Hiking Shoes for Big Feet - Altra Lone Peak 7 vs Brooks Cascadia 17 - shoe review

[@medicinegone]

I do a lot of hiking and I've tried lots of different shoes and boots over the years. The best, most comfortable I've found are La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II hiking boot. I wear a 12.5 normally and that's what I bought and they fit perfect. I've had them for a year and they're still great. I just checked, they make a size 15 (49EU)

[@Plan2Hike]

Thanks for the comment, I have never owned a pair of La Sportiva Shoes/Boots but I have heard nothing but good things about them. I looked at the website too and it looks like most of their shoe options come in a size 15 which is great news as it can be hard to find good shoes that big, thanks for the suggestion and I may give them a shot, I tend to like the trail runners over boots especially for long hikes, but my current pair of merrell boots need replacing and I may just buy a pair. Thanks again!

[@thelegendandthechamp]

Found your video as the Altras and the Cascadias are about the only trail shoes that fit my hobbit shaped feet! I use them for mainly mountain running but often hiking up hills in the UK. Now on my 7th pair of Cascadias (versions 10, 13, 15, 16 and now 17) and I personally get around 500 miles out of them before the cushioning starts to flatten out a bit. The most I've had was 700 miles but I tend to retire them after 550-600. I'm interested to see how many miles you get. The Lone Peaks, I don't trust them in the Wet but when it's dry I love them. The issue I have is durability, I think I've had 300 miles at most but normally have to retire them after around 250. Despite that, I still buy them as they are the most comfortable shoe I've ever had. Finally, just a couple of comments. The elasticated loop on the Cascadia is for tucking in the laces to stop them catching on anything, I guess you could use it for a gaiter attachment but that's not what it's there for 🙂 The drop on the Cascadia is 8mm, not 4mm. Looking forward to more content.

[@Plan2Hike]

Thanks for the comment, well atleast my wear on the ultras is on par with yours, and you are right they are super comfortable, I have a couple big hikes this fall that should put a couple hundred miles in the cascadias so we will see how they do, I am really happy with them thus far and hope to see your 500 plus miles on mine

[@snowcrash512]

Do you think the midfoot of the 17 is any wider than the 16?

[@Plan2Hike]

@@snowcrash512I dont think the shoes rock plate width changed much at all with the change to the 17 the big difference is how they integrated the plate into the sole which is supposed to make the shoe more stable, so it may be a worthy upgrade to the 17 if your looking at buying this years or last years model, hope that helps

[@jetmikeg]

Have you considered Topo Athletic? They have a new hiking shoe with wide toe box called the Traverse with 5mm drop. Also the Terraventure 4 with 3mm drop and the Pursuit is a 0 drop shoe. They all have Vibram soles.

[@Plan2Hike]

I have not, i will check them out, the two things that generally limit shoes for me is the size I wear a 15 and i prefer a shoe with a rockplate as it protects the foot so much better from rocks than ones without. Thanks for the suggestion I just checked them out and they have both a size 15 and a rock plate however they are out of 15s i sent them a message to let me know when they are in stock again

[@Plan2Hike]

Hey I went and ordered those new topo athletic traverse shoes, they came in today, vibram sole, rock plate, and a size 15, wide toe box, they feel like a great blend of the altras and the brooks, feel good on the feet in the house, I am excited to get them on the trail for a good test, thanks for the suggestion

[@Triycyan]

Great video, very informative and helpful. Not a lot of content out there from tall hikers!

[@Plan2Hike]

Thank you so much! Thanks for checking out the channel, so much of the mainstream hiking and backpacking really does not cover those of us who are tall but love the outdoors and being in it

[@whamilto]

Dirty Girl gaiters work on the Brooks Cascadia Velcro, and the hook works on the first lace.

[@sheridelaney1415]

Nice review. Thank you.

[@luisgulli]

I have the brooks and are not durables, the upper after 300km started to break, but are really comfortable and have a nice grip

[@Plan2Hike]

Ok thanks for the update on them, I have about 100miles on mine and they are holding up well, one of the guys commented i should try the topo athletic traverse and i got a pair and love them comfortable and grippy, I am moving to colorado in a month and will put them to the test out there soon enough, thanks for the feedback!

[@ianchiang84]

Great video. I guess u didn't consider hoka speedgoat 5 wide because of the high cushioning?

[@Plan2Hike]

Thanks, yes i did not consider them for a couple reasons, the substantial cushioning platform actually makes the foot more unstable on the trail when hiking in my opinion, plus I run in the hoka cliftons and love them, i tried a pair of the speed goats as a trail running shoe and did not like the way they fit and felt on the trail, just my experience of course I know alot of people like them though, I had also heard of durability issues with the upper

[@Mrbooozle93]

Im 6’8” and wear a size 15. I can’t ever try on shoes in stores so I’ve been scouring KZbin for reviews of hiking shoes.

[@Plan2Hike]

I am 6’9 240 and wear a 15 as well, I really like the lone peaks they are comfortable on the first step and I have a pair of the lone peak 9s to just walk around with and love them for that, the rock plate is not great though and had some sore feet after my time on the AT which is why i switched to the brooks cascadia there rock plate is great and the sole is grippy, a viewer suggested trying the topo athletic traverse, they have them in a 15 as well and they are my new hiking shoe, i like them enough I bought a pair of their trail runners to for trail running, depending on the type of hiking you do either the altra loan peak or the topo traverse are solid options, hope that helps

[@Mrbooozle93]

@@Plan2Hike after reading your replies, I ended up getting the Topo Athletic Traverse. Watched some reviews and hopefully they are solid. Any more input on those?

[@Mrbooozle93]

@@Plan2Hike I’ll mostly be trail hiking at Red Rock National Conservation Area.

[@Plan2Hike]

I just moved to colorado back in march and have put about 150 miles on the topos in the mts around the boulder area and O have no complaints, comfortable, good grip even in the colorado mud, sure footed sole, will buy another pair when these wear out, I have some multiday hikes planned once the snow melts and the ground firms back up and have no reservations with them, you will be happy with your choice

[@Mrbooozle93]

@@Plan2Hike this makes me incredibly happy to know. And the fact that we have almost the same exact body type reassures me of the purchase. Thanks soooo much!!