Hiking shoes?

[Infi-del]

Wondered if you guys could suggest some good hiking/running/walking shoes. I don't have much luck with boots as I have large ankles and even bigger claves and so boots don't generally lace up on me well. So I usually stick with shoes or ankle top boots. Looking for something comfortable with good support and I tend to run my shoes over to the outside so it would be nice if they could compensate for that. Appreciate the advise.

 

[hwpaintballer]

Have you ever tried Merrell? I got a pair not too long ago and I'm pretty happy with them.

 

[Infi-del]

Have you ever tried Merrell? I got a pair not too long ago and I'm pretty happy with them.

Never tried them but I've heard great things. You know where I can look at there stuff?

 

[hwpaintballer]

I went to the local Shoe Department and they had a few pairs.

 

[Snow]

I typically wear my New Balance tennis shoes. They have a few models specific for trailrunning, so you might check those out.

 

[Wildewinds]

While I like Merrells, they're generally too narrow for my feet. Dunno if these are too high for you, but I have a pair of these:

http://www.rei.com/product/667406

My feet are pretty big (13) and wide and these fit me just fine. They're very solid without feeling too heavy and they have great grip on rocky trails.

 

[tenkara]

Salomon XA Comp 3's. A good fit with excellent arch support and a stiff enough midsole for broken and rocky terrain. You can also get a gore version for winter use. It's become my favorite hiker with a 20 lb load.

 

[Snake Dr.]

Have you ever tried Merrell? I got a pair not too long ago and I'm pretty happy with them.

A +++ On the Merrel's "Best Hiking Boot's I've ever owned ! :thumbup:

 

[Harayasu]

Here in Europe, German made hiking shoes are very popular (Meindl, Lowa, Hanwag). Since I have quite wide feet, I need shoes that are a bit wide and therefore I have choosen Lowa. Their Renegade GTX mid model, I believe it is a shoe of the A/B category, fits my feet very well. I carry them for about 10 years now. Similar models of Meindl and Hanwag that I tried in the shop were too narrow.

 

[Capt. Carl]

Here in Europe, German made hiking shoes are very popular (Meindl, Lowa, Hanwag). Since I have quite wide feet, I need shoes that are a bit wide and therefore I have choosen Lowa. Their Renegade GTX mid model, I believe it is a shoe of the A/B category, fits my feet very well. I carry them for about 10 years now. Similar models of Meindl and Hanwag that I tried in the shop were too narrow.

Lowa Renegade GTX is great. I have a pair but unfortunately they are 1/2 size too small (sz 10.5). Almost new looking too.

 

[Millhouse]

I would find a retail outlet where you can take your time and try on shoes from different manufacturers. Fit can vary considerably between different brands, and sometimes within the same brand.

I have average feet and currently have shoes from Merrell and Salomon.

 

[coaldigger]

A +++ On the Merrel's "Best Hiking Boot's I've ever owned ! :thumbup:

Another vote here for the Merrel's !!! I have the Moab Ventilators & LOVE 'em...Very comfortable !

 

[coaldigger]

Never tried them but I've heard great things. You know where I can look at there stuff?

This is where Mine came from :thumbup:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...parentType=index&indexId=cat601932&hasJS=true

 

[hollowdweller]

I had a pair of Merril Stretch Chameleons I really liked.:thumbup:

 

[Infi-del]

I just remembered the word for my stride problem. It's called Under-Pronation. Means I put most of the stress of my stride on the outside edges of my shoes. Can't seem to find a fix for it either. Most serious running shoe makers make corrections for over-pronators. But I don't see much for under-pronators.

 

[CC U]

Try the Lowa hiking boots. They have a pronation support, and have helped with foot fatigue, in my experience. I have the Banff model, because they are a non-goretex model, with a leather lining. It takes some time to break in, but once they do, the leather lining is more comfortable as it molds to your foot. Find the best fitting boots, and stick with those.

 

[cb4life_30]

I have 2 pairs of merrels...I love them both. I have the chameleons and the stretches...the stretches are great mountain biking shoes.

 

[riz_aaroni]

Anybody have any advice on waterproof hiking boots? Not that I want to go swimming with my boots on, but I'd like to go for walks/hikes and not have to worry about really muddy/wet ground. The boots I have now are, one, not great for hiking and, two, would act like a sponge.

Will have to check out Merrel boots/shoes. Could use a good pair of boots.

 

[mndart]

I have Merrell shoes and really like them for clunking around; but for lightweight hiking and off trail boots I have always worn Vasque.
For the real heavy duty shit like making my way through extreme terrain or non-technical rock climbing I wore Lowa.

p.s. If this is for some serious trekking, got to a mountaineering shop or somwhere where the staff actually knows what they are talking about..... you can go crazy and spend hundreds on these things and you want them to fit properly and not ruin your feet.

 

[Harayasu]

If this is for some serious trekking, got to a mountaineering shop or somwhere where the staff actually knows what they are talking about.

I totally agree. Two days ago I went to an outdoor shop with a friend of mine, who needed hiking shoes for hiking (not climbing) through the Alps. It was on a weekday, so it was quiet and fortunately there was an older man knowing a lot about shoes. It took about 2 hours to get the best shoes for his feet, but it was worth it. Don't mind about the brand, try out different models, feel the differences and get the ones that fit your feet best.