As the title says, I'm a bit curious what kind of shoes people use. I've seen that some people prefer thin-soled leather shoes for tracking, while some people swear by hi-tech hiking boots.
So, what's your choice?
So, what's your choice?
What kind of shoes do you use?
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I got ecco hiking boots which weigh far too heavy and have to thick soles. I always use sandals in dry weather but now I have to cross muddy roads to frequently (around my caravan it's got really muddy ), when these heavy boots wear out I'll buy thin soled leather boots. I'm already looking forward 
I like to go barefoot where I can.
I like to go barefoot where I can.
My choice are Alt-berg.
I live quite close to the factory so they made them to order for me and were kind enough to tweak them so they are a perfect fit.
Heavy and thick soled but IMO that is a plus as they feel "bombproof"
Hi-leg as i always seem to find the puddle slightly deeper than my boots.
Expensive at £160 but as i live so close they can repair/replace many worn parts for years to come.
I live quite close to the factory so they made them to order for me and were kind enough to tweak them so they are a perfect fit.
Heavy and thick soled but IMO that is a plus as they feel "bombproof"
Hi-leg as i always seem to find the puddle slightly deeper than my boots.
Expensive at £160 but as i live so close they can repair/replace many worn parts for years to come.
ArkAngel said:My choice are Alt-berg.
I live quite close to the factory so they made them to order for me and were kind enough to tweak them so they are a perfect fit.
Heavy and thick soled but IMO that is a plus as they feel "bombproof"
Hi-leg as i always seem to find the puddle slightly deeper than my boots.
Expensive at £160 but as i live so close they can repair/replace many worn parts for years to come.
That's probably quite smart. I think that you should always try to support local business (if they deserve it that is). Think globally, act locally as they say...
They look solid on their site.
I mostly use the M77 norwegian army boots. Polish them now and then and they are good enough for most bushcrafters.
In winter, when it is (very) cold, I often use the military "overboot" (norw: fotpose) that is made for these as well.
The M77 boots have no lining, so these "overboots" are essencial when it is cold outside.
Tor
In winter, when it is (very) cold, I often use the military "overboot" (norw: fotpose) that is made for these as well.
The M77 boots have no lining, so these "overboots" are essencial when it is cold outside.
Tor
I think it just depends what kind of feet you have and what you want to do with them.
I have very broad feet. and so I need broad shoes. hard to find, somehow most shoes always hurt at the sides of my feet. when I'm in the woods not really having to walk long distances I use standard dutch military boots
but If I have to walk long and far I use my walking boots:
hanwag peru
but then again. it depends what kind of feet you have and what you want to do.
tip: when you are going to walk long distances. try washing your feet with cold shower water every morning. you won't or almost won't have blisters.
I have very broad feet. and so I need broad shoes. hard to find, somehow most shoes always hurt at the sides of my feet. when I'm in the woods not really having to walk long distances I use standard dutch military boots
but If I have to walk long and far I use my walking boots:
hanwag peru
but then again. it depends what kind of feet you have and what you want to do.
tip: when you are going to walk long distances. try washing your feet with cold shower water every morning. you won't or almost won't have blisters.
I walk barefeet all summer (except when hiking with a heavy backpack). In winter, counting from when the cold gets uncomfortable I use either my ski boots or my mountain boots.
Have used the M77 extensively as well, I liked them, but they are really too cold in winter without "fotpose". And I find them rather encumbersome.
I want to make some boots from reindeer leg skins sometimes soon. Or if that is all I can get: Elk leg skins.
Have used the M77 extensively as well, I liked them, but they are really too cold in winter without "fotpose". And I find them rather encumbersome.
I want to make some boots from reindeer leg skins sometimes soon. Or if that is all I can get: Elk leg skins.
I have a pair of squaddie boots for general mucking about in rough conditions outdoors and I've just bought some "Muckboots" for wellie conditions but most of the time I'm happy padding about in sandals
I a big fan of Lowa combat boots. I've done a lot of long distance treking and had all sorts of boots from many manufacturers. The Lowa boots is by far, in my experience, the best boots by far.
Phil.
Phil.
I have had Lowa Combat boots but found them slow drying and over priced. I am much happier with my Bestard Adventuras. Cheaper and comfier. Plus they dry more quickly.
Snufkin said:Sandals in summer and the rest of the time my Scarpa Rangers. It's getting really hard to find leather boots without poxy goretex liners in them
That's a shame really! I know lowa makes a model without gore-tex, but then it's leather inside, and leather outside, and foam inbetween! Meindl also have some none gore-tex ones. I can also recommend lundhags boots, which have a quite different approach to boots. Fast drying, versatile and bomb proof stuff. Seen it in some english webstores. Their professional model is a winner, and the forester is a great buy for someone with a tight budget.
Snufkin said:It's getting really hard to find leather boots without poxy goretex liners in them
That's one of the reasons I use the standard squadie boots, they're cheap as chips too.
I got fed up of gortex type boots falling apart before the sole was half worn out.
I have a couple of pairs of ex-forces Pro boots. They have Thinsulate lining so are really warm.
Trouble I have is getting them on initially, because the tongue is stitched all the way up.I really struggle getting my heel [widest part of foot] in. Once I get them on they are really comfey.
Trouble I have is getting them on initially, because the tongue is stitched all the way up.I really struggle getting my heel [widest part of foot] in. Once I get them on they are really comfey.
I don't wear shoes in the bush unless I'm wearing sandals around camp at night. For summer use I swear by my US army improved jungle boot. They're very much like the vietnam-era boots but use cordura nylon instead of cotton duck. They're great because I do a lot of river crossings and they dry out very quickly.
For fall use, I tend to wear a pair of Canadian army Mk. III combat boots. They look a lot like the Norwegian army boots. And like a lot of you, I don't like gore-tex boots either. Gore-tex socks are another matter though.
When I go mountaineering which isn't that often anymore, I wear a pair of heavy, clunky Salomon heavy mountaineering boots. They don't flex at all because they need to be able to kick steps into show when I'm using my ice-axe. This also means that they destroy my feet very quickly. Even with a nice pair of gel insoles they still hurt.
Cheers,
Adam
For fall use, I tend to wear a pair of Canadian army Mk. III combat boots. They look a lot like the Norwegian army boots. And like a lot of you, I don't like gore-tex boots either. Gore-tex socks are another matter though.
When I go mountaineering which isn't that often anymore, I wear a pair of heavy, clunky Salomon heavy mountaineering boots. They don't flex at all because they need to be able to kick steps into show when I'm using my ice-axe. This also means that they destroy my feet very quickly. Even with a nice pair of gel insoles they still hurt.
Cheers,
Adam
What's the problem with Gortex? works well for me, and when it wears out you still have your leather boots
Gore-tex boots are wuite sweaty in comparison to non gore-tex boots. Easy way around thast is to have boots with a removeable Gore-tex inner or buy gore-tex socks. This allows more air to circulate. That is how mine work anyway
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