r/Hiking_Footwear_Info

I bought a new pair of Keen Voyageur hiking shoes a few weeks ago. They are fantastic as far as comfort and grip are concerned but the sole is beginning to become delaminated from the rest of the shoe. I've done 6 hikes for about 6000m of elevation with them. A quick search on Amazon reveals that other people have the same issue with these shoes.

My previous shoe was a Scarpa with a pretty hard Vibram sole on them. They held up pretty well but don't have anywhere near the traction the Keens have on steep/loose surfaces. I feel like Spiderman in the Keens. I'd like a shoe with similar grip that will last.

What brand/model of hiking shoe are people using and how are they holding up ?

Thanks.

I learned many things in the Navy, some of them I still employ like this trick to prevent blisters.

Going on treks in October to Kedarnath, Tungnath, and Madhyamaheshwar. Looking for the best trekking shoes within a budget.

My current options are:

1. Bacca Bucci SOLDIER Good reviews – ₹1,699
2. Asian Everest 24 – Lightweight – ₹1,500
3. Quechua NH150 or NH100 – ₹3,600 – slightly over budget :(

Any other good options are also welcome. My budget is around ₹3,000.

This is my first trek, pls list the essential trekking equipment and other things I should carry or do for these treks. Tips on preparation, clothing, footwear, safety, and other useful things would be really helpful.

I'm putting together a two-shoe system for alpine trips: a lighter all-rounder for hut-to-hut treks over loose, rocky terrain and as an approach shoe for summits, plus a separate C/D-rated boot for glacier/crampon use. This first pair also needs to work for regular hiking in the Ardennes/Eifel, and for mountaineering/hiking in the Alps and Dolomites more broadly.

Three models I'm considering, each with a slightly different profile:

- Scarpa Mescalito Mid GTX

- La Sportiva TX4 Evo Mid GTX

- La Sportiva TX5 Evo Mid GTX

Has anyone used these across multi-day hut treks with a moderate pack, plus some via ferrata/scrambling? Curious about real-world fit, stiffness on loose rock, and how they compare to each other for this kind of mixed use. Any other models worth considering are welcome too.

Thanks in advance.

I've tried over a dozen boots and can't find one that works. Recently, I was wearing the Oboz Bridger wide size, but this summer they started squishing my feet over even short hikes (2 miles) and my feet were pained and sore after a recent 12 mile hike (for reference, my "hikes" are work related where I do not have trails and can range from traversing hilly sagebrush to mountain meadows where I look for wildlife and/or wetlands where I have to dig soil pits, so I need a tough enough shoe to handle digging). My favorite ever pair were Keen Durand I that fit well and were tough enough. Here are what I've tried:

1. Keen Durand I -- if this was still available, I wouldn't be here
2. Keen Durand ii -- they shrunk the toe box and made the forefoot tighter, so no thanks
3. Keen Targhee iv -- not sure if it was the midsole or what, but I could feel more of the rocks and it made me feet very sore
4. Oboz Bridger -- tough and comfortable at first but even go half size up and to wide, toe box kept squishing my toes
5. Merrell Moab 3 -- tried them on and fit fine, but didn't seem to have support and felt sort of cheap, I don't know how to explain it but I could tell they wouldn't work for me
6. Salomon X Ultra 5, wide -- just way too narrow
7. Salomon Quest -- too narrow
8. Asolo--same thing, too narrow
9. La sportiva Raptor -- too narrow
10. Hoka Kaha -- very comfortable, but a little odd; I don't think I could dig soil pits with these for long
11. Danner Mountain 600 -- these fit well, were comfortable, and the EE model had room for my toes. But are these a legit boot or just a fashion statement that can handle a paved trail at a national park??

Apparently I have wide, sensitive feet...The only other shoes I can really think of are the Lowa Renegade, but they seem a bit burly and uncomfortable--but I've never tried them on. Any other reasonable options I should consider?

I'm looking for one comfortable, nice-looking hiking shoe/boot.

I am 29yo 80kg male, day hikes only, 1-6 hours, ~2 kg backpack, normal pace,

Only 3-6 hikes/year, so durability is not a big concern Mostly spring/summer/autumn, 15-25°C

Terrain: mostly average forest trails, uphills downhills, some rocks, roots, wet rock, loose gravel; places like Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Dolomites

No via ferrata, heavy backpacking or serious mountaineering. Just One does it all for the next few years.

I want something that makes hiking feel easier/more enjoyable and reduces fatigue

Do you reccomend the newer sneaker-style designs (terrex anylander trailmaker freehiker) or trail runners or traditional-looking boots like the la sportiva, Lowa Renegade or Salomon X Ultra? Do you recommend or recommend against any of these exact types?

What would you buy? Low or mid? How much would you spend?

I recently did a 100 mile hike over four days, and it was about 50/50 trail and road. I had two pairs of shoes (hokas and Solomon), but ended up just wearing Hokas the last three days. Anyone have any recommendations for a shoe that’s good for both surfaces?

Hi, I'd like to replace my salomon x ultra 3 with another Salomon hiking shoe and I'm hesitating between Ultra x 5 vs X Ultra x 360.

I see the stack is significantly higher on ultra 5 and I think this increases the risk of rolling the ankles due to higher leverage. I like ultra 5 sole that looks very gryppy, but I'm tempted to go for ultra 360 since it has lower stack . Even if ultra 5 has a more advanced chassis I wonder how could it compensate for the higher leverage.

What is your opinion? Thanks!

Those who have ultra 5, do you find it stable when going on a laterally sloped surface?

Hi I'm 22 from New Zealand and just got my first taste of the more interesting trails my country has to offer.

I want to start taking my hiking seriously and slowly transition into mountaineering. Where I need help is footwear...

I understand that boots are a must for my future mountaineering endeavors, but I'm stuck between trail runners and hiking shoes.

New Zealand is a relatively wet country, but lightweight seems so appealing.

Would love to hear your opinions and what your priorities are when on the trail.

Cheers

https://www.amazon.com/NORTIV-Waterproof-Lightweight-Armadillo-NMUMHB2508/dp/B0FFSBC4BZ/ref=is_sr_dp_2?channelId=500&clpRedir=Y&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eSf5lY2sJnHe_CS0Tv8lRGn5xGQlsBYzop-wV-8sNgNZ9vHmAoEzXRBMODGPpfXTtMDyybGFWCdOnjpYhKIocvCJ7qxIwE7Td8B-NS2ji5UWbqa2Lnk8TBF-i_dD-92Zytn5T_7FzERKqzOH39FjVV11_8rAPB1_T1W-RxL4G6PbG54T9keXA7-cSfDdAWdxKKXR9soucrCx1PCVicJbtnfoaRkBkmDFrX_z-X-NFOUuF3LThiGYwluOixVrjr7EHksCBWdrn2LzK3krb5WS1JHW2AeDXHQFEQGDSobtA8s.5CovAfs1rue4tcDmi6WudkRCnQqKgYJFPYRgrGN6RSo&dib_tag=se&keywords=nortiv%2B8%2Bmens%2Bboots&plpRedirect=mhFallback&qid=1786215475&sr=8-80&xpid=miDnXYsAjgE0n&th=1&psc=1

Got these waterproof hiking boots a few months ago for trekking and to wear in the OR. Overall they're great and do the job, but ever since I started wearing them, the insides of my big toes have been constantly numb. The numbness worsens when I wear them for long periods and walk long distances in them. The toebox isn't too tight, and they don't feel that heavy during use, but I do definitely notice the weight when I take them off. Specifically feels like I'm having to lift the weight of my shoes with the inside halves of my feet, if that makes sense. Anyways, are there any kinds of insoles that would be useful in this scenario? Don't want to stop using these boots, since they have no other issues.

Hey everyone,

I'm looking into getting a pair of Altras that I can use for a combination of milsim/tactical operations, hiking, backpacking, camping, and mountain trips.

My main requirements are:

- At least mid-height, preferably high

- Completely waterproof / GTX

- Good enough for walking through shallow streams/brooks

- Good grip on mud, wet rocks, roots, forest terrain, etc.

- Durable enough for milsim and rough terrain

- Comfortable for long hikes and carrying a backpack

- Suitable for mountain terrain / scrambling

- Ideally something I can use as an all-around pair rather than having separate shoes for every activity

I'm particularly interested in hearing from people who actually use their boots for a similar combination of activities.

What models would you recommend, and why? Or are there any I should avoid? How well do the shoes perform over years?

Thanks