LIghtweight hiker or trail shoe opinions

[7mmfan]

I have always just worn my hunting boots as my hiking boots, but scouting this last weekend in Idaho in 85+ degrees has made me decide that a pair of nice lightweight/breathable hikers or trail shoes are in my future. There are infinite choices out there so I'm opening the can of worms here for peoples experiences and opinions.

Main important features:
- Lightweight
- Highly breathable
- low/mid ankle
- sturdy enough for use on rocky terrain

and..... go.

[vandeman17]

tag. Been watching for similar

[trophyhunt]

Tag!

[7mmfan]

Dangit guys I'm looking for info not moral support! 

[Stein]

Check out Altra Lone Peak, they have both a gore and non gore boot the non gore ones breathe well and are relatively light.


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[smithkl42]

I've had pretty good luck with Merrell's for that sort of use. They're worthless in the wet, but very comfortable in the dry. They've never given me blisters, and I can't count the pairs I've worn out.

https://www.merrell.com/US/en/moab-2-mid-gore-tex-wide-width/27836M.html?dwvar_27836M_color=J06057W#cgid=men-footwear-hiking&start=1

Since I started hunting, which involves a lot more rain than my summer trail hiking, I've been running Lowa's, and those have worked pretty well. (My feet did get wet last time out, but my current theory is that it was soaking down from my pants, which were sopping.)

[Eric M]

If youre looking for trail shoes, check out some youtube and see the reviews by hikers. A lot of people thru hiking the AT, PCT, or CDT wear trail runners for large sections of these hikes. Altra, as mentioned in a previous post, is one of the popular brands. REI can help too.

[Fl0und3rz]

Vasque Juxt receives good reviews, and my experience so far confirms comfort in all-day use in hot weather.  I was surprised.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006Z62A5G


I have had good durability with Garmont low hikers, but my experience is with a fall/wet season Goretex low hiker.

[Whitpirate]

I'm a big guy and haven't blown a pair of Merrell Moab 2's out yet.

[trophyhunt]

I've had pretty good luck with Merrell's for that sort of use. They're worthless in the wet, but very comfortable in the dry. They've never given me blisters, and I can't count the pairs I've worn out.

https://www.merrell.com/US/en/moab-2-mid-gore-tex-wide-width/27836M.html?dwvar_27836M_color=J06057W#cgid=men-footwear-hiking&start=1

Since I started hunting, which involves a lot more rain than my summer trail hiking, I've been running Lowa's, and those have worked pretty well. (My feet did get wet last time out, but my current theory is that it was soaking down from my pants, which were sopping.)

Hows the fit? if you normally wear an 8 1/2, stick with that size with this boot?  And is wide, really wide or not?  My foot is really wide.    @smithkl42    or   #smithkl42   

[KFhunter]

Im using UA speed freaks, meh...keep shopping

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[WapitiTalk1]

Give these a look; really good lightweight hunting and hiking boots.

https://www.moosejaw.com/product/salomon-men-s-quest-4d-3-gtx-boot_10366924?avad=46631_e1627aae9&clickid=3Ai123RUKxyJRcqwUx0Mo34VUklU-B2DEXQqRI0&irgwc=1&utm_campaign=34947&cm_mmc=Affiliate-_-AvantLink-_-na-_-34947&ad_id=Avant&avad=46631_e1627aae9

[Alchase]

I am also a Merrills fan.

[cbond3318]

I had a pair of Salomon’s a few years ago that we’re good for me. Been meaning to get another pair.

[Wanttohuntmore]

Not a Merrills fan though I've owned quite a few of their models.   I love my Vasque Breeze non- waterproof for hot weather hikes and early archery elk.   More support in the footbed with them.  Not sure they make them anymore.  Mid-October I switch to Meindl or my Kennetreks.