What’s a good upgrade from Quechua MH100 for Sahyadris, Himalayan treks, and beginner mountaineering?
hi! im looking to upgrade my shoes and need suggestions from people who have gone through a similar progression~
first and current shoes: quechua mh100 mid in size 3
ive been wearing and loving these since 4 years now. did many many big and small sahyadri hikes, random hikes in himachal, EBC and kala patthar in these. i love their grip on ascents, support, comfort, durability and waterproofing. never had a severe blister problem. got used to the weight pretty quick, im not even sure if these are considered light or heavy lol. sahyadri descents can be brutal with loose soil so as a beginner i did struggle and felt there are better anti skid options out there that dont smash your toes. other regions felt better because of different terrain and trekking poles. they’re not as worn out but i can see that happening now and dont want to risk future adventures. one of the metal lace hooks is out and decathlon folks said any fix would only be temporary and not reliable.
future adventures (upcoming and spanned across a few years) : regular sahyadri treks, kilimanjaro, uttarakhand, himachal and ladakh region treks, kang yatse 2, dzo jongo, friendship peak, mera peak, island peak and more if the mountain gods are willing!
im a size 3 or 4 in womens’ depending on the brand so looking for ones that have good fitting shoes in smaller sizes. most of the expedition style beginner treks do provide boots for summit days on rent etc hence a versatile shoe that helps with training on local treks + can handle some snow and accessories would be my best option. budget is not really a problem but as a beginner this would be my first upgrade so looking for affordable/ value for money options.
any tips/ recommendations are appreciated! thank you!