Hi.
I was wondering if someone here would give me some advice on choice of light hiking boots.
I know about what i want/need, but need some guidance.
Primary use is hunting, and light backpacking, day trips. with 5-15 kgs of load normally.
The terrain is steep and hostile, the largest hurdle being wet and slippery mountain and rocks.
Weather is wet, windy, 0 -10 celsius normally. Most of the season i hunt in 3 layer hard shells and wool.
Outsoles being maybe the most important point.
Most recent boots i had:
Salomon Ultra Trek GTX, lasted two seasons before i shredded them up, lacings and stitches on the sides ripped. Fairly comfortable, but the soles are not up to par for grip/traction on the terrain and a bit too much drop for my taste.
Inov8 Rocklite 345 GTX, comfortable. Best suited for dry weather, lugs wear fairly easily, and grip on wet rock/mountain is lackluster.
Lowa Tibet- too stiff, heavy, and too much drop, with medicore traction. Feels like walking with a brick under each foot, no feedback.
Crispi Hunter- Too stiff again, and too much drop for comfort, the Vibram soles are again medicore.
- Excellent grip on wet and slippery rocks. Vibram Megagrip, Continental and Michelin looks like good candidates?
- Medium/High boot with Gore-Tex or similar mebranes, and decent water resistance, wool underneath.
- Low /medium heel-toe drop, not more then 10mm, 5mm would be better. I do strike with the front part of the foot more then the heel normally.
- Fairly lightweight, not too stiff and rigid cushioning / midsole, need some feel /feedback from the terrain.
- Some light ankle support, (had too may injuries in the past).
- Price is not really a consideration, but hopelfully solid enough quality to last a few seasons.
Currently i have been considering:
Adidas Terrex AX4, mid gtx CW : https://www.adidas.no/terrex-ax4-mid-beta-cold.rdy-turstovler/GX8652.html
Adidas Terrex Skychasrer mid gtx : https://www.adidas.no/terrex-skychaser-mid-gore-tex-hiking-sko-2.0/HR1281.html
Adidas TerrexFree Hiker Cold Rdy : https://www.adidas.no/terrex-free-hiker-cold.rdy-turstovler/GY6757.html
Salewa Pedroc Pro Mid PTX : https://www.salewa.com/pedroc-pro-p...1418?c=516599&number=00-0000061418_0000000018
Salewa Ultraflex mid 2 gtx: https://www.salewa.com/ultra-flex-2-mid-gore-tex-mens-shoe-00-0000061387?c=516603&listing=1
La Sportiva TX Hike mid gtx: https://www.lasportiva.com/en/tx4-mid-gtx-man-grey-27e900729
La Sportiva Boluder X gtx : https://www.lasportiva.com/en/boulder-x-mid-man-grey-17e900304
I would be very grateful for some input on above mentioned boots, or other good options, or good tips on boots /outsoles.
Thanks.
I was wondering if someone here would give me some advice on choice of light hiking boots.
I know about what i want/need, but need some guidance.
Primary use is hunting, and light backpacking, day trips. with 5-15 kgs of load normally.
The terrain is steep and hostile, the largest hurdle being wet and slippery mountain and rocks.
Weather is wet, windy, 0 -10 celsius normally. Most of the season i hunt in 3 layer hard shells and wool.
Outsoles being maybe the most important point.
Most recent boots i had:
Salomon Ultra Trek GTX, lasted two seasons before i shredded them up, lacings and stitches on the sides ripped. Fairly comfortable, but the soles are not up to par for grip/traction on the terrain and a bit too much drop for my taste.
Inov8 Rocklite 345 GTX, comfortable. Best suited for dry weather, lugs wear fairly easily, and grip on wet rock/mountain is lackluster.
Lowa Tibet- too stiff, heavy, and too much drop, with medicore traction. Feels like walking with a brick under each foot, no feedback.
Crispi Hunter- Too stiff again, and too much drop for comfort, the Vibram soles are again medicore.
- Excellent grip on wet and slippery rocks. Vibram Megagrip, Continental and Michelin looks like good candidates?
- Medium/High boot with Gore-Tex or similar mebranes, and decent water resistance, wool underneath.
- Low /medium heel-toe drop, not more then 10mm, 5mm would be better. I do strike with the front part of the foot more then the heel normally.
- Fairly lightweight, not too stiff and rigid cushioning / midsole, need some feel /feedback from the terrain.
- Some light ankle support, (had too may injuries in the past).
- Price is not really a consideration, but hopelfully solid enough quality to last a few seasons.
Currently i have been considering:
Adidas Terrex AX4, mid gtx CW : https://www.adidas.no/terrex-ax4-mid-beta-cold.rdy-turstovler/GX8652.html
Adidas Terrex Skychasrer mid gtx : https://www.adidas.no/terrex-skychaser-mid-gore-tex-hiking-sko-2.0/HR1281.html
Adidas TerrexFree Hiker Cold Rdy : https://www.adidas.no/terrex-free-hiker-cold.rdy-turstovler/GY6757.html
Salewa Pedroc Pro Mid PTX : https://www.salewa.com/pedroc-pro-p...1418?c=516599&number=00-0000061418_0000000018
Salewa Ultraflex mid 2 gtx: https://www.salewa.com/ultra-flex-2-mid-gore-tex-mens-shoe-00-0000061387?c=516603&listing=1
La Sportiva TX Hike mid gtx: https://www.lasportiva.com/en/tx4-mid-gtx-man-grey-27e900729
La Sportiva Boluder X gtx : https://www.lasportiva.com/en/boulder-x-mid-man-grey-17e900304
I would be very grateful for some input on above mentioned boots, or other good options, or good tips on boots /outsoles.
Thanks.