Any Experienced Hikers Here?

Steve · 09-03-2010, 08:02 AM

I have had a LOT of hiking boots, but my all time favorites for comfort and durability are Merrel Wilderness'. They are leather with a vibram soul, have never let me slip and never had a blister. They do not look as "sporty" as others and they may wiegh a tab more, but they have saved my bad ankles several time.

I would definately suggest that whatever boots you get, break them in REAL well WELL BEFORE your trip! Also, there are a lot of people in stores that have NO IDEA how to fit your feet with hiking boots!

As for a pack, I have an Arctryx pack that I love. I'll have to look around for which one it is. Very comfortable.

09-03-2010, 08:02 AM	#2
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: Any Experienced Hikers Here? I have had a LOT of hiking boots, but my all time favorites for comfort and durability are Merrel Wilderness'. They are leather with a vibram soul, have never let me slip and never had a blister. They do not look as "sporty" as others and they may wiegh a tab more, but they have saved my bad ankles several time. I would definately suggest that whatever boots you get, break them in REAL well WELL BEFORE your trip! Also, there are a lot of people in stores that have NO IDEA how to fit your feet with hiking boots! As for a pack, I have an Arctryx pack that I love. I'll have to look around for which one it is. Very comfortable. __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide