eco
10-22-2005, 07:14
I should probably start by saying that I'm a boot guy. I like big, burly go anywhere, do anything boots. Even out for just a day hike I where a hearty backpacking boot. Heck, late spring/summer excluded, I spend most of my time in my boots. Just always have.
My favorite pair ever were my Vasque Montanas, which after a considerable break-in period served me well through many years and multiple resoles. Unfortunately, they didn't make the trip back with me from ME one year and I never saw them again and by this time they were no longer on store shelves. I ended up with a pair of LaSportiva Makalus, that while excellent all purpose boots, just never fit me quite right. Even after 2 years I don't look forward to lacing them up. This was not the case with the Montanas. They were like gloves, heavy gloves, but gloves nonetheless.
So, I recently was introduced to Limmer. After trying on multiple sizes of lightweights, I couldn't find a size/width combination that worked for me until I tried the midweights. Perfection. They fit incredibly well right out of the box. I expect a similar break-in to the montanas but I also expect years of glove-like fit to follow.
I guess I am looking for your thoughts on footwear for the trail, specifically in regard to limmer. People I have talked to either love 'em or hate 'em. I have read a number of posts from people touting trail runners and lowcut light hikers. Those just aren't for me. Don't get me wrong, I have a very nice pair of trail runners but they serve a different purpose altogether than my boots do.
Oh yea, I am particularly interested in what the big guys/gals are wearing. I'm run about 6'1" 225lbs.
My favorite pair ever were my Vasque Montanas, which after a considerable break-in period served me well through many years and multiple resoles. Unfortunately, they didn't make the trip back with me from ME one year and I never saw them again and by this time they were no longer on store shelves. I ended up with a pair of LaSportiva Makalus, that while excellent all purpose boots, just never fit me quite right. Even after 2 years I don't look forward to lacing them up. This was not the case with the Montanas. They were like gloves, heavy gloves, but gloves nonetheless.
So, I recently was introduced to Limmer. After trying on multiple sizes of lightweights, I couldn't find a size/width combination that worked for me until I tried the midweights. Perfection. They fit incredibly well right out of the box. I expect a similar break-in to the montanas but I also expect years of glove-like fit to follow.
I guess I am looking for your thoughts on footwear for the trail, specifically in regard to limmer. People I have talked to either love 'em or hate 'em. I have read a number of posts from people touting trail runners and lowcut light hikers. Those just aren't for me. Don't get me wrong, I have a very nice pair of trail runners but they serve a different purpose altogether than my boots do.
Oh yea, I am particularly interested in what the big guys/gals are wearing. I'm run about 6'1" 225lbs.