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I have been using new balance trail running shoes for hunting, love the idea of shoes I haven’t felt like I have needed boots but the problem is I go through a pair every 8-9 months as I use them pretty hard, I have been using new balance because they do a 4E size for my weird hobbit feet.
Does anyone else use trail runners that have wide feet? I’ve heard Solomon’s are good but for skinny feet?
Cheers
I use Solomon Trail shoes when walking the dog, A pair lasts oover 12 months @ 6-8km per night, Miss about 4-5 nights per year due to weather and its all riverbed and "offroad"Quote:
Originally Posted by nickbop
they last well for my feet, Wont buy anything else now ASICS ? lasted 7 months
I use adidas kanadia ? Shoes for my pack training Round town, used them once hunting last summer, brought a pair of the macpac trail running putties. Worked ok, pack was light.
How you find shoes with a load?
+1 for Solomons. Have a couple pairs that are pretty robust considering the treatment they get.Quote:
Originally Posted by mikee
Dunno if I would hunt in the ones I have due to the terrain and water but that's me.
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I depends on how much you want to spend on shoes for your hobbit feet.
Some of the newer running shoes with "zero drop" type soles are better designed for real feet.
But no running shoe lasts long with serious hunting use, they are considered a disposable item in running.
the salomons are fairly popular with trail runners. i used mine for light hiking overseas for 3 weeks and they were fine . great travel shoe
i usually wear boots but on a recent trip i misplaced them , and thought i would give the salomons a go . they worked fantastic but i found with a 30kg pack my feet we're sliding forwards a bit after an hour of steep downhill
other than that get the non goretex version but either is good
Thanks for the reply’s, I find loads fine with shoes, carrying full packs doesn’t seem to matter, best pet is we have a lot of river crossings and they dry so fast.
Does anyone that use the Solomon’s have wide feet?
You will need to go to a shop and try some on, Salomon aren't known for generous toe boxes, the ones I've tried were too narrow.
I got some of these, unfortunately the ones I got were too small so I'm waiting on the return of a new pair but they get good reviews and they seem built real well for a light boot/shoe hybrid
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I wear Altra running shoes and swear by them, they have a 0mm drop. I have run many ultra marathons in them.
https://www.altrarunning.com/
They have released a model called the Altra Lone Peak 3.5 Mid, they look like great lightweight hiking shoes. Suitable for running too.
I have pretty wide feet, the point of these shoes is to allow your toes to 'splay' / 'open up' so that you dont cramp. It allows your feet to be in their natural position. Kinda hard to explain
Just picked up a pair of Altra Torins yesterday to replace my road shoes. Done short jogs in them last night and this morning nice shoes to wear.
Use a pair of Merrel light weight shoes/boots for quick evening wanders, have lasted well considering a often end up working then all day at work.
Just put on a pair of 'mack' shoes for work, They have a certified steel cap but it's plastic so nice and light, mate uses them at work and finds them really comfy. Been in them for a few hours now and no complaints.
Find that trail shoes are ok for an evening wander but if a trip involves, steep decent or traversing I much prefer a pair of boots with ankle support
+1 for Merrels, my pair are about 7 years old now, really tough shoes and comfortable.
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If you weren't poaching Nick you could just use boots and avoid any running at all!!
But that would remove the thrill of the chase.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
But that would remove the thrill of the chase.Quote:
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Had Salomons but have given me blisters since day one. My next pair will be Salewa Mtn Trainers - they get great write ups and are built strong. Not as light though.
Yes they are, but certainly not a wide fit either, which suits me fine but maybe not everyone. As light as I’d want to go full stop.Quote:
Originally Posted by Feebz
I don't do much running, but do a lot of walking for exercise and a bit of jogging within those walks. In late 2014 I replaced my North Face Hedgehogs with a newer pair, and they're still looking new. Mind you I'Ve not really made much of an effort in the last 6-8mths.
The salomons come in a wide fit model as well..look on trade me there is a British site that’s well priced.i use their high boots for winter and longer walks,their low ones I use for summer hunting and when not carrying a pack.light and strong and dry quickly.
Plus 1 for innovate - I have trail shoes that got relegated to cutting the lawns in (great for grip as things are quite steep in places) Mine last 6-7 years before being consigned to the trash 6 months ago. Mine were low cut tho... not like ryans mids. I have Salomon GTX? (wide fits) 6 years old for that and Grisport Aoraki's for full height depending on what I'm gonna be doing.
All of those options have worked really well.
I use my Salomon x-ultras for short excursions in the bush, they are pretty hard wearing, decent grip and quiet to stalk in. They are definitely made for narrow feet though.
I used ASICS gel aratas for the coast to coast, tad heavy when running in the river but strong enough to last and good tread.
Cheers I’ll have to check out the Merrill’s and the ultras. Yes that true Gibbo😉
I have numerous pairs of Inov8's for different exercise, not sure they are up to the rigors of hunting, but fantastic trail shoes, that said I haven't tried the boots...
Love my Lowa Z-8S GTX for hunting
I have wide feet and the Solomons are fine. The only thing that I would like on them is a grippier sole with longer knobbies on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by nickbop
