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Originally Posted by shane_c
I'm looking for a recommendation for some hiking boots from MEC, since I have a gift card there.
I currently have a pair of Merrells which I find quite comfortable and don't really have any issues with. Last year I did a 3 day, 53 km hike with about 45-50 lbs on my back and my only complaint was the blister on the side of my big toe that developed on the third day but as far as the rest of my feet they felt good. This coming summer we're planning on hiking in Norway as well as a few multi day hikes here on the east coast.
I've heard good things about Scarpa boots and am considering a pair but they are leather and I question if that would be a wise move given how humid it gets here in the east. I think it might be too much of a sauna in my boots and strange things might start growing in there given our humid conditions. Perhaps I'd be better off with something more breathable or maybe leather hiking boots aren't an issue in humidity???
Here's the men's hiking boots at MEC. I have a $200 gift certificate to put towards them so would like to stay under $300 so I don't have to pay too much out of pocket.
https://www.mec.ca/en/gender/men%27s...=100-1184-1189 |
I'd head down in person, see what the boot people say will work with your feel, and then try them on. There really shouldn't be fundamental issues with the brands they carry, and then it comes down to fit and feel.
I'm currently using some Salomons (quest 4d) but also picked up another pair of the Lowa Zephyr since I loved my last ones.