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Mother Natures Son
06-15-2018, 19:11
I found a nice work boot from the folks at L.L. Bean but they say it's good for hiking too. What do you think? https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/88347?page=men-s-knife-edge-hiking-boots&bc=474-629-506794&feat=506794-GN2&csp=f&attrValue_0=Brown
cooper30
06-15-2018, 19:35
I had a pair of Bean's Knife's Edge boots many years ago. Full leather and Gore-Tex. They were heavy and hot in the summer. Well made though.
Time Zone
06-15-2018, 19:59
Watch your Achilles in any high stiff boot. A pair of waffle stompers ended my first AT attempt. Doc said my Achilles was frayed like a rope. Spent 6 weeks in a cast.
I recommend going with trail runners instead.
I thinkmy legs hurt from just reading the weight of those. There's really no need for boots except maybe deep winter hiking
There are hiking boots and then there are “going for a little hike boots”. If you are going for just the afternoon then these boots are ok. Otherwise don’t buy this type shoe.
Feral Bill
06-16-2018, 12:54
Like many, maybe most active hikers, I strongly prefer trail runners. You may prefer these boots. I believe you can try them at no risk. Check Bean's current policy. If they do not fit, send them back the next day. If they do, give them a fair trial before deciding.
Durunner
06-16-2018, 22:13
Yes, you can hike in them. That's what they are made for. As others said though, they are heavy. They may take some time to break in as well. The sale ends tomorrow night.
Traveler
06-18-2018, 08:39
Conditions require what they require. Carpenters have an assortment of hammers and saws for wood working tasks. Similarly, I have gear for different hiking conditions. I have trail runners for flatfish (600' +/- elevation gain) trails, trail shoes for more rigorous use, and heavy Asolo 520s that are similar to the boots in the OP's post for rocks, scree, and winter use. Not a bad idea to have some solid boots for snowshoeing or other mountaineering treks that can take you into very difficult terrain for footwear and other shoes for lesser conditions.
BlackCloud
06-18-2018, 15:38
I wear the Cresta Hiking Boots for anything out West (same weight as your link). But they're overkill for the AT.
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/14774?page=men-s-gore-tex-cresta-hiking-boots-leather&bc=474-629-506794&feat=506794-GN2&csp=f&attrValue_0=Dark%20Brown
I still wear my LL Bean "Cresta" hiking boots but only in the winter when it's not too cold out and there is snow on the ground. This is the only weather I can wear them in without my feet perspiring excessively. For 3 season hiking I'm now wearing mostly low hikers or trail runners.
That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well.
snapper