Hiking shoe

[Anthroman]

Looking for a shoe I can wear around the city as well as on light hikes while traveling. I was hoping someone could give me some recommendations. I was looking at possibly a pair of Keen austins, anyone have any experience with these?

http://www.rei.com/product/738720

 

[Win Heger]

I see a lot of these threads and you really need to go to a store and try shoes on. A recommendation is useless, except to point you to the quality shoes.

I wear Keen Newport H2 sandals 90% of the time and love them. I have a well worn pair of Montrail, I love. I have two pair of La Sportiva, one pair is awesome, one pair sucks (bought over the Internet, on a recommendation!).

Win

 

[T.K.C.]

I prefer Merrell shoes & boots. That is what works for me. But, they might not work for you.

 

[Josh K]

I prefer Merrell shoes & boots. That is what works for me. But, they might not work for you.

+1 Merrells.

Riot:
http://www.rei.com/product/780331

Sight:
http://www.rei.com/product/788750

I have both pairs. The Sight's might be a bit better, I find them not as tight width wise on my feet. The big lugs make it a snap to clean. The Riot's have a more complicated bottom, and a bit more breathable, but they take a little getting used to.

 

[cmdionne]

Check out Lowa Jannu

 

[flipe8]

Maybe a pair of Blundstones? While not like the shoes you've looked at, they've been worn by many for pretty much anything.

 

[jeeperaz]

I prefer Merrell shoes & boots. That is what works for me. But, they might not work for you.

I learned to make boots from Randy Merrell. Although he no longer has any connection to the company, I still prefer them for off the shelf type shoes.

 

[=Voodoo=]

i have 2 pairs of keens where the instep rubber by the ball of my foot has torn off in the same spot. my vasques have not and are 2 years or older. keens are comfortable but didnt last as long as my vasques. had the keens for less than 1 year. everyone walks a different way so ymmv.