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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > The Great Outdoors > Hiking & Backpacking Megathread II: Still nervous around bears
 
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TopherCStone
Feb 27, 2013

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Just got an internship working in forest regeneration. Gonna need new hiking boots, as the tread is wearing out on my current pair. I want something pretty light and breathable, but that won't kill my feet if I have to stomp on a shovel. Can anybody recommend me a pair?

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TopherCStone
Feb 27, 2013

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Speleothing posted:

That's really broad. Go to a store and try some brands on - is your foot wide or narrow or high volume or what? I recommend leather, mid-height.

Depending on the nature of the terrain & job, goretex may be necessary (swampy & need to work in the rain).
Went to the only really local store today, they dont keep much in stock because they're a small outfit. There's a proper outdoors/camping store about 40 minutes away, so I'll probably make a trip this weekend if I can get time away.

My foot is wide (surprise, that store doesn't keep wide shoes in stock). Terrain isn't swampy (Northern NJ) but I may be out in the rain a bit.
Someone recommended these to me: http://www.theunionbootpro.com/products/dsp_productDetail.cfm?pSKU=158&w=
but he'd never used them for hiking, just as a safety thing
I like that their site has a measurement guide, lots of shoe companies don't

megazord posted:

Vibram FiveFingers :rolleyes:

Merrell ventilator type. I think they all have a rigid shank, so stomp on a shovel with them if you'd like.
Five Fingers are one of the few things that store has a huge stock of!
I will see if I can try out a pair of the Merrells

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