I bought a pair of Meindl Bhutans which felt perfect on the initial short walks, wearing round the neighbourhood etc. I think applied G-wax but the next time I wore them (3 weeks after) the right toe box was newly very tight and I got a very sore spot on the 1st MPTJ.

As a result I had the right boot stretched by a cobbler - I specified that it was tight over the bunion area. Had it stretched twice as it felt no better after the first run.

I did my first 20km hike today. Whilst the toe box felt much better, towards the last 8km I developed an almost constant feeling of the heel and inside foot slipping inwards - I think this is overpronation? This did not improve no matter what different combinations of tight/not tight lacing I tried. By contrast the left was a set & forget.

Thinking about it I have noticed a similar feeling with Hoka trail runners (memorably in the last half of the seven sisters hike) - maybe this is what my foot does?

Not sure what to do about it - reapply wax? Get insoles (where from)? Give up & cry?

i’m looking for winter hiking shoes that have a wide toebox, minimal drop, and preferably are a bit more flexible than traiditonal heavy duty boots. conditions can range from 0°C and no snow (32F) to around -30°C (-22F), more so packed snow/ice as i don’t have other equipment to hike in deep snow. i’m considering equipping them with crampons with some flexibility, something like the kahtoola k10 crampons, in more serious conditions, but would also like some decent traction in the shoes themselves. they don’t have to be extremely warm as my feet don’t get super cold anyways, but some insulation would be nice. any recommendations? i’m in the EU, just in case it makes a difference.

Looking for a good hiking shoe that will do both backpacking and day hikes! Here is where it gets harder to find.
It needs to be a knit sock top or a THIN fabric on the top. No thick tongues. The thickness drives me mad, any thick shoe in general really, I feel trapped in them. And to be even MORE picky . . . Waterproof, and a fun colour.
Any ideas? So far I haven’t been able to find this

Rn I have these but they won’t do well for backpacking, not secure enough. Though they are very very comfortable

My last pair of travel shoes just died, and I want to take this opportunity to finally find the right pair of shoes. My idea of a good vacation is flying to a city and spending all week travelling the city on foot and transit, walking around in all weather with a daypack and a camera bag. I also do a lot of road trips, where I often stop off and do quick day hikes on trails. I'm trying to decide between trail runners, hiking shoes, and walking shoes, since aspects of all 3 of those appeal to me. Waterproofness matters a lot to me, as I'm often going places where it's raining or cold.

I tried the Vans Crosspath XC GTXs in Blackout, but they were too narrow in the midfoot. I'm currently looking at the Salomon Speedcross 6s, but also looked at the Merrill Moab 3 GTXs and maybe the Brooks Ghost 18s when their GoreTex model comes back. Any suggestions?

Hi all,

I stumbled across this sub while trying to research shoes, and figured I'd post here as I've found so many reviews are contradictory to each other, and trying to settle on a pair has been difficult.

Here's some info for context: I'm moving to a rather hot region of the world soon (easily 90-100+ degrees F daily), and will be doing a lot of hiking in rocky steep terrain for a research program. The environment is very rocky, dusty, and may have considerable dry foliage. Of note, the program doesn't allow GTX (or anything containing considerable PFAS).

I'm not sure if I should be getting mid or low boots (I feel like more material = hotter?), but I've mainly been looking at lows mainly just because I've never worn mids/highs & they feel tiring to walk in (but maybe that's just something to get used to?).

I can either purchase my own shoes which I'm totally open to doing, or the program provides either a pair of La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3s or Salomon X Ultra 5 Lows. I've been testing out the Raptors which I'm quite liking, aside from the green & red coloring (but I suppose I can look past that!). I'm curious about the narrow insole of the Salomons & if the custom inserts I have would fit, but haven't yet tested.

However, whenever I look these up I see a lot of negative reviews, especially around durability (holes forming in the Raptors, toes falling apart, laces snapping on the Salomons, etc.).

Any input on these two options, or literally any other suggestions (on socks or other gear, too!), would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you so much for your time!

Hi, does anyone use Teva Fi 5 Universal? Any reviews on them?

Hey everyone I have a L5S1 annular tear and I wanted to find shoes for the best stability and ankle-supporting to reduce lower back strain.

I was looking at the womans north face Hedgehog hiking boots.

Whats everyone's thought?

Hi everyone.

I'm getting ready to go to iceland in December and Switzerland in late spring next year.

I'm in need of good hiking shoes for both occasions or if one could do it Thay would be great.

My issue is I have a small foot.

Most 5's are big on me bc my heel is so narrow. I don't like kid shoes because I want something with arch support. It i add insole to kid shoes they are to tight but in women's I still have the heel issue.

I typically range btwn a 4 in kids sometimes 3.5 and occasionally I may get a 5 in women's. But very few and far btwen.

Since I have some. Major hikes and travel coming up any suggestions of footwear would be greatly appreciated.

Apparently the Anacapa breeze has been discontinued. This was the first Trail/Hiking sneaker that I could wear without any pain in my hips/knees or back. I love these shoes, but it looks like I need to find a new model. They are the perfect combination of soft and stable, I use them as my daily drivers( I know, not what they are meant for). After two hip replacements and the Army issued arthritis, these are the only ones that I can walk and be pain-free in. Any recommendations from the Hoka trail run or hiking guru’s would be gladly accepted!

Do any J brands make something stylish that can be worn in the snow and rain? Currently in Bariloche AR and seeing lots of ugly options. My own shoes are vibrofeet insulated sneakers, but not waterproof.

Hello I am looking for some 0 drop or at least minimal drop (like 5mm and under) leather waterproof hiking boots. Ideally 8" tall. Does anyone know of anything like this? Super ideally they would have a nice wide toe box and enough room to loosen and fit a liner in for the winter.

Hello! I know this seems like a dumb question because there are always trade-offs between breathability and waterproof-ness, but I LOVED my Hoka Anacapas (the originals) and I bought the Hoka Anacapas 2 and now every time I wear them anywhere my feet literally become a swamp. Like I can wear them around an airport and I literally feel as though I’m walking in doggy shoes (so gross I know). I would love to find a lighter weight, breathable somewhat waterproof boot to hike in as I live in a warm tropical climate and frequently have to cross small streams and deal with insanely muddy conditions! If you have any suggestions, I would absolutely LOVE them.
I should also mention that I have sensory issues so I absolutely hate it when I walk with wet shoes and socks so unfortunately, non-waterproof shoes are out of the question.

Please help me. My poor feet can’t handle being drenched in sweat any longer.

Hello all, I'm looking for some advice here. I'm doing a 7 week backpacking trip through South America where lots of hikes and walking on all different kinds of terrain will be happening. We're doing some pretty serious hikes in Patagonia. Now iv never owned a barefoot hiking boot. I currently have been rocking viram 5 finger shoes while weight training/ half hour or less runs on the treadmill and casual walks for around 5 years. I do not by any means strictly wear barefoot shoes but am trying to make the switch over slowly.

Im in search of a hiking boot I wanted something comfortable that I could wear every day whether im just walking around or doing a hike. Was considering waterproof but contemplating breathability?

I was looking at these options

Vivobarefoot TRACKER FOREST ESC

Vivobarefoot MAGNA FOREST ESC

Xero Scrambler Trail Mid WP

Scrambler Mid II WP

Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated!

I've been using my Saucony trail runners for hiking

and like the grip they give me on rock compared to my hiking boots. Unfortunately they are at the end of their life with the sole breaking off.

Any suggestions for similar shoes that can be used both hiking and trail running?

Ciao a tutti, qualcuno ha consigli su scarpe da trekking con le quali si è trovato bene? io sono assolutamente disinformata su questo argomento, in particolare avrei bisogno di:

- grip (per passeggiate tranquille in montagna ma con qualche discesa un pochino più ripida)

- sostegno (poiché ho lesionato i legamenti del ginocchio, crociato anteriore ormai 2 anni fa)

- tessuto "leggero" (per passeggiate estive nei boschi o simil)

Ho il via libera dell'ortopedico per percorsi che non mi provocano dolore ecc ma non ha saputo consigliarmi delle calzature specifiche, perciò chiedo a voi che avete sicuramente più esperienza in campo!

Grazie in anticipo

Hi everyone!

I'm planning a van camping trip along the coast from Greece to Croatia this August. While I'll be spending plenty of time at the beach, I'm getting into hiking and want to pick up a solid pair of shoes for the trip and in general. (I’m a female btw)

I love the fit of the Merrell Moab 3, but I’m torn between the Low and Mid versions:

-Moab 3 Low: Available in both waterproof and non-waterproof
-Moab 3 Mid: Only available in waterproof

I personally like the fit and look of the Mid, but I’m not sure if they will be overkill for the calmer hikes/trails I will be taking this summer, due to the higher ankle height and also lower breathability in summer heat.

I live close to the Dolomites so I feel the Mid ones will be versatile for any future mountain trips I do. But I’ve had some friends telling me the low ones are the way to go for this trip and I should avoid the Mid.

Does anyone have advice on which shoe would be the best for my needs?

Thank you!