This winter I have been trying to decide on the best type of boot for hiking. There are so many different brands and companies that sell hiking boots that picking the right boot and the best company can be mind-boggling. I keep going over the possibilities of picking a boot that can handle wet and dry conditions, which makes crossing streams a bit easier and keeps the socks drier, compared to a boot that is for more rugged conditions.
In my younger days I used the lighter weight boots for around camp and the heavier leather-type boot for on the trail. This way I was protecting my ankles from rocks and they gave me more solid footing on rough trail conditions. And of course since I live in rattlesnake country, they gave me a bit of protection in that regard. But now that I am older I stick to the well-worn trails more and tend to stick with walking shoes in camp and lightweight hiker boots. But I am also finding the problem of getting the shoe or boot, I need in my size. It seems that hiking boot manufactures are changing styles as fast as fashion shoes flip over.
So now my problem is finding a hiking boot that is light-weight, but holds up well in weather conditions and trail conditions, without falling apart within a few months. This is where I need some help to decide on a brand that puts out comfortable boots at affordable prices, and that are long-wearing. I have been checking out the top brands, but would really like to have some opinions on the best boots that you all have been satisfied with. So what brand or type do you suggest I use?
In my younger days I used the lighter weight boots for around camp and the heavier leather-type boot for on the trail. This way I was protecting my ankles from rocks and they gave me more solid footing on rough trail conditions. And of course since I live in rattlesnake country, they gave me a bit of protection in that regard. But now that I am older I stick to the well-worn trails more and tend to stick with walking shoes in camp and lightweight hiker boots. But I am also finding the problem of getting the shoe or boot, I need in my size. It seems that hiking boot manufactures are changing styles as fast as fashion shoes flip over.
So now my problem is finding a hiking boot that is light-weight, but holds up well in weather conditions and trail conditions, without falling apart within a few months. This is where I need some help to decide on a brand that puts out comfortable boots at affordable prices, and that are long-wearing. I have been checking out the top brands, but would really like to have some opinions on the best boots that you all have been satisfied with. So what brand or type do you suggest I use?