Anonymous
11/1/2025, 1:51:50 AM
No.2847349
>>2845969
>high (to the shin) leather trekking boots are overkill unless you're going offtrail in the woods. they also have hard solid undersoles that are a bitch to break in. lots of normies think they need these to go trail walking through a state park but they're total overkill unless you're hiking in real rough terrain where maybe the trail hasn't been maintained for years or just off-trail
>mid boots (to the ankle) are fine for rough terrain but not trail blazing through the bush
>waterproof hiking shoes (columbia or merrel) are the best for all-purpose use especially if you want to wear them in town.
consider also whether the boots' soles are designed for traction, or grip and which is most effective for the environment you will be hiking in. grip is more important for harder, slippery surfaces while traction is more important for looser soil, mud, sand etc.
also, I have a feeling that you're looking for advice from /fa/ more than /out/ considering your price range, aesthetic confines and the fact that you want them to double as everyday boots in town. if you want a cool looking pair of trail boots that don't look too autistically outdoorsy just get a pair of Steinadler feldschuh leicht
>t. professional boot and shoe salesmen for /out/door shop
>high (to the shin) leather trekking boots are overkill unless you're going offtrail in the woods. they also have hard solid undersoles that are a bitch to break in. lots of normies think they need these to go trail walking through a state park but they're total overkill unless you're hiking in real rough terrain where maybe the trail hasn't been maintained for years or just off-trail
>mid boots (to the ankle) are fine for rough terrain but not trail blazing through the bush
>waterproof hiking shoes (columbia or merrel) are the best for all-purpose use especially if you want to wear them in town.
consider also whether the boots' soles are designed for traction, or grip and which is most effective for the environment you will be hiking in. grip is more important for harder, slippery surfaces while traction is more important for looser soil, mud, sand etc.
also, I have a feeling that you're looking for advice from /fa/ more than /out/ considering your price range, aesthetic confines and the fact that you want them to double as everyday boots in town. if you want a cool looking pair of trail boots that don't look too autistically outdoorsy just get a pair of Steinadler feldschuh leicht
>t. professional boot and shoe salesmen for /out/door shop