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Turn Key · 12-21-2005, 08:37 AM

OK, guys. I've helped with info on state parks and kayaks. Now it's time for me to pick your brains.

DW and I are heading for a 16 day trip to Colorado this summer. Will be at Rocky Mountain National Park for a week and the rest will be split between Leadville and Durango. Will be doing a BUNCH of hiking and figure that a good pair of boots for both DW and myself will be a good idea. Have never purchased a pair of these, at least not good ones and not sure what to look for. Figuring on a low rise boot, possably w/waterproofing. We're going in summer so don't see insulation as a big factor. Actually, I guess ventilation would be better. Not sure what these should cost but figuring at least $50-100 per pair and willing to pay a bit more if needed. We're going with friends from Borne and they've been there before. My understanding is that all our hiking trips will be on marked trails, anywhere from 4-8 miles, round trip. Here are my questions:

Can I get good boots in the price range mentioned or do I need to spend more?
Planning on checking at Academy Sports for these boots. Good idea?
Best brandnames in price range?
Any other suggestions or things I've missed?

We want to get our boots in the next few weeks so that we can have a good bit of time to break them in prior to the trip.

That's about it for now. Figure that I'll have more questions once y'all chime in here. Thanks in advance for the help and as always,

Happy Camping!

12-21-2005, 08:37 AM	#1
Turn Key Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Central Texas Posts: 511	Boots OK, guys. I've helped with info on state parks and kayaks. Now it's time for me to pick your brains. DW and I are heading for a 16 day trip to Colorado this summer. Will be at Rocky Mountain National Park for a week and the rest will be split between Leadville and Durango. Will be doing a BUNCH of hiking and figure that a good pair of boots for both DW and myself will be a good idea. Have never purchased a pair of these, at least not good ones and not sure what to look for. Figuring on a low rise boot, possably w/waterproofing. We're going in summer so don't see insulation as a big factor. Actually, I guess ventilation would be better. Not sure what these should cost but figuring at least $50-100 per pair and willing to pay a bit more if needed. We're going with friends from Borne and they've been there before. My understanding is that all our hiking trips will be on marked trails, anywhere from 4-8 miles, round trip. Here are my questions: Can I get good boots in the price range mentioned or do I need to spend more? Planning on checking at Academy Sports for these boots. Good idea? Best brandnames in price range? Any other suggestions or things I've missed? We want to get our boots in the next few weeks so that we can have a good bit of time to break them in prior to the trip. That's about it for now. Figure that I'll have more questions once y'all chime in here. Thanks in advance for the help and as always, Happy Camping! __________________ Turn Key, DW & Tilly, The Camping Boston Terrier '03 Chevy 2500HD, 4X4, X-Cab, Long Bed '04 K-Z "Durango", 275RK ("Sunday Haus II") Twin Kayaks, "The Ride" by Wilderness Systems North Central Texas, Where The West Begins!