Trail Shoes....

[kenmbz]

I use Salomon XA pro 3D - good crossover for the woods and tarmac trails.
Not as good as they used to be, but pretty inexpensive on sale.
Not a lot of ankle support, for that I use Merrel boots on the rough trails

 

[WoodChuckDad]

Hoka Speadgoat 5 . they were fairly pricey, I thought. $130. But my old knees and hips thank me. two loops on my on farm trail, puts me at almost 3 miles and that's enough for me. Gets my heart working and gives the dogs the opportunity to run around and investigate with me.

 

[3930dave]

On the other hand - I have three pair of custom made boots. They fit like a fine glove - cost was truly exorbitant. $600 to $750 for each pair.

They were specifically made for use when I rode motorcycles.

Anything quality and custom, is going to be pricey. Once you have the disposable funds... enjoy..... IIRC, one of the first things Charlie Watts (RIP) did back-when, was head to Saville Row.

I ride MC, currently, and can appreciate the value of good boots/gear in general..... haven't spent that ^ kind of money on boots, yet ...... next thing in the MC-gear budget is probably updating my jacket.

Rgds, D.

 

[3930dave]

I use Salomon XA pro 3D - good crossover for the woods and tarmac trails.
Not as good as they used to be, but pretty inexpensive on sale.
Not a lot of ankle support, for that I use Merrel boots on the rough trails

I think that was the alternate model I was just checking out in-store @ MEC..... Not a light shoe (fine by me, not racing), and seemed quite solid (upside of the weight), and was a killer-price on Clearance - I probably would have gone with that one, if they'd had my size in-stock.

My sizing went the same with these Salomons, as many online comments.... expect to go Up at least a half-size. In my case, I was a full size larger than I normally select with many shoes...

Rgds, D.

 

[3930dave]

Hoka Speadgoat 5 . they were fairly pricey, I thought. $130. But my old knees and hips thank me. two loops on my on farm trail, puts me at almost 3 miles and that's enough for me. Gets my heart working and gives the dogs the opportunity to run around and investigate with me.

Sounds like a great outing, with the canines

I've been hearing good things lately about Hoka; I'll keep them in mind for next time....

Rgds, D.

 

[5030]

Least the seller of the OP's shoes listed the country of origin which is CHINA. I do believe 99% of footware is made there today. What I wonder is, do they smell like the rubber stuff that HF sells, IOW, stink?

At 74, I don't jog, I walk my dog everyday up and down the dirt road out front of the farm but when I do go hunting, I always wear my Kennetrek Hunting boots and they aren't made in China. They are made in Italy and very expensive too boot (no pun intended). When it comes to hunting and excellent foot ware, I spare no expense. Wearing ill fitting or foot ware that lacks the proper support when hunting can and will ruin your day and nothing worse than blisters or sore feet when on a multi day hunt. My Kennetreck's have been everywhere, from Idaho to Mexico to New Mexico to the Dakota's and back here and are still comfortable and wearing like iron. Best part is, they require no 'break in' and you can change out the footbeds as often as you want to. Certainly not a 'running or jogging' shoe, but than I do neither.

 

[ultrarunner]

Surprised so many runners here…

I may check out the Salomons as looking for one now with a wide toe box… got to keep the toes happy.

Remember when I was buying 10 and now wearing 13 extra wide for the toes but really too big for the feet.

 

[scootr]

Merrell boots for work and play. Comfortable all day. They do run narrow but that's what I like. They have serious sales on discontinued stock - they are always introducing new stuff. Old stock at 50% off is good enough for this guy. When I find something I like I usually buy a second pair.

​	Thermo Snowdrift 2 Mid Waterproof Product Number: J037245 Color: Black/Granite Size: 13 Quantity: 1​

 

[oosik]

It only takes ONE incident to realize how important your feet/legs are. I was "chair ridden" a couple years ago - exactly 27 days. A real PITA. That's when I bought this work station rolling chair. LARGE wheels and easy to scoot anywhere around the house.

Good shoes sure help with all the joints going up your legs.

 

[3930dave]

Least the seller of the OP's shoes listed the country of origin which is CHINA. I do believe 99% of footware is made there today. What I wonder is, do they smell like the rubber stuff that HF sells, IOW, stink?

At 74, I don't jog, I walk my dog everyday up and down the dirt road out front of the farm but when I do go hunting, I always wear my Kennetrek Hunting boots and they aren't made in China. They are made in Italy and very expensive too boot (no pun intended). When it comes to hunting and excellent foot ware, I spare no expense. Wearing ill fitting or foot ware that lacks the proper support when hunting can and will ruin your day and nothing worse than blisters or sore feet when on a multi day hunt. My Kennetreck's have been everywhere, from Idaho to Mexico to New Mexico to the Dakota's and back here and are still comfortable and wearing like iron. Best part is, they require no 'break in' and you can change out the footbeds as often as you want to. Certainly not a 'running or jogging' shoe, but than I do neither.

I've always valued a high-boot, for stability and protection - working or recreating outside. Repeating a post of mine from another thread.... I was glancing at an anatomy poster in my chiropractor's office a little while ago, and was struck by the # of bones in your feet.... I figured there were lots, but wouldn't have guessed that high. MC riding alone, tends to focus attention (at least mine), on how vulnerable ankles are.

Easy to take feet for granted.... this discussion is reminding me of an interview I saw with a Canadian Forces member, would lost his lower legs in the Sandbox. His first comment was "Yep, I was like everybody else.... just got out of bed, started my day, never thinking about what my feet were doing for me".... then the rest of the clip covered his daily workout in the gym, which I would have struggled to follow @ that pace.

Rgds, D.