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| tomiš28. 09. 2011 22:52:55 |
Hanwag rocks! 
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| Vinetou29. 09. 2011 10:03:43 |
I have a question about hiking boots I'd mainly use for winter ascents. Currently deciding between CONDOR EVO GORE-TEX and ALPINA LHOTSE. Which would you recommend or does anyone have suggestions for other boots (price around 200 euros)?
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| Vladek29. 09. 2011 19:36:28 |
Yesterday I broke in the Lhotse boots a bit. Just in case with double socks. Real underfloor heating. I recommend them, don't know others. Lp.
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| JusAvgustin30. 09. 2011 17:56:39 |
so which ones do you have?
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| večnomlad1. 10. 2011 12:01:50 |
Hribojzl: I've had Alpina Tibet boots now for 3 years. Bought them for various activities and not just for hills. For some time I walked to work in them too. The boot seems excellent to me because it molds nicely to the foot. But I'd have a question about nubuck impregnation. What do you use? Can I use Kiwi Lederfett cream? Thanks
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| Vladek3. 10. 2011 10:16:33 |
I do, above rubber seams it leaves a bit of residue. On lim apparently doesn't affect well. On 3-year-old ones you can try this too.
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| andrej833. 10. 2011 21:32:19 |
One more question or two !... If my soles don't hurt when I go up the hill and they start hurting when I go back down, does that mean the hiking boots are too narrow? They hurt under the toes, i.e., the widest part of the foot.
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| JusAvgustin11. 10. 2011 14:27:30 |
Today I got new LS GG boots due to the second complaint. I'm going to test them right away. It only bothers me that I learned from the owner of the Iglu Lesce store that apparently I write incorrectly about them... I'm just wondering where you (not addressed to the person who says so) got some post (mine) about it and why you don't tell me, but I have to learn from a third person...
To whom it may concern...
Juš Avguštin
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| DarjaZaplotnik11. 10. 2011 15:04:35 |
Why worry at all? Fact is LS GG falls apart for others too. Verified!
lp d
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| LidijaJesih11. 10. 2011 15:17:19 |
Well, let me too (praise, say to Iglu and the manufacturer - some criticism too, but not). Today I got a favorably resolved complaint for Millet boots. After three months both front caps "opened". I get new ones. What's up with these boots this year? they don't even hold 50 tours anymore
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| ljubitelj gora3. 12. 2011 22:11:50 |
This year on ascents I used Alpina Tibet gojzarji, regular price 150 euros, in sale I paid half less, when -50% sale again I'll go get them right away in Žiri, these are really good gojzarji, never any blisters, because leather boot adapts to every foot, dry on rock and elsewhere excellent grip, almost no slips, comfortable....sole Vibram but still sole wears, for all that I attribute lots of walking on various terrain some good 50 highest peaks here, more or less all over 2000m. Only if walk on wet terrain moisture easily enters inside, have slightly damp socks, otherwise dry no problems, boots breathe. But wonder with what protect gojzarji for winter, what to apply.
Don't go much to other stores, last in Iglu sport, their prices exaggerated, not hugely, for thin wallet recommend buying these Tibet gojzarji, other gear get in Kibuba, every purchase get points and next buy cheaper. That's my opinion.
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| užitkar6. 12. 2011 20:22:04 |
Hi,
wonder if anyone has similar problems as me, so far I've regularly had La Sportiva hiking boots, this year due to somewhat stiffer sole decided to change to Scarpa Mustang, but foot after ca 1h walking starts hurting and gets worse. Boot not too small for me, tried several. Now finally sold Scarpa and don't know what to buy. Tempted by Salewa GTX which also has somewhat stiffer sole so crampons don't chafe. Wonder if anyone has similar experience, how to proceed and decide.
LP
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| geppo6. 12. 2011 20:56:35 |
In hiking, the boot is the most important!!
I've worn a whole series of them and even today after cca. 33 years I would hardly advise anyone - buy that one!!
I also don't have any brand for which I would say - THE RIGHT ONE!!
Currently I have
- winter boot - ALPINA
- summer - LA SPORTIVA
- ferrata - Adidas
- low boot for ferrata and easy terrain GARMOND
Some low-priced ones have performed better so far than the mid-price range (I never bought high-priced ones). I bought most of them when the price was reduced.
Throughout the whole period I haven't come across a boot that I couldn't wear.
I destroyed some quickly, some were practically indestructible and I stopped wearing them because of the destroyed sole.
When someone asks me sometimes: what to buy?
It's hard to answer....
I only advise those I know well and approximately know their expectations and needs.
But it's bad if it just pinches a little somewhere, blisters, rubs...and then walking is no longer the same.
I wish you to choose a boot that will serve you well!
ps.
every boot gets good care from me. The moment I get home and unpack, within 15min they are cleaned and placed in the appropriate spot to dry (from sweat or external moisture). The next day they are greased with seal grease or waxed.
And always have spare laces in the first aid kit!!
LP
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| tomiš9. 12. 2011 22:33:06 |
Personally I would take Hanwag... Anyway, don't look at boots by pictures, go to the store and try them on!
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| dprapr10. 12. 2011 10:38:13 |
I agree with geppo that it's hard to advise someone which boots to choose. The offer is very extensive - the best is to try different boots on the foot in the store. And I think it's important that the store has some incline to test if the foot doesn't "slide" forward in the boot. If the boots are like that, we have problems with toes on long descents. Some suit stiffer boots, me personally softer ones - of course all with vibram sole. In winter I wear sportiva, in summer various grisport (low and high). I'm very satisfied with grisport because they are soft and never blister. But it's true they are low-priced and consequently wear out faster (especially the sole).
Užitkar, good luck choosing boots and lp
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| zrok10. 12. 2011 11:34:22 |
Something similar happened to me already with a couple of boots, namely that my feet started to hurt properly, but the boots weren't too small. As far as I could figure out, the problem was in the arch of the inner foot of the boot on the outer side, so not in that anti-flatfoot bump under the inner side of the foot but in a very slight (but still too pronounced for my foot) bulge on the outer edge of the foot.
Solution: other boots. Once I (more to identify the problem) tried cutting out the inner insole in that part, and my feet didn't hurt anymore that way, but the pressure on the edge of the cut part was a bit uncomfortable when walking, on longer walks it would probably blister too.
Unfortunately I haven't learned yet to recognize this problem in the store when trying on, so it happened to me twice, not just once. So the advice is mainly -- if a certain brand of boots doesn't cause you problems and their last fits you, buy the same brand next time too.
(One would think that if someone has flat feet, a similar problem could be caused by the bump on the inner side of the foot.)
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| ikern10. 12. 2011 11:39:30 |
Of all, Lowa Tibet is the best. Go to the store and check it out.
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| neph10. 12. 2011 12:49:53 |
If we don't have prior or much experience with buying hiking boots, we need to try as many as possible. And even with this criterion, we still need some luck for the boot to fit well. I'm convinced that no boot can be generally recommended to people, since feet are very different.
Personally, for the second season, the Salomon Quest 4d GTX boot suits me. It's a somewhat softer boot with more "mid-mountain" character. It hasn't disappointed me even on ferratas and in high mountains. I know quite a few users and haven't heard of bad experiences. But I emphasize again that it's a distinctly soft boot.
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| kolobar10. 12. 2011 14:39:32 |
Since I'm a new owner of Salewa's Condor:
If you plan to use the boot on dry ground, I strongly advise against it. True, Condor is a very light boot, but at the same time quite stiff, with a hard sole. For me definitely only a snow boot.
For all kinds of dry activities (trail walking, ferratas, easier climbing) Salewa's Alp Trainer model is excellent - very light, well protected (goretex, kevlar), comfortable flexible sole.
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