Best Hiking Boot Type - Foam vs Leather (Keen Zionic)

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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Intro
00:45 Shoe Info
01:51 Exterior Comparison (Keen Vs Leather)
03:34 Interior Comparison
05:25 Midsole Comparison
07:09 Construction Comparison
08:23 Keen Cut In Half
10:04 Best Uses for Each
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[@RoseAnvil]

Thanks to Keen for sponsoring this video, get a pair of Zionic hiking boots for yourself here - amzn.to/3Kstx2p

[@nerfherder4284]

Sorry man, but kind of an ad for these "shoes"

[@steveconroy1407]

Can you do something on socks? Can’t believe I’m asking.

[@boomkruncher325zzshred5]

Can you do a video on shoes for obese folks suffering from plantar fasciitis? It’s hard to be active when walking down your driveway and back (I have a long driveway, about a few hundred feet, but still) leaves your feet screaming in pain 😣 I’m doing better now, but I still have to be VERY careful sometimes.

[@AzraelThanatos]

You know, you might want to try comparing these to trail runners rather than heavier boots. Seems more like a better comparison.

[@Sho-pow]

​@@boomkruncher325zzshred500

[@amishjim]

If I saw someone hiking in those lineman boots, I'd think they were nuts.

[@seanwoodburn2616]

Those are not lineman's boots. More of a forestry/ firefighter boot, although I don't believe the collaboration boots are NFPA rated. I am a utility forester, and we put more miles on these kinds of boots in the worst imaginable terrain than most hikers ever see. The comfort of these types of boots would shock you. All they give up to a boot like the Keen is weight and shock. When you hike every day, the weight loses significance. Cushion is no issue in the woods. Cushion in districts where we follow lines from woodlands or prairie into town are a different matter though. Our employers require an NFPA boot. Wearing a pair of Hotshots on pavement all day can hurt. Keens are a great shoe if your terrain and load will be moderate. I used to sell shoes, and they were a real problem solver for customers who were leaving for hiking trips in the next few days. There is no break-in. They provide adequate support for casual hikers. The only real issue I have with Keens, Merril, et al, is durability. The upper and outsole will outlive the EVA midsole. The cushion is gone before the rest of the shoe wears out. For lots of folks, it doesn't matter. The demands placed on the shoe are minimal. For someone who works and plays in wild places a lot, the cost of a stitchdown boot is spread over years and may be less costly than a synthetic boot in the long run. It is important to note that there are lighter and lower options available. You can usually get a custom height, softer leather, and choice of outsole from companies like Nick's Once you wear boots like these, it is very hard to part with $170.00 for a boot that will fail in a year or less, presuming that you are very active. Just my two bits from the trenches. Cheers!

[@StephenMcGregor1986]

Wear Meindls, never need another hiking boot as long as you live

[@minixtvbox]

​@@StephenMcGregor1986pu midsole rots in meindls get eva midsole altbergs used by the army. meindl plastic foam junk

[@seankeaney823]

We have different ideas of what a traditional hiking boot is. To me the Lineman is a logging/work boot, not something designed for hiking/backpacking. For traditional hiking/backpacking I think the Danner Mountain Light from a few months ago would have been better of what has been cut in half. If you are looking for the top of the line, look at Limmer.

[@adventuretarian8191]

Yes! I have had my sights set on Limmer boots for some time now!!!

[@seankeaney823]

@@adventuretarian8191 I have a pair of Vasque Sundowners that need to get resoled. Once they are beyond rebuilding a trip up to North Conway is definitely in the cards.

[@zanderpuddles1870]

I'm on the wait list for my limmers currently!

[@CHMichael]

Lowa - at least when I was walking to k2 Basecamp. All leather didn't make sense 30y ago ( possibly if you need irons )

[@tentimetex]

True, i was thinking the same thing....i would have never thought that the Lineman would be a hiking boot...

[@stevehassler]

I won’t buy a hiking boot without metal shoe lace eyelets. they always tear out without them. thanks for this.

[@alex_ottomano]

Please do a whole hiking boot/shoe series! Definitely have to hit the italian brands like la sportiva, scarpa, salewa

[@lolilollolilol7773]

I've been using hiking sandals and I find these are the best hiking shoes in most situations.

[@alex_ottomano]

@@lolilollolilol7773 your "most situations" don't sound like my "most situations", no offense.

[@zackstewart4109]

@@alex_ottomano it sounds like you're never met a serious hiking sandal acolyte. They are crazy, and to be fair after a while they are wearing thick leather on their feet- thick living human leather.

[@alex_ottomano]

@@zackstewart4109 haha I mean similar to the hardcore barefoot shoe people I'd imagine. I like to run very rocky, jagged, steep trails so I'm staying far away from sandals and go for grip and stability. All the power to them though!

[@StephenMcGregor1986]

I'd love to see this Nothing beats my Meindl Gufferts, nothing

[@jarredhewitt2361]

Would be interested in more hiking boot vids. Merrell, Columbia, Vasque, Adidas, Danner, Hoka, Keen, ECT, ECT. Comparisons between brands, or between a single brands leather traditional hiker and their new tech heavy synthetic counterparts. Keep up the good work.

[@user-il9ze9py8c]

Agreed! It would be really interesting to see the differences.

[@stefanoberli5920]

This! But please include heavy duty brands like Lowa, Meindl, Hanwag, Salewa, Mammut, La Sportiva etc.

[@user-il9ze9py8c]

@@stefanoberli5920 Agreed! I think one of the most interesting things happening in footwear right now is the split between heritage/long lasting, handmade footwear and more disposable single use, but lighter and cheaper footwear. It would be interesting to see a breakdown of the cost/wears and the effect each one has on the market, economy, things like that. A real big contrast between the two philosophies in modern footwear.

[@DuridPid]

@@stefanoberli5920 Also would love to see Lundhags. Probably very rare to see outside of Sweden, but they're made to last decades and they often do. They like to use very thick full grain leather as well.

[@AlexanderMason1]

@@user-il9ze9py8cyou literally cannot go backpacking or bushwhack with the nicks shown in this video. Not a chance in hell. Obviously rose anvil has never gone backpacking or even hiking for more than a few miles, let alone bush whacking .

[@jeremiahmclane2374]

You should do a hiking boot series including the alpine boots like Velasca and the moccasin boots and such.

[@deXXXXter2]

I wrote a comment some videos ago which got a lot of likes, that hiking boots comparison would be awesome. I would love to see Keen vs Meindl vs Zamberlan vs Stelvio vs Scarpa, etc, etc...

[@8fledermaus8]

​@@deXXXXter2Would love to see the Perfekt and SuperPerfekt by Meindl getting reviewed!

[@tonytomato100]

⁠same, I thj k a lot of people are interested or would be since it's a different type of boot

[@edrader]

first he'd have to educate himself on what hikers actually wear

[@gschweiger]

IMO, neither of these are hiking boots. The Keens are light, high-top trail runners. They are meant to be comfortable, but disposable - like 500 miles or so. The Nick's are work boots. They offer great support and durability for long days working in harsh conditions. But are not ideal for moving long distances, just too heavy and not breathable.

[@danielkramer8586]

Well said. He picked the far ends of the spectrum.

[@Leo-gl4lb]

I think the two biggest cons about a leather boot is weight and waterproofing. 3mm thick leather and a big giant slab of veg tan underfoot is not going to dry for several days, whereas a fast and light hiking boot can get wet and dry much easier.

[@emty9668]

Never had wet feet in my Hanwag leather lined boots including the double stitched Berglers.

[@_bats_]

@@emty9668 but those are purpose-built hiking boots. Big difference between those and these workboots from the video that have a huge thick heap of leather underfoot that does take forever and ever to dry out.

[@philsmith2444]

@@_bats_That’s why you buy yourself a Peet Shoe Dryer. Almost 20 years ago I worked a winter as a skilift mechanic, pulling up to 17 hour days and having a few beers in the lodge after work. The Peet had my Sorels dry and warm every morning.

[@_bats_]

@@philsmith2444 you don't have access to Peet Shoe Dryers when hiking in bogs in foreign countries

[@philsmith2444]

Do they have beeswax in those foreign countries? Or knee-high rubber boots (Bog, Muck, etc) that are more suitable for those conditions?

[@Echowhiskeyone]

These two are near the extreme ends of hiking boots. Tough and leather vs. light and cushy. Somewhere in between is where I head for. But as was said, where, when and weather determine the best hiking boot. No two places or seasons are the same.

[@jerseattle0722]

Funner IS a word if enough of us use it!!!

[@raulgutierrezconstante8119]

It's the expert English Language purists whose feathers ruffle when they listen to made up words like funner ( more fun than fun ) or y'all, kinda, lika, sorta n'stuff, fortunately we don't have to pay attention to them.

[@justsomeguy5470]

​@@raulgutierrezconstante8119Unless you're an English student

[@raulgutierrezconstante8119]

@@justsomeguy5470 you're studying English, aren't you ? Well there ain't no point in you studying the language if you ain't gonna have an ample vocabulary, btw, ain't is the contraction of are not.

[@tomislavbaier]

These are really light duty hiking boots. It would be great to se some medium to heavy duty ones. Some of them are made of leather and have good Vibram soles so I think they would take away even more advantages from the traditional hiking boots.

[@will53e]

My circa 2009 Keens finally gave out last summer! Best pair of general walking/hiking/work shoes I've ever had. Been on the lookout for another pair similarly styled without the WP treatment since that's too hot for my feet, but either way Keen is a great company and so glad they were in to helping you with this video!

[@YourSundaySchool]

Average minimum wage in Vietnam is $1.25/hr and they're still charging over $150 for basically a tennis shoe.

[@Aperson156]

*Nike enters the chat*

[@josebravo5125]

Those white collars gotta make some money

[@neo7759]

I mean......not to rain on your parade but its 2023 and pretty much most decent sneakers run around $100 - $150 these days on average. Everything is over priced, no exceptions

[@8327439]

What of the design team? The logistics surrounding export from said country? Marketing? Materials? Research and development of said materials? There’s so many things aside from labor that factor into cost, that being said as with any big company, there are overpaid CEOs and senior staff as well as shareholders that establish price and increase cost

[@johncarmichael4698]

I work in a hospital, middle upper level mgmt always makes most of the profit from the actual employees that perform the care/task. Ethics are are cheaper to deal with some good shell game advertisements and brochures essentially marketing. Business models ? JK boots ❤ I like not the typical business model. Totally upfront on a consistent higher level.

[@_bats_]

I love my PNW boots and on mixed terrain, they can be great for walking all day. For walking all day on paved/hard surfaces, the lack of shock absorption really starts to make itself known. However, for actual offroad hiking, they're really not ideal. I've been up and down a fair number of mountains in my White's and the cons are pretty serious: the weight really, really gets to you after a lot of miles, the lack of shock absorption is hell on your knees on downhills, and the ridiculously thick leather underfoot takes forever to dry. I wore a pair of White's Bounty Hunters through a bunch of bogs and crap in heavy rain and they took nearly a week to completely dry out. For light day hikes, boots like the Keens are fine. But when I do serious hiking, I have a pair of ripple-soled Italian Fracap hikers that are my go-to. They weigh probably a quarter of what my White's do but are wholecut leather with a fully gusseted tongue so do well in wet conditions, and the foam wedge between my heel and the outsole gives them great shock absorption. I'm sure more hiking and less fashion-oriented boots with similar patterns by other makers are even better. tl;dr even if you want traditional, get hiking boots, not work boots.

[@MrWinger1951]

Dozens of brands other than Keen are available as much better comparisons regarding hiking boots/shoes.

[@SlermmMcderm]

Right lol I get that it’s a sponsored video but why put “best hiking boot” in a video when you’ll literally never see anyone who spends time on trail using them 😂 just cut a pair of Solomon’s in half

[@SlermmMcderm]

Or altras

[@brunovrancic8330]

But You are not comparing hiking boot to hiking boot. Leather hiking boot is made from one peace of leather, no stitches, more waterproof than any plastic membrane, it also has soft midsole, but the boot is rigid to support the foot on rugged terrain. Hiking sneakers are only for well established trails.

[@raulgutierrezconstante8119]

FUNNER is a word, means more fun than fun, perfectly and completely understandable, something lika y'all.

[@JCesarH]

I've worked at several outdoor stores selling hiking boots of aal types, but have never seen any boot close to the nicks leather boot being sols as a hiking shoe. The type B mountain boots come closest, but are still much more modern in terms of contruction and materials. Another thing to consider about a super soft foamy shoe is weight. It is comfortable because it molds to your foor and steps, but for the same reason the foam will collapse under your foot if you're a heavy person, and/or are carrying a heavy pack. Your feet are not used to carrying and stabalizing the extra weight of a backpack, so a soft shoe will make a twisted ankle and tired feet more likely. That why lots of foam is popular in trailrunners and sturdier heavier materials are better for mountain trekking.

[@SweetWater79]

Great information. Thank you. Also, great Charley Crockett shirt. Wonderful unknown artist.

[@ChampionCorner]

Neither of these two footwear options would be my choice for hiking.

[@lucasdelapaz]

One of the biggest problems with the traditional boots is how long leather takes to dry out. If it pours one day and your boots get soaked it'll suck the next day to walk in wet boots and wet socks, and you can really easily get athlete's foot. The hard outsole isn't ideal too, especially on steep slopes where they'll slip a ton. I spent 3 weeks on the catamount trail in a pair of Red Wings and I wouldn't do it again.

[@justanish6966]

Red Wings are basically just boots for men on the registry

[@tricksterjoy9740]

Heat up some rocks, wrap them in paper towels. Put in boots.

[@gamerguy6990]

Isn’t that what shoe trees are for, to dry out your footwear if they’re wet.

[@seankeaney823]

Take out your insoles at night and put crinkled up newspaper in the toes of your boots… it’s not 100% overnight but it helps a lot.

[@brianwatson3705]

How many of yall are carrying paper towels or shoe trees with you on the trail ?

[@GAROLDofOLD]

I got my first pair of Keen boots about a year ago. I'm never going to buy a different brand again. I even just ordered a pair of sandles for at home. Love'em.

[@Serpicorider]

Hell ya! Somebody went to a Charlie Crocket Concert 😆🙌

[@lolilollolilol7773]

It's been about 10 years that I use a pair of hiking sandals for hiking. I find that these are the most comfortable shoes for long walks, even with a backpack. I've walked hundreds of km in sandals on all sorts of terrains, including mountain. The pros are: - the most breathable shoes - don't smell - the feet never get hot or tired even after 5 straight hours of walk - they don't need to be waterproof, as the feet dry up pretty quickly. In fact I don't remove them when crossing streams, I simply go through the streams and enjoy the refreshing water. - zero maintenance - inexpensive and small footprint in the luggage The cons: - don't maintain the ankles, so if you have fragile ankles, wear boots instead - not suitable for very cold regions or temperatures approaching 0°C - sometimes, a stone can get under your foot, but it's easy to remove Make sure you choose hiking shoes that are 3/4 inch longer than your toes, protecting them.

[@kingjehukhan8541]

I love these videos! Always great info and very interesting! Also love my Keens! But coming in a close 2nd and gaining ground are Oboz! But like you say nothing beats a traditional boot for heavy hiking!

[@brianmclaffin]

Digging the Charlie Crocket shirt.

[@brianwatson3705]

A unique sounding singer for sure. One of the best "new country" singers

[@myhandlewastakenandIgaveup]

This is the only channel I would trust a video like this from.bc you are quite literally making it impossoble for them to hide any tricks...

[@joshuashylla8899]

Top HIKING BOOTS SERIES!!!

[@justincadotte3484]

Probably going to be a lot of comments in this vein. For traditional I was assuming we'd see a Danner or Jim Green. Not a lineman/work boot.

[@chetanchavda9595]

Good explanation

[@Bolo1996]

Great T shirt you’ve got there 🤟

[@walkman6150]

Most hiking boots dont have a spring plate for propulsion. Its usually a rock plate for protection

[@dingus153]

I hope you do more hiking boot videos, I'd really like to see a breakdown of some higher end boots like Lowa and Solomon (particularly the Quest line)

[@rastrosus5176]

I recently purchased a new wallet from Rose Anvil and it's very high quality at a great price.

[@davidkjellstenius8635]

Wow! You sure’re making me keen on those Keens 😮‍💨

[@andrewr.786]

I would love to see some of what could be considered more specialty hiking brands boots that may include leather. These could be from Salewa, La Sportiva, or Scarpa. There's a lot of brands that are really well made but not seen as often in the general stores.

[@ejno4137]

If you can get your hands on a pair, seeing a video about urban shepherd boots would be cool!

[@WittHead15]

Would love to see you do more Keens, love my Newports, Howsers, and Pyrenees

[@flunkywill2000]

Purchased keen hiking boots last September $185, 3 months later the side split, pro bass gave me another, 4 months later leaking , pro bass said, no way, had to file warranty claim with keen, im getting tired. Keen gave me credit to spend in keen store online, added $35 to purchase $200 hiking boots made in US, warranty 3o days. Yes keen makes many different styles, YOU CAN KEEP THEM.

[@mikeogden5256]

Made in Vietnam clothes are top notch quality now days 😊

[@spudzooka]

Yay hiking shoe vids! The scary thing is I think you were light on the break-in for leather boots. It takes 200hours to get them softened up, but it takes months of daily wear to get that custom glove fit on full leather workboots.

[@darylhill9400]

Maybe a couple years actually!

[@jenniferslice9355]

Son of Davy! Nice shirt, great vid.

[@Blazecraft13]

You should do video for the Best boot for landscapers I'm a landscaper and I been look for the best boot for my job but still have found mabe you could thank for reading

[@bootedcameraman6393]

Very interesting video! I only have my work boots as my "hiking" boots😅

[@chrisk5651]

I have two pairs of Lowas hiking boots - one taller and brown and the other black and not as tall. I also have a pair of Lowa sneakers which are waterproof (I was told that all Lowas are waterproof), the sneakers can get a little hotter as they are not as breathable.

[@glebz7294]

Soviet troops in Afghanistan in 1980 were quickly swapping their army boots for Adidas and ASICS sneakers to run in mountains. Stiffness, weight, lack of breathability were the main issues. Even though those sneakers had no rockplates....

[@themegasalad]

Wide toe box on keen? I swore them off after getting a pair of st boots from them that made my big toe go numb.

[@SandraOrtmann1976]

Don't think these would do great in the Alps. Neither of them. To me, those leather boots are more like workboots. For hiking boots, we mostly use Dachstein, Lowa, Meindl, Haix, such stuff. Sometimes also Salomon or Salewa.

[@jack_saunders8503]

I like that he didn't just hate on the Keens and gave a really even and quality comparison for someone who may not know a lot about either of these types of boots Also I think Weston's favorite word is juxtaposition

[@MarkGelderland]

Of course he didn't hate on the Keens, they sponsored him.

[@poltergeist8084]

Nicks make a hiking boot, why not review that? It’s more of a traditional hiking boot than the lineman boots.

[@kart182]

More hiking boots!

[@MarkGelderland]

I used to hike with my dad doing the GR Long Distance Footpaths (Europe) and both my dad and me never would go for synthetic materials; we always prefer full leather boots. Yes, it takes a while to break them in but then they're super comfortable, durable and safe (when you come across big stones and rocks you want some protection). However, these Keens seem fine for people doing few hour long walks.

[@johncarey3366]

I was hiking at the weekend wore my jimmy greens razorback with an upgraded insole and they were fantastic no sweaty feet or wet feet great boots for hiking

[@robertsandgren9389]

Wonderful video! More hiking boots would be very interesting in my opinion. They seem to also have overlaps between real leather and more modern materials.

[@williamarodrigues6971]

I love Keen boots! Thanks for the review, will you be doing more Keen boot reviews? Was that a true Center Cut Score?

[@MegaJanga]

You should do a series on skate shoes, I’d love to hear what your take on a pair of fallens would be

[@chrisl7902]

The traditional boot hasn’t been used as a hiking boot for maybe 40 years now. Many European brands have been making lighter boots for decades, often using full leather uppers and Vibram soles. Maybe a better title would have been ‘comparing what your grandad used to wear for hiking’ ;-)

[@gdirkjan]

The Meindl Perfect….. that is a classic hiking boot. The ND are (beautifull and superb) working boots!

[@8fledermaus8]

Perfekt and SuperPerfekt too - I was hoping for a review of those by R&A since a long time!

[@sysmch]

Toe box rubber started to come off after 2 weeks. Returned to REI and i talked to Keen they seemed interested

[@TrentCantrell]

Is it possible to pair a traditional boot with a foam insole or heel for the best of both worlds?

[@TomDingleby]

I used to wear "performance" synthetic hiking boots and then changed to leather for the durability for off trail stuff. The upgrade in comfort was next level. When leather breaks in it fits the foot so well. I've also started walking barefoot a lot too and the "shock" of hitting the ground just seems to be because people heel strike way too much when they walk. So I call bullshit on "comfort vs leather".

[@philsmith2444]

My Lowa Camino GTX are so comfortable on my feet - more comfortable than any hiking shoe or trail runner I’ve tried - that the weight compared to trail runners doesn’t matter. It’s a lot like my 4+lb Osprey pack vs a

[@CocoKoi321]

wouldnt thursday tabacco lug sole captains be a better comparison?

[@birdytiger]

Hey Weston, if I'm repairing my boots at home, what kind of cement is best that's available to the public

[@johncarmichael4698]

Hiking boot series. ❤️ Like backpacking / camping. Appalachian trail or the Gr5 in Europe.

[@mutatioveritas4559]

Thanks for another great video! Been wondering about the Zionic! Their product page has a video that indicates full-length plate, but the product details makes no mention of it. Keen's new WK400 rocker walking shoes reportedly use a full-length nylon plate. What was the material for the Zionic plate, Nylon, or TPU perhaps?🧐

[@ZippoMan747]

Love my quests, I have the same pair since 2015, altough they are a bit on the heavier side. My latest affair is with Aku Spiders - really good boots, made in Italy too, cheers

[@stevenglen5971]

Do you think you can run in the low version of these?

[@callummy3250]

Funner plays fine in Scrabble dude

[@AivarPC]

I'd love to see you cover a pair of Lundhags, Swedish shell hiking boots.

[@goatranchgaming2922]

Looks like it will be a joy to walk through all the fox tails we have in the north west

[@fernandoserrano9393]

I’ve had combat boots that didn’t require breaking in. The outsole was also designed to not collect mud.

[@Dragoth1337]

I bought a pair of Ridgemont heritage boots. I didn't have super high expectations. On sale on preorder(l (they do the pre order sales every so often) they were like $90. These have exceed expectations. Going on 2 years of semi regular wear and they are just starting to come apart. For a "disposable" hiking boot they are woth a look.

[@Tenmo8life]

Still waiting for that Yeezy 500 quality test !!!!!!!!!!!! Really though, love your videos and you taught me alot about shoe quality! and boots, even though i dont use those xD

[@jeffbanks5103]

Would like to see the rocky elk trackers cut. They still advertise heritage construction, and I would like to see if they've started cutting corners.

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

Most Hiking and Mountaineering boots are hybrids. Many have thick, full grain leather (Scarpa SL1 = 2.8mm thick) but have foam midsoles (usually PU foam) and aggressive outsoles. The midsole and outsole are normally combined into a single unit but these can usually still be re-soled. That means you gain cushioning and support with less weight than traditional boots but still get the benefits of a thick leather upper. Unfortunately most use Goretex as marketing makes this desirable. I don't really know of any "outdoor activity " brands that make an all traditional boot any more. I'll add that these boots are often used for mountaineering off trail and over very rough ground and with crampons in snow and ice.

[@1maico1]

Lowa, Meindl and Hanwag have the option of leather lined or goretex on some of their boots, at least in Europe.

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

@@1maico1 Yes and so do Meindl, Zamberlan and Scarpa . Unfortunately there are fewer models available and in the UK often the importers don't bother with them. Yu seem to have a better choice in Europe ( from viewing the big German internet sites).

[@aaronj8600]

Would like to see a review of the Eddie Bauer K6 boot

[@user-sl3zv8cq9k]

Red Wing Roughneck is a great hiking boots for me. I wear it without socks.

[@ivanbrownflower9828]

I kind of agree, but that lug sole is so stiff and wide it makes them a liability on even so much as a 2" rock. Your ankle has to just twist, which is an injury waiting to happen. Excellent for lowland tracks and soft ground, but I'd never take them up a mountain.

[@wartoga4248]

Very helpful and informative. One aspect I'm interested in is how fire-resistant the boots are . It may seem obvious, but the light boots could be fireproof to a certain degree as well.

[@-_-_415]

They'll go up if they catch fire, they're made of recycled plastic bottles remember

[@Cmez872]

Hoka One knock-offs are all the rage now.

[@stephensorrell4550]

Asolo makes an extremely high quality hiking boot!

[@12345.......]

Do you read comments on rose anvil builds?

[@SlermmMcderm]

You’ll never see a through hiker or experienced backpacker ever wear keen hiking boots lol

[@JACKBLACKTOSE]

Yeah that probably has more to do with modern trends in branding, hiking shoes, and minimalist hiking footwear more than it does the "experience" of the end user.

[@yutakab8307]

How come?

[@stefanoberli5920]

From what I can tell, Keen is similar to Merrel. Doesnt hold a candle to brands like Lowa or Meindl in terms of stability and durability. Your feet start hurting after a few hours when walking over rocks the whole day because the soles are too thin or too soft, they get wet when walking through snow, they arent resoleable. Thats why long distance hikers dont use them. Now for trailrunning, thats a different discussion however!

[@SlermmMcderm]

They just wear out really fast and they don’t offer any real support .. you’re better off with any pair of trail runners and some ankle gaiters

[@SlermmMcderm]

Even as far as trail runners for the same price you can get way better quality with Solomon or altra

[@yutakab8307]

Please do more podcast style one hour videos plz I've been a fan since like the beginning before I made a yt acc and I loved the vans vid and has been hooked to your vids since great stuff!

[@ct5465]

Please do a high end hunting/hiking series testing zamberlan, kenetrek, crispi, asolo, etc etc.

[@vicomedina2432]

please a review of asics ex 89

[@dtheguy]

For trail running I’m using the salmon braze x , very good shoe , not as crazy aggressive as one of salmons comparable offerings but the benefit is that they are water proof If I needed an hiking boot now I would have picked the Lowa Z-6 s , best boot I’ve tried yet, Btw a review of it would be nice to see

[@BLUEOVALJ1]

Apple’s and oranges honestly. I wouldn’t call the ND2 a hiking boot. It’s a logger/lineman boot.

[@MotaShotta]

Can you please do the Hoka anacapa?

[@Benjels480]

Forgive me if you’ve already done some of these, but I would love to see a traditional hiker shootout with things like the Eddie Bauer K6, Danner Light (I and II), Danner Grouse, and Russell Mocs. I need a new pair of boots for hiking and don’t want to go back to my chunky Merrell Moab’s. They ugly. Also, doing a breakdown of the Nicks Ridgeline would be cool.

[@akumaz78]

HI Anvil! Can you cut Collegium Shoes please?

[@Keith96DOHC]

Ive owned 6-8 pair of Keens in the last 10 years. About half have been casual sandals/hikers i typically wear on vacation (one was actually made in the USA), the others have been work boots/shoes I've worn at my warehouse job, on my feet for 8+ hours a day, typically get 2-3 years out of a pair, previously wore Timberlands at my job, but quality went downhill.

[@johnpietruszka2757]

Do the redwing postman Oxford

[@baze3SC]

Waterproofness is a bit of a myth. If you cross streams or if there's heavy downpour the water will get in anyway. What matters to me is whether the shoe can dry quickly after I'm done with the hike. Ironically, those heavier waterproof shoes take longer to dry.

[@philsmith2444]

My GTX Lowas are completely waterproof unless I get into water over the top. I beeswax them, but that’s so the leather doesn’t wet out and freeze when I wear them snowshoeing (down to maybe 15F/-10C), not to keep my feet dry.

[@HEMAYATC]

I would love to see a hiking boot series with more models from Keen, Merrel, Vasque, Asolo etc

[@pudelnudel6915]

Meindl also comes to mind

[@castorsia]

I'd love to see some specialty hiking boots cut in half. Like Zamberlan, Bestard (Mountaineering and hiking shoes from Spain), Meindl etc. In order to be able to see how they differ from PNW boots (which are very hard to come by in Europe).

[@BassRacerx]

I have similar shoes Merrell moab speed and they are super comfertable .. but only for 3 or 4 hours. after that its like my legs go to jello. its like it takes more effort to walk in them? I think it is the lack of arch support. there is arch support in the shoe but its just squishy foam and i have high arches and i guess it is not enough support. I like how the Keen has that "spring board" shank in the sole that would make a big difference to my feet!

[@philsmith2444]

Try some aftermarket insoles - Superfeet, Sole, FP, etc. Both FP and Sole have heat-moldable ones that you can shape to your feet and footwear, FP can be re-molded for different shoes but Sole can’t.

[@BassRacerx]

@@philsmith2444 i'll check those out. i'm thinking i'm just using these shoes past their intended purpose like these are made for short light duty and i'm on concrete all day and using step ladders a lot working in IT. I think the ladders are what is doing the most damage and i need to get something more rugged just hard finding something that is both rugged like a work boot and also light weight.

[@WolfMimirMori]

Something that should be noted. With mass produced shoes, you'll have massive problems when you have special feet, if their a super wide, narrow, big instep and so on. Next to impossible for my duck footed family to really find much that fits us well. A handmade boot can customise the last, thus you can solve all these issues.

[@debluetailfly]

The problem has gotten worse in recent years with the elimination of different widths.

[@WolfMimirMori]

@@debluetailfly 100% Tried countless "wide" shoes that are not even wide. Heck some brands have wider "normal" widths on some models compared to another models wide one. It's actual hell and what has made me begin making my own shoes. US are lucky for having many classical bout makers in JK boots, Nicks and so on. For they can change the lasts to fit your foot properly. Sadly a bit too expensive to import over to here in the EU. Did it once. Which meant 275-ish dollars in import and shipping fees. Found like two shoes that are "acceptable", one normal work Boot and one minimal one. But they are still, not wide enough for true comfort.

[@debluetailfly]

​@@WolfMimirMori If you are trying making your own shoes, check out www.youtube.com/@harryrogers\ He did a series on making shoes. I think he also wrote a book about it. He hasn't made a video in 5 months, hope he is ok. He is in England. He was already a leather worker, so he had a lot of tools already. Shoemaking was a new adventure for him.

[@philsmith2444]

What I really don’t get is how I’ll need to wear different sizes between boot manufacturers and even among models by the same mfr. What’s the sense of making sizes if they’re not standard? Widths are a little more of a grey area, but still vary more than I think they should.

[@WolfMimirMori]

@@philsmith2444 The issue is lasts. There are so many lasts, many manufacturers have their own patented lasts and so on. So it becomes like clothes, no real universal system as everything do their thing differently.

[@robertbarker5802]

Keen Cincinnati is the best work boot I've ever worn.

[@saramiller9529]

I like my Keen hiking because they are good on average trails. They’re not for intense hikes and that’s not what they are for. They are really supportive and comfortable. They aren’t expensive and often can be found on sale. As for buying ethically, it’s something worth trying, but even I have Nike and designer goods made in Asian countries. It’s impossible to not face that. Im sure many men would love ethically made shoes, but when you realize how much those cost, very few can afford them. Loro Piana soft shoes start at $900, Italy isn’t cheap.

[@nyxsun]

Vans has some new crossover sneaker/hiking boots that'd be cool to see