Boots - Page 2 - Wild Texas Forums: Parks, Travel & Recreation

Turn Key · 01-07-2006, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by toejam

Sounds great! Rest assured there must be a couple hundred places to buy hiking boots in Colorado if it comes to that.

I may get to go on a gear hunting expedition today. I need a new backpack.

Have fun!

ploddinTod · 01-07-2006, 01:04 PM

TJ,
Have you checked out Granite Gear backpacks? What do you think about them?

ploddinTod · 01-15-2006, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Turn Key

Thanks for the help guys! Ended up getting a couple of pairs of boots at Academy. I got a pair made by Outdoor Gear called "Canyon". DW got a pair made by Nevados called "Eclipse". Neither pair were very expensive but find mine to be comfortable. Going to just wear them in the house for a day or two to make sure. Then I'll start seeing if I can get them scuffed up a bit before we head for Colorado. Even if I decide to buy something else for the trip, these are nice boots with out too high a price tag.

Thanks again and will type at you later. Happy Camping!

Turn Key,

How are your new boots working out for you?

Turn Key · 01-16-2006, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ploddinTod

Turn Key,

How are your new boots working out for you?

OK, so far. Have just worn them around the house some to start breaking them in. Will probably start "beating them up" out side next week. One good point; they were not terribly expensive so if they don't work out for heavy hiking, they'll be OK to wear for other purposes.

Happy Camping!

toejam · 01-18-2006, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ploddinTod

TJ,
Have you checked out Granite Gear backpacks? What do you think about them?

I didn't get far gear hunting - had to wine & dine with the wife. I'll continue when I have more money.

I've never checked out Granite Gear backpacks. Who sells them?

Turn Key · 01-30-2006, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ploddinTod

Turn Key,

How are your new boots working out for you?

Well I took them out today and really worked them a bit. Did about 3 miles on black top with a few fair grades. Nothing real challenging but a start. They feel pretty good but I'm no longer used to 1/2 boots. Used to wear them back in my Air Force days but that's a good many years ago. Not accustomed to having that leather around my ankles. Must say that they offer a lot of support and I'm betting I'll be glad to have it when we're in the Rockies.

Again, thanks for the help and happy camping!

ploddinTod · 01-30-2006, 11:17 AM

I'm glad they're working out for you so far. When you get a chance, give them a workout on a trail. Road walking in boots is very hard on the feet. They should feel even better on your feet when out on the trail.

Just my 2 cents.

2xHorn · 04-27-2006, 10:50 AM

Howdy folks. I'm just getting back into the hiking/packing/camping scene. Decided I needed a new pair of day-hiking, light packing boots. I guess I kind of wonder how much use they'll get, so I'm hesitant to throw a ton of money at them, i.e. over $100.

I'm also conflicted over Gore Tex or waterproof since I tend to have very sweaty feet, which can cause fit issues all on its own.

Long story short, I tried on some of the Wal Mart Ozark Trail boots, got water proof leather/nylon jobs. Being Asian made, they work pretty well for my low-volume foot and the fit and construction seem to be decent. The only bad thing I saw about them was wearing out quickly from trailspace.com reviews. At 20 bucks for the pair, if that's the worst problem, great (course it would be terrible if they blew out on a trip, but I don't see myself having that problem). Anyway, still in break-in stage and pretty pleased so far.

We shall see.

04-27-2006, 03:55 PM

I've had two pairs of Vasque hiking boots that were extremely comfortable and lasted quite a long time. I'm a different guy than the other Unregistered Guest who recommended Vasque in this thread, btw.

It's a bit offtopic, but has anyone tried the old wives' tale that you can get a head start on breaking in your boots by rolling over them a few times with a car? I tried it when I was forced to buy a pair of cheap boots on the way to a trailhead, and I didn't notice any difference except a little bit of cosmetic damage. The boots turned out to be a bad fit for me anyway, so I didn't learn anything, except not to forget my Vasques when I drive halfway across Texas to go hiking.

ploddinTod · 04-28-2006, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

It's a bit offtopic, but has anyone tried the old wives' tale that you can get a head start on breaking in your boots by rolling over them a few times with a car?

I've never heard of that one before. It would seem to me that by doing that you'd loosen the bonding glue and stitching. And especially in a cheap pair of boots, those components and craftmanship are probably in question already. But I admire your creativity. I too like to experiment with different insole combinations in my shoes and boots in order to achieve the "right" feel.