[Uncle Erik]

Go take a look here:

http://www.rei.com

REI will have a boot for you. Not so much recently, but I used to do quite a bit of hiking and a little climbing here and there. I've never had a need to shop anywhere else.

Back to the point, I believe this site has a size finder for shoes/boots. Also, you might have a store in your area. If you do, go there. REI employees tend towards the extremely helpful, and they will make sure you're happy.

 

[Edwood]

I like REI. They have that handy "test platform" to try out the gripping ability of the shoes. Kind of like that rock ramp that Land Rover has.

-Ed

 

[Ingo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Erik Go take a look here: http://www.rei.com REI will have a boot for you. Not so much recently, but I used to do quite a bit of hiking and a little climbing here and there. I've never had a need to shop anywhere else. Back to the point, I believe this site has a size finder for shoes/boots. Also, you might have a store in your area. If you do, go there. REI employees tend towards the extremely helpful, and they will make sure you're happy.

Yeah, REI can really help you to find the right size. They'll put you into a boot that fits perfect. Very knowledgable staff. (Well at least here they are)

 

[Phil Ramsay]

Feet don't have a sex.

If the best fitting / performing boots are a womans model - no matter.

In a boot, it's unlikely anyone will ever know the difference.

Your feet will know the difference if they don't fit well.

 

[radrd]

I went to REI and wanted to buy their most expensive hiking boot. The person helping me advised against the top model because he didn't feel that it would fit my foot correctly. He had me try on a lower-priced model and I've been enjoying them for three years.

If you have an REI nearby, I suggest you go in and let them help you.

 

[beerguy0]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Erik Go take a look here: http://www.rei.com REI will have a boot for you. Not so much recently, but I used to do quite a bit of hiking and a little climbing here and there. I've never had a need to shop anywhere else. Back to the point, I believe this site has a size finder for shoes/boots. Also, you might have a store in your area. If you do, go there. REI employees tend towards the extremely helpful, and they will make sure you're happy.

Excellent web site, with a large selection of boots. I tried their sizing method, and with my usual heavy socks, and after a 4 hour hike this AM, I find I'm a size 8. So that opens things up a lot. I'll look around and see if we have an REI locally.

Thanks for the tip!

 

[radrd]

Keep in mind that your size may vary depending on the manufacturer. I wear shoes anywhere between a 9.5 to 11.5

 

[Glod]

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Originally Posted by beerguy0 I'm in need of some new hiking boots, but the problem is I need about a 7 or 7 1/2. Most mens boots start at size 8. I know they need to accomodate bulky socks, so that helps a little. Any specific brands to recommend? I'm not planning on climbing any mountains, but I will be hiking some fairly rugged trails, like the Bruce Peninsula and possibly the Adirondacks. I'll also be carrying a lot of camera gear.

Hi there Beerguy, have you had a taste of the trail yet?

I couldn't help wake this thread up again: I just had an evening alone with my oldest son, watching slides from trekking weeks in Norway 15 years ago (before the kids). I really envy people who have the opportunity to take on those kinds of adventures today...

 

[Ingo]

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Originally Posted by Glod Hi there Beerguy, have you had a taste of the trail yet? I couldn't help wake this thread up again: I just had an evening alone with my oldest son, watching slides from trekking weeks in Norway 15 years ago (before the kids). I really envy people who have the opportunity to take on those kinds of adventures today...

Do you not have the chance to hike/trek anymore? Fishing, Hiking, and Whitewater Rafting are so important to me. There's not much else that I can do that gives me the kind of joy that those things do.

 

[Glod]

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Originally Posted by Ingo Do you not have the chance to hike/trek anymore? Fishing, Hiking, and Whitewater Rafting are so important to me. There's not much else that I can do that gives me the kind of joy that those things do.

Not really. The kids are still too small to go hiking with for any meaningfull distance. In five years perhaps.

 

[beerguy0]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glod Hi there Beerguy, have you had a taste of the trail yet? I couldn't help wake this thread up again: I just had an evening alone with my oldest son, watching slides from trekking weeks in Norway 15 years ago (before the kids). I really envy people who have the opportunity to take on those kinds of adventures today...

I was out this weekend, a field trip for the landscape photography class I'm taking. We're going on another trip this weekend that will involve some more hiking. I've also been spending time at a few of the local parks, getting my legs in shape for summer, and reading guide books to plan some summer day/weekend trips.

I haven't bought new boots yet, but I plan to this weekend. I've been looking around the local stores, and finally found a place that actually knows how to fit boots.

A few pictures from this past weekend trip:

Conesus Lake:

Stony Brook State Park:

 

[Glod]

Lovely pictures!

Good luck this weekend.