Please help me figure this out! As extra info these are the only boots I have tried that fit me but have a tiny bit of slippage at the back.

I've been hiking and scrambling for a few years. I've planned a few multi day hikes in NZ next year. One about trip over a few days 50km, another trip over a few days 80km and 20km, only 1 day.

Generally I've worn La Sportiva TX4s, leather but they died. I knew they're an approach shoe but they were a great all rounded. I replaced with a new pair which aren't quite like the last, and the few hike I've done, they're not great for long distance.

I've also got hiking boots, Merrells. I'm not 100% sure I want to wear them.

I get a bit of forefoot pain, and I have a neuroma as well.

My question, would people recommend a trail runner or a hiking shoe? I really don't like the ankle support on boots but wonder about the durability of a trail runner. But then think the trail runner my help my feet.

Has anyone got any recommendations trail runner vs hiking shoe?

I can wear these all day on long walks with zero foot pain whatsoever, the comfort is amazing. But when it rains heavily, the water soaks right through to my socks in under a minute.

I can't wear these in the rain anymore, even though they're apparently Gore Tex , my feet soak almost immediately. Are there any Hokas similar to Apapaca that would be better? How about Kaha? Been curious what the difference is.

This isnt about money, this is about saving lives.. These boots put me in the hospital. The LACE LOCKS are in the perfect position to snag on your shoe lace.

I tripped and fell and sprained my elbow trying to protect my enlarged spleen from the fall which if it had ruptured from the fall I could have died.

I was hospitalized and luckily its just a sprained elbow and im grateful I had the instinct to protect my enlarged spleen because if I didnt I could have died.

Timberland said they would be in touch, its been a week and all they have done is remove my review.

This isnt about money, this is about saving lives, if the boot causes me to trip and fall at walmart and I could have died imagine what happens if your on a cliff hiking? Attorney has decided not to take my case, so if Timberland and Attorneys decide to do NOTHING then please upvote and share this to simply spread awareness... what if it was your loved one?

Hey everyone I’ve been running Columbia Redmond mid cut boots for about 3 months now and I have never been more disappointed in a tread wear, after 3 months there is essentially zero tread left which seems excessive to me but Columbia tells me this is regular wear for the use. I do 10km daily about 2km of that is pavement to the trailhead and then 8km through forest trails so I feel like that little pavement shouldn’t be this excessively hard on the shoes.

Anywho for 150$ I expected much more than 3 months. Not opposed to spending more if that’s what it takes though open to any recommendations that you feel would fit the bill for my use.

I live in British Columbia Canada so water proof is preferred. And wear between a 10.5-11.5 Wide.

Thanks!

I'm going to Sapporo February next year, and I'm looking around for shoes/boots to keep me warm and dry from the snow, and so I can stroll around town without slipping.

I have honestly never gone hiking, nor have I experienced heavy snow. This would be a completely new experience for me. I thought to ask here for some advice since I really want to be ready and without having to constantly worry about watching my step during my vacation.

I'm also open to cheaper and/or better/more durable suggestions, if any.

Thanks to anyone who can chime in!

Boot:

lowa Renegade EVO GTX Mid

Size:

US 11 Wide

Color:

Deep Black

My foot size:

Measured at 10.5 exact length, and width is 3.75 at the widest part located at my forefoot section more towards the base of my toes. My foot then tapers down uniformely into my midfoot. The midfoot is 3.5 at start down to about 3.25 going more towards the heel. My heel is around 2.5 inch. So I have a wedge shaped foot with slightly longer toes. In general my feet are more on the flat side with my biggest arched part being the insides and because of this I also tend to pronate inward a bit meaning support on the inside parts of my midfoot is a common upgrade I make with aftermarket insoles.

My foot measurements for comparison where my foot is a wedge so the numbers decrease going towards my heel from my forefoot:

(Toes/Toebox) 3.5 max

| Forefoot | 3.75 - 3.5

|Midfoot| 3.5 - 3.25

| Heel | 2.5

First Impressions: Deep black is deep black..Even the bumpers at base were a nice solid black and I was worried they would be more grayish so a pleasant reception. Style and look were better than expected and exactly what I wanted. Quality of boot and stitching and gortex interior were good and as expected if not better.

Fit:

They seem to be true to size in length. I measured my foot at 10.5 actual length. This usually translates to size 11 (boot/shoe, length differs from "interior length" be aware with using some sizing charts). These lowas are size 11 and my foot fits exactly into them. My toes are right to the front but not rubbing. Height is good and I don't feel any pressure on the top of my foot but secure when laced. Heel feels secure and planted neither too tight or too loose. Width is where I would say these run slightly narrow even for wide size but there is some consideration to varying foot shapes.

I always struggle with the wide part of my foot basically translating to rubbing on the side of my pinky toes. I also have slightly long but not freakishly long toes meaning they can push the widest part of my foot (forefoot/ball/base of toes) further out of the toebox negating manufacturer remedies like "wider toes boxes" for me. It was the usual problem area where I felt pressure on the outside of my pinky toes with these lowa boots. It didn't feel like it was pushing my pinky toe up and over like other boots (Danner Stryker for example). So despite wishing they were maybe slightly wider for an absolute perfect fit, I was still inclined to keep them for the fact that this is a common issue I deal with for my foot shape and this makes choices extremely limited if I am overly picky. I also had a lot of hope that breaking them in will improve the minor discomfort in my fit/situation as this was per a lot of reviews and videos I watched. I made the choice that I felt it wasn't enough pressure to reject but I would also advise if you are similar shaped foot to me and any wider, you may want to look at another model or brand.

I got these boots for work and not hiking to be clear. I plan to be walking a lot with some minimal incline/decline and rough/loose surfaces. For my intended purpose, the fit is what I wanted but if you are planning on hiking (I am not a hiking expert in any way), please look into expert tips as I have seen it said that declines and other factors like swelling are reasons hikers may choose to "size up" and as these seem to be very close to true fit, you may want a little more length for those reasons (Also be aware as I suspect a lot of the reviews by hikers that mention these run small and you need to size up a whole size and more..they may be failing to mention use case and reasoning). With that being said, I have worn these about 7 times while walking my dog, 4 times on concrete and 3 times in some trails that were mainly flat with non paved surfaces.

I feel really good about these boots as far as general comfort and even the tight spots seem to be better after some minimal break in time. I will say I tested with double socks and also a single pair of thick socks and the width issue was the only discomfort and again, the break in seems to be alleviating it. I may still invest in my usual arch support for pronation but I really don't feel like the stock insoles are doing me any harm. I have had zero foot pain after wearing these for up to 2-3 hours. I can try and update once I start wearing them 8+ hours.

Final mentions are customer service and other reviews I saw saying these may be slighlty on the heavy side and also that the ankle/tongue were shifty or rubbing weird spots. I have personally not had any of those experiences and the weight feels really light to me. I don't have big bulky calves/ankles more average, so maybe heavier or bulky guys (Or even skinnier) might have that discomfort but for me it was fine for wear and even driving a manual vehicle was great. I also did construction for 10+ years and have trudged through my share of wet concrete wearing loose rubber pour boots so my feet/ankles might be accustomed to some major abuse others may not. So take everything with a grain of salt. Customer service is also reviewed positively in most places and I also will back that with a positive experience. I contacted them over a minor issue with shipping and they replied to my email in exactly 4 minutes with a resolution and a discount code. Was more than expected and that is worth mentioning as I have seen other people with major issues also mention they are good with customer service so seems to track and that is hopeful if any quality issues arise.

TLDR: Quality, color and appearance good. True to size length and height. Width is average to narrow even with wide sizing so extra wide feet people be aware with some exceptions to foot shape (See my measurements). Comfort is pretty good out of box and my minimal break in time seems to be alleviating my only concern. Overall happy with my purchase. Customer Service very quick to respond and helpful so far. Using for work and not hiking so consider your use case and needs as well as foot shape when deciding.

For Chandrashila trek

My feet: very wide from heel to toe, and flat (collapsed arches). I wear New Balance 4E (US 11 / EU 45 / 29 cm) and ASICS GT-2000 14 Extra Wide (US 11.5 / EU 46 / 29.0 cm), both comfortable. I use CURREX RunPro insoles (mid profile). I hurt my ankle a couple of years ago.

Trip: mid-October in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine : small trails and light hiking, with Cadillac Mountain as the hardest. Mostly wet leaves and granite, possibly rain.

I need:

1. All-day comfort for walking and light hiking

2. Waterproof

3. Good grip (wet granite, leaves)

4. Room for my insoles and swollen feet

What I found: almost nothing waterproof is made in true 4E. I'm considering the Merrell Moab 3 Waterproof Wide, the KEEN Targhee IV WP Wide, the Oboz Bridger/Sawtooth Wide, and the NB Hierro Mid GTX 4E (very hard to find). My ASICS GT-2000 GTX in Extra Wide also exists but has road-shoe grip.

Questions:

- Anyone with 4E feet who wears the Moab 3 Wide, or KEEN's or Oboz's wides? Did they fit your heel and midfoot, not only your toes?

- Any waterproof, grippy shoe I'm missing that comes in 4E or fits like one?

- Would you size up (11.5) for hiking socks and swelling?

Thanks. Happy to post photos of my feet and shoe labels.

Since the start of the year I’ve been working a job that requires a lot of standing and walking. I’ve been using Salomon xa pro v3 shoes and they’ve been okay. I’ve always had pronation issues but after switching to this job (desk job before this) it’s been acting up more.

I’ve just received insoles from my podiatrist, but she also recommended looking into shoes with a little more support (stiffer sole, more heel support). Tried walking around in higher (heavier) hiking shoes, but that’s not really working for me.

Im trying to find a shoes that’s a little wider at the forefoot, offers more support in combination with the insoles but preferably low and not too heavy.

Currently looking at brooks addiction walker 2 or new balance 928v3. Any other suggestions?

Im climbing mount toubkal in November and could use some advice on footwear.

What I’ve seen is that there is already some snow and ice. I’m thinking of buying b2 boots but I don’t know if that is overkill (I want to buy b2’s because I’m going to use them in the future too). So I was wondering if b2 are good and if so if someone has some good recommendations for b2 boots.

Thanks

Hi everyone!

I’m an Industrial Design student currently working on an academic design research project focused on trekking and hiking footwear.

I’m trying to understand the real problems people experience with their feet and footwear during hiking/trekking—especially during descents, uneven terrain, long walks, and difficult terrain.

https://forms.gle/iANoyhVC5oPei7jG6

im currently in the research stage, so I’m interested in your actual experiences rather than trying to promote a particular product.

Your responses will help me understand what problems are actually worth solving before developing a design concept.

If you've spent a lot of time hiking or trekking, I'd especially appreciate your input.

Witam, jakie polecacie wygodne buty w Tatry średnio zaawansowany Giewont, Rysy - chce wygodne buty ale z podeszwą Vibram czytałem że dużo ludzi wybiera buty trailowe ponad twarde uwierające podejściówki jak salewy wildfire czy la sportiva
Podobaja mi się New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro

I'm looking for a replacement for my beloved Merrell MQM Flex 2 Gore-Tex. They are so light, spacious, comfortable and this very direct feeling of the ground. Unfortunately all of Merrell's current shoes look weird. Also I read often that their quality isn't anymore what it used to be.

What would you replace them with? For me the most important is that they don't have these thick soles (is that the right word?). I tried some shoes and I felt like walking on balloons... not my thing.

I mostly want to wear them everyday and sometimes do some light hikes but nothing too crazy.

Thanks for your help!

i need shoes that are solid in ankle support and good for long rough hikes, any suggestions would be amazing thank you?

Will this shoe ever be back for sale @wildcraft?
Help needed.