Comments | damnhikers: Recommendations for affordable boots

chaoticbeauty in damnhikers

Recommendations for affordable boots

Aug 09, 2008 07:32

I'm extremely new to hiking, in fact I've only done one hike - Tillamook Head, which possibly wasn't the best choice for a first time hike but it wasn't as bad as I feared. We started in Seaside and ended at Ecola Park. We had left a car in Ecola in case we weren't up for making a round trip which turned out to be a good thing. Right before we ( Read more... )

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chaoticbeauty August 9 2008, 15:27:43 UTC

That's what I was afraid of.

Thanks for the links! There seems to be some on there right now, we're going to hit REI today and see if they at least have that brand (hi-tec) so he can at least try them on and see what they're like.

stopword August 9 2008, 15:24:35 UTC

I think that everyone's foot is different, so don't trust reviews. If you have a really high arch, someone with a low arch might complain about your perfect shoe.

I second REI outlet, there's also a secondhand gear store on SE Grand around Washington. http://www.nextadventure.net/

chaoticbeauty August 9 2008, 15:28:35 UTC

sweet I will have to check that out, thank you!

adventure_girl August 9 2008, 16:25:39 UTC

If you're just starting, and not packing a lot of weight, it might be a good idea to use some old running shoes/sturdy tennis shoes while you save up for real boots. Just know that your feet will get wet, so keep a towel, clean socks and shoes, and some baby powder in your car.

I've been hiking and backpacking in these for a year or two now, and they're the best boots I've ever had: http://www.vermontgear.com/Asolo_Stynger_Wom.html

If you're patient and shop around, you can usually find them for around $120. Personally, that's more than I've ever spent on boots (I've always tried to stay under $100), but it was worth every penny.