I need new hiking boots

[Shawn]

What are the Hiking Boots for Long-Distance Trails that you've worn?

Are they good for gripping, too?

Help me decide on a few brands!

 

[neidholdt]

I wear Merrill’s, I get about 1,200 - 1,500 miles out of them. This pair is about 10 months old but have over 1,000 rugged miles on them - about there

 

[krJoest]

Merrell Moab! I had a pair last 4 years

 

[neidholdt]

You were more specific, yess Merrill Moab. Do you how many miles you get out of a pair? Curious if my mileage wear is typical of others?

 

[krJoest]

I got 800 miles out of them and they're still good, my feet have gotten bigger and they don't fit anymore.

 

[krJoest]

They're good for caving, most things get ruined on that environment.

 

[neidholdt]

I buy hiking shoes one size larger than I normally wear, one for swelling and one for thicker socks

 

[Shawn]

I buy hiking shoes one size larger than I normally wear, one for swelling and one for thicker socks

I do, too! I wear thick alpaca wool socks in the winter and if I don't have that one size up, it's not comfortable.

But one size up for me is 14 and those aren't always easy to find, LOL.

 

[neidholdt]

So your the legendary Big Foot!

 

[Shawn]

So your the legendary Big Foot!

Some people say that LOL

 

[DoogerTreks]

I haven’t been able to find a boot that I like. I exclusively use Topo Trail Runners. Their main selling point is a snug waist but with a really wide toe box that lets your toes splay naturally. If you fight toe blisters these are a lifesaver.

 

[Shawn]

I haven’t been able to find a boot that I like. I exclusively use Topo Trail Runners. Their main selling point is a snug waist but with a really wide toe box that lets your toes splay naturally. If you fight toe blisters these are a lifesaver.

I've been getting blisters from my hiking shoes on longer hikes here and there, but they may still need more break in.

My Oboz boots never give me any blisters.

I want to try trail runners during the warm months, but I go through too many creeks in the winter and have to have waterproof, or my foot will freeze, LOL.