r/Hiking_Footwear_Info

Found this on marketplace for $60 usd seems to have only a few wears. Are they good/worth it?

I couldn't find much information other than a few worn pairs on eBay and of course the good danners, but I don’t think they are on same build category.

Any pic of yours would be appreciated.

So first let me say that yes, I know that these are geared more toward fashion and not as much function.... Or at least, so people say. But from what I've seen online and the extensive research I've tried to do on these things, most people's opinions of these seem to be based on what they assume, not on actual tests.

People assume that because they actually put effort into making them look good that they can't possibly function very well, as if boots that function well as hiking boots can't also look nice.

And from people who've actually bought them and worn them, nobody seems to have put them on a serious hiking trail tests. Everyone says that they've worn them for just regular walking around or on simple dirt trails, but not for serious hikes.... So therefore, how does anyone really know how they would function if nobody has seriously tested them as far as like, how they perform or how long they would hold up if put under some serious miles... That sort of thing.

Now I've seen some serious high-end hiking boots that have outsoles that are very similar to the tread on these.

This is what the tread on these boots looks like.👆

So now I'm asking, has anyone out there actually bought these and actually did some serious hiking in them? And if so, what was the verdict? If there's anyone who can help me out, I'm looking for some actual feedback data here from actually wearing them.

I own a pair of Decathlon Quechua leather hiking boots that I only use during winter hikes, usually just a handful of days each year. Looking at the outsole, there’s very little wear left on them—they’ve probably seen only a fraction of the use they’re designed for.

I’ve always tried to take good care of them:
- Cleaned them after every hiking season.
- Applied leather wax/conditioner every year.
- Stored them indoors in a dry room.
- Kept them inside the cardboard shoe box.
- Stuffed each boot with the shoe paper/tissue to help absorb moisture and maintain their shape.
- Used them only occasionally during winter hikes.

Despite all that, when I recently took them out, the black midsole had turned completely white and chalky in places, developed cracks everywhere, and the material literally started crumbling apart. Even some of the outsole lugs are beginning to crack.

The strange part is that the leather upper still looks almost new, while the sole is completely falling apart.

Since they were leather hiking boots, I made an effort to maintain them properly so they’d last for many years.

Has anyone else experienced this with their boots or is this just something that happens with polyurethane midsoles as they age?

Is there anything I could have done differently, or was this inevitable?

Attached photos showing:
- The excellent condition of the leather upper.
- The very light wear on the outsole.
- The severe cracking and crumbling of the midsole.

I am genuinely sad to see them end up like this. They were my favourite hiking boots, and I had hoped to use them on many more hikes over the years.

Edit: To clarify, I live in an extremely hot region where summer temperatures often exceed 45°C (113°F), so these were never meant for regular use. Knowing that shoes generally age better with occasional use than prolonged storage, I wore them whenever I had the chance—mainly on winter hikes in the Himalayas. The boots are around 8 years old.

Hello! I have a pair of Scarpa Moraines, previously a pair of Solomon trail runners, and I just completed an 80km through hike as well as a series of day hikes in Newfoundland. Throughout both trips, I encountered a lot of numbness in my big toe and the ball of my foot. This happened with a small day pack (~5lbs) and my camping backpack (~20lbs). I've tried a few things to fix this:

• Tying the laces differently to heel lock (did not help numbness, did help heel sliding a little)

• Different socks (cotton, wool, thick, thin). No change.

• Focusing on my gait - heel toe, heel toe. This helped at first but I experienced numbness shortly after.

The shoes do fit and do not feel too narrow on my toes. I am usually size 9.5-10 (depending), Scarpa shoes are size 10 1/3 (their in-between size). I do have a fairly high arch but regular(?) width feet (~10-10.5cm in width).

I've ordered a pair of Superfeet insoles to see if this helps, but wanted to see if there were any other suggestions or bits of advice. Thanks in advance!

Hello! I’m just buying some hiking sandals for the first time - I’ll be using them for summer hikes in Spain but also for festivals etc.

I bought two pairs and wanted some help with how they should fit.

- First ones are size 8 Teva Terra Fi 5 - they feel very comfortable but I have quite a lot of space around my foot and have to have the straps pulled to overhang for them to fit well

- Second ones are size 7 Teva Terra Lite Sport - they look much cleaner and neater but my toes are close to the end and it feels like there’s a tiny bit of overhang at the sides and the front straps sits pretty high on my toes

Any help to decide between them would be much appreciated!

Hey there, do you think it's still possible to buy a pair of Samaras?

If not, any suggestions for a similar alternative in terms of materials, look, utility?

Tks y'all

I’m already into light trekking and trail running, but I’d like to start doing some more serious trekking, so I’m looking for a new pair of boots. Right now I only have trekking shoes, and I’d like something that gives my ankles a bit more support and stability. I’ve been looking around and reading a lot of posts, and with a budget of around €100–150 I mainly came across these models. I know brands like La Sportiva and La Scarpa are very well known, and maybe part of the price is for the brand name, but I’d really like my first pair of nice hiking boots. Are these good options? Is there anything specific I should consider before buying, besides trying them on? I’m also open to any recommendations in the same price range. thanks to everyone answering 🤝🏼🤝🏼🤝🏼

I sized up half a size for these trial shoes and now I’m worried I went too big? When I slide my toe all the way to a front, only one finger fits behind my heal but when my heal is back my toe looks like it has so much room? Wearing normal socks in this picture but will wear a little thicker socks on my trip. Thanks in advance!