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| turbo24. 07. 2021 20:27:11 |
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| darinka424. 07. 2021 21:35:12 |
Oh thanks to both. At least I know what I bought. Today I had them on the second hike. To Plešivec - Loška stena. They held up well. Even when walking on wet grass they stayed dry inside. Nothing lasts forever though. 
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| link_25. 07. 2021 08:24:59 |
I have problems with shoes because I have wide feet. If they are soft after breaking them in they are wide as Monday, if stiff they bash my toes in front. Last 14 years I swear by Meindl. Planika is supposedly the same model so I'll try Planika next.
So I'd also ask for some experience with Planika
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| mosovnik26. 07. 2021 12:16:23 |
At my 71 years already for many years I "swear" (because of my wide "flippers") by the Garmont brand, summer and winter. But early in spring I got summer ones from Mammut (for hiking) in Iglu and I'm very satisfied. In the store you need to take time and 1/2 hour "test" pays off in practice. Good luck and don't let price deter you from the right decision!!!
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| klada9. 08. 2021 00:38:09 |
Hello,
I'm turning to the crowd's memory and experience for advice on buying new low hiking shoes for mid-mountain. Typical use: 1x/week up to 1200m, even to 1500m. Terrain: at start maybe 2-5km asphalt or not, then 2-3h hardened paths through forest, grass, stones, sand, occasional bit of rock, no scree, no climbing, no via ferrata, basically walking on marked & maintained trails. Season: spring, summer and early autumn. Usage time: 4-6h per day. For mid-mountain in winter and high mountain in summer I use high Scarpa boot (don't remember model)... I've checked all hiking gear stores. Of all I tried, only two models fit: Scarpa Mescalito low and La Sportiva TX5 low. Many would say, well, those are approach shoes. I agree! But I wouldn't want to enter some hut in mid-mountain and have some hill-walker yell at me, why scare with approach shoes when there's no ferrata or scrambling terrain around... I'm used to seeing all sorts in mountains, and usually don't worry about such remarks, just looking for comfortable and suitable shoe for my needs. Problem is specificity of my feet. Only these two low shoes have high enough toe-box to fit me and not blister the top of toes... Mescalito is more pure approach shoe, meant also for short climbing and via ferrata. La Sportiva TX5 according to description on manufacturer's site is meant as hiking shoe, sole also more suitable for hiking and less for approach climbing... What interests me is which holds up better long-term? Few pages back I read some have problems with sole delaminating on Scarpa Mescalito. If anyone has La Sportiva TX5, how does it hold up regarding sole durability? La Sportiva is known for softer rubber on some models. Is it more durable on TX5 or wears out after 1-2 seasons?
Thanks for advice!
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| n3jc15. 08. 2021 20:11:24 |
For such hikes I have Scarpa Mojito, paid 100EUR for it, for next shoe for such purpose I'll pay again max 100 or less.
Have them one year, considering all I've walked in them they still hold well.
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| klada15. 08. 2021 23:08:27 |
I also tried Mojito in Annapurna. Unfortunately they don't fit me for reasons already stated (in my previous post). I'm leaning most towards the two mentioned (Scarpa Mescalito Low & La Sportiva TX5 Low). Do you think either of these two shoes would be overkill for my needs (in terms of manufacturer's primary purpose of both shoes, although both sold as hiking shoe too, and material durability in environment I plan to use them) for spring/summer/autumn hiking in mid-mountain? Thanks for advice.
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| Zebdi16. 08. 2021 14:21:23 |
Check also ProAlp, where they supposedly adjust the shoe to your foot. No personal experience, but some colleagues praise them quite a bit.
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| klada16. 08. 2021 17:11:25 |
Thanks for the advice ... Even though it's not that bad that I'd need a custom-made ProAlp boot ... I've already found two boots with enough spacious toe box so I can normally wiggle my toes, and they fit my foot well. I'm interested in how Mescalito and TX5 perform long-term on the terrain I plan to use them on - i.e. mid-mountains (hiking on maintained & paved trails, max. a couple km asphalt, forest paths, grass, rocks, sand, occasional bit of rock, no scree, no climbing, no via ferrata)?
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| n3jc16. 08. 2021 20:45:45 |
@klada: My disappointment with Mescalito's wear in high mountains I posted a few posts ago. They went through some scree and climbing. Would they hold up longer in friendlier terrain, e.g. Begunjščica, Kališče, Stol, Polhograjska tours ... ? I assume yes, but I can't know.
Now I have a new sole on them (paid 40 EUR) and hope to squeeze a few more tours out of them.
But I have to admit there were bright sides. Are these boots also for easier tours? YES. On mid-mountain and forest paths, walking in this boot was poetry for me.
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| polownk199826. 08. 2021 11:17:55 |
Hello,
I'm interested in buying Salewa Crow GTX hiking boots. Does anyone have experience with them, opinion?
Thanks and have a nice day 
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| ppegan26. 08. 2021 15:19:02 |
Salewa fits me, so I have the whole family, from women's low, mid to high and they are top for me My hoof fits all of them and I'm very satisfied with them. I buy them, next day take them on a full-day tour and never any blisters or pains. Last I bought low Salewa Wildfire for dog walks and now I often wear them for hills too (not for high mountains). Of course with regular and intensive use they wear out quite a bit in a year - yours maybe not so fast, because they are more robust.
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| potocnikov_sin18. 09. 2021 08:09:18 |
Hello
So far I've only had a family of Alpinus boots (Nuptse, Nepal, Lino, Royal) and I'd like to try something else.
I'm leaning towards La Sportiva, Scarpa, Salewa...
La Sportiva - Aequilibrium ST GTX
Scarpa - Ribelle Lite OD/HD
Scarpa - Zodiac Tech GTX
Salewa - Rapace GTX
or something else...
I'm interested in your experiences regarding...
high mountains, via ferratas, boot durability, reliability, grip on terrain, slip in wet, blisters, comfort...that they perform for spring, summer, autumn
Mostly paths in demanding high mountains and sometimes multi-hour hikes (about 7-11H)...
Thanks and safe steps
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| opazovalec18. 09. 2021 22:23:27 |
Given the length of the test, which lasts several years, it will be hard for anyone to advise you based on personal experience with multiple models or manufacturers. Personally, as a stable boot, Lowa Tibet served me best in summer and winter for years, and it's still on the market. It's lightweight and hardly gets wet. Vibram has a deep profile. I hope Lowa Cevedale, which was in action, will be equally good for at least the next 10 years.
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| Todi19. 09. 2021 08:30:13 |
potocnikov_sin, if you want an all-year boot La Sportiva - Aequilibrium ST GTX will be very suitable, it also works for semi-automatic crampons as well as universal, I've done it already, just when I tried them I knew they are right, on first test it's spot on, in wet and dry, mud, ... I think not really for Ferratas, but for MM, ... Prisank Kopiščarova and so on no panic, that's my opinion
I also had Salewa - Rapace GTX but sole flies off like a shot, with my use and km, don't know Scarpa, but La Sportiva I'm satisfied with all models
,... best regards M
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| turbo19. 09. 2021 10:11:47 |
With Scarpa - Ribelle Lite OD/HD I'm very satisfied. Demanding off-trail with scrambling up to solid grade II, secured paths, meadows, forests, snow and summer heat... of course with proper socks and regular maintenance (cleaned and impregnated boots). After full-day tours, 8h or more walking, no problems (blisters, wet feet, sore soles... none of that, never)
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| bagi21. 09. 2021 10:10:24 |
Comparison - Scarpa Mescalito Mid GTX / La Sportiva Boulder X Mid GTX
Both boots are *Approach* variant, so lightweight, precise, with sole for good grip and flexible enough to handle many via ferratas without issue. They should provide enough comfort and foot support also for hiking parts of the tour. I primarily use this kind of boots in Dolomites for multi-day traverses.
On these pages I've already described my experience with Scarpa Mescalito. Comfortable boot with disastrous sole construction that falls apart incredibly fast ( Click … Bagi, 9.7.2021 ). As a long-time Scarpa user I was extremely disappointed. Since I didn't want to throw money out the window anymore I looked for an alternative, and honestly there aren't many. More or less by chance I got LS Boulder at excellent price, which I tested without qualms in really tough conditions in this year's Dolomites.
The result surprised me, this time decidedly positively. Not only are these boots comfortable and stable, after good 200 km the sole shows hardly any wear. Grip is excellent on various surfaces, foot adapted quickly to the boot. They will easily handle at least twice as many similar kilometers, I don't expect more from such boots.
In conclusion ... attaching two photos of boot condition after the kilometers hiked. Let everyone form their own opinion on the quality of one and the other. Walking style, load and terrain almost the same, everything written is my personal experience. As for me, I'm changing manufacturer, buying another pair LS Boulder as reserve.
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| koraj2. 12. 2021 20:11:07 |
Hello,
What are your experiences with Garmont tower 2.0 gtx?
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| Lalala13. 12. 2021 22:53:21 |
Hi, does anyone have a recommendation for extremely warm hiking boots? I have big problems with frozen feet, regardless of wool insoles, socks etc. This year I had to say goodbye to my old winter boots because they already had holes. I'm mostly looking for thick ones with fur inside, but what I find is more Salomon or Decathlon style, which isn't quite the best. Use is only on easily accessible hills, like Debela Pec for example.
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