Those Summit Pros do interest me though. I like leather boots, but it's been ages since I wore anything quite like those. Might have to give them a try.
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I was looking at these boots again the other day and noticed the Tactical boot does not have a full leather upper (transitions to nylon above the ankle) so that rules them out for me.
I think I'll get a pair of the summit pros whenever they become available. Smaller sizes became available in the last couple days. Website says sometime in January for next restock.
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You should definitely report back. I don't mind the nylon over the ankle, so I'm looking at the Tactical Mids if my Altra Timp GTX don't hold up to the (admittedly lame) winters here in SE PA. Unfortunately for my bank account I don't find regular fit shoes/boots comfortable anymore, so options are limited.
I've been wearing the Vivo Forest ESC for the last couple fall/winter/springs with good luck. They're comfortable and have held up well. I wear them down to around zero, sometimes a little below that. When I'm out in them I'm not stationary, otherwise they wouldn't be warm enough. They have no insulation but I haven't found that to be an issue in winter until I gets below zero. Insulated boots invariably cause my feet to sweat and then they feel colder than non-insulated boots.
They might struggle more in milder weather with wet and slushy snow as they don't have any water repellent liner (my preference).
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My new hiking boots. These cost hundreds of dollars which I buy on sale which brings the price down to the low hundreds. Because my right ankle supinates unexpectedly, I am trying high ankle boots for the first time. They feel pretty good. Because there is little choice in colors, I had to take these brightly colored boots in order to get the cheap price.
Here are my current boots:
Merrell is the only company with boots that fit my feet. I’m used to nondescript colors on my boots. I felt the little bit of purple on my current boots as quite risqué. I feel like these bright boots are like wearing a neon sign on my feet. I’m embarrassed by the colors of the new boots. Im also aware this is really a stupid thing to get hung up on. I’m going to keep and use these boots. What do you think?
Does anyone have brightly colored boots? If you see someone wearing brightly colored boots do you think they’re great or do you cringe? Should I just go out and cover them with mud?
Here are my current boots:
Merrell is the only company with boots that fit my feet. I’m used to nondescript colors on my boots. I felt the little bit of purple on my current boots as quite risqué. I feel like these bright boots are like wearing a neon sign on my feet. I’m embarrassed by the colors of the new boots. Im also aware this is really a stupid thing to get hung up on. I’m going to keep and use these boots. What do you think?
Does anyone have brightly colored boots? If you see someone wearing brightly colored boots do you think they’re great or do you cringe? Should I just go out and cover them with mud?
Erica it depends what I’m doing. If I’m wearing boots/shoes for work I prefer more neutral colors. But for outdoor activities I find more obnoxious colors amusing. I’m not sure when that changed, there was a time I would have cared.
My first response to your new boots was “Those are amazing,” and I would certainly wear them to save a few bucks.
My first response to your new boots was “Those are amazing,” and I would certainly wear them to save a few bucks.
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I've always felt that obnoxious colors in the woods are a good thing. Years ago, I ordered a tarp from Cooke Custom Sewing and Dan asked 3 times if I was sure that I wanted those colors (although I hope not, they might help SAR one day).
On the other hand, I can't remember the last time I noticed anyone's footwear. Cheap & comfortable are my main criteria; mud-covered is always an option if you remain self-conscious.
PS: it looks like they have some serious tread which is always far more important to me than color
On the other hand, I can't remember the last time I noticed anyone's footwear. Cheap & comfortable are my main criteria; mud-covered is always an option if you remain self-conscious.
PS: it looks like they have some serious tread which is always far more important to me than color
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