I'm looking for non-waterproof, non-GoreTex hiking boots. Is there such a thing? Give me some suggestions. I've searched through old threads with poor results or maybe poor searching skills.
If it matters, I'll give a little bit of what has worked for me.
I have been wearing the Salewa Mountain Trainer Mid Lites for several years now and they fit my feet well. But the waterproof membrane is hot, sweaty, and unnecessary. I do well with a soft to moderately stiff sole. I understand the pros of barefoot footwear, but I'm not fully there yet. I've got high arches, narrow heels, D-width forefeet, and have had bouts of plantar fasciitis that I can work hard to keep at bay. I've had luck with higher end Asics running shoes and Red Wing work boots. Other European (Italian) mountain footwear has worked for me in the past such as LaSportiva, Scarpa, Kenetrek (gasp!!) and Asolo.
If it matters, I'll give a little bit of what has worked for me.
I have been wearing the Salewa Mountain Trainer Mid Lites for several years now and they fit my feet well. But the waterproof membrane is hot, sweaty, and unnecessary. I do well with a soft to moderately stiff sole. I understand the pros of barefoot footwear, but I'm not fully there yet. I've got high arches, narrow heels, D-width forefeet, and have had bouts of plantar fasciitis that I can work hard to keep at bay. I've had luck with higher end Asics running shoes and Red Wing work boots. Other European (Italian) mountain footwear has worked for me in the past such as LaSportiva, Scarpa, Kenetrek (gasp!!) and Asolo.
