String fullTitle = 'Hiking shoes';
int postNumber = 2728264;
String image = '1714913203565394.jpg';
String date = '05/05/24(Sun)08:46:43';
String comment = 'I need some cheap but good hiking shoes for this summer for dry rocky trails on the Mediterranean coast.
I was recommended the Colombia Escape Thrives, are they good? Anything else I could consider?';
'>>2728264
Jesus, those are some ugly fucking shoes';
'>>2728266
Hiking shoes are ugly yes';
'Anything is fine.
Salomon, Merrell, Adidas, Aesics etc. The main reason you don't want jogging shoes, is because the fabric usually tears badly, and the durability of the outsole is bad. Alongside less grip. And that goretex usually means that you can walk trough wet bush without getting your socks wet.';
'>>2728418
i have the columbia hatana max and theyre pretty good, theyre not gore tex but outdry is pretty good to, and is more breathable than the goretex in my experience.';
'>>2728288
No, those are even worse. The moulded silver plastic will look like total dogshit. And they look like something designed to be used indoors which is hilarious when you think about it.';
'>>2728947
Hell yeah preach brother I'm always getting my /fa/ drip on to impress the hiking ladies out on the trail.';
'>>2728264
It's rocky af where I live, and if you're not on rocks it's tree roots. I've found the Keen Targhee EXP hold up well. Soles aren't as rigid as I'd like, but haven't found more rigid in a shoe.
Tracks here are like fist-sized loose rock
Also the soles tend to delaminate between the black sole and grey cushion - Merrell does it too, probably all soles of this style. Which isn't to say they wear out in 10min, just that it's the weak spot. But I'm typically wearing the tread smooth by then anyway, so no biggie really.
They're a bit ugly, but no stubbed toes, and it's not a fashion competition.';
'Two paths are available to you anon
>hiking ''shoes''
some anons argue they are more comfortable, dry faster and allow you to move quicker.
>boots
generally tougher, better waterproofing, ankle support and offers better protection from rocks/uneven terrain, not to mention snakes etc
Personally I don't wear fabric shoes much in daily life, I just prefer work boots or combat boots (I'm autistic) because they last longer and in most cases are built better.
Salomon are great for footwear. I have heard Merrell make good products too but I've never used them. For the past 3-4 years I've had a air of Salomon Men's Quest 4s. They're harder to get on and off than other boots but have held up great for me, other than a bit of wear they're as good as they've ever been. I'd recommend them.';
'>>2728264
Military, lightweight, desert boots. You can get them for about $50. Speed laces for quick on and off. Good ankle support. Check the tread, older boots had shit sand channel treads, but newer have good, multi terrain treads. But they suck in the rain, they're designed to wick moisture away. When it rains, they become sponges. But if that's not an issue, they're great.';
'>>2729471
https://a.co/d/2iI2rVG
NTA They make waterproof lightweight desert boots too. Not sure if you want to give bezos your money but there a zon link. Pretty cheap.';
'>>2728999
These come in a boot version if anyone’s interested. I just wore out both - horses for courses and so on.';
'>>2728264
personally I would advise against getting something with such a thick sole like that or hokas, on rocky technical ground you'll be at higher risk of rolling your ankle or at least that's my experience. Other than that get something with decent grip and at least some protection/tough material around the foot, other stuff like low/high and wide/narrow is a matter of preference. I'm using a pair Topo Terraventure and I really like them on rocky terrain.
I'd avoid goretex if you'll go in the summer, on the mediterranean coast your feet will get cooked and unless you walk right into the sea it's unlikely that your shoes will ever touch water (and if they do they'll dry up very quickly)';
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