Shooting fashion?

[mtnbkr]

Regarding lacing systems, I wish more non-specialty boots came with the Boa lacing system. I first came across that on a pair of winter mountain bike boots (Lakes), but recently bought a pair of Cabelas Snow Runner Max boots with them. I love being able to quickly and easily adjust lacing tension after being on my feet for a awhile. The boots are great too except the first pair's toe shield started to peel away from the boot, but Cabelas replaced them without question. If the replacements hold up, they may be the best winter boots I've ever owned. They're about a quarter pound per boot heavier than my Merrils, but 3/4lb lighter than my previous winter hunting boots. The sole is nice and grippy and sheds mud great.

Chris

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Is that all Salomons? If so, I'll scratch them off my list for future consideration. Too many damp rocks and logs around here.

Chris

Different models have different compounds used on the outsole, along with lug design: https://www.salomon.com/en-us/storie...hat-contagripr

Pick your footwear according to the function they are designed for, not just based off the brand.

[blues]

Unfortunately, too many brands use rubber and sole patterns that are simply crap on wet surfaces.

[Shoresy]

Regarding lacing systems, I wish more non-specialty boots came with the Boa lacing system. I first came across that on a pair of winter mountain bike boots (Lakes), but recently bought a pair of Cabelas Snow Runner Max boots with them. I love being able to quickly and easily adjust lacing tension after being on my feet for a awhile. The boots are great too except the first pair's toe shield started to peel away from the boot, but Cabelas replaced them without question. If the replacements hold up, they may be the best winter boots I've ever owned. They're about a quarter pound per boot heavier than my Merrils, but 3/4lb lighter than my previous winter hunting boots. The sole is nice and grippy and sheds mud great.

Chris

It's not exactly the same, but I've gone to LockLaces on a lot of my laced shoes (e.g. running shoes, Chucks, GoRuck MACV-1). I've had exactly one failure over the last several years of using them, on a pair of work boots.

[Lex Luthier]

Regarding lacing systems, I wish more non-specialty boots came with the Boa lacing system. I first came across that on a pair of winter mountain bike boots (Lakes), but recently bought a pair of Cabelas Snow Runner Max boots with them. I love being able to quickly and easily adjust lacing tension after being on my feet for a awhile. The boots are great too except the first pair's toe shield started to peel away from the boot, but Cabelas replaced them without question. If the replacements hold up, they may be the best winter boots I've ever owned. They're about a quarter pound per boot heavier than my Merrils, but 3/4lb lighter than my previous winter hunting boots. The sole is nice and grippy and sheds mud great.

Chris

The Cabelas Snow Runner boots are hard to beat. They are a favorite of mine. I got six years out of the first pair, in snow and ice down to -30 F.

[Joe in PNG]

Will my Sketchers slip ons with memory foam get me kilt in da streetz? Is there a tactical disadvantage to Topsiders?

[mtnbkr]

It's not exactly the same, but I've gone to LockLaces on a lot of my laced shoes (e.g. running shoes, Chucks, GoRuck MACV-1). I've had exactly one failure over the last several years of using them, on a pair of work boots.

Thanks. I found them on Amazon and added them to the wish list. Might have to give them a try on my Merrill boots.

Chris

[mtnbkr]

The Cabelas Snow Runner boots are hard to beat. They are a favorite of mine. I got six years out of the first pair, in snow and ice down to -30 F.

I'm hoping the minor failure I experienced was a fluke. They literally started to come apart on my first major use (after a couple short hikes to break them in). They're very comfy, grip well, and the Boa system is awesome on field boots. I wish that was more widely available.

Chris

[mtnbkr]

Different models have different compounds used on the outsole, along with lug design: https://www.salomon.com/en-us/storie...hat-contagripr

Pick your footwear according to the function they are designed for, not just based off the brand.

True, but I have wonky feet, so I have to pick footwear based on fit and support first. I was looking through the Salomon offerings and it doesn't look like what I want is available with the sole I'd want.

Chris

[M2CattleCo]

Will my Sketchers slip ons with memory foam get me kilt in da streetz? Is there a tactical disadvantage to Topsiders?

Those fabric shoes are pretty dangerous IMO. I have a pair of Addidas like that and it’s way too easy to twist an ankle in them. They’re just too pliable. Comfortable walking though.

Topsiders laced tight are more stable.

I train with guys who run around blacktop, gravel, brush, etc in Vans Old Schools. I don’t know if they’re tough or just lucky, but I would have shredded my feet in them.