Boot suggestions

I don't think an online forum can tell you which boot is best for your foot. Each person's foot is so different the Lowas may work great for me but maybe you have no arch in your foot and you hate them. REI is really the way to go. Hell, you have a YEAR to decide you don't like a boot before you can't return it any more.

That being said, I'm on my second set of Lowas - the first one has gone up 25 or so 14ers before it wore out and now I just use it on my motorcycle when I go to and from work.

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Originally Posted by drift_g35

The lowas were somewhat stiff. I couldnt bend it in half. I couldnt tell you if that meant it was very stiff, or a little stiff.

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Kenetreks are stiffer than the Lowas I've tried.

I go back and forth between the Asolo Fugitive GTX's which are stiffer and offer more support on uneven or rock ground and Danner GTX/TFX's which are softer and have more of a running shoe feel.

I have found myself wearing the Asolo's every day....just plain awesome and comfortable. I bought them at REI, originally bought a half size to small and returned them right after 6 months. No questions asked - swapped out for new ones in the right size and haven't looked back.

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Originally Posted by kawiracer14

I don't think an online forum can tell you which boot is best for your foot. Each person's foot is so different the Lowas may work great for me but maybe you have no arch in your foot and you hate them. REI is really the way to go. Hell, you have a YEAR to decide you don't like a boot before you can't return it any more.

That being said, I'm on my second set of Lowas - the first one has gone up 25 or so 14ers before it wore out and now I just use it on my motorcycle when I go to and from work.

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It is more of a question on quality of boot, not what one fits me better.

Asolo makes a nice boot, but they don't fit my foot. Too tight in the toe box, too loose in the heel. Same with Vasque.

I'm hiking in Salomon Quest 4D GTX. Not the stiffest sole ever, but very comfortable and have held up for a few years now... Not rated as waterproof, but I've tromped around in knee deep snow for hours without getting my feet wet. I consider them just about perfect for day hikes, maybe a little light for real serious backpacking.

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Originally Posted by drift_g35

I will mostly be wearing these in the summer, Just used them for snow since they were waterproof. I saw some danners at Centennial Gun Club that werent leather, and they looked really nice, but they were only $130 i think. I am a firm believer in you get what you pay for and that seemed like it was on the low side.

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I totally agree you get what you pay for in boots. The Danners I'm talking about are all leather, waterproof, and I paid a little over $200 for them on sale. I went with that brand because I was issued a pair of cold-weather Danners in the Corps, and they held up really well over a variety of terrain.

I've heard good things about Underarmor's speed freak boots for lightweight hikers, but I've never owned a pair.

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Originally Posted by drift_g35

It is more of a question on quality of boot, not what one fits me better.

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If it's simply about quality, get a pair of Limmer's and you're all set.

http://www.limmerboot.com

I love my Keen Targhees. They are the most comfortable hiking boots I've ever worn, even right out of the box. But they wear very fast IMHO.

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Originally Posted by kawiracer14

I don't think an online forum can tell you which boot is best for your foot. Each person's foot is so different the Lowas may work great for me but maybe you have no arch in your foot and you hate them. REI is really the way to go. Hell, you have a YEAR to decide you don't like a boot before you can't return it any more.

That being said, I'm on my second set of Lowas - the first one has gone up 25 or so 14ers before it wore out and now I just use it on my motorcycle when I go to and from work.

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Well said, everyone's choice of comparability will be different. REI member myself and have found Asolo's to be my choice. May I recommend a trip to a Red Wing boot store. They take special care to measure all aspects of your feet and will clue you in with more information about your feet then you ever knew!

Asolo and AKU are my go to hiking boot brands.