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Boot and Hiking Shoe Reviews 2000
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| Rater | Shoe Brand/ Model | Shoe Type | Sex | Your review | Rating |
| terry | carmont | hiker | M | good boot but can not get them in new zealand | ***** |
| kemp | Hi Tec Magnums | boot | M | good pair of boots.full leather and feel like trainers. work well over distances between 0 and 100 miles.abit expensive, 65 pound. | **** |
| Earl | LaSportieva | boot | M | The M-Hiker is a semi technical hiking/backpacking boot It was slow to break in. It is easy the best long distance, rough country boot I have ever used. It has air cells soft support, excellent control, great ankle support and is water proof. i have owned Vasque, Garmont, Montrail, and Bass and none are close. | ***** |
| Monica | Mephisto Impala | Hiking boot | W | Wow! EXTREMELY comfortable, well-made shoes! Gore-Tex, agressive tread sole, unbeatable ankle support. Broke in immediately, was walking 5+ miles a day in them within two days of buying them, and I'm VERY flatfooted. Only negative item is that I didn't like their innersoles, so replaced it with my own. I wear them with heavy socks. Purchased in Jan '96 for $250US, still wear them almost every day, average 4 miles a wearing. Comfortable, indestructible - I bought two more pairs! | ***** |
| omei | mephisto/pamir | Hiking boot | W | Best shoes I've ever owned! Advertised as light hiking boots. Wore them to climb a 10,000 foot mountain carrying a 50lb backpack - No problem. I have flat feet and they never bothered me once. The shoes are almost $300 (US), and worth every penny. They are full Gore-Tex with aggressive tread, and hold your ankles very securely in place. My only complaint is the inner sole that comes with the shoe is rather thin, so I replaced it with one of my own choosing. My socks of choice to go with the shoe are the Mephisto (merino) wool socks. I've had mine for just under 5 years and they are just now starting to show signs of wear. The socks are machine wash and dry, and bleach does not affect them. The socks run between $20-$25 (US) (ouch! - BUT! they do last 5 years or more) The shoes and socks together are the best combo in the world! | ***** |
| WB | New Balance 961 | Trail shoe | W | Sturdy trail shoe, high-top gives some ankle support. Waterproof and comfortable. Did 10K in it on first wearing with no blisters or problems. | |
| selah | Redwings | Hiking Boots | ***** | ||
| selah | Redwings | Hiking Boots | W | Corrected review. Forgot to enter type on my first entry. Anyways, this is a ladies hiking boot that seems very comfortable - even during the break-in period. Nice soft buttery leather and suede inset behind the ankle bone. Very nice! | ***** |
| Barb | Scarpa/Fabbiano | Hiking boot | W | This is the most awesome boot imaginable. Previously, I went throught about three boots in five years; none fit properly, and blisters were a way of life. A kind mountaineer recommended Scarpa, and Italian brand that apparently works well for those with very narrow heels (me). I'm delighted. I've traveled hundreds of miles in my Scarpas, and wouldn't trade them for ANYTHING! | ***** |
| Flat foot | Soloman | Boot | M | Be very careful as these boots become loose with wear. Good for water resistance. Back up service very poor from retailer. | *** |
| pixy | Sportiva | on/off trail hiking boot | W | A great fit from the moment I put it on. Good for a narrow heel and for someone who hits hard on the heel. Wore it first time on 8 mile hike. Felt like pillows all the way thru. No hot spots! | ***** |
| Eider | Timberland 47022 | trail | M | After 1,000+ miles over the past four months with these footsters, I am well pleased. The best waterproofing I have seen this side of ducks and combined with Thorlo light hikers, they can't be beat for field and trail! (but I'm still looking) | **** |
| Marty | Timberland 95310 | Hiking | W | Very comfortable, I wear them most of the time when I'm not working. They are my favorite shoes. | ***** |
| MackAttack | Timberland Skytrail | boot | M | Living in Northwest Indiana, the weather and environments are vast and different. I prefer a full leather, ankle supporting boot. The Skytrail gives me this very well. The leather is well worked. It gives the firmness yet, breaks-in fast and without cracking. It is easy to clean and maintain. It is not over insulated, and makes a good year round boot. The stiching is excellent and has not hot-spots. The sole is just right in gripping but, not too over-lugged so it walks well on pavement. I looked a long time for this boot, and I am very pleased with it. I just wished I had this boot when I was in The Army Rangers. | ***** |
| klunk | timberland, hiking boot | hiking boot | M | this boot is for street walking and should not be taking on any trails exceeding 5 miles. | * |
| Klunk | Vasque, Treaker | hiking boot | M | very well constructed, well balanced weight and support, reversed full grain leather, aggressive tread. real nice boots. | ***** |
| vitamin C | Vasques avanti | hiker | W | The best approach shoe I ever had. I can easily hike 30 km in 1 day and not get my feet tired. They last forever. The only thing is that I can't carry a very heavy load with them for a long time. At the end of the day, my ankles start weakening and they tend to turn. However, my husband has the same shoes and he doesn't have that problem. | ***** |
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