BOOTS : All Things Boot Related Thread

My Irish setters get it done in all weather.

 

Just purchased a new pair of boots. I had been following protocol and shopping in the women's department but I really didn't want purple boots. I ended up purchasing Men's Merrill Moab hikers & love them. They are light and flexible plus if you have narrow feet you can tighten enough to secure your foot. The sole has the grip that I need but can still flex. I was concerned about the venting but so far I feel like my feet will stay warm in the winter. The ankle support is not 100%. There are no areas that poke or rub ones feet to cause discomfort and they are light enough to run in- yes, you can run without feeling like you are in clunky boots. The padding is decent and has odor control so if you slip them on without socks your feet are still comfortable.



Merrell Men's Moab Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot | Amazon.com

 

Just received the Whites Boots catalog. For those who wonder why the warranty is great then you need to order the catalog and understand that you truly get what you pay for.

Point in fact, have you ever bought a pair of boots that are built to fit not only each foot but each calf?

Prices start around $400.

 

I have to agree with Whites

I have a pr of 10 inch smokejumpers, love them and irritate the local mangers here when Im wearing them.

For general wear I like the Loggers from Georgia Boot. Usually around $90 on sale and no I don't worry about waterproof or insulated. I live in Az, it doesn't rain here ( not)

Stop fooling around with the faddish shoe treatments and get Huberds shoe grease

 

How are these on wet rocks and mud? Also, how are your feet after going on rocky terrain?

 

Curious how these are too, @melbo. Used to take fishing tabis on wet hikes.

 

I generally like Merrells too.

 

Our needs have changed as our campsite is in NE GA snake country. As the terrain is steep a good leather boot and snake gaiters are on the shopping list.

 

Have you noticed how the quality of Ropers have gone down the crapper? Same thing seems to have happened to Dan Post boots as well. My current everyday boots are Durangos.

For hiking and such I've been using Hi Tech Altitude IVs for the last few years.. They fit my wide feet better than most, including the newer Altitude Vs...so I am reading this thread with interest looking for a replacement.

 

I can't handle Merrells...their wide sizes aren't near wide enough for me.

 

your feet must not be as wide as mine...I bought a pair of 14Ws from Amazon and had to return them because they were too tight.

The one advantage of having boats for feet is that I don't need skis for water skiing.

 

I have had five pairs of Whites since 1970. Id say they are pretty hard to beat. They are made in Spokane, Washington and its only 30 miles from where I live. I have had all of mine custom made for my feet. I tend to have wide feet and run the heals over, on higher healed boots. The people at Whites measured my feet and wedged the heel at no extra charge (at least at that time). $97. was a ton of money to pay for boots back then. They fit great and lasted longer then anything else I ever tried. When they ware out they can be rebuilt for about half the price of new. As time went on the price increased, but no more then anything else, and you still get what you pay for.

 

Whites are da sheite. I completely forgot about them until you mentioned them. A kid I knew in high school, his dad had a boot store and sold Whites. Measured everything about my feet and sent it off. Great work boots. I finally wore them out but by then was no longer in the northwest so I've not had another pair.

 

I have extra wide feet (EE), and I can tell you that even buying shoes, let alone boots in my size just plain sucks. Every frikkin shoe store on the planet, online or otherwise, follows the same merchandizing practices to maximize profits which boils down to "if you aren't in the third that's in the middle of the foot size bell curve, then eff you". If I am lucky enough to find something that fits it's also expensive. I ran across xlfeet.com today, and not only do they have hiking boots to 6E, you can get tactical boots to 4E. Prices aren't bad, either. For me, this is a huge godsend.

Large Tactical Boots of Sizes Ranging 7-17 up to EEEEE - 5E Wide at XLFeet.com
Men's Large and Wide Hiking Boots | Sizes Available 7 to 18 and Wide to 6E| XLFeet

There are a lot of other specialty boots as well, from police to fire, etc., just scroll down to the bottom of their page for a list of what they carry. No affiliation, but I sure wish I had thought of this first.

 

I have a pair of hiking boots with Vibram soles that I got when I was in college 40+ years ago, and I wear them whenever I go hunting, hiking or the weather gets bad (snow & ice). I have no idea what brand they are, but they are still in use today. I recently got a similar pair of Wolverines, and I also have a pair of steel-toed work boots.
If you are wearing heavy and/or steel-toed boots you are never unarmed!