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09/20/2014 09:38AM  
I need a new pair of hiking shoes - we are going to do another 50 miles on the Superior Hiking Trail this fall and my old ones have had it. I currently have a pair of Salomons, but they never fit right.

Any suggestions on Brand?
 
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clearh2o
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09/20/2014 08:13PM  
Lowa Renegade Lows w/ Goretex liner. I've had 3 pairs and am just about to purchase a 4th. Their support is outstanding for day hikes and more than adequate for backpacking with 20-40 lbs loads. Nice stable foot bed, decent toe protection and deep lugs that grip well on rock whether wet or dry. I like the fact that the outsole easily accepts a low gaiter with a wide instep strap. Two cautionary notes: these shoes are spendy and they run narrow in my experience. I'm 6'3" and 245 and generally wear size 12 shoes. However, 13-wides in this shoe worn with a light weight wool hiking sock [no liner sock] work well for me. Try on several pairs to get a good fit as fit seems to very even within a designated size. REI has been a good place for finding a good fit.
 
09/24/2014 04:45PM  
Anything Keen makes is good....IMHO.
My Merrells were poor quality...the wrap over toe tab peeled almost right away and the sole didn't hold up to the Kek.
I have a hiking buddy that likes the Lowa brand.
EDIT: I meant "Asolo" not Lowa.
 
09/26/2014 10:58AM  
everyone in my family swears by asolo. mine pair is 10 yrs old. we just got back from the mountains, i can hike all day and never notice my feet. they are easily my favorite piece of outdoor gear.
 
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