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I went to Breaking Away a walking boot fitter today. A 1 hour interview process and measuring before 4 boots were suggested and one hiking shoe too.
I got a pair of Altberg Tethera boots and some Aku Arriba walking shoes along with proper walking socks and orthotic insoles.
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dancing james
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Nice. The full rubber rand is great for protecting against scrapes on scree or moraine fields - I wish my Asolos had them as they are pretty scuffed after 3 years, and have developed some suede-like patches from crampon-strap-rub too.
How do the shoes feel? I started hiking in trail runners couple of years ago and except for big off-track mountain routes, or winter, I wear them all the time. However one issue is durability - been through two pairs already (Montrail and Salomon... can't remember the models). The second issue is that neither pair were very stiff, so they twist/curl around my foot on sidles or thin edges (grasping the heel in one hand and the toe in thge other, with a little effort i can twist the shoe so the sole is facing skyward). So I am looking for something sturdier and stiffer.
I had a bit of a chuckle at 'proper hiking socks'; very middle class annual weekend in the peak district! I have always used cheap plain wool socks from any old shop, but then again I seem to be resistant to blisters.
lae
AltBerg make some very high quality boots.
Altberg.co.uk