Hiking boots...

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Th3_K1d

I've had good experience with Ariat cowboy boots! I figure if the boot is tough enough to be a work boot, then it better be a good hiking boot. I've found that some "work boots" hold up better than some of the past hiking boots I've used. Thanks for the advice, it's appreciated!

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I hiked in a pair of work boots before getting the Scarpa hiking boots. The problem I had with the work boots when hiking, the laces did not go far enough towards my toes, no matter how tight the laces were my toes would jam into the toe of the boot when going down on a steep grade. Not a problem with the hiking boots, snug up the toe laces before heading down, no toe jam. Bagged 38 14ers on the Scarpas.

Anybody try Oakley? They better make a damn good boot for $500.

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Originally Posted by Graves

Anybody try Oakley? They better make a damn good boot for $500.

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If I had $500, I sure wouldn't spend it on boots..

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Originally Posted by Marlin

If I had $500, I sure wouldn't spend it on boots..

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+1
I like Danner boots, I've had the same pair for hunting and hiking for 3 years and they are holding up great.
Very comfortable and supportive.

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Originally Posted by Graves

Anybody try Oakley? They better make a damn good boot for $500.

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I want to try a pair of their drag racing shoes, they're only like 80$ but they look comfortable and hopefully I can feel the pedals better.

http://www.kenetrek.com/products.asp?dept=12

I wear Red Wing wildland fire boots avail in 8 and 10" high. Vibrran soles and tripple stiched. My current pair is 2 years and I wear them 5 days a week. Around $220.00

I mink oil them twice a month

I've got several pair of Danner hunting boots and Merrell hiking boots. Both brands are awesome and I've worn them for years.

I'm surprised no one has suggested you purchase a pair of gaiters to wear to keep out the dirt, rocks, bugs, etc... I always wear mine when I'm hunting/hiking and I've never had a problem with anything ever getting into my boots.

I usually wear military issue boots. The boots from the 60's and 70's we pretty bad. The newer military boots with Vibram soles, cambrelle lining and sewn in Goretex booties make life much easier on my feet. Add in Thinsulate insulation and they are usually warm and comfortable in the Colorado terrain. The other factor to consider is really good socks. A good wicking synthetic or a wool/synthetic blende is a must! I hike around mountains prospecting for precious metals and most civilian boots are too expensive and usually don't have the ruggedness of the made for the military versions. The popular brands are Belleville, Bates and Danner. Some of the boots are made under contract by these companies and don't have any names on them.

If you have a common size and can do mail order, here is yet another resource.http://sportsmansguide.com/net/brows...wear.aspx?c=11