I’d order a pair of custom White’s Boots
www.whitesboots.com
There are lighter, but these are lifetime
I’d order a pair of custom White’s Boots
www.whitesboots.com
There are lighter, but these are lifetime
Last edited by jeffhughes; 06-28-2021 at 10:09 PM.
any other suggestions here? Particularly for something more "shoe" than "boot" and "breathable" than "waterproof"?
I'm close to biting down on one of these, but I'm not terribly thrilled about the way they look...
https://www.zappos.com/p/keen-targhe...2/color/784543
https://www.zappos.com/p/keen-voyage...0/color/125169
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I looked at those, but they are too heavy and stiff for what I'm looking for in a breathable everyday shoe.Originally Posted by rob_s
My Salomon Sense Escape 2 were great in that role--except for the cloth heel cup that fell apart. Here's my list of candidates for replacing them:
Merrell Bare Access XTR
https://www.zappos.com/p/merrell-bar...4292/color/529
Nova 2
https://www.zappos.com/p/merrell-nova-2/product/9467694
Altra Lone Peak 5
https://www.zappos.com/p/altra-footw...8/color/458292
Escalante 2.5
https://www.zappos.com/p/altra-footw...395912/color/8
Torin 5
https://www.zappos.com/p/altra-footw...520327/color/3
Merrell Range AC+
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VBNVGBD/
And maybe?
Xero Mesa Trail
https://www.zappos.com/p/asin/B0844MP4XH
“There is no growth in the comfort zone.”--Jocko Willink
"You can never have too many knives." --Joe Ambercrombie
Nike Terra Kigers are fantastic trail runners. Those and Altra Lone Peak are my go to.
appreciate the suggestions.
My god are most of those ugly! WTF has happened to shoe design? I actually just saw an article headline about that very subject the other day. I gotta go find it again now.
The last one was the more palatable, but it looks like it's one of those minimalist shoe things? Anytime I see marketing photos with the shoe balled up it makes me nervous.
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The Merrells look the best aesthetically to me, but I think Altra build quality is better. Agree about the rolled up minimalist shoes. I might try the Xeros for martial arts. We are still working outdoors in the dirt.
“There is no growth in the comfort zone.”--Jocko Willink
"You can never have too many knives." --Joe Ambercrombie
Size and width please Rob-s
Edited to add- a review of past posts indicates 10.5 to the wide.
As Salomon is now a NO GO given their PRC ownership (despite adding wide to much of their line), I have recently become enamored with the Hoka One One. Based on me previously wearing a Brooks Adrenaline GTS and fitting me, my shoe professional put me in a pair of Gaviota 3s.
Super comfy. Moreover, if a shoe is going to be chunky, it should at least be colorful and comfy.
10.5/wide and extra wide in Hokas linked below.
https://www.hokaoneone.com/mens-view...=Wide%7CX-Wide
Last edited by vcdgrips; 07-13-2021 at 02:01 PM.
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I own or have owned the Escalante (1.5 I think), Torin (4.5 and 4.5 Plush) and Lone Peaks (2, 4.5 and 5s). The Escalantes were horrible. They didn't last long before wearing out and I'm used to replacing shoes every three months or so. I think they made it six weeks before falling apart.
Unlike other shoes with a woven upper they let my feet slide around on the lower way too much. Even when I regulated them to weekend walking around town duty they were borderline dangerous.
The Torins are nice. If you like a lot of cushion try the 4.5 Plush. If you run a lot and don't have feet issues the Plush might be a bit too soft.
I hated the first Lone Peaks I had and gave them away. I hated the 4.5s until I put an insole in that added a little rock protection. After five miles either trail running or hiking my feet would really take a beating. After adding the insoles I can go twenty miles easy with no discomfort.
The 5s I've only had for a couple of months and have only been worn while my 4.5s are drying out but with the changes Altra made I haven't had to add an aftermarket insole to them.
I personally really like some of Topo's models. https://www.topoathletic.com/
I think they do a good job of finding the balance between performance and durability and they offer low drop models (3mm-5mm) if one isn't ready for zero drop or is easing into it.
I currently run between twenty and one hundred miles a week, ninety percent of which is on dirt. Until recently I was running twice to three times as much but have dialed it back to prevent unnecessary injury and wear and tear on my knees and feet.
Last edited by Crashpad; 07-13-2021 at 03:22 PM.
I found them challenging initially as well, but my feet grew used to the LP 4.5s and now I love them. I wonder if weight is an issue. At only 150lbs, maybe I can get away with less rock protection?
That's disappointing about the other Altras.
“There is no growth in the comfort zone.”--Jocko Willink
"You can never have too many knives." --Joe Ambercrombie
Re the Altra Escalante: The 1 and 1.5 versions were strange. Zero lateral stability, lots of stretch in the upper, and very cushy. They were OK for slow easy runs on pavement, but not secure at all for speed or transitions.
The 2.0s are a different animal. Much tighter upper and some additional stiffness in the sole. They are my go to road shoe. Haven't tried the 2.5s.
My main complaint with Altra is the crazy changes from one generation to another.
I tried a few Topo shoes and they always felt incredibly unstable for me. At the time I was looking for a trail shoe to use in ruck training. Landed on the LP 4.0 and Terra Kigers.
ETA: my weekly run mileage is 10-30 miles, and I'm ~165lbs FWIW.
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