. Probably one of the greatest jobs ever. My friend, family friend rather, was a surveyor in northern Quebec. Hes in his 60s now currently living off grid. Hunts and grows his own food on a lovely lake in northern Quebec. He's told me so many stories of fighting off wolves and solo nights /out/. Don't let the profession die out.

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mfw all the boots in this thread look like shit.

Get these. My boots. Walked through mud and water with these stayed dry.

Merrell Polarand 8

yw

>>971153
kek

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>>975130
>Hanwags
Hanwag is best wag.
I use the Alaska GTX. would recommend.

I'm loyal to blackhawk combat boots. I got a pair of their ultralights and wear them every day.

>>975347
Second this

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>>971109
I wear cowboy boots for work and /out/. Comfy, thick brush proof, water proof, last for ever.

The Wild West of the US was tamed by men in these boots. They're top tier footwear.

>inbf some fag who's never spent any amount of time /out/ in cowboy boots.

>>971109
Hey, /out/ers do you think I should go with Danner or Timmys? These are the two boots I was looking at:

http://www.danner.com/men/hike/mountain-600-4-5-brown-red.html

https://www.timberland.com/shop/mens-hiking-boots-shoes/mens-euro-hiker-boots-wheat-91566231

>>975614
How does cowboy boots hold up in rough uneven terrain? Like with balance and stuff.

>>975314

>Implying Merrell makes quality boots anymore

>>975763
>cowboy boots on uneven terrain

Traction is top notch despite little tread. Balance is all up to you. I suppose there is a short adjustment time, the NEED to be broken in. After that you'll treat you well.

>>975347
Third this

Heavy as fuck tho

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Get some sanuks, ive got enduros but everything ive seen about the statton boot seems solid and comfy.

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Newbie here.

What would these be good for. The woods, mountain, hunting, or maybe all/none?

>>971719
Redwing loggers

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Danner Boots
>East Ridge is great
http://www.danner.com/men/hunt/east-ridge-8-brown.html

>>976812
Fucking lol

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I like my new Timberlands. Haven't worn them for longer than a few miles yet, but they're comfy and pretty light, so I expect they'll hold up fine on a longer hike.

>>975614
I'm looking to uograde my footwear and this looks promising. How breathable is it? How does it fare against the rain and water?

I'm from NYC and am trying to improve my /out/ skills. Will I be a massive poser faggot if I get these?

This is so fucking gay. If the soles are glued, they are not real boots. If you are worried about "breathability", you're a fag. I've been wearing full-leather uppers with wool socks every single day for over a decade in Texas with extremely high humidity. I'm never uncomfortable. I just deal with it. Learn how to be a fucking man.

>>976985
those will tear apart in less than a month. other anons have poster better boots and you'll be sure to trigger some mahween wearing those

>>977013
Seconding Danner. Have the Elk Hunters with insulation. Coziest boots I've ever worn, and the bob sole works great for muddy terrain.

>>971153
>Sound of 2 dozen empty beer cans on a line dragged by a bicycle intensifies

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corcoran 10" matterhorn boots for 3 seasons and a pair of muck boots with cleats for icy winter conditions.

>>971770

There's always this fucking guy.

Google: gaiters

If you're hiking on soggy ground in consistently wet and cold conditions (PNW this time of year for example) yes, you want a waterproof boot paired with gaiters.

Properly fitting gaiters will even keep water out of your boot while fully immersed for a reasonable amount of time.

Military needs don't translate 1:1 to needs as a civilian. A guy doing the Ranger course probably can't wear gaiters (whether you have waterproof boots or not) even though they make obvious sense to anyone that's walked more than 100m into a coastal rainforest.

>>973227

Nigger, most normal civilian people dont go hiking for 3 weeks straight in a swamp.

Sure drainage is better than waterproof if you might have to hike up a river for 6 hours straight. Most of us would just use a canoe or kayak for that instead of arguing about how to play army best.

If you're hiking muddy trails in wet conditions, yes, waterproof boots are superior.

>boot thread
>no sock thread
Fuck it, dualpurpose time.

Any recommended brands for lightweight >70% wool socks? Live in a semi-tropical environment and I've started hoofing the ~3 mile trip to work.

Price isn't a huge issue, but I'm not gonna spend $20 for one pair of socks either.

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Hey /out/ists, I recently came across a free and used pair of newbalance "all terrain" shoes literally a day before I was intending to buy some new mids for hiking. I'll be doing moderate Pennsylvania mountains and trails. Will they hold up or should I still get some new ones? Pic kind of related the model is older.

>>978765
Darn Tough Socks

>Price isn't a huge issue, but I'm not gonna spend $20 for one pair of socks either.
Still Darn Tough Socks. But if you're gonna be a fag then Costco has packs of merino socks that are decent.

>>978788
ugh, right at that uncomfortable pricepoint

guess I'll pick up a pair to give them a shot anyway, thanks for the rec

are there options which are more /fa/core?

Red pill me on why skateboard shoes are no good. I had to wear them on an emergency walk of fifteen miles and they aren't that bad
>comfy
>wide footing can walk on mud with ease
>stylish
>can easily climb things with wide footing
>pretty durable construction
>can easily traverse fallen tree bridges with wide footing

Am I the only one that thinks that skateboard shoes are /out/ shoes?

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Are Merrell boots good? I'm looking to buy a pair or hiking shoes/boots but I'm not sure what brands are best.

>>974253
Same. Only boot that fits my narrow ankles and wide forefoot.

>>980041
moabs are widely considered great boots. lots of spec ops guys use them.

>>980041
comfy, light, grippy, gotta buy one each year

>>980367
Yea I've seen quite a few group guys use them. I've also seen them wear sketchers though so idk

>>979653
>Not waterproof
>No ankle support

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What is the /out/ opinion on these?

We get them issued here in the Army, and I was wondering if I need to buy own or these will do fine.

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Are these salomons (or salomon in general) any good?

I have some no-name boots that are about 8 years old (not much use) and looking to get a new pair.

Germanfag

>>980818
sorry, forgot link:

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00ZLMO4Y0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=FD307QJ54WS3&coliid=I2BISX710190UE&psc=1

>>978785
What're the reviews like? Post link to the page

Ankle support is a meme. Unless you're retarded you should be fine with low cut shoes. Prove me wrong

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What I wear. These are great in rugged terrain.

>>981450
Hows the goretex?

It's supposed to be breathable but waterproof right? Is that the case?

>>980041
Merrel Moabs are great. I've owned three. One pair I got from a thrift store for 3 bucks and I'm sure it was years old and I've worn it for a year and it's still great.

Sierra trading post has them for much cheaper than the other retailers.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/merrell~b~13400/

>>980797
Both of those things are memes.

You don't need waterproof for the majority of terrain and most shoes' WP will fall apart.

Ankle support is rarely necessary unless you're totally DYEL and can't support your own body weight.

BTFO

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I have a pair of keens but the insoles aren't great. What you you recommend as replacement insoles?

>>981469
Waterproof af, lightweight, breathability is questionable though. Unless I'm wearing a really good pair of socks, I still get clammy feet.

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>>981625
Depends totally on your feet and person to be honest.

I went to a flashy sports store and bought this pair of insoles for my specific size and foot arch,
>http://www.sidassport.com/nos-produits/running/semelle-3feet-activ-mid-400-2.html
In hard foam / gel combo or whatever it is (construction is hard foam but has a gel part at the heel). Still a bit to hard to march on asphalt but my feet are very comfortable in my shitty non ergonomic china boots thanks to them. Top fabric got loose after 4 weeks of commuting use though, so its hard to recommend a 30€ "quality" insole thanks to that. So just go to a shop that either specializes in foot care or that has big focus on shoes and insoles and try out models until you find one that fits nicely in your boot (a major annoyance in the fit will stay, a minor annoyance in fit will most likely go away after a few usages).

If you gonna stand still or move around in urban areas more then I think you should try out a gel insole.
If you are only out in nature then a hard foam insole will do.
And the foam/gel combo is better than both in 80% of all circumstances but costs twice as much.

Don't dwindle to much on it though, just buy and try until you find one that fits your feet and walking style primarily.

If you have trouble with your feet/legs then you should probably try out two insoles at the same time, one that is hard foam and one that is gel.

>>975933

Implying Merrell aren't the best boots going

>>981471

This anon is right

Ankle support is total horse shit in shoes.

Waterproofing is shit too and will just make your feet more clammy.

>>982437
Walking a lot on stones and rough terrain "requires" stiff sole and raised heel but fucks up the foots natural movement, so you need ankle support to compensate for heel striking etc. When front/mid foot striking the ankle and muscles are already engaged and you wont twist your ankle.

>>982408
Merrells are fucking garbage but cheap. Anyone who has put any amount of time into them knows that they disintegrate with a quickness.

>>982608
i have contradictory anecdotal arguments

>>975247
How do you become a surveyor?

>>982656
just go to a office and ask if they are hiring. rodman don't really have to know much.

>>982679
then you run the equipment, then a crew. It's starting to be replaced with one guy n a robot. But they still need people.

>>980818
I've got a pair of the GTX Quest 4D and they're the comfiest things I wear. I actually end up wearing them a lot in the city because they're great for trekking around.
https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5039-492/Quest-4D-2-GTX-Hiking-Boots

>>976812
>those fake screws

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Probably not the place for it but I'm looking for some AFI-compliant, sage-green boots that are comfy. All of my friends say get the Nike SFB. Is it a meme? Anyone here have them?

>>983088

It's light and comfy. However it will wear out quickly. The soles in particular just wear quickly, they're nowhere near as durable as the standard vibram soles of the more generic service boots. I'd expect them to last a year.

So yes and no. If you think it's reasonably enough priced and that buying it again won't be an issue, get it. If you expect your boots to last longer than that, pass on it. Also, depends on your MOS. Walking around on concrete/pavement is the worst thing in the world for shoes, so if you do a lot of that, these are probably a bad choice. I'd just get something more durable and whatever inserts you like to make them not suck.

>>979653
You'll look like a fat middleschool stoner, but if that's your thing then w/e.

Gonna second - er, more like seventh - the Danners. I've got an old pair that my dad was issued when he worked for the postal service - been wearing them hard for 6 years in the city and the mountains and they're good as new but for the soles, which Danner will replace for a decent price. More than enough for one summer - and you'll have them for a long ass time after.

>>983637
Damn, a year? I'm just in ROTC, so I'll probably be wearing them 1-3 times a week. I figure given the pretty light use they'll last longer than that. I was issued Mcrae boots which suck by the end of the day, but I guess I'll look into insoles.

>>982608
Uh I had a pair of merrell that lasted through 1 Iraq deployment And 2 Afghanistan. I wore them daily for 5 years and still have them. The fuck you on about?

>>984274

oh, you'll be fine then.

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Looking for boots that i can wear out in the desert and use in water when kayaking with temperature range of 40-110 degrees Fahrenheit.

Will be using them for 2-3 days max at a time when i go out on my trips. So far I have Merrell and Danner on my list.

Any help appreciated. Thank You.

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>>983088

i got the belleville 320s in dark coyote to wear with OCP towards the end of my service, they were pretty damn comfy, and my buddy who has those nikes in the same color says they're alot better than standard shit

heres the thing about these 'lightweight' boots though, they suck cock for ruckmarching past 8 miles comfortably especially if you are stationed in a rocky area with shitty roads and trenches then its a fucking nightmare and you're practically wearing sneakers by the time you realize it when you're doing this shit live

but for airforce i would say they are very fitting for casual activity since you guy would be caught dead before crossing a knee-deep river with rocks at the bottom of it, and you none of you do anything like that

> 100+ replies and maybe 2 full leather boots recommended
> Synthetic garbage with 1213294 seams and thread holes for water to get in

Full Grain. Low seam. Leather. Uppers.
Goretex is shit. Synthetics are shit (except full rubber purpose boots). Nubuck is not great for wet weather, still decent though. Full grain leather boots with minimal seams are still the best in my opinion.
> As waterproof as you want while still retaining some breathability
> Don't get fucked up at the first thorn bush or slightly jagged rock
> Repairable/serviceable/customizable
> Aesthetic as fuck
> Last 5-forever years depending on use and maintnence

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>>985743
I actually agree with all of your points.
Haix KSK Elite, please ignore the meme name
Leather lining, no mombrane
Cushioned sole
Rubber cap

I've had a few glued soles fail after a few years; dunno wether you can have these resoled but it's likely not worth it.

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>>985957
Varusteleka Särmä ankle boots, made by foxberg, estonia
No lining, less comfort but probably faster drying
No cushioning on the sole, more easily resolable though
Also not black, big plus there

>>980345

I absolutely love them. I have quite wide feet so they work a dream. Only problem I found with them is when I'm walking on more flat land my feet get more worn out due to the rigity of the soles and ankle support.
Other than that they are the beat mountaineering boot I've had. Can fit crampons and all.

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>>985959
Hanwag Kofel mid special edition
Leather appears to be of the smooth and more water repellent kind, but I'm not an expert
Leather lining, welted sole, probably some kind of cushioning

>>978079
leather and wool are breathable though, aren't they?

>>978079
>>986047
Define breathable.
The thing with leather is that it absorbs water; wool does the same (though the capacity of your normal wool socks is probably lower than that). You may well feel comfortable for a day with the leather soaking up the moisture. But if you then fail to have them properly dried, the moisture may build up. To maximize life expectancy, it is sometimes suggested laying them to dry for twice the time you've worn them; people used to have two pairs of boots for that reason.

By the way, people have different levels of foot perspiration; relations to sexual orientation are unknown. Still good to know you've got something to feel proud and manly about though.

>>971782
This is probably because they expect to be treading in rivers, swamps, and anywhere else most other people won't go. I personally prefer boots that drain too except for winter, because goretex boots with gaiters is good enough to keep the wet away and I don't suspect I will be waist deep in water unless something horrible happens.. Rather not have my feet possibly succumb to frostbite because they got soppy and I don't want to start a fire just to get them dry to get them wet again.

>>971153
Pilfered Valour! Doest thou serve His Majesty's will? I would have at thee, wastrel!

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My local terrain is mostly damp/bog interspersed with rocky hills and forest. Ideally I'd like to be able to traverse both, but mostly the hills since fuck bogs. Anyone have any recommendations based on this? I'd obviously prefer less expensive but I don't mind paying more if it means my footwear not falling apart on me.

>>985743
Absolutely agree.
I've given up on standard hiking boots. They just fall apart. Last years I've just been using my leather military boots.

I've never ever stayed dry using any kind of boot. Ever. Just use something that's durable and somewhat comfortable.

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I got a pair of Georgia Loggers for about $170 for work last summer. I put 10-20k steps in a day at my job for eight months, still have em fresh by my bedside for innawoods. They're a bit heavy for hiking, I'll admit, but they're sturdy, comfy and impressively resilient so far.

Red Wings of the same capacity are twice the price, I can't attest to how long each last comparatively but so far mine are only roughing in the leather (which comes with living in dry climate and not oiling them), but that sole (vibram) is essentially untouched, and I've put them through some shit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzCV475ADaQ

>>982684
I have a pair of these too. They're very, very comfortable.

But after only three months of regular wear and day hikes, the waterproofing is starting to leak. And the rubber toe is separating on one of the boots, as is the sole near the heel. I rarely get upset enough to call customer service about a product, but these are sure as hell getting returned or replaced.

I'm going shopping for boots tomorrow. I've never bought a serious pair of hiking boots before.
What are the top five things I should look for besides comfort? I'll be hiking in the UK.

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My merrells died last weekend, probably because they got wet too often and I didn't bother looking after them because I got them cheap. So now I need to start looking for a new pair and was wondering what the /out/ approved sub-£150 leather boots are? Don't need to be 4 season or have loads of ankle support, just leather enough to actually be waterproof.

>>990194
Jesus christ, what did you do to those poor things?

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>>981433

>>975241
I can't stress this enough. Have her try them on before you buy them. That said, i'm a huge advocate for keens. If she's not doing crazy ascents or scrambling, have her try the aphlex or terradoras

>>984299
Not him but i've heard that they really stopped giving a shit within the past 5 years or so. I've seen merrells fail.

>>977782
Who cares do what you think is best

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>>990194
Is 159 euros sub-£150? These are the only shoes I've never managed to destroy. You'll stay dry if you use loads of kiwi.

Walked in these all day every day for a year. Like a second home.
https://alfaoutdoor.com/shop/pro/uniform-high/m-77-perform

>>980818
I love solomon, they're fantastic. However i find vibram outsoles far superior to contagrip which solomon uses exclusively

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>>991546
Could you describe the soles on the M77 for me?
I've been thinking about getting a pair but my experiences with the Dutch M90 boot (pic related) got me doubting.
Namely the soles on the M90 are so hard they feel like they're made out of concrete. Because of that they have no shock absorption, shit tier traction and are just very uncomfortable to walk in.
So my question kinda is, do you think the soles on the M77 are better?

>>991599
Probably pretty much the same. I wouldn't say concrete. My Red Wings with cork soles are _a lot_ harder. You're not going to get a lot of comfort from military boots. That's why i use shock absorbent insoles. I wear these because they actually last for a few years, not because they are super comfortable.

-Comfort is overrated

>>991006
Got them soaked too often and dried them under the radiator because I'd need them the next day.

>>991546
Thanks, I'll look into them

>>991661
You're gonna destroy leather boots within the year like that.

>>991546
Do they have lining? How does the glue between sole and leather hold up? (I had boots I liked very much break at these points.)

>>975614
I've never seen anyone wear these while /out/ before (mostly because I live in the midwest, my grandpa wears them for fashion, but he doesn't go /out/ anymore), nor have I seen any practical reason why I'd choose them over something like muck boots which are actually waterproof, easier to clean, and look less autistic.

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what do you guys think of these?

>>992131
I don't have those specific boots, but I do own a pair of Khyber boots and I love them, FWIW.

>>991652
As you have boots that have harder soles the soles on the M77 are probably softer than the ones on the M90, even with shock absorbent insoles the M90 will kill your knees.

>>991661

I could imagine the constant soaking and the heat from the radiator probably did it in for them. I actually use a clear non silicon water proofing gel on mine. It does not seem to effect the goretex breath ability any.

>>991701

Right. If I was doing something that involved standing in water for a long time I would invest in rubber boots or something. Getting leather constantly drenched will drastically shorten their lifespan even if you're good with the conditioning.

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Go barefoot, if shtf use lems boulder boots from backpack. Everything else is for fags.

>>991749
As I said: These are the only shoes that haven't fallen apart on me. The glue actually holds up. There is no lining. Only leather

>>992359
That's the gayest thing I've seen in this thread.

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Just bought these to replace an aging pair of zamblerzan mountain """lights""" from the 80's. The pair of these weighs just over one zamberlan boot.

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Getting a pair of these to try. Seem pretty nifty. <400g as well.

Meindl Pionier

I'm hiking Zion Narrows in a couple months. Can someone recommend a dry/wet hiking boot that isn't $200?

I'd prefer something that I can use outside of this one trip.

>>975614
shit kickers are stylin and good for the prairie
but I wouldn't trust that sole with my life on a difficult trail

>>978785
they'll be fine
but expect no ankle support and rocks in your shoe

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>>971369
>>974253
>>975314
>>980818
>>981450
>>993179
Whoever is designing these boots should be SHOT. Nothing pisses me off more than looking for a good pair of footwear but the model only comes in faggy designs.

>>980818
I have pic related. Been wearing them almost daily over half a year now. Even wear them on my dual sport and then go hiking. Gore-tex lined but I wore them all last summer with the same wool socks I wear in winter...no problems.
A week after I bought my pair, one of the rivets popped but Salomon actually gave me equal value credit to buy whatever footwear I wanted from their online store. I fixed the rivet on my own and haven't had any problems since. And a brand new pair of the same boots for whenever I need them. Not bad.
The sales guy where I bought them was a total bro. Had me try on a bunch of pairs and walk around before I made up my mind. So definitely try a bunch on before you buy anything.

>>971109
Mil surplus is always the best gear tho

>>994759
What do you mean for "faggy designs"? Don't you like the colors?

>>976812

Where to cop?

I'm gonna be in AussieLand for 2 months catching snakes and monitors in the Northern Territory and I feel like having a good boot would be nice, usually when I hike I just use sneakers for lightweight fast dry so I don't have boots already, not goretex, if i get wet I want my boots to be dry the next day

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>>971109

>>973172
Im no sc/out/ but I had these american milboots made of cow leather I think. The boots were thin but somewhat warm and they soaked in the water like sponge. The thin is they dried out in the matter of minutes. I got showered by storm? 10 minutes later feet are dry. Jumped into the pond by accident? 500m later I feel my feet drying. Worn them out into oblivion using them for 6 years straight - every season, every year. Got a new pair but have problem breaking them in. My heels or the skin slightly above heels get destroyed by these boots. Any advice on the problem?

>>995581
Nice boots Recep Tayyip

>>976985
I wore those for 6 years anon. They are great overall boots. Comfy and dry up quickly when your feet get wet. Need to be broken in, posted about these minutes ago with problem about heels. Dunno about much outing but they were great for occasional trekking.

>>991538
i've had my merrells for a year and a half.
hiked over 1,500 miles in them. 500 of which were in snow. they're just now starting to lose waterproofness.

I have a pair of Magnum "Stealth Force" boots which are beginning to wear down after 4 years of constant abuse.

Personally I really loved using them for urban exploration and hiking, and they are a great assist in climbing high walls and fences

What does /out/ think of magnum boots?

I'm looking for good and long lasting outdoor boot and have narrowed my options to couple of Hanwag models. Namely Tatra (Leather lining or GTX), Alaska GTX and Yukon. Also traditonal models like Tashi and Bergell top seem nice but I'm unsure about if they are as usefull as fore mentioned modern boots with rubber rind etc. I'm mostly conserned if I should go for goretex or leather lined. Boots would be used for general /out/ing in scandinavia.

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Has anyone tried any Asolo boots? They look comfy as fuck.

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>>995239
They were on amazon, then some faggots cried wolf and they stopped selling them. I believe it was by a brand called "polar fox".

>>978785
Boots for hiking are overrated unless you know you'll be getting wet/going in snow. And even then, if you have a good pair of Gore-Tex trail runners and a set of gaiters to go with them you should still be OK.

Pic related just to trigger people.

>>974954
Greetings, fellow hippie trash.
https://www.lemsshoes.com/mens-boulder-boot/

>>971748
Wear these boots for my EMT job, very comfy and have lasted me two years of full time work without problem.

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>>996417
I just bought a pair of the Fugitives. They feel sturdy as fuck and the outsole is broad and even in a way that does wonders for balance. The polyurethane midsole instead of EVA doesn't make them feel very bouncy but the traction and flexibility is amazing and polyurethane will outlast EVA. They're a little heavy at 3lbs for the pair but they're stupid rugged feeling. I'm absolutely in love. The styling makes my cock ache every time I look at them.

Starting to get into /out/
Going camping & hiking and my standard boots just aren't cutting it.
Budget isn't an issue, what should I pick up?
Mainly forests and scrub, ausfag.

>>997232
jungle boots

>>997232
>buy several pair of decent merino socks (darn Tough and smart wool are both great choices)
>put socks on and go to outfitter
>listen to their recommendations and try on a bunch of shit
>buy what you like

>>971153
>Boots of Major Tripping

>>997232
>>997582
Icebreaker is the best option for merino

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How does one properly break in a pair of Lowa ranger iii?
Do you go for a couple light day hikes?
Wear them around home/town?

I'm a complete boot pleb and hardly know what I brought.

>>997774
>I'm a complete boot pleb and hardly know what I brought.
I can see that.
These boots are so well padded that you barely need to break them in at all. Any kind of wearing will be fine.

>>993248
In case anyone is interested the Stride Mids are super nice so far. Fairly narrow so pair better with thinner socks. Once my knees are better I'll be heading off to test them on the trail.

Threads like this are why I love out and the silly expectations of gear in the community. This is gold.

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I know these are trail shoes but I wonder if anyone can help me? I bought some Columbia trail shoes a few months ago and finally got a chance to really wear them lately so I'm breaking them in, and whilst everything else is softening up and becoming nice the parts at the back in the red keep scrubbing across my ankle and it's quite unpleasant. Is there anything I can do to fix this? They're quite tough, so I'm thinking I can soften them up somehow but I'm not entirely sure how to do so.

Any advice?

>>1000941
Nice shoes m8. I love columbia. As for your ankle problem, the only things i could suggest if you're not already doing them is fastening the laces tighter and using all the eyelets or break them in more so they'll move with your foot more but it looks like you're already doing that. Good luck

>>1001180

Those aren't my exact shoes, haha. I can do that though. My last shoes were just cheap trainers so I didn't have to worry about it. I will definitely fasten the laces tighter and see if that helps.

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Just breaking these in after I got them recently
Extremely comfy

>>996507
post toe boots

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>>1001261
You talking about these?

Has anyone found a good fix for Muckboots where the back of the heel wears down to the neoprene?

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Has anyone had any experience with this brand?

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What does /out/ think of the Nucleos?

I have a pair of FC Ecos I like but the tread is wearing down faster than expected because lolrecycledrubber. I already have a pair of Vasque Breezes and a pair of Salomon GTXs.

>>971113
Who gives a fuck. Those pretentious assholes can go fuck themselves. Most military guys don't give a shit. The ones that do are the ones I'm talking about. They act like it's stolen valor or some shit.

Trail shoes are the gayest fucking show you can buy. They make you look like a giant fucking nature faggot. Boots all the way.

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Are those fine /out/ ?

>>1003026
Yes. They are masculine.

>>1003002

BAMP

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>>980818
>>980820
>>982684
>>991571
>>994759

Got pic related yesterday from amazon. breaking them in at home/around town for a few days. seem comfy so far. hope they dont start tearing after a few months...and if they do i hope amazon/salomon warranty will work

>>971109
I literally just wear some old British Army mk4 combat boots. Don't care for waterproof liners if plain, solid leather is already waterproof. They're heavy which I also don't care about really, just makes them good for chucking at cunts who piss you off. Plus, if water gets in through the top, or you have no idea what you're doing with leather maintenance, then drying is really quick.

>>984299
see
>>982639

>>973227
Sounds like you've spent a long time as a welfare queen. What's it like knowing that you are a parasite on the rest of society?

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Had a pair of 50euro Hi-Tecs fail at that start of a 7 hour day last weekend.... (top tip, put a big sock over the boot to keep the sole attached, worked for a solid 25km over really rough ground)

Going to buy a proper pair of boots now, to last a good few years. Any word on Meindl Bhutans?

Hey /OUT/

Has anyone owned a pair of Merell TURKU TREK boots.

I live in Australia and work as a snowboard instructor during the winter.

I want a good pair of boots to hike in as i havent been hiking in ages and want to get back into it for fitness and just generally being outdoors.

Will these be too warm in summer/spring months?

>>974402
Where are you finding half-acre farms outside of Tacoma? Out by Gig Harbor maybe

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I'll be doing some hiking (probably only day trips) this summer, and I'm not too keen on taking my heavy-ass boots along. Anyone with experience hiking in trail runners or other lighter shoes?

>>1004572
In California, that is, so I expect somewhat warm weather.

>>1003002
>>1003187

/out/ pls....

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Just picked up these to do some backpacking.

Did I do at least okay?

>>1001355
they make tabis like these that have spikes on the bottom for getting traction in mud. actually work pretty well

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I'm using these Viking Hunter GTX boots for years now. I love them... Water proof, warm and always with a good grip. I might need new ones soon, I'll probably buy the same ones again. 300 € is a lot but if you live in the forest totally worth it.

>>1003934
Ah yes the quest 4Ds. Haven't heard anything but good things from people that have them. Don't worry, solomon has a 2 year warranty that's more than fair

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>>1005149
Kinda similar to my Haix KSK3000 I suppose, which "only" set me back €200. Kinda stiff in the beginning, but great off-trail and through snow/mud

>Actually found my black Wellco issued boots from like 2004

Stuffed in the back of the closet and laceless, they were. Haven't seen these bastards in like 10 years. Still in pretty good shape, I'm making some 550 cord laces for them now, and then gonna put on my old BDU pants and go wander out in the woods at the state park today for a laugh.

Three days of rain ought to get them nice and muddy again.

The soles just fell off my meindls after 3 years from hydrolysis breaking down the midsole $500 boots with the micro tread still on the tread, Im done with these kind of boots. I have ordered some leather midsoled boots with screwed soles and will probally get some tricounis installed.

>>1006184
Did you not wear them very often? PU shoes need to be worn regularly to stave off the hydrolysis. I've had customers at my work who've worn PU asolos daily for eight years before they had to replace them.

>>971109
Recommend Danner rainforests or lights and Belleville 390, or blackhawk desert ops(if you want something like pic related) if you aren't going into anything that will have water go over the top of boot. If it's going to be wet and muddy, I suggest you get jungle boots or something super breathable, forget about waterproof linings.
>>977782
Eh if you have your jeans over them, no one should bat an eye. There's a store dedicated to western shit in the lower east side, near chinatown. Western spirit. They must keep open somehow. Worst is to be taken for some soho /fa/g.
>>971109