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?