He ain’t wrong…We needs to start a go fund me for svivian. I’ve seen homeless in downtown Denver with better hiking boots.
Just bought a pair myself and digging em so far. If they last I'm a local convert.Lowa Caminos are badass.They last and are waterproof. Solomon doesnt even know what water resistant means. lol. Got a sweet pair of Salewas last fall too. They are nice, but not as nice as the Caminos.
This is probably the hard truth, I want light and a softer sole but for it to last for 3 yearsSoft boots don't last long. Light materials and abundant stitching present failure points.
If you want boots to last, buy stiff soled with minimal seams and treat the leather to prevent it from rotting.
If you want out of the box comfort that feels like a running shoe, you have to be ok with buying a new pair every year.
Believe it or not treated every 3 months with Lowas special boot conditioner per their recommendation.Maybe the homeless in Denver treat their leather once in a while. @svivian, your leather looks like cardboard.
I swear all these boot manufacturers just make em and sell em, or if they test it is on a paved road or trail, you take anything off road and it’s done-Zoe in 180 or so miles of off trail useBelieve it or not treated every 3 months with Lowas special boot conditioner per their recommendation.
You could probably send those zamberlans to @svivian. Sounds like he could get a good couple of years out of them!Not soft soled but I have had a few boots.
Zamberlan Guide 980s. Treated them like shit and got 5 years out of them. I still have them and replaced them because I wore the toe out and there is a hole. The boot liner also came loose so your foot moves. I sent pictures to a couple boot people and they think they can fix them but I just bought a new pair.
Crispi Guides. Had them two years and they look really good. Probably my favorite boot so far.
Kenetrek Mountain Extremes. I wear these the least but like them.
Call me in about 15-20 years and I will be through all three of these and can give you an update.
Soft sole, light boots are not designed to last if you use them. Plan to buy often.
If anyone wants my first pair of Zamberlans, PM me. They are 9.5s.