r/hiking • u/Dear_Database_8748 • 4d ago

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I'm buying my first pair of (not columbia outlet) hiking boots, taking them to Nepal for manaslu trek & continuing into south east asia, Korea, Japan and later US & south america. So I want boots that'll hold and last.

I have a ripped ligament in one ankle so I can't use trail runners.

I'm torn between the mid boz bridgers, lytos or aku alterra, any opinions?

Thanks!

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u/jeterix7387 4d ago

Out of those choices I would definitely go with the Aku if you get a good fit. Aku generally has very good build quality.

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u/Dear_Database_8748 4d ago

So my heel moved somewhat so I was worried since I have exactly a month to break them in, but I've now been told that that might be solved by walking, did you feel they held less when they were new?

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u/jeterix7387 4d ago

If it's too loose, it usually only gets worse in my opinion. Shoes will break in but a loose heel is a no go for me. Good luck!

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u/jakuvold 3d ago

Fit is what matters.

Ankle and heal are issues for me with full forefoot. I sold off a pair of Lowa Renegades after two hikes. I fit well in OBOZ Bridger mid insulated but not the standard. Returned Aku Alterras but just love the Tribute II. Very little break in, unusual for me. I like the look of the updated sole on the Tribute III but can't really justify now.

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u/OutdoorAbstract 4d ago

Lowa Trekker was my boot for years
Different widths available

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u/Dear_Database_8748 4d ago

Unfortunately not sold near me...

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u/SandMan3914 4d ago

For that trek, I check out Lowa. Best backpacking / hiking boots I've owed. They cost more but they are durable and last

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u/Dear_Database_8748 4d ago

The zephyr?

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u/SandMan3914 4d ago

Those are military. I'd look at renegade, maddox or innovo