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| darinka410. 02. 2017 18:41:49 |
Grega, I wouldn't exactly decide to hike with low boots in snow. Especially when you sink in. Even high ones aren't quite safe.
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| grega_z_brega10. 02. 2017 21:11:11 |
You're a girl.
And not dumb enough.
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| coffee2. 04. 2017 07:05:08 |
A few years ago I started using Trango Alp mainly from early spring to mid-autumn. I like them and plan to use them in the future too.
No idea about Salewa.
But there's a noticeable weight difference 525g : 800g, which probably reflects in stiffness/support.
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| Hanzi 4. 04. 2017 14:05:21 |
Last September I asked about custom-made mountain boots. GregorC recommended Proalp.
Let me say I can't wear their boot, even though they made it 2x, measured foot several times, I warned them about foot peculiarities, I was at least 6x in their shop, 2x sent boots by post...
Anyway I have a nice memory worth 180 euros, but how I'll hike with kids in mountains I don't know.
Conditionally I could put them on if no laces in first two holes, but can't wear them because they simply made them too low in front and without "indent" under big immobile toe. I did that myself now for a fix, but still find the boot too narrow and low in front.
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| Hanzi 4. 04. 2017 16:36:31 |
Otherwise, I believe "standard" boots for a standard foot are OK. Outside serial production, they somehow can't make them, even though I said I'm ready to sit by the shoemaker to make a last to fit the foot.
If they can't make lasts from a sketch and measurements.
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| Rozalija4. 04. 2017 17:48:03 |
Primozz 94,
I switched from La Sportiva to Salewa, which work muuuuch better for me. I have this high and that low model, can't praise enough. Need them for high mountains, mid mountains, vias ferratas and in winter for nearby hills
Boot is light but offers enough support, plus suits me because a bit wider than Sportiva. Enough space in front at toes too. Really recommend.
Regards, Zala.
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| Kleemen1. 08. 2017 22:06:35 |
I already have mountaineering boots from Alpine Tibet and very satisfied. Now buying some low hiking boots so I can use for shorter or less demanding hikes and especially in summer, because Alpine ones are really very robust and especially heavy + warm and would need something lighter and more suitable for summer beside them. What do you recommend? Something in range up to 100eur, now saw quite a few discounts. Looking at Adidas Terrex GTX, how do they perform in practice?
http://www.global.adidas.com/terrex-swift-r-gtx-shoes/BZ0604.html
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| Kleemen8. 08. 2017 16:55:57 |
In case anyone is buying Adidas Terrex GTX I tested them today. One of the best shoes I've had overall, for the hills it's in a class of its own, at least from those I've had so far. Very light, durable, comfortable and what's most important to me the grip is top-notch. I have very robust high boots Alpine Tibet (Alpine's best-selling model) they are great, but the Adidas ones are better in all respects, especially the grip is really top compared to Vibram from Alpine, which surprised me a lot. On rocks they stick like they have glue on the bottom.  On the ground also excellent and after 6 hours of walking on various terrains it didn't slip even once, except once when I tested how it holds on a slippery root, but logically no shoe would hold there. Besides after 6 hours of walking very comfortable, after first use they didn't rub me at all and on top of everything I like that they are very light, I think both shoes weigh around half kg, while Alpine one shoe has more than 1kg which is a huge difference. I believe Alpine is better for high mountains, where rocks are more robust, but Terrex would probably be excellent on 2000m+ too.
After first test very very satisfied and I think from now on I'll always buy Adidas even for the hills. I need to test them on wet surface too, but I think the grip will be very good on wet terrain too. Plus waterproof Goretex so I think they will be suitable for winter too. I'll probably sell the Alpine, because it's another world. Only thing I'm worried about is that they are low model and higher risk for twisted ankle, but today no problems.
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| lino8. 08. 2017 17:38:17 |
Kleemen, that's really nasty that you trashed my favorite boots Alpina Tibet like that. Are Adidas shoes really that superlative, or are you a successful Adidas commercial rep? Regards
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| tinky8. 08. 2017 17:55:24 |
Lino, when do you even need them, since you don't go anywhere.
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| lino8. 08. 2017 18:06:08 |
Tinky, you're like God - you see everything, hear everything, know everything! Regards
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| sirt18. 08. 2017 18:16:02 |
Very light, durable - After one walk you figured they are durable?
On rocks they stick like glue underneath - Means nothing else but soft rubber! After 50 hours of use on rougher terrain tell me how much profile is left.
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| Kleemen9. 08. 2017 11:21:37 |
Alpina is top, but more for high mountains, for shorter hikes of a couple hours no comparison, especially grip like that of Terrex I haven't tried yet. Rubber is surely softer that's clear, and not as thick as Tibet, no comparison anyway, they are two different shoes. For me it's important that it holds like now, how after 50 hours we'll see. 50 hours walking is quite a lot, given I usually hike 5-10x per month a couple hours.
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| Trobec10. 08. 2017 18:25:08 |
Probably not the most appropriate comparison of these 2 shoes, because not really for the same purpose. But I believe with so much less weight more comfortable than Tibet. Regarding durability I agree, after 1 hike you can't evaluate that.
Well, my Tibets have gone through about 60 hikes (or "hiking days"), that's at least 300, if not over 400 hours (including hikes with 3000m ascents on demanding terrain). Sole is really quite worn, grip worse too, but the shoe itself still quite well preserved, so probably just replace the sole. True they are well maintained (regularly creamed, not just sprayed with impregnation spray as often recommended).
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| Trobec10. 08. 2017 18:26:15 |
@tinky, he goes... from couch to fridge for beer (or coke, since he seems too young for beer 
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| kotnk10. 08. 2017 20:53:11 |
If you hike a bit more, you'll have them for one season I have La Sportiva Bushido and they are top for easier terrains... for higher, longer ascents I have Alpina Lhotse. I've had the Alpina for about 5 years and it's still OK... but I had to get a new pair of La Sportiva. I don't swap them for hikes like Velika Planina, even to Kamniška Sedla. It's true you have to watch every step everywhere.
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| Loni11. 08. 2017 09:57:12 |
kotnik, at me they don't last another season, but now besides La Sportiva (I have ultra raptor model, which is a bit "reinforced" in front, two pairs) I got Panther from Dynafit, which has Vibram sole, after about a month of use very satisfied.
Adidas terrex model doesn't suit me, and honestly that rubber wasn't to my liking (Continental), with GTX on sneakers it's like that they all get soaked. So I have all hiking sneakers without GTX.
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| Lalala11. 08. 2017 13:58:20 |
Hi! I'd like to butt in a bit into this thread, although I should maybe open a new one.
I have a question about good hiking boots in connection with Haglund's heel.
Does anyone have any advice?
Anyway, in recent years there's a lot of info available online too.
I know that about 10 years ago or more I searched everything possible on this topic but there wasn't even a hit in Slovenian on Google and doctors didn't know about the condition either. Well, on foreign sites there was lots of info, but the only permanent and good solution mentioned was surgery. Once.
Anyway. I've had this problem surely since teenage years or longer. I don't remember. I was never an athlete, didn't wear high heels.
For now the only solution for me is those silicone-like patches and thick socks or double ones and after a few hours of walking you get used to the terrible pain anyway.
Does anyone have any other advice? Or some recommendation regarding boots? I can't even put on those high ones to the ankles.
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