Hiking shoe

[maumu]

Google for something with a wide toe box and videos on how to tie your laces to relief pressure on your toes.

I’ve switched over to trail runners though. So much lighter. I really love the salomon speedcross 4 but it gets shredded on scree.

actually the moab is quite wide already... funny that I only got bruising on my right toe but not left. maybe it is the structure of my feet...

this time round I really want a lightweight one for my Nepal trek but still need gortex/waterproof due to possible snow. also going for low cut (and add on gaiter to prevent small stones from entering).

don't see any more sales around... although GSS is supposedly still ongoing. maybe i'll just pop by Queensway and see how. it's still the cheapest place for footwear, right?

 

[Din0saurus]

actually the moab is quite wide already... funny that I only got bruising on my right toe but not left. maybe it is the structure of my feet...

this time round I really want a lightweight one for my Nepal trek but still need gortex/waterproof due to possible snow. also going for low cut (and add on gaiter to prevent small stones from entering).

don't see any more sales around... although GSS is supposedly still ongoing. maybe i'll just pop by Queensway and see how. it's still the cheapest place for footwear, right?

The salomon speedcross 4 has a goretex version but I prefer the non-goretex 1 because it’s not as warm. I’ve worn trail runners in terrain that requires an ice axe and it wasn’t a problem.

I used to buy salomon at sportslink which is like the factory outlet of world of sports but they don’t stock them anymore. Last time I was there I saw Hoka and they get great reviews, so you might want to check them out.

 

[maumu]

in the end I got north face. 30% offer now till sunday...

quite lightweight, gortex, low-cut, elaborate sole. the toe area is more cushy.

hopefully it's reliable.

 

[freewilly5000]

North Face is legit - should be great if the size is correct

 

[nuky8181]

Looking to buy a hiking boot (those shorter than our army boots type) and looking at Lowa. Would it suffer the same fate of the sole splitting from the "body" if I dun wear it for a long time?

 

[feigningfancy]

Decathalon sells cheap comfortable hiking shoes there

 

[Din0saurus]

Looking to buy a hiking boot (those shorter than our army boots type) and looking at Lowa. Would it suffer the same fate of the sole splitting from the "body" if I dun wear it for a long time?

I don’t think it makes sense to buy something you would only use once a year. Go with trail runners instead. So much lighter and they don’t look out of place in town. You can even jog in them on pavement.

If that’s not your style, you can look into approach shoes instead. Many models allow you to walk into high ses places without looking out of place.

The only time I’ve been jealous of people in hiking boots was when we had to kick steps to ascend snow. That’s not terrain most people would encounter and even then, hiking boots were a compromise to keep weight down. Mountaineering boots would be preferred if we knew we could stash them on the ground.

 

[butterbarter]

It's impossible to answer such questions as each shoe and batch may behave differently. The best way is to wear your boots once in a while. No harm wearing them for going for a short walk to the market or even while going shopping or supper.

That said, most hiking shoes are very rugged and should not split as easily as sneakers.

Looking to buy a hiking boot (those shorter than our army boots type) and looking at Lowa. Would it suffer the same fate of the sole splitting from the "body" if I dun wear it for a long time?

 

[Din0saurus]

It's impossible to answer such questions as each shoe and batch may behave differently. The best way is to wear your boots once in a while. No harm wearing them for going for a short walk to the market or even while going shopping or supper.

That said, most hiking shoes are very rugged and should not split as easily as sneakers.

I went that route in the past but eventually laziness and practicality won.

 

[nuky8181]

I don’t think it makes sense to buy something you would only use once a year. Go with trail runners instead. So much lighter and they don’t look out of place in town. You can even jog in them on pavement.

If that’s not your style, you can look into approach shoes instead. Many models allow you to walk into high ses places without looking out of place.

The only time I’ve been jealous of people in hiking boots was when we had to kick steps to ascend snow. That’s not terrain most people would encounter and even then, hiking boots were a compromise to keep weight down. Mountaineering boots would be preferred if we knew we could stash them on the ground.

Yeah. I see your point. I guess it is a want than a need. I was wearing normal shoe in italy and I can really feel that my shoe is not having grip when I step on snow during June. So have been thinking about it. It really feel diff compared to when I rented one for the NZ trip. I also hope to go on other hikes. So happened someone recommended me campers corner while I am planning my jap trip which I be flying over next week so was I was thinking if I should buy one now. Wont be doing alot of hiking for the jap trip tot. Just normal trail walk.

It's impossible to answer such questions as each shoe and batch may behave differently. The best way is to wear your boots once in a while. No harm wearing them for going for a short walk to the market or even while going shopping or supper.

That said, most hiking shoes are very rugged and should not split as easily as sneakers.

Yeah. I know it is a difficult question I was wondering if it would be a fragile as normal jogging shoe. Haha. I tot of using it for short walk too but is like what Din0saurus said, what i imagine may not realise.

 

[Din0saurus]

Yeah. I see your point. I guess it is a want than a need. I was wearing normal shoe in italy and I can really feel that my shoe is not having grip when I step on snow during June. So have been thinking about it. It really feel diff compared to when I rented one for the NZ trip. I also hope to go on other hikes. So happened someone recommended me campers corner while I am planning my jap trip which I be flying over next week so was I was thinking if I should buy one now. Wont be doing alot of hiking for the jap trip tot. Just normal trail walk.



Yeah. I know it is a difficult question I was wondering if it would be a fragile as normal jogging shoe. Haha. I tot of using it for short walk too but is like what Din0saurus said, what i imagine may not realise.

Are you looking at the Lowa Cevedale Pro GTX? Those would be mountaineering boots and not hiking boots.

It’s not a need vs want perspective I’m coming from. I’ve tried a lot of footwear over the years and would pick trail runners over hiking shoes any day. To me, hiking boots are a compromise between lightness and sturdiness.

Hiking boots differ from mountaineering boots when it comes to sole flexibility. Mountaineering boots have soles that don’t flex, making them much better for climbing vertical rock and ice. You need the stiffness for front pointing in crampons into vertical ice but that also makes walking in them nasty.

I highly recommend salomon speedcross 4. They work for everything except canyoning / crossing rivers with a granite bed.

 

[nuky8181]

Are you looking at the Lowa Cevedale Pro GTX? Those would be mountaineering boots and not hiking boots.

It’s not a need vs want perspective I’m coming from. I’ve tried a lot of footwear over the years and would pick trail runners over hiking shoes any day. To me, hiking boots are a compromise between lightness and sturdiness.

Hiking boots differ from mountaineering boots when it comes to sole flexibility. Mountaineering boots have soles that don’t flex, making them much better for climbing vertical rock and ice. You need the stiffness for front pointing in crampons into vertical ice but that also makes walking in them nasty.

I highly recommend salomon speedcross 4. They work for everything except canyoning / crossing rivers with a granite bed.

Got it. I am looking at LOWA Renegade GTX® Mid Man series cos I want the sturdiness to avoid springing my ankle. Yeah I do expect it to be heavy compare to shoe tot.

 

[Din0saurus]

Got it. I am looking at LOWA Renegade GTX® Mid Man series cos I want the sturdiness to avoid springing my ankle. Yeah I do expect it to be heavy compare to shoe tot.

I guess the ankle protection makes sense on fist sized rocks although it can be mitigated with good footwork. Do you expect to be in terrain like that a lot?

 

[mrashford86]

Lots of great Brand’s - make sure you get with Gortex lining to increase waterproofness

 

[Kindovic]

if i wanna go iceland, what shoes u all recommend?

 

[mrashford86]

I just got SALOMON S/Lab XALP Carbon 2 Goretex & Mesh. Pretty awesome - but ex

 

[freewilly5000]

Is the Salomon good?

 

[mrashford86]

VERY! Love it - so comfy

 

[sandeay]

Any promotion sales for hiking shoes this GSS? Any recommendations for hiking shoes for wide feet? Thanks!

 

[ixoral]

Second this

Decathalon sells cheap comfortable hiking shoes there