Warm Weather Hikers?

cmdr249

cmdr249

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What warm weather hikers do you use?

I have hikers for cold weather but haven't been able to find anything decent on hand in this area.

I'm interested more in boots but would also like to hear about shoes,

Inputs and opinions welcome! :thumbup:
 
Lol, I had to read this post just to find out what "hikers" were.

Sorry I can't help much though, I just were my work boots, my foot temperature doesn't bother me. Just be sure to were nice lightweight wool socks.
 
LMAO.....I thought you were summoning all of us folks who live in the burning a$$ states :D I was going to say for warm weather I carry water, knife, ferro rod......:p

I have a pair of boots somewhere that have those gore tec openings to allow your feet to breath (or take in water when it rains :o) I don't have the brand name offhand, but when it comes to comfort, I pick what feels great :)
 
cmdr249 said:
What warm weather hikers do you use?
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I wear a pair of Vasque (similar to the current Breeze model) hiking boots in the summer. They are nylon bodied with leather reinforments (construction similar to a good pair of running shoes, only with sturdier soles and a bit of ankle support). The nylon provides decent ventalation in the warm weather and drys fairly quickly after walking through a stream. I'd avoid solid leather, or gortex lined boots. Good in colder, weter weather but I find they don't provide enough ventalation in hot weather.
 
In summer it get very warm here.

It depends on the surface and hence how much protectiona and anke support needed. The Australian army still wears botts in the desert - though special coller ones.

I generally wear merrels - like a souped up jogger with a fair amount of mesh. Or if it is rugged or the potential for water or the tpotential for getting tired an not looking at feet I wear my much abused Timberland Eurohikers - thought he feet get hot!
 
I have a pair of Lowa's, type Renegade GTX. I carry them on hikes for about 10 years now, they feel very comfortable to me. My hikes are mostly in the moderate climate of the Netherlands and Germany, but I also carried them in the colder northern countries of Europe and the hot southern countries. Next three weeks they will go with me when hiking through the mountains of Jotunheimen.
 
I've used GI issue desert boots. For the heat they are good, but I think the soles are too hard and they can wear out your knees after awhile. I also try to find socks that are designed for warmer weather, but still give you the protection your feet need. I can't remember the brands, but I have a few in the hiking sock drawer.
 
Goretex Vasque's and Goretex Moab-low's. I typically don't have blister issues, so I don't need a super breathable boot. I'm going to try Moab Ventilator boots.
 
I have a pair of Vasque Sundowners that I wear for all occasions. I tried a pair of light hikers with the fabric inserts, thinking they would be cooler, but they did not give the support of the Sundowners. I use Thorlo Coolmax light hiker socks.
 
For warm weather hikes I use a pair of The North Face Hedgehog Mid GTX XCR boots. I got them about 8+/- months ago and have covered maybe 60 miles hiking in them, plus wearing them for entire weekends while camping. I am pretty happy with them. I had almost zero break-in time, they have been waterproof so far, and they breathe really well, especially if you wear some decent socks with them. They also have a really good grippy vibram sole that has held up really well.
 
I wear Vasque Breeze lowtops a lot, but stick with sturdier footwear for anything involving walking with a pack.
 
Here in the tropics, outdoor sandals are sometimes the norm. No fuss when crossing water too!

I have the split toe "Subanon" model made by a local outdoor company. Sturdy, thick rubber with good traction and continuous loop -

http://tribuoutdoors.com/
 
mdauben said:
I wear a pair of Vasque (similar to the current Breeze model) hiking boots in the summer.
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That's exactly what I wear - Vasque Breeze. In NYS it's good for at least April through October... and mostly likely March through November. They're robust enough to handle some water, be it rain or a wet trail, but they're very light and provide enough ventilation to be used in 90F+ weather.

Got them at EMS on clearance for about $100.
 
Merrells. Been wearin em for years. Last forever, and have good vibram soles. I have had several differant models, and have never been disapointed. I also wear my Chaco sandles occasionally.

With shoes, its best to try differant ones on, as whats good for one foot, wont be for another....
 
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