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| capin27. 03. 2010 22:18:14 |
I have Planika Montaun myself, they lasted me almost five years, now they go to well-deserved retirement (glory to them). They grew to my heart and feet. I wore them in summer in high mountains as in winter. They have attachment for automatic crampons. Very good boot! Now I have Millet 230 eur, after a few winter trips I can only say they are worth the money! Bought them in Igluj. Best regards.
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| Karletto28. 03. 2010 11:41:08 |
I wear RAICHLE Ohio Mid GTX from Hervis. After 5 months they started to tear. Well, nothing that a shoemaker couldn't fix.
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| vampek31. 03. 2010 14:55:28 |
hi,
I'm buying new hiking boots and don't want to rush, as the last boots unbelievably blistered me;
I have a very narrow and low foot so it's hard to get a comfortable boot.. I browsed the internet a bit and came across Alpina's boot namely Nevada model, which seems ok according to the description...
interested if anyone has this model (haven't seen it in previous posts) and how it performs???
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| tol31. 03. 2010 17:11:13 |
Try as many boots as possible.
Wear them on your feet for at least 1 hour (yes even in the store), walk around a bit, after 15 minutes tie them again, etc.
Online purchase is quite OK, go to the store, try them, if basically OK, go home order online (if the store allows it) and try them at home and wear them on your feet for about 3 hours. If they don't fit, return them.
The boot can be a bit "adjusted" with other insoles or an additional insole (which would probably benefit you if you have a narrow foot).
If you want a comfortable boot, let it be as soft as possible, of course you lose other properties, greater lateral stability, etc.
Use store aids (stairs, artificial slopes), stand on your toes, check heel if it is fixed...
Try as many boots as possible, bring socks you use for hiking.
But it's like that, you find out the real properties of the boot only on the real trip...
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| shaman198415. 04. 2010 17:59:43 |
I agree, the only way to at least approximately feel if it fits your foot is to walk around the store with it and have it on for at least approx. 30 min to 1 h. But the problem is, they look at you strangely in every store already if you have them on for 15 min... but given that quality ones aren't cheap and it's really important to buy the right ones; think about your ass and ignore the black looks!!!
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| dejan16. 04. 2010 11:09:41 |
And one more question. Your opinion about Garmont Dakota Lite GTX boots.
LP Dejan
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| shaman198416. 04. 2010 21:32:41 |
I have Garmont Syncro and I'm very satisfied. Dakota seems a similar boot to me, just maybe a bit more durable with that rubber around and around. But it's a hiking boot, not for snow and climbing. I recommend that you also take impregnation cream, I advise against sprays. If buying at Iglu, ask them which cream is best, they gave me Granger's for leather. I smeared it, let it dry, once more and now I'm calm regarding water. Garmont boots are good, which model is suitable for you, you must know. If you plan to carry heavy loads, the sole must be accordingly harder too, so inquire exactly which technology Garmont used for this model (they explain all on their site). And you probably know that too, the most important is that it fits your foot, otherwise even a super whatever boot is a bad choice.
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| shaman198416. 04. 2010 21:35:49 |
P.S. before smearing the leather, wipe it with a damp cloth. The cream absorbs more easily into wet leather indeed. No need to pour water, enough just to open the "pores".
LP
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| heinz17. 04. 2010 10:15:22 |
Do you mean smooth or brushed (suede) leather?
Maybe it doesn't matter at all..
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| dejan17. 04. 2010 13:19:11 |
Thanks for the answer sherman 1984. The ones I mentioned fit my foot well, don't need boot for scary winter ascents, but something durable for summer, and winter mid-mountains.
I'll go try them once more then decide.
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| shaman198419. 04. 2010 19:23:31 |
heinz: I have 2.2mm nubuck, not suede but nice smooth leather=) if 3mm would be even more satisfied.
dejan: ideal boot for described terrain. With good socks won't freeze even in winter, no worry. if going to rain or expect wet vegetation (early morning) recommend waterproof gaiters too. might sound overkill but proven nicer walk in dry pants and socks than wet.
When looking at boot some rules (correct if wrong):
- good sole (vibram best). as hard as possible if bigger waist or heavy pack, softer for flat unloaded walks. usually 3 layers at least, bottom indestructible grip, middle support, top breath comfort. middle most important imo!
- leather better than synthetics (better stretch shrink, less tears)
- as few seams!!! (seams wet first even if sealed 30x)
- how lace loops attached and arranged (laced should grip ankle well and press tongue comfy on foot). Note you'll often unlace so loops durable!
- pricier not always better, cheaper usually worse! sounds silly but 90-150eur gets something for everyone imo. less prob worse materials, more not nec better maybe new model (last yr same good), fancy brand etc. For avg hiker slovene mtns recreation 110eur decent acceptable price.
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| Mate0721. 04. 2010 10:32:54 |
Decided to buy hiking boots at ALPINA, which you recommend for summer hikes.
In mountains about 10 days (not continuous, but weekend 1 day)
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| aomerzel21. 04. 2010 10:57:14 |
Alpina Tibet excellent for summer tours (also winter). They have flexible sole so super for hikes, suitable also for rocks. Like this model fully leather so no excessive foot sweat issues like in Gore-Tex material boots. Bit pricier than other Alpina models but think 30% discount all models today and from 25 April 30% all hiking footwear.
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| dogna21. 04. 2010 14:25:43 |
I also recommend Alpina boots. I myself have
also the Tibet model (I think they have a different name now). I recommend buying in those stores where they measure your foot. The boot is in three widths, so you can buy different for each foot if the measurement shows so.
The price is for one boot. When I first wore them I went to Ratitovec, no problems.
My husband also has such boots. They are for winter, rocks,
scree. I bought them in Alpina store in Kranj, in Mercator center on
Primskovo. There is a salesman who really knows footwear and can advise. He hikes in the mountains himself. Good purchase and safe steps in the mountains. Good luck!
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| Mate0721. 04. 2010 19:11:36 |
I also bought them today at Alpina and there was even -30%.
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| bongo21. 04. 2010 19:17:52 |
Which one did you buy? Tibet?
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| Mate0721. 04. 2010 19:30:49 |
Some others. No money, if they last one year then I'll be satisfied, I don't plan to go to mountains just once, but at least 15x, this year even first time to Triglav and probably 2x, I have plenty of time, next month I start lazt in mountains.
On winter tour I was only 1x, Kamniško sedlo January.
Bought Alpina - Namib.
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| tol21. 04. 2010 22:19:01 |
Buy boots based on technical properties and purpose of use.
For 1x per week don't buy alpinistic boots and for hard ascents don't buy cheap and soft boots....
You buy the boot when you check if boot and your foot are friends, if they don't like each other no 30% discount helps, just so that smart talk what someone recommends doesn't help.
I believe that when you suggest one boot, that boot fits you. But how do you know it will fit my foot?
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| Mate0721. 04. 2010 22:32:40 |
For me Alpina-Namib are OK, no need to complicate too much, try a walk around and buy.
Next year I'll report how they performed.
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