Just wondering what are !the best! hiking boots for men.ill pay several $$$ for a good pair. Any suggestions.- mike
_mike_Sol-keeper - Appalachian Trail
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The best hiking boots i've ever had are Asolo's. Hands down the most comfortable shoes i own...period. However, i don't think i would embark on a long distance hike with them due to weight and cost but great boots either way. Listen to others suggestions and try them all. Everyone's feet are different.
_Gusty_
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Your feet are uniquely your own. I would STRONGLY recommend against large and HEAVY hiking boots -- if you're pack weight is 35 lbs or so you should be fine in a light mid or low hiker. Favorites (from widest to narrowest toe box in general) Keen Targhee/Voyaguer, Vasque, Merrell Moab Mid or Low, Scarpa/La Sportiva. You could also try trail runners if you're total weight will be under 25 lbs or so (that was my max for using trail runners - which I used 4 pairs of Salomon XA Pro trail runners for my hike in 2011. Total pack weight average was about 23 lbs. with food for a few days and water). You can also try an aftermarket arch support if you find you need it - my preference is SuperFeet green or the SOLE Karnazes insoles. Cheers
(My feet also swelled up about 1/2 size width and I sized up a 1/2 size length to prevent blisters – combined with Injinji Toe socks = 2,200 miles without blisters = foot heaven (while putting them through hell everyday)
_DocBoom_
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DocBoom, could you be more specific on what fabric your Injinji socks were? They have some many kinds and styles now I'm really not sure what would be best, but I was leaning towards wool but it doesn't seem they make a wool toe sock.
Everyone seems to swear by the Salomon XA series shoes. Based on how many stellar reviews they get I don’t think you could go wrong with them.
_DrBrown_