Stretch Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 Pulled mine out the cupboard today for a hike. Good ol ten year old hitecs
BSG Posted June 17, 2019 Posted June 17, 2019 Pulled mine out the cupboard today for a hike. Good ol ten year old hitecs But they "Hi-Tech" doesn't make them like they used to.
gogo@ Posted June 17, 2019 Posted June 17, 2019 But they "Hi-Tech" doesn't make them like they used to.This. Been looking for decent Hi-Tec boots with vibram (damn auto correct) soles and couldn't find any at Cape union Mart or any of the online shops I could think of. Problem solved when I "stole" my other half's brand new spare pair that's been sitting in a box all wrapped up and pretty in the cupboard for years... and they fit!Great thread.I take a smaller size usually just off the radar or out of stock so really struggle to find decent boots. I do have a pair of Zamberlains (bought in Oz years ago) but they are for serious stuff and quite heavy. However, I will be able to leave them to someone in my will!
SURFER Posted June 18, 2019 Author Posted June 18, 2019 Got this pair on Friday. Hiked on Sunday. K-Way Men's Mt. Evans Boot Great fit
Kranswurm Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 Got this pair on Friday. Hiked on Sunday. K-Way Men's Mt. Evans Boot Great fitNice bootI like K Way Their quality is good and hard wearingThey look well lasted and stitched
deanbean Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 Got this pair on Friday. Hiked on Sunday. K-Way Men's Mt. Evans Boot Great fitI go through 2 pairs of boots a year on the farm. I've found hiking boots are comfortable, but not that durable. Just ordered a pair of Mt Evans this morning. I hate ordering shoes online where I can't try the shoes on. They had better be comfortable. I've got a pair of Cats that I bought in 2003, safety boots, they took a while to wear in, but have only just given up the ghost.
The Ghost Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 Nice boots but a bit broad and box likeFor comfort and long lasting these La Sportiva Goretex are 20 years old and fit like a gloveAlmost due for a new pair.Worth every cent.Just make sure you go one size bigger than your running shoes otherwise your toenails wont last on steep and long decents.3 things I dont skimp on...boots,pack and sleeping bagI had a pair of these too. They were really good.Sadly the only La Sportiva boots coming into the country these days are the ugly synthetic types. I struggled for 2 years to find boots that I liked, but I couldn't find anything.When we were abroad in Dec I managed to get my hands on a pair of Han Wag Tatra II.They cost a fair bit of change, but I couldn't be happier.
Kranswurm Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 I go through 2 pairs of boots a year on the farm. I've found hiking boots are comfortable, but not that durable. Just ordered a pair of Mt Evans this morning. I hate ordering shoes online where I can't try the shoes on. They had better be comfortable. I've got a pair of Cats that I bought in 2003, safety boots, they took a while to wear in, but have only just given up the ghost.Just shows how different we all areI bought a pair of slip on CAT safety boots(their top of the range) in 2014 and the support in the soles are history.
Kranswurm Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 Just shows how different we all areI bought a pair of slip on CAT safety boots(their top of the range) in 2014 and the support in the soles are history.I do wear them every day tho so its to be expected
deanbean Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 I do wear them every day tho so its to be expectedI wear mine every day too. I usually have 2 newish pairs that I wear in rotation. I never wear the same pair of shoes 2 days in a row. They need a day to dry out. And then they'll be polished every day that I wear them.
Kranswurm Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 I wear mine every day too. I usually have 2 newish pairs that I wear in rotation. I never wear the same pair of shoes 2 days in a row. They need a day to dry out. And then they'll be polished every day that I wear them.They are nubuck so no polishingAnd I dont have sweaty smelly feet
No Hare Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 Got this pair on Friday. Hiked on Sunday. K-Way Men's Mt. Evans Boot Great fitweight?
No Hare Posted June 19, 2019 Posted June 19, 2019 Not sure. Not to light. Can check. No worries, thanks
mon-goose Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 I've got a pair of 15 year old hitec thermal boots that look almost brand new. The sole is peeling off in the front though. Where can I get them "fixed" properly
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