run/gun foot wear

[darron]

Looking for recommendations for a hiker (or rubber) that is light weight, WATERPROOF, and  is comfortable. I have yet to find a hiker that is reasonably priced (under $300) that is actually waterproof. And I have yet to find a knee high rubber that is actually comfortable after a few hours of walking. Recommendations please....Would like to stay under $300. Under $200 would be even better.

[Meleagris gallopavo]

My recommendations are mainly based on comfort.  I'd first take a look at the Lems waterproof boulder boot.  I have 2 pair of these and they are very comfortable and waterproof.  Next I'd look at the Vivobarefoot Tracker II.  It's only "water resistant".  These are both zero drop hikers.  Zero drop shoes/boots feel like you're walking barefoot.  I also have a pair of Irish Setter 8" Vaprtrek waterproof boots, but they are far less comfortable than my Lems.

[callmakerman]

Looking for recommendations for a hiker (or rubber) that is light weight, WATERPROOF, and  is comfortable. I have yet to find a hiker that is reasonably priced (under $300) that is actually waterproof. And I have yet to find a knee high rubber that is actually comfortable after a few hours of walking. Recommendations please....Would like to stay under $300. Under $200 would be even better.

We are all different, but I've walked many miles in swamps, hardwoods and hills wearing Lacrosse knee high burley nob sole boots and never had any problems in over 30 years. I prefer them over the hikers that I own.

[austinc]

I put 41 miles on a new pair of chene lightweight zippered boots this week. I like them a lot so far. I've not found a waterproof hiker yet, but some buddies swear by crispi and zamberlans

[Tandin93]

I have a lot of miles on my Crispi Lapponias and I really like them. They are 8" hikers.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[310 gauge]

Like Bill, I prefer Lacrosse and own 3 pair with different grams of insulation depending on conditions. I wear a 12, but have skinny ankles & narrow feet, and they just fit me better. They get it done for me and still have enough money left to shop on this site...

[WV Flopper]

Meindl, light hiker, $275

[land cruiser]

Xtratuf, but it rains a lot here.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[logy]

Honestly, If you can find a store to try on different boots, that would be the best. Crispi's are what the influencers are pushing now.

Just my  .. I went to a local hiking store. I tired on a couple pairs of boots. I needed something a little more stiff because I find myself hunting areas that are not easy to hike. In the process I do a lot of side hilling.

I ended up going with the Lowa's renegade.

I tired on a pair of Altra Lone Peak. They are a o drop boot. They where super light weight and pretty comfortable. However, they couldn't sidehill worth crap.

[Gooserbat]

I'm a believer that in regards to footwear you get what you pay for.

[backforty]

Oboz makes a great hike

[Missed mallards]

3 years ago I found myself in a foot/ankle/tendon predicament. Ended up going to a "shoe shop" in a medical boot and walking out with a new pair of shoes. Something I hadn't done, the walking part.

Moral. Don't cut expenses on your feet. Within reason but you get the idea.

As stated. Try on as many pair as possible. Aches, weight, and on and on but you'll find what u need. Lacrosse make great boots, after 2 miles I'm crippled.

[Bowguy]

Zamberlian make great light hikers w gore tex

[tad1]

Man, you will get 100 answers to your question:  many good boots, crispi, zamberlan, hanwag, lowa, meindl, .... you get the idea.  Everybody's feet are different, what works great for one person may not for another.  your personal usage, example rugged terrain and lots of sidehilling and weighing 250 lbs. puts you in a different scenario than someone on flatland crossing a few small creeks.  Ive used lacrosse basic rubber boots and gotten good service life.  Ive used meindl hunters and gotten many years out of them. Recently bought salmon ultra gtx mid height lightweight and wore them a bunch but they started hurting my feet. Currently wearing a lowa renegade mid.  So far very pleased with both the price and comfort. I bought them barely used off REI re-supply. Probably around $100 total.  Maybe try REI, if for nothing more than they seem to have a very solid return policy, even if you beat the boots up pretty good.  Not sure but some other retailers may be good about returns too.  Might need to put you foot in the boot and go from there...
* one more note: I did just retreat the leather on my boots recently, a little TLC probably goes a long ways, especially w leather footwear.

[Shiloh]

I've enjoyed my crispi's.  Just bought my second pair.  Still wearing the first and have never had a drop of water come through them that I am aware of.