Hiking shoes

I'll try Salomon or Keen next. I got a nice pair of Gore Tex Merrill ankle height boots. I wore them ONE winter season and the sole separated on both shoots where they bent at the toe. Both sides of both boots


The Tali always wore these shoes called Cheetahs and they could rock around those mountains like no ones business. Might be onto something
COntact Merrill and ask for a warranty replacement.
 
My last 2 pair were Asolo backpacking boots, and both lasted about 5-7 each years of heavy use.

I just bought a pair of Salomons last week, wearing them now to break them in. They're lighter than either of my previous pairs of Asolos - both in physical weight and price. These are really comfortable, should fit my needs well (don't get out in the woods as much with a wife and 2 young kids - at least in the realm of backpacking. We mostly car camp at State Parks).
 
OP, well done. With all of the advice that you get on the forum, there is no substitution for going and putting on shoes and walking around in them.

Now that you know what you wear well, you have no reason to go into a store again. The internet is your friend, find those boots in last year's model or closeouts for a lot less money.
 
I just got some salomon x-ultra low 2 GTX

I'm using them as golf shoes since I try to walk the course as much as possible! seems like it is about 5 miles per 18 and I usually try for 27-36 on the weekends!

I've only had them a week and they support and tread are great.

My poor little tenderfeet need to adjust to some new heel contact points though since the rear quarters are pretty stiff...

I've been getting some WICKED pinch blisters on my pinky toes (gets under my fourth toe!) trying out some "toe socks" and so far so good.
 
I really like my Lowa Renegades. Most comfortable hiking shoe I've owned in a while.
 
If you're going to hike in the Narrows (think water), bring a pair of waste does that strap on securely.
 
I used to be a huge fan of merrels but I feel their quality has been slipping over the years. Now my go-to's are salomons.
 
I used to be a huge fan of merrels but I feel their quality has been slipping over the years. Now my go-to's are salomons.
In Atlanta week before last I went and walked around REI for awhile since I had nothing to do after work. Tried a few pairs on to replace my old standbys and have to say I agree based on the selection they had. It was mighty depressing :( did pick up a pair of Keen's that were super comfy, but as usual a size bigger than my "normal" and wore them for the Pisgah weekend. Pretty happy with them thus far, and hopefully they last a few years.

The dude in the shoe department had never seen the merrils I was wearing, and his replacement also commented that she had never seen them and wondered how old they were. They were maybe 3 years old but have many of miles on them and still work, but they're not nearly at the same comfort level they used to be.
 
Best thing is to go to a local outfitter that does fittings, makes a world of difference with as much as you will be using them in southwest Utah
 
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