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| čara12. 03. 2019 14:47:10 |
Regarding one size larger...
1. rule: test sneakers in the socks you'll wear (hiking, running... depending on what shoes you're buying).
2. comfort and once again comfort. Proper width, proper length (better half cm longer). If they seem uncomfortable during trying on, wherever they press hard, put them back, because from my experience nothing will adapt (except leather, which adapts a little bit).
I have size 40.5 hiking and nice office ones for everyday, that's my size. GTX hiking though 41, because smaller ones weren't available anymore. They can be laced up nicely and no blisters.... running I have 42, because the problem is foot width, what was smaller was too narrow at toes. Really don't know why they narrow sneakers at toes so much. Don't they understand that soles are flipper-shaped 
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| serznoz12. 04. 2019 09:00:46 |
My experiences with blisters: on the endangered spot I preventively stuck Leukotape classic directly on the skin and thus prevented socks from slipping. Tested on a one-week cross-country ski tour across Finland. It holds for several days, withstands showering too. It works also when the skin is already slightly damaged. When there is already a blister, of course, one needs to act differently.
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| Dizzy30. 04. 2019 12:14:59 |
Hello,
I would use the thread, as I will probably have to buy new hiking boots. Those I have currently started bothering me concretely after cca. 15 hikes (started pressing the little toe) ...
Of course, the first thought was Alpina, because I had them in the past, dad also has them and is satisfied. Tried the Nepal model, first impression excellent, only concern is their weight, as they are quite heavier than others.
On the other hand, I know Salomon sneakers very well and also boots. Found they have also 3 really good models of boots or hiking shoes, already tried them, really comfortable, light (the one that interests me most has cca. 600g - anyway opinion weight on feet not so important but still must show somewhere, plus - soles on Salomon boots Contagrip not Vibram - is Vibram really much better?
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| arya12311. 05. 2019 15:48:40 |
Hello,
Some time ago I bought hiking boots Salomon QUEST PRIME GTX. The boot is super on the foot and I can wear it all day, also on descents with no banging on toes. Trouble arises on ascents, as after a certain time the area above the heel starts hurting. After each tour it's better, so I think the boot just needs to break in. I'm wondering if anyone else has dealt with these issues, as it was my first purchase of such stiff boots.
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| jprim23. 06. 2019 13:09:12 |
There is always a smaller choice of hiking boots here. Maybe someone knows a shop in Austria with a large offer of all products.
Best!
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| jprim23. 06. 2019 14:39:22 |
All the ads I follow do not offer a choice for summer. According to expert advice, there must be a winter and summer boot, like on a car - winter and summer tires. I notice, though, that many hikers wear winter boots also in summer. Well, maybe it suits them ...
Best!
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| link_23. 07. 2019 17:46:11 |
Hello.
Does anyone happen to know if Meindl shoes can still be obtained in Slovenia?
Since there is no more Popotnik or whatever it was in Hala, I don't know anymore where to get them.
Thanks everyone and best.
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| sirt123. 07. 2019 19:47:27 |
Everywhere they sell Planika, they also sell Meindl. Planika Turnišče makes Meindl!
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| link_23. 07. 2019 20:02:41 |
I found Suvel on the internet, thanks. I'll drop by sometime.
Otherwise that with Planika... it won't quite fit. I was in Ljubljana yesterday, at least in three different stores they had Planika shoes, but no Meindls.
Does anyone know, for wide feet besides Meindls, any other suitable footwear? Planika doesn't fit me for some unknown reason.
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| warwick15. 08. 2019 12:38:43 |
I've been wearing boots for a decade that I change depending on the type and difficulty of the hike... For me top choice - never any problems with blisters and other issues!
LOWA TIBET GTX and/or RENEGADE GTX MID
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| čara16. 08. 2019 13:20:31 |
Link for wide feet-Merrell. I no longer waste time trying other brands, because everything was too narrow. These are the first where I can wear women's model and normal size. Feet are happy, no blisters, no pain.
Second option is Proalp-made to measure and best if the master measures you himself.
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| KP19. 08. 2019 02:10:12 |
Hello,
I need some advice.
I'm pure lightweight when it comes to hiking, on weekends I prefer shorter few-hour trips, a few times a year I might go a bit higher but nothing dramatic, haven't been higher than Triglav.
My better half bought me a serious pair of boots a year and a half ago for my birthday, Millet Boouthan GTX. Gojzarji feel like tanks on my feet and I've had great experiences with them all the time, BP... except for the big toenails.
I feel them on every descent and it obviously has nothing to do with nail length. Although the boot fits like a glove, it feels like my nails are banging into the toe cap on every descent and after the last escapade I'll probably lose both current big toenails.
It looks like I'll have to change footwear, but I'm a bit worried that I might mess it up, as the current gojzarji seemed great for the first few weeks before it started.
Does anyone have similar experiences and what do you advise?
Thanks in advance for answers.
LP,
Klemen
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| Razbojnik19. 08. 2019 08:50:56 |
Hey, you have too short boots and that's why your big toes bang into the boot on descent.
Based on how you described yourself, I'd rather recommend some solid low hiking shoes.
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| iUnknown19. 08. 2019 09:42:30 |
I agree with Razbojnik. Some La Sportiva Ultra Raptor in combination with BRBL socks from Kibuba are great.
I remember that in those times when I also wore high boots in summer I sometimes had problems with new shoes. Especially around the ankles. Once I then bought others, but when after some time I tried those problematic ones again, I had no more problems.
With these La Sportiva I really have no problems and I've replaced them already at least 7 times.
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| KP19. 08. 2019 09:59:35 |
Thanks to both!
Really a shame about the boots, obviously I didn't quite get the size/model right (who knows...), they felt like a perfect fit, no blisters, nothing presses, best boots for the mountains I remember...
Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely try the La Sportiva model, it will suffice for the majority of my needs. Although I've had Lowa Approach 5GTX for a few years and super satisfied, excellent, but they're slowly worn out and obviously no more available anywhere.
As for the boots, if too small, then no help there anymore, I assume?
Thanks again
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| iUnknown19. 08. 2019 11:54:51 |
How much space do you have in front of your big toe? I usually have about one thumb's width. Roughly that much.
It's great because now for over three years I've been nonstop buying the same model, just one with GTX the other without and I don't even have to think when I go shopping.
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| ribic19. 08. 2019 13:03:24 |
@KP you can find some Lowa in Intersport at BTC. It's really hard to find them elsewhere in SLO. They have much more choice in Austrian shops (Intersport etc.).
This toenail thing is surely because these boots are too "molded" maybe even too small.
I always buy hiking boots one size larger. On descent I usually tighten the lower part a bit more than on ascent.
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| KP19. 08. 2019 13:24:18 |
@iUnknown, I have barely any space in front of the big toe, certainly not a thumb's width. Probably the boot is too small rather than not... I'll check at Iglu Sport, thanks.
Otherwise I've had ankle problems for many years (tons of sprains on both) and for any even short not too flat hike I prefer high boots.
@ribic, thanks for info, I checked Intersport at BTC, but there were none. I bought them right there about 4 years ago, got them for 50EUR on sale, best buy of all time. Definitely I'll check Austria too, I've been there a lot lately.
Do you have any brand tips? I have quite wide feet (those bone outgrowths - "sixth toes" on both feet) and quite low instep? And apparently very sensitive toenails (I've "replaced" them about five times in the past, not related to mountains)...
Thanks again everyone, no one lacks prompt help and knowledge
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