Hiking Boots

EZ-Pass · 04-27-2010, 08:22 PM

The best ones that I have wore are from yard sales as they are all broken in and they don't look like new boots when passing others on the trail.

Quilt Lady · 04-27-2010, 11:52 PM

I have both high and low hikers and like the fit of the Merrill. My everyday shoe is also a Merrill which is the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. (I like a wide toe box.) Fit is the most important thing, no matter the brand. What feels best to you is the right one. As a side note, I have a pair of Merrill snow boots that are over 20 years old and still going strong.

Bear Island South · 04-28-2010, 07:15 AM

go with Keen, more comfortable than Merrills, I switched to Keen about 3 years ago and have not been dissapointed - I agree with Highlander, no break in needed

jmen24 · 04-28-2010, 08:53 AM

Good advice above.

I will only add that I purchased one pair of Garmont hikers and they were the worst pair of hikers I have ever owned. The soles de-laminated at the heal and mid sole arch. Loops busted out of upper material. Total mileage on these shoes was approx. 35-40 miles of hiking on my honeymoon (had to replace when I returned). Absolutely awful, first and last pair of that brand.

Tiger Lilly · 04-30-2010, 01:17 PM

Thanks everyone! I decided to give the Keen Targhee II Mid Hiking boots a try. I'll let you know how they hold up this summer.

no-engine · 04-30-2010, 07:15 PM

I have narrow feet; Keen shoe fit is decent, BUT Salomons fit me very nicely.
Best to try them on, whatever store you go to.

04-27-2010, 11:52 PM	#2
Quilt Lady Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Alton, NH Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 11 Posts	Merrills are my favorite . . . I have both high and low hikers and like the fit of the Merrill. My everyday shoe is also a Merrill which is the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. (I like a wide toe box.) Fit is the most important thing, no matter the brand. What feels best to you is the right one. As a side note, I have a pair of Merrill snow boots that are over 20 years old and still going strong. __________________ QL (Doing my best to encourage Global Warming ... one quilt at a time!)

04-28-2010, 07:15 AM	#3
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	Keen go with Keen, more comfortable than Merrills, I switched to Keen about 3 years ago and have not been dissapointed - I agree with Highlander, no break in needed

04-27-2010, 08:22 PM	#1
EZ-Pass Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 66 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	The best ones that I have wore are from yard sales as they are all broken in and they don't look like new boots when passing others on the trail.

04-28-2010, 08:53 AM	#4
jmen24 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,139 Thanks: 223 Thanked 319 Times in 181 Posts	Good advice above. I will only add that I purchased one pair of Garmont hikers and they were the worst pair of hikers I have ever owned. The soles de-laminated at the heal and mid sole arch. Loops busted out of upper material. Total mileage on these shoes was approx. 35-40 miles of hiking on my honeymoon (had to replace when I returned). Absolutely awful, first and last pair of that brand.

04-30-2010, 01:17 PM	#5
Tiger Lilly Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Melvin Village & West Virginia Posts: 42 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks everyone! I decided to give the Keen Targhee II Mid Hiking boots a try. I'll let you know how they hold up this summer.

04-30-2010, 07:15 PM	#6
no-engine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West side Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region Posts: 516 Thanks: 20 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts	I have narrow feet; Keen shoe fit is decent, BUT Salomons fit me very nicely. Best to try them on, whatever store you go to.