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| nerok9222. 01. 2019 15:51:21 |
Which boots do you recommend?
I started with shorter hikes (Ratitovec, Blegoš), will continue with longer hikes in high mountains (goal is Triglav and similar)...and need for all seasons.
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| michael6622. 01. 2019 18:21:16 |
Buy boots in which you feel good and for the money you're willing to spend on them
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| turbo22. 01. 2019 18:32:13 |
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| dprapr22. 01. 2019 20:06:35 |
For such amount you get two pairs (summer and winter), which is definitely a better option. For winter you also have to think about the type of crampons you'll use.
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| jprim22. 01. 2019 20:20:41 |
@nerok
Don't skimp on footwear. I'm speaking from my own experience. First boots cost me 50 euros 11 years ago. Next ones were a bit more expensive, since with those you couldn't hike well in high mountains.
Now I have the 5th pair already, ... They are something similar to what turbo linked.
The more you try them on your feet, the easier it will be to decide.
Regards!
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| palček plezalček22. 01. 2019 21:29:03 |
Lowa Tibet is also in my opinion too heavy and too stiff a boot for summer.
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| biba22. 01. 2019 22:55:08 |
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| JusAvgustin23. 01. 2019 05:43:14 |
This is a very good boot, successor to Trango Alpa GTX, which mountain guides also use. https://www.iglusport.si/trango-tower-gtx
But sooner or later you'll need a winter boot too, because summer boot definitely isn't suitable for serious winter tours.
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| SamoK23. 01. 2019 08:55:04 |
This with winter boots is quite an exaggeration. If you're not an extreme cold-sensitive person or if you don't climb frozen walls or waterfalls where you have to stand still for an hour or more, the above-mentioned boots are fully suitable for winter too. You can't attach automatic crampons to them, but so what!
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| Sitback24. 01. 2019 15:02:53 |
I use salewa for day hikes (otherwise very satisfied with the boot, maybe recommend without membrane because after a few months it's unusable) or if carrying heavier load Alpina Ladakh. For winter I don't have, or rather I'd use Alpina Tibet, but I'm missing other gear and experience
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| igorf25. 01. 2019 11:37:42 |
We have at home one "extreme freezer" (wife...). Even the combination of winter mountaineering boots + boiled wool socks doesn't help. Always cold. Maybe someone knows if you can get some warm mountaineering boots with e.g. additional inner boot like the La Sportiva Spantik were - just we don't need "expedition" boots.
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| Lalala19. 02. 2019 22:00:26 |
Hi,
I've been deciding on new boots for quite a long time and of course I can't decide at all. I've tried quite a few, but in the end I'm always worried they'll be a bad choice.
Any fresh recommendations? I'm looking for boots more for summer or all-year for easy hikes (so not those for semi-automatic crampons etc.).
The problem is that all boots terribly blister me, since I have a bone sticking out above the heel. Plasters and proper socks of course soften it, but still sometimes it gets nicely inflamed.
The higher the boot, the more it blisters me. The harder it is, the more it blisters. On the other hand I'm prone to sprains of one ankle, so I'd like higher boots.
Since most boots don't suit me in general, it's a shame to throw a lot of money (which I don't have much of) on a boot that will brutally blister me, on the other hand someone would say if boots are more expensive they're better made and might blister less. I'm leaning towards cheaper range (somewhere under 200).
I tried Scarpa Marmolada and they seemed okay to me, but then I read many people got blisters from them. On the other side I tried some regular Alpinas (Silver) and they seemed soft too, but probably not quality. Although just for summer they'd probably be fine? I tried some others of course but these two stayed in best memory.
Any thoughts or recommendation on type of boots that don't blister so much? What to watch for? Is it better to have low and totally soft boots and just some special brace or sock for the ankle that twists?
I have in mind long but easier hikes, in terms of difficulty.
And it'd be nice if they were somewhat waterproof. 
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| turbo20. 02. 2019 06:04:09 |
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| miri20. 02. 2019 10:33:56 |
@marjetap, and approximately how many trips per year do you do?
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| marjetap20. 02. 2019 11:08:57 |
Depends, in summer a bit more on average 3 per month, otherwise to nearby mid-mountains (Planina nad Vrhniko, Polhograjska Grmada) even in winter at least 3/month.
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| dprapr20. 02. 2019 12:07:05 |
If you have trouble back above the heel, don't buy boots lined with hard plastic and too rigid sole. Let it be just leather and suitable sole and membrane.
The above ECCO is a good approximation to this, Lowa has similar soft ones too, probably Meindl, and more could be found.
But you have to figure out yourself which socks suit you best.
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| Lalala20. 02. 2019 12:42:10 |
Thanks for the recommendations! I never thought of Ecco, I'll go check them out. I have a bit of doubt about the sole rubber. I don't see it being Vibram or anything more special? How's the grip?
Anyway, I admit I've had some knockoffs from Carrefour for 4 years now, which turned out to be very good  especially the rubber. Only the upper wore a bit and they started to blister and get wet. But I only used them for winter, which I'm not looking for now anyway.
I already looked at those Scarpa too, but when I was in the store, they didn't have my size. Size is my second biggest problem, considering it's the most common one.
Regarding socks, I haven't noticed much difference yet. They all tear and wear out quickly right above the heel, so they're quickly for the trash. Patches help me the most, but in summer they often just melt.
Probably I'll find some mainly soft ones. I'll go wrong the least.
With leather, I'm afraid it hardens over time?
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| marjetap20. 02. 2019 17:20:31 |
Regarding the rubber, I was a bit skeptical at first purchase too, but they assured me it's the same quality as Vibram, and I can confirm it doesn't slip and I think it's really similar to Vibram. So no need to worry about that. Good luck with the purchase.
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