firedude
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Southwind85
Nomad
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LL Bean Goretex Cresta Hikers. leather/fabric or all leather.
Great ankle and foot support. Very comfortable. I'm comfortable wearing the fabric/leather version from 100F+ to below zero. (thinsulate versions are available) Anything short of ice or well established green riverbottom slime is near impossible to slip on unless you're doing something senseless. They will take about 5-8 years of substantial abuse before they start leaking and even then they're still hikeable. My last pair saw well over 1000 miles before I retired them due to leaking (the soles and support was still good)...ordered new ones the next day.
At least for me: Zero break in time. I'll go backpacking with a pair right out of the box.
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John&Sandy
Chilton, WI
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We purchased Merrell Hiking Shoes at Gander Mountain; and are really pleased with them. We spent several weeks hiking in Colorado; and found they were very comfortable and provide good support for our feet/ankles. My husband has a fused ankle, and it was VERY important to find something for him that wouldn't cause him any discomfort. He couldn't believe how great they felt.
Happy Shopping - Sandy.
John and Sandy
2007 Holiday Rambler Ambassador 40 SKT
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8.1 Van
Millstone NJ
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Asolo Power Matic 200 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots
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edited 10/11/08 07:38pm by 8.1 Van *
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2002 Chevy Express LS 3500 8.1 155" WB passenger van 3.73 posi (GT4/G80)
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coolbreeze01
Redding, Ca
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Check out Russell Boots, good stuff.
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Hiker3
Florida
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My favorite!
Livin Lite Quicksilver 8.0 (Folding Tent Camper) only 900 lbs!
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Kajtek1
CA
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I do hike quite a lot (lately thanks to couple of lovely Jack Russel Terriers) but not having bad weather or mud issues in California, or Nevada never had a need for waterproof hiking boots.
For last few years I am in love with Sketchers. They are very comfortable and lasting long time sport shoes. Way cheaper than Puma that was my favorite before.
Pessimist sees dark tunnel, optimist sees a light at the end, realist sees lights of coming train.Engineer sees 3 idiots on the tracks.
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Born2RV
Miami, FL. USA
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Merrell.. gortex. My next ones will be a mid-cut (over the ankle). The post ref the weight has me thinking.
2007 Freightliner M2 Mountain Master (will work for fuel!)
2006 KZ New Vision Sportster
former 2006 F250
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former 1995 Coach House 192TB
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Nolan
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I like Bates boots. Great for riding and hiking.
Nolan and JoAnn
2000 Kenworth T600. (The Little Blue Truck)
2004 NuWa Hitchhiker Champagne 33LKTG
2003 Kawasaki Nomad. The Cow. (mine)
2004 Harley Road King. The Hog. (hers)
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cdrcos
St. Paul, MN
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Enjoying the Lagniappe wrote:Merrell and LL Bean are what we have been using for years.
Ditto on LL Bean hikers. I have been using a pair for many years.
I like the gore-tex, so I don't have to worry about stepping in streams or walking through wet vegetation. Also they come in EEEEwide, which I need.
Joe
Joe & Barb
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