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• Alpine Design Boots Womens 8.5 Brown Flamnata Waterproof Outdoor Hiking
• Miguel Ascarate, Mud Sweat and Gears
• Size 7 ALPINE DESIGN x KAMIK WOMENS HAZEL SHORTIE BOOTS WATERPROOF MADE IN USA
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• Alpine Design Waterproof Nubuck Leather Upper Hiker Outdoor Boots Women New
• Alpine Design WG28159 Hiking Outdoor Boots Suede Leather Upper Sz 7.5 Women’s

People pay $40 for hiking boots and then write a bad review because it did not perform like $400 boots. The boot is worth every dollar I spent on it. Problem is, the seams on them blew out before I even had a chance to take them on a trail. Now I have a pair of worthless boots that I paid $70 dollars for.

Alpine Design Boots Womens 8.5 Brown Flamnata Waterproof Outdoor Hiking

I do expect my hiking shoes to be a better value than a video game - call me foolish. My husband bought these boots for hiking in Yosemite. The boot was unwearable after 3 days of hiking. The insole compressed so much it felt like walking with rocks in your shoe.

Miguel Ascarate, Mud Sweat and Gears

However, I did not realize that this is no longer the same company. Bought at Dicks Sporting Goods on sale for around $50. The boots look great, lace well, and feel comfortable for just walking around short distances. Once I got a pack on and hit the trails, however, after 3 miles I felt like sharp blades were stabbing me on the balls and heels of both feet.

Size 7 ALPINE DESIGN x KAMIK WOMENS HAZEL SHORTIE BOOTS WATERPROOF MADE IN USA

When I try to tighten the shoe lace they cut into the outer layer of lace. I have separated the outer wrap from the nylyon core. I suspect the core will go out in a week. I have to tighten them to keep foot from flopping around.

Alpine Design Casual Lace Up Boot Italy Designed Leather Comfort Foam Men Sz 14

I bought these women's size 8.5 to replace a pair of Red Wings I'd had for years that were misplaced in a move. These boots seem to run pretty true to size with plenty of room for my wide feet. Try out unlimited access with 7 days of Outside+ for free.

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My advice, don't buy them especially at Sports Authority because you can't return. I abused them for three years and over 300 miles before a seam finally gave way... The best $50 bucks I ever spent on shoes. Boot (Glacier Peak WP) lasted five weeks before the eyelet pulled out. Sports Authority won't do anything since I had them more than 30 days and they can't find the phone number to Alpine Design. My feet got wet, then my husband put waterproofing on them because he used to be an avid hiker.

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BOA Ski Boots Are Redefining the Downhill Experience SKI.

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I simply wanted them to be comfortable and waterproof. Purchased these shoes enroute to a 10-day trek in North NY 3 years ago. Had no time for "break in." Started the trip the next morning. Most comfortable shoe I have EVER worn. I work in an office most of the time but do go outside to unload trucks.

Alpine Design Waterproof Nubuck Leather Upper Hiker Outdoor Boots Women New

ADUs, also known as Accessory Dwelling Units, were very popular last year, and I expect them to be even more popular this year. In the City of Los Angeles, our average time from our first meeting to delivering a building permit in your hands is approximately 30 business days. If you only plan on hiking once or twice a year on very easy trails (i.e. a paved road or gravel) this might be the boot; for all others probably want to avoid this one. I'm not a big time hiker, went out West for the first time ever hiking for 10 days around Southern Utah and Northern AZ.

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Keep in mind that Sports Authority only has a 30-day return policy. At first, these were great — inexpensive, no problems. Then, I felt some leakage going through puddles back in the middle of December. I looked at them this week and realized that the souls split from the top of the shoe. They were good for several miles straight out of the box and never chaffed or rubbed. The arch support needs a little beefing up, but I was able to do that with some inserts I already had.

I haven't adequately tested their ability to handle cold, but they do great in rain and 'light' stream crossings. How old is too old when it comes to ski boots? Trailspace's community of gear reviewers has field-tested and rated the top hiking boots. After using it once, I noticed that the the inside of the sole of his left foot was loose, making the removal of the boot very hard and only possible with the use of a shoehorn. This is the best pair of hiking boots I have had for under $50. They are, as advertised...waterproof.

When I took them off and started looking at the soles they are cracked by the tread. I decided to give them another chance a year later and wore them for flat terrain walking with my pack on to practice for Grand Canyon. Again, intense foot pain on both sides. I’m a marathon runner and used to being on my feet for long distances. I use them to walk my dog about 2-4 miles per day. However, I use these only in snow and rain or when there is still a lot of residual mud on the foot trails that we use.