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I saw the same boot mb at kmart for 40,hightechs are good hikers also ,they have a steel shank in the sole.i think any mountaineering boot that is crampon compatable is ok climber.
 
I am wearing Red Wings number #6516. I like a good multi purpose boot, for everything from climbing to grinding. I would like to try a more expensive boot, but my biggest problem is my size 14 foot. I need new insoles in my boots, when I walk I exert alot of force on my big toe, ball, and heel. The big toe is worn through in these boots and the ball and heel are worn thin.

I used Dunham hiking boots before these, I liked the boot but the way they attached the sole to the upper didnt make for a very durable/repairable mating. However they did last through 200 miles of hiking then perhaps a year of working.
 
Tom was right on about adding insoles. I put in the doc.shoals athletic soles and they work great. Especially, I like the plastic arches in the sole. Some boots, work or hiking, just don't have the good archsupport. Ohh... and I give a hell yeah to Jason about the skateshoes!! When out of the tree, there's no better way to go.
 
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Haha! So true! It's a beech finding proper grinding boots!
 
I like a good stiff soled hiking or lightweight mountaineering boot too. A lot less foot fatigue. I'm not happy with the Raichle's I bought this time last year because they ripped next to the laces, soles are still in great shape, but the boots are done for. I stopped by Neptune Mountaineering this last weekend and picked up some Millet's, never heard of the brand but they fit well(which is the most important thing). I'll see how these hold up.
 
There is more to it then just buying a pair of "hikers". The $40 dollar pair from wallmart wont cut it. Would you go to walmart and buy a chainsaw or some of biners they sell? No absolutly not. The right boot is just as important as the technique used to footlock and physical shape. The boot needs to of some quality, stiff support, nicely shaped insole, sticky rubber compound and comfortable. You dont want to wear a boot that is too loose. I tight boot is much better but not cutting of circulation. The guys in here who are really good can tell you what boots work best. I have my favorites. I like a certain design by Merrel.
 
Just ordered some new boots from Pfanner for footlocking and pruning. They are produced by Diadora, Italy and are classified as workboots with an aluminium toe cap. I have been earching for good climbing boots with toe cap for a long time with little success but these look very promising. I´ll get them in a few days and a UK climber filling in for me while I´m on a sick leave will try them out next week.
Svein
www.hogstogrydding.no
 

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Ive been using these for a few months now and there working great. http://www.mtntools.com/cat/rclimb/rshoes/scarpaproascentshoes.htm <font color="blue"> </font>
 
Im with master blaster on the wal mart issue...i can ruin the expensive red wings in a year , they make my feet sweat and the salt kinda dries out the side of the boot and splits open...i wash em frequently and keep them well oiled but to no avail.
also the soles get worn off on the inside edges from carying brush in em.
So i go thru two pairs of 40 dollar boots from wally world a year..it helps to add a good pair of insole to em. i can footlock in them and spur climb...although i miss the redwings if its an all day tree on spurs.
i ruined a real good pair of johnston and murphy hiking boots footlocking in them .. burned a double rope burn right thru the sole...i coulda bought 3 wal mart boots and socks for that error...
 
Your mom!, not right now, im moving in 4 days.

The problem i have with the fugitives its very difficult to get a good bite with them, im not sure why exactly but i know im not the only one.

Bye the way tell your mom Hi for me, i havent seen her in like three weeks
 
My last pair of boots were Asolos. They were hands down the most comfortable hiking shoes I have ever had. I wore them until the first layer of sole was completely gone and they were still 100% waterproof and solid. I also found that they weren't the best for footlocking, though.
 
Merrills for climbing in the summer, got a pair of chainsaw-protect boots for my removal days, Matterhorns but they were $300 and are hot in summer (great in winter, comfy and pretty OK for footlocking, too...not so hot for climbing)..but - - I think you should not go cheap on the underwear! This is a very important area! Under Armour anyone?
R
 
Got the shoes now and have tried them out. Great soles sticks to the rope like they were glued! But the shoes was a disappointment - to low, they were under the ancle and not waterproof at all. I will use the for footlock practising though.
There´s a rumour that Pfanner will make chainsawresistant climbing boots with flat soles and tree grip pattern. Hope they come up with some good ones (and not too expencive)
Svein
www.hogstogrydding.no
 
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