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    Default What brand and what style of boot?

    My Hi Tec mid length boots have bit the dust.

    Hi Tec's have done fairly well by me, quick break in, they breathe, and not too hard on the pocket book, but I know there is much better stuff out there and I don't mind paying for quality. I just don't want to do the buy and return merry go round.

    What do you folks swear by or swear at ?

    I have gone fairly ultra light. Gossamer Gear pack, alky stove, down bag, tarp.

    I prefer a stout sole ( trails in my neck of the woods are rocky ) so I shy away from sneaker style shoes.

    Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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    Some "sneaker style" shoes have "trail style" soles - look for these. Montrail, New Balance, Terr-Roc, and others have lightweight shoes with fairly rigid sole plates.
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    I love Lowe Tempest. My best pair lasted from Harpers Ferry to Monson. I've bought a couple pairs since and I'm looking a getting a new pair for the up and coming season. www.rei.com
    Good luck Happy hiking!
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    Sorry that should be "Lowa"
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    Montrail Comp hiking shoes

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    Trail runners.
    I wear Brook Adrenaline ASR for my pronation problem.







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    The one that fits you best and gives you the best support for the terrain you plan to walk on. Everyone's feet are different, my perfect boot may be a torture device for you.

    New Balance Trail Runners work for me but I recently aquirred a pair of Asolos (Lat/Longs?) that are as comfortable as trail runners for me. YMMV.

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    Default I stick with what I know......

    Just ordered my 4th pair of Hi Tec Altitudes this morning. I won't wear anything else. I tried Merrills (don't recall the model) and was very unhappy with them. My Hi Tecs have never put a blister on me, never let water in (waded through streams up to my ankles), kept me from turning my ankles on rocks, protected me against rough terrain, let me climb glaciers with crampons on, kept my feet warm (I wear merino wool socks), and were worth their little bit of extra weight. Then there's my husband, who went from Hi Tecs to a low cut pair of Merrills and loves them. He said the Hi Tecs rubbed against his ankles too much - a problem I've never had.
    "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."

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    Vasque Sundowners are worth every penny. You can wear them right out of the box and they last a long time. I like the leather boots for their stability and they last a long time.

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    sorry to steal the tread kind on but would you recommend the boots that cover the ankles for bush bashing in rocky country?
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    sundowners are very light for all leather, break-in immediately, water proof and last a complete thru hike.

    geek

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    Hi-tec might be the best for the money. 1 pair should last 1000 to 1500 miles.

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    I've had good luck with Vasque Clarion boots. They fit my foot so well I've never gotten a blister in them.

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    Asolo's are very comfortable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Adams View Post
    sundowners are very light for all leather, break-in immediately, water proof and last a complete thru hike.

    geek
    Even now that their made in China, not Italy??
    Anything's within walking distance if you've got the time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by A-Train View Post
    Even now that their made in China, not Italy??
    yup

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    I've worn everything from cheap tennis shoes to Sorel pack boots to early Nike Approach/Ascent boots to Vasque Sundowners to Chippewa -40 below fur-top boots to Limmer lightweights to several crappy Walmart boots, and even a pair of Birkenstocks(lasted about one month).

    Used many boots from the bargain goodwill store, several pairs of army jungle boots(nam style), a pari of Merrills(poor quality), a pair of low quarter Salomon and even backpacked for several miles using just Crocs.

    My current favorite are a pair of Asolo goretex FSNs or FNGs or whatever. Very comfy and hardly any blister pain.

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    I've worn a bit of everything, too. When I find something that I like, I try to buy as many as I can afford. I've been happy with the 2 or 3 pairs (including the ones on my feet right now) of Hi-tecs I've owned. Like you said, reasonably comfy, durable and easy enough on the wallet - why change? I don't think you'll get more bang for your buck.

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    Default Thanx

    Thanks for all of your input. I am sorry i missed out on the italian version of the vasque.

    I will have to shop around and take a look at some of your reccommendations.

    Thanks again

    Y a duck.........why not.

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    The Lowa boots I'm wearing right now took me from Georgia to Maine. I had to get them stretched width wise once in Penn. and kept pads in them. They are heavy, but took pretty good care of my feet.

    Post Scriptum: The tread is gone so I use them for short hikes now.

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