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Greg, I wear Merrell Moab 3 hiking shoes daily and for hiking. I’ve found them to be very comfortable and resilient. If I could find some trail runners that were as comfortable, I’d certainly consider them as the Merrells are relatively heavy.Hi all,
I am looking for a recommendation for a good hiking shoe, or low boot. With all the miles hiked by this group, I figured I could get some good advice. I'm not really interested in trail runners.
I have worn the same brand, and model, boots for many years. But, the quality has really fallen off.
I used to get about a year out of them. Now, after a few weeks, I need to start re-gluing the soles. I get a total of about four months. The manufacturer has given me vouchers for replacements. But, I don't need the hassle anymore.
I will be walking the CF, starting mid-April. I'm starting my training now, and would like to get a good pair to start training with.
A little about me... I wear a size 13w. I split my time between the Pacific Northwest and Death Valley NP. My wife and I live and work in state and national parks year round. They will be worn every single day. The boots need to be comfortable hiking on trails covered in pine needles (slippery) and rocky, dusty, slot canyons.
I'm not overly concerned about the cost, as long as the value is there. Weight isn't a huge concern either. I just need some comfortable, bulletproof, boots.
Thanks,
Greg
I wear Merrell Moab 3 hiking shoes daily and for hiking.
Mine were New Balance and I switched pairs in Leon
I'm not really interested in trail runners.
I know you are not really interested in Trail Runners and I can see by your description I am sure you need boots for the terrain you referenced. Annie still lives in the Pacific Northwest and I lived there for over 20 years so I am familiar with why you wear boots hiking there. Anniesantiago has walked alot more caminos then I have. I have done 7 with number 8 this year but I am a rookie next to her. I have walked many different routes and I am sure Annie has too. (there are still many more that I have to do of courseThere's no terrain on the CF that would require boots.
You require bulletproof shoes? Seriously?Hi all,
I am looking for a recommendation for a good hiking shoe, or low boot. With all the miles hiked by this group, I figured I could get some good advice. I'm not really interested in trail runners.
I have worn the same brand, and model, boots for many years. But, the quality has really fallen off.
I used to get about a year out of them. Now, after a few weeks, I need to start re-gluing the soles. I get a total of about four months. The manufacturer has given me vouchers for replacements. But, I don't need the hassle anymore.
I will be walking the CF, starting mid-April. I'm starting my training now, and would like to get a good pair to start training with.
A little about me... I wear a size 13w. I split my time between the Pacific Northwest and Death Valley NP. My wife and I live and work in state and national parks year round. They will be worn every single day. The boots need to be comfortable hiking on trails covered in pine needles (slippery) and rocky, dusty, slot canyons.
I'm not overly concerned about the cost, as long as the value is there. Weight isn't a huge concern either. I just need some comfortable, bulletproof, boots.
Thanks,
Greg
I guess I need to be more careful when using common (to me) metaphors. "Bulletproof" is used as a term for extremely rugged items.You require bulletproof shoes? Seriously?
I walked last Sept/Oct in trail runners Salomon XA Pro 3D, 1 size up from my normal shoes, never had a blister or any issues, highly recommend you buy merino wool socks! Foot care is important if you want to have zero issues.Hi all,
I am looking for a recommendation for a good hiking shoe, or low boot. With all the miles hiked by this group, I figured I could get some good advice. I'm not really interested in trail runners.
I have worn the same brand, and model, boots for many years. But, the quality has really fallen off.
I used to get about a year out of them. Now, after a few weeks, I need to start re-gluing the soles. I get a total of about four months. The manufacturer has given me vouchers for replacements. But, I don't need the hassle anymore.
I will be walking the CF, starting mid-April. I'm starting my training now, and would like to get a good pair to start training with.
A little about me... I wear a size 13w. I split my time between the Pacific Northwest and Death Valley NP. My wife and I live and work in state and national parks year round. They will be worn every single day. The boots need to be comfortable hiking on trails covered in pine needles (slippery) and rocky, dusty, slot canyons.
I'm not overly concerned about the cost, as long as the value is there. Weight isn't a huge concern either. I just need some comfortable, bulletproof, boots.
Thanks,
Greg
Solomon X-ultra…. I get a good 700 miles on pavement on these and the tops still look like they did out of the box. You’ll get an easy 1000 miles on turf.Hi all,
I am looking for a recommendation for a good hiking shoe, or low boot. With all the miles hiked by this group, I figured I could get some good advice. I'm not really interested in trail runners.
I have worn the same brand, and model, boots for many years. But, the quality has really fallen off.
I used to get about a year out of them. Now, after a few weeks, I need to start re-gluing the soles. I get a total of about four months. The manufacturer has given me vouchers for replacements. But, I don't need the hassle anymore.
I will be walking the CF, starting mid-April. I'm starting my training now, and would like to get a good pair to start training with.
A little about me... I wear a size 13w. I split my time between the Pacific Northwest and Death Valley NP. My wife and I live and work in state and national parks year round. They will be worn every single day. The boots need to be comfortable hiking on trails covered in pine needles (slippery) and rocky, dusty, slot canyons.
I'm not overly concerned about the cost, as long as the value is there. Weight isn't a huge concern either. I just need some comfortable, bulletproof, boots.
Thanks,
Greg
Don’t worry…I was so surprised that I couldn’t refrain from ask wing hether you were serious or not.I guess I need to be more careful when using common (to me) metaphors. "Bulletproof" is used as a term for extremely rugged items.
Sorry for the confusion.
Greg
I don’t think that it is down to preferences: we all walk but we all have different legs, feet, bodies..and there are shoes that fit and others that simply don’t donthe job. With the Columbia, never had a blister, felt like I was walking on a cloud..with thie other two pairs, I found my feet creating blisters and sore feet.It’s all down to preference, so for what it’s worth this is my preference.
I’m on my fift or sixth pair of Meindl Rapide GTX (trail shoes) with a Superfeet Trail insole. In them I have walked the John Muir Trail in 2016, two week sections of Camino Norte (Irun to Bilbao & Bilbao to Gijon) the Primitivo to Lugo and full CF in 2023. I have never had a blister or any foot issues and find them suitable for all terrains encountered so far on the Camino. As I said it’s all down to personal choice.
Did your experiences not influence your preferences?I don’t think that it is down to preferences: we all walk but we all have different legs, feet, bodies..and there are shoes that fit and others that simply don’t donthe job. With the Columbia, never had a blister, felt like I was walking on a cloud..with thie other two pairs, I found my feet creating blisters and sore feet.
I’m guessing Meindl is not known or easily available in the US?I wear Meindl boots on all of my Caminos and all year round as a tour guide in Germany. For me, they are great on asphalt, cobblestones, mud, snow, puddles, gravel, etc. and they seem to last forever. My husband likes them too and he is also a tour guide.
Not sure if you can get the in the US or not.
And their W is actually WideSolomon X-ultra…. I get a good 700 miles on pavement on these and the tops still look like they did out of the box. You’ll get an easy 1000 miles on turf.
Ha! I have a very wide foot. I added a good size and a half for a perfect fit. No toe blisters for meAnd their W is actually Wide
That sounds like not very much.Solomon X-ultra…. I get a good 700 miles on pavement on these and the tops still look like they did out of the box. You’ll get an easy 1000 miles on turf.
I was able to find their US website. I'm looking into them. Thanks.I’m guessing Meindl is not known or easily available in the US?
On my first Caminos I wore expensive walking shoes. My last two I have worn a pair of $A 50 from ASDA supermarket in the UK. Good luckHi all,
I am looking for a recommendation for a good hiking shoe, or low boot. With all the miles hiked by this group, I figured I could get some good advice. I'm not really interested in trail runners.
I have worn the same brand, and model, boots for many years. But, the quality has really fallen off.
I used to get about a year out of them. Now, after a few weeks, I need to start re-gluing the soles. I get a total of about four months. The manufacturer has given me vouchers for replacements. But, I don't need the hassle anymore.
I will be walking the CF, starting mid-April. I'm starting my training now, and would like to get a good pair to start training with.
A little about me... I wear a size 13w. I split my time between the Pacific Northwest and Death Valley NP. My wife and I live and work in state and national parks year round. They will be worn every single day. The boots need to be comfortable hiking on trails covered in pine needles (slippery) and rocky, dusty, slot canyons.
I'm not overly concerned about the cost, as long as the value is there. Weight isn't a huge concern either. I just need some comfortable, bulletproof, boots.
Thanks,
Greg
The Meindl Rapide GTX is what Meindl call comfort fit, meaning wide fit. This is a perfect design feature for long days when one’s feet tend to swell.I’m guessing Meindl is not known or easily available in the US?
Hi Annie, which New Balance trail runners do you wear?I know you said you aren't interested in trail runners, but New Balance trail runners are my suggestion. There's no terrain on the CF that would require boots.
I see more discarded boots along the trail than anything except toilet paper.
I am a big fan of Meindl, both boots and hiking shoes. Unfortunately this year I could not get a Meindl boot to fit comfortably, my left foot seemed to have got a late growth spurt, so am currently breaking in my first pair of Lowa Renegade boot.I wear Meindl boots on all of my Caminos and all year round as a tour guide in Germany. For me, they are great on asphalt, cobblestones, mud, snow, puddles, gravel, etc. and they seem to last forever. My husband likes them too and he is also a tour guide.
Not sure if you can get the in the US or not.
Each year I go to the New Balance store and check out which are built on the SL-2 shoe last. These shoes have a very deep, wide toe box and a narrow heel. So each year it's a different model. You can also call your New Balance store and ask. I also buy my shoes 1/2 to 1 size larger than I usually wear so when my feet swell from walking, they won't be too tight.Hi Annie, which New Balance trail runners do you wear?
Thanks
Yeah, I wear Merrell Moab 3, awesome tracking shoes, walked all off CF last year, still in great Nick for this years CP from Lisbon.Greg, I wear Merrell Moab 3 hiking shoes daily and for hiking. I’ve found them to be very comfortable and resilient. If I could find some trail runners that were as comfortable, I’d certainly consider them as the Merrells are relatively heavy.
At the end of the day, shoes are such a personal choice, I think it’s really down to the ‘suck it and see’ research method.
Good luck.
Agree completely! I too am a fan of Merrell (Moab). I like the ankle high boot better than the shoe because it helps to keep small rocks out better. Since I mostly hike in dry hot areas of Central California, I prefer the Ventilator, though I did do the entire Camino Francis with a pair of waterproof boots. They tend to be a little more occlusive but I was concerned about rain, which ended up not being the case. It only rained for 2 days!Greg, I wear Merrell Moab 3 hiking shoes daily and for hiking. I’ve found them to be very comfortable and resilient. If I could find some trail runners that were as comfortable, I’d certainly consider them as the Merrells are relatively heavy.
At the end of the day, shoes are such a personal choice, I think it’s really down to the ‘suck it and see’ research method.
Good luck.
I wear the vivobarefoot forest esc. It is a zero drop shoe, so you need to adapt.Hi all,
I am looking for a recommendation for a good hiking shoe, or low boot. With all the miles hiked by this group, I figured I could get some good advice. I'm not really interested in trail runners.
I have worn the same brand, and model, boots for many years. But, the quality has really fallen off.
I used to get about a year out of them. Now, after a few weeks, I need to start re-gluing the soles. I get a total of about four months. The manufacturer has given me vouchers for replacements. But, I don't need the hassle anymore.
I will be walking the CF, starting mid-April. I'm starting my training now, and would like to get a good pair to start training with.
A little about me... I wear a size 13w. I split my time between the Pacific Northwest and Death Valley NP. My wife and I live and work in state and national parks year round. They will be worn every single day. The boots need to be comfortable hiking on trails covered in pine needles (slippery) and rocky, dusty, slot canyons.
I'm not overly concerned about the cost, as long as the value is there. Weight isn't a huge concern either. I just need some comfortable, bulletproof, boots.
Thanks,
Greg
Hi Greg,Hi all,
I am looking for a recommendation for a good hiking shoe, or low boot. With all the miles hiked by this group, I figured I could get some good advice. I'm not really interested in trail runners.
I have worn the same brand, and model, boots for many years. But, the quality has really fallen off.
I used to get about a year out of them. Now, after a few weeks, I need to start re-gluing the soles. I get a total of about four months. The manufacturer has given me vouchers for replacements. But, I don't need the hassle anymore.
I will be walking the CF, starting mid-April. I'm starting my training now, and would like to get a good pair to start training with.
A little about me... I wear a size 13w. I split my time between the Pacific Northwest and Death Valley NP. My wife and I live and work in state and national parks year round. They will be worn every single day. The boots need to be comfortable hiking on trails covered in pine needles (slippery) and rocky, dusty, slot canyons.
I'm not overly concerned about the cost, as long as the value is there. Weight isn't a huge concern either. I just need some comfortable, bulletproof, boots.
Thanks,
Greg
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