Boots with cushion under the heal?

[Deerhunter6250]

I broke my heal and tried insoles but cant seem to find one my heal likes. So I was wandering if anyone found a shoe or boot with good cushion under the heal from the factory? Thanks

 

[BBob]

Hoka

 

[Deerhunter6250]

Hoka

Have you tried them hunting?

 

[BBob]

Have you tried them hunting?

Yes and there is at least one thread and I think more that mention them. I’m not using them anymore but I did for awhile. They are very soft and pretty cushy, just like their running shoes.

Edit: There are actually many many mentions of Hoka’s.

Search results for query: Hoka

rokslide.com

 

[Mojave]

I used Hokas on a mountain hunt. I do not recommend that.

 

[timberbuck]

Salomon Elixir Mid GTX, just realize they are not going to hold up as well as more serious mountain boots. You can buy two pair for the same cost as a serious mountain boot so not an issue.

Pretty sure they would be superior to the Hoka in durability.

 

[199p]

Crispy colorado and altitude are both quite soft walking

 

[TaperPin]

Good arch support takes a lot of weight off the balls and heels.

 

[Deerhunter6250]

Salomon Elixir Mid GTX, just realize they are not going to hold up as well as more serious mountain boots. You can buy two pair for the same cost as a serious mountain boot so not an issue.

Pretty sure they would be superior to the Hoka in durability.

Thanks

 

[Deerhunter6250]

Crispy colorado and altitude are both quite soft walking

Thanks

 

[timberbuck]

The Colorado has a hard midsole??

The Summit would be better for his needs along with the Lapponia 3, Lapponia Lite.

 

[Deerhunter6250]

The Colorado has a hard midsole??

The Summit would be better for his needs along with the Lapponia 3, Lapponia Lite.

Thanks

 

[199p]

The Colorado has a hard midsole??

The Summit would be better for his needs along with the Lapponia 3, Lapponia Lite.

Im sure its the other way around the Colorado has that shock absorption

 

[Deerhunter6250]

Im sure its the other way around the Colorado has that shock absorption

I'll try both on. Thanks

 

[timberbuck]

I'll try both on. Thanks

The colorado is a 4 flex boot, stiffer than the Nevada which is rated at a 3. Most of their serious boots have very hard midsoles including the Colorado, hard as a rock pretty much. Also the base design of their midsoles offers very little arch support, almost flat.. This is why everyone who buys one ends up putting better insoles in them for more cushion and or arch support if needed.

I would steer the poster away from any of these boots because of his needs except the models like the Summit 2 and Lapponia 3 which have more flex and much softer midsoles. I would recommend these models if he needs good ankle support. They would still need better insoles for more cushion and or arch support if needed.

I will also steer people away from Crispis light hikers like the Lapponia lite or Mesa, Attiva as they are overpriced for what they bring to the table. My opinion.

The Elixir mentioned has the same midsole as Salomons top long distance trail runners, super cushion midsoles with spring recovery. It however does not offer much ankle support.

If you need a softer midsole boot with ankle support take a look at the Salomon Quest 4 GTX, Quest Element or the new Quest Tracker. $180-200.

Salomon builds arch support into these boots and they also come with excellent ortholite memory foam insoles.

I'm not knocking Crispi as I own a Nevada and Wild Rock (with arch supporting cushion midsoles in both as I have high arches and need arch support.) I bought a Attiva mid recently on sale to compare to my Salomon light hikers (X Ultra 4 Mid GTX, XA Pro V9 GTX) and I regret buying the Attiva.

 

[Lowg08]

I don’t have heel problems. I do have a plate in my ankle. I own meindl comfort fit extreme and lathrop and son mountain hunter elite. Just started breaking in a pair of hoka kaha 2. So far. They are great. Not near as heavy and also very comfortable. I hunt in the Appalachian mounts of western North Carolina and these things so far are great. I don’t see me going back to the heavy boots. Haven’t had issues side hilling or up and down or rocks or anything. Not even any swelling or pain. I have started wearing compression socks though. That has made a huge difference with the heavy cushioning too

 

[fngTony]

My hanwag allverstone have the softest heel I’ve found in a boot. It’s closer to a hiking boot than a mountaineering boot.

 

[Deerhunter6250]

My hanwag allverstone have the softest heel I’ve found in a boot. It’s closer to a hiking boot than a mountaineering boot.

Thanks I will try them on.