Need help with a light hiker/early season boot that has some muscle.

[jivetrky31]

Hey all. I need some help with my weird feet with a small heel and normal/slightly wide forefoot. I used the old Salomon Quests but they've changed the last in the newer series boots and they are way too narrow. For later season the Crispi Briksdal fit but they are way overkill for early season. I've been running through boots without luck to find an early season option that I can take with me to hike a couple of 14ers in a few weeks and use for ruck training. So far I've tried:

- Salewa Pedroc Pro Mid
- Zamberlan Devero Mid
- Salomon X Ultra
- Merrell Moab 3
- La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II
- Merrell Speed Strike 2 (this was by far the closest fit but not quite there)

I also have a pair of La Sportiva TX Hike Mid on the way. Most of these feel good in the heel and are too tight in the mid and forefoot.

Does anyone have suggestions?

 

[fngTony]

We have similar feet. La Sportiva Aequalibrium are fitting me well. Toe box is wide for a mountain boot but not wide by normal standards. My narrow heel doesn’t move at all in them.

 

[jivetrky31]

We have similar feet. La Sportiva Aequalibrium are fitting me well. Toe box is wide for a mountain boot but not wide by normal standards. My narrow heel doesn’t move at all in them.

Are you using a particular version of the Aequalibrium? I see there's a Trek, Hike, and LT version...

 

[Macintosh]

How secure do you feel in your manhood?

Womens shoes often have a narrower heel relative to the rest of the fit. Worth a try if there is any sizing overlap with you.

 

[gostovp]

Maybe try the Salomon Quest Element or Quest Tracker… they fit a little different than the Quest 4 GTXs

 

[jivetrky31]

How secure do you feel in your manhood?

Womens shoes often have a narrower heel relative to the rest of the fit. Worth a try if there is any sizing overlap with you.

Very, but a women's 15 might be tough to find.

 

[snowtoy83]

Have you tried Crispi Thor’s? They are my go to lighter weight boot.

 

[Lathrop and Sons Boots]

Hey all. I need some help with my weird feet with a small heel and normal/slightly wide forefoot. I used the old Salomon Quests but they've changed the last in the newer series boots and they are way too narrow. For later season the Crispi Briksdal fit but they are way overkill for early season. I've been running through boots without luck to find an early season option that I can take with me to hike a couple of 14ers in a few weeks and use for ruck training. So far I've tried:

- Salewa Pedroc Pro Mid
- Zamberlan Devero Mid
- Salomon X Ultra
- Merrell Moab 3
- La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II
- Merrell Speed Strike 2 (this was by far the closest fit but not quite there)

I also have a pair of La Sportiva TX Hike Mid on the way. Most of these feel good in the heel and are too tight in the mid and forefoot.

Does anyone have suggestions?

How much room are you leaving from the end of the toes to the end of the boot?

 

[jivetrky31]

How much room are you leaving from the end of the toes to the end of the boot?

It varies depending on the boot but generally a thumb width I’d say. I haven’t targeted a specific amount of room, but I’m guessing there is a science to it that you’d be better equipped to speak to. What’s your recommendation?

 

[Lathrop and Sons Boots]

It varies depending on the boot but generally a thumb width I’d say. I haven’t targeted a specific amount of room, but I’m guessing there is a science to it that you’d be better equipped to speak to. What’s your recommendation?

Normally speaking a about a thumb width would be correct... I'd suggest a phone conversation would be helpful. I can have you do a few things to give me more information to help.. 618 544 8782 if you would like to talk.