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Wednesday, October 24. 2018

Walkin' shoes


My favorite urban hiking shoes are these Merrills, their Boulder style. Not sure they make 'em anymore. I would not use them for bouldering but they might work for that. Good for clambering on ruins, cobblestones, dirt roads, and plain sidewalks. I like those Prana hiking pants too. Lightweight, lots of stretch, can put long underwear underneath if it's chilly, and truly water-resistant because I tested them.


This footwear selfie in Rome last week.


What do you like for long urban hiking with cobblestones, slippery places, dirt roads, etc? 


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I hardly ever wear sneakers, so I end up with a middle ground between cheapo and something without day-glo. What is it with fluorescent shoes these days, anyway? Obviously, a $20 pair of shoes turns into lawn-mowing gear pretty quickly.

Are these worth the price tag in terms of durability, or are they just comfortable shoes that wear out like any other ones?
#1 Jack Walter on 2018-10-24 07:00 (Reply)
5 year so far with many trips and long urban hikes. Very comfortable, but not for bouldering
#1.1 Bird Dog on 2018-10-24 17:45 (Reply)
Womens' Merrell Siren Sport Q2. WITH Merrell hiking socks.
#2 Missy on 2018-10-24 09:02 (Reply)
Skecher Alley Cats, or Tom Cats.
#3 Gringo on 2018-10-24 11:27 (Reply)
Red Wing waterproof boots. Mine cost $200, but the last pair lasted me ten years.
#4 jdgalt on 2018-10-24 17:44 (Reply)
Whenever I buy a pair of shoes/sneakers/boots that fit well and are comfortable I then go buy another pair. Really comfortable walking and hiking shoes are hard to find and you can't really tell in the store, you need to walk a few miles to know.
#5 OneGuy on 2018-10-24 19:59 (Reply)
Which Prana pants? The Prana website has lots of choices; please specify. Looking for hiking pants for my husband. Thank you!
#6 New England Bear on 2018-10-25 09:48 (Reply)

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