westsloper
WKR
I know this isn't a wildland firefighting forum, but I figured there might be some of you guys with insight into this issue. I'm in the process of ordering a new pair of fire boots and am considering going with a more traditional boot this time around. The main reason is that I have weird feet, and I could never get a good fit from any of the mountaineering-style fire boots that are available. My Lowa Baffins are nice boots, but they've never been a good fit. I'm currently looking at the Hot Shot boot from Nick's. Nicks offers more sizing options and can hopefully get my feet fitted correctly.
I'm leaning towards the low-heel version of this boot. I've heard the arguments in favor of the higher heel, and many people I work with like them. In spite of that, I have a hard time believing that a high heeled boot is a better choice for hiking in the mountains. I also know that a lot of people in firefighting wear high-heeled logger boots because that's what their friends wear. Whites boots and others like them are sort of a firefighting icon. Maybe my doubts aren't justified? I've worn them in the store, but the boots always feel weird and don't fit me well - maybe a well-fitting pair would be a different story.
These boots will be used on fires, but more often for general forestry work out in the woods.
If you have experience with the higher heeled boots for use in the mountains, what was your experience?
I'm leaning towards the low-heel version of this boot. I've heard the arguments in favor of the higher heel, and many people I work with like them. In spite of that, I have a hard time believing that a high heeled boot is a better choice for hiking in the mountains. I also know that a lot of people in firefighting wear high-heeled logger boots because that's what their friends wear. Whites boots and others like them are sort of a firefighting icon. Maybe my doubts aren't justified? I've worn them in the store, but the boots always feel weird and don't fit me well - maybe a well-fitting pair would be a different story.
These boots will be used on fires, but more often for general forestry work out in the woods.
If you have experience with the higher heeled boots for use in the mountains, what was your experience?