Not when you wear Carhartts.
Go brush against a cholla and report back on how well that theory works out will ya?
Best Boot for the Desert?
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Go brush against a cholla and report back on how well that theory works out will ya?
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The only caveat that I have about boots is that they are built on lasts (fake feet). Different manufactures use slightly different ones. I find that Vasque and Merrills to be a little narrow. I still had the toe box enlarged (stretched) on my La Sportiva. Be sure that you are very comfortable before you purchase. Take your time and try different makes and models. Good luck and I'll see you in Moab this May.
Lookin' forward to it!
Go brush against a cholla and report back on how well that theory works out will ya?
that's exactly what I was about to say. After having extracted a few Jollas from some ankles with pliars I would definitely recommend something a little higher.
Ever have to pull spines from the same ankles twice?
yes
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mine
Let me guess, you took the short bus to school?
I bought these a few years ago for early/warm season upland hunting. They are sweaty-feet friendly (no insulation). I like them so much I have used them on 4-5 day backpack trips in the hot months as well as wheel'n and general hiking. They are on their 2nd soles and have held up very, very well. I had a pair of custom cork insoles made for them (that I share with another pair of heavier duty boots)...and the fit is perfect.
http://www.danner.com/product/hunting/uninsulated/frontier+sport+6''.do
http://www.danner.com/product/hunting/uninsulated/frontier+sport+6''.do
Best hiking boot I have had in the desert are Whites Smoke jumpers..
Thing about seams.. Always have triple sewed seams.. They last a lot longer..
Also, the seams should have the lowerportion on top of the upper portion. Most of the abrasion on boots happens when you step down, so if the "lip" faces upwards they will not catch as much and last longer.
Also, Sewed on soles.. I have had just about every glued on sole die a quick death when it is hot outside..
Also, if grasses are a factor it is VERY nice to have tall upers. They keep the riff raff out of your socks.. Fox tails suck when they start to dig into your ankles.. If you do nto opt for a tall boot, get some rock gaiters...
Thing about seams.. Always have triple sewed seams.. They last a lot longer..
Also, the seams should have the lowerportion on top of the upper portion. Most of the abrasion on boots happens when you step down, so if the "lip" faces upwards they will not catch as much and last longer.
Also, Sewed on soles.. I have had just about every glued on sole die a quick death when it is hot outside..
Also, if grasses are a factor it is VERY nice to have tall upers. They keep the riff raff out of your socks.. Fox tails suck when they start to dig into your ankles.. If you do nto opt for a tall boot, get some rock gaiters...
might have to do with beer and flipflops...
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Best hiking boot I have had in the desert are Whites Smoke jumpers..
Thing about seams.. Always have triple sewed seams.. They last a lot longer..
Also, the seams should have the lowerportion on top of the upper portion. Most of the abrasion on boots happens when you step down, so if the "lip" faces upwards they will not catch as much and last longer.
Also, Sewed on soles.. I have had just about every glued on sole die a quick death when it is hot outside..
Also, if grasses are a factor it is VERY nice to have tall upers. They keep the riff raff out of your socks.. Fox tails suck when they start to dig into your ankles.. If you do nto opt for a tall boot, get some rock gaiters...
Mace,
Those are tight...they look real similiar to my Chippewa Loggers I wear right now, problem is at least with the ones i have is no comfort after a long day on your feet. Like walking around on planks.
The smokejumpers are very comfortable. They have so many different sizes/widths if they hurt your feet, it is your fault 
Plus, they are rebuildable by whites
Plus, they are rebuildable by whites
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The smokejumpers are very comfortable. They have so many different sizes/widths if they hurt your feet, it is your fault
Plus, they are rebuildable by whites
I'll check those out.....
Go brush against a cholla and report back on how well that theory works out will ya?
You wuss!
I look at cholla as an alternative method to using leeches for bleeding.
Agave, I avoid those at all cost.
Cept the drinkYou wuss!
I look at cholla as an alternative method to using leeches for bleeding.
Agave, I avoid those at all cost.
Best hiking boot I have had in the desert are Whites Smoke jumpers..
Thing about seams.. Always have triple sewed seams.. They last a lot longer..
Also, the seams should have the lowerportion on top of the upper portion. Most of the abrasion on boots happens when you step down, so if the "lip" faces upwards they will not catch as much and last longer.
Also, Sewed on soles.. I have had just about every glued on sole die a quick death when it is hot outside..
Also, if grasses are a factor it is VERY nice to have tall upers. They keep the riff raff out of your socks.. Fox tails suck when they start to dig into your ankles.. If you do nto opt for a tall boot, get some rock gaiters...
I wore those when I worked on trail crew in Oregon and up at Mt. Charleston. Tough as hell but they are heavy. Real heavy, like 4 - 6 pounds each IIRC. They used to say in the back backing world that a pound on your foot was equal to ten on your back. A day rock scrambling in those would kill me nowadays.
The only problem I have with the smoke jumpers is the high heels. A buddy of mine bought a pair and was damn proud, so we went for a hike to break in his new boots. Well he twisted the h#$% out of his ankle, where three others had walked with low heeled boots. Just a thought.
I have a set of Timberland mids with a full leather upper and they have taken an amazing amount of abuse and still clean up nice. I have used them in the desert, rubicon, fordyce, sierra hiking, johnson valley, moab, arizona, new mexico, colorado and everywhere else I have needed a decent boot. Very comfortable without being too heavy.
Jack
I have a set of Timberland mids with a full leather upper and they have taken an amazing amount of abuse and still clean up nice. I have used them in the desert, rubicon, fordyce, sierra hiking, johnson valley, moab, arizona, new mexico, colorado and everywhere else I have needed a decent boot. Very comfortable without being too heavy.
Jack
Go to Brigade Quarter Masters on the web and look for the Desert tan suede "Danners." They are a bit more expensive but if they are good enough for the Marine Corps to use in Iraq and other desert inviornments there good enough for anything you can throw at them. I was in the Marine Corps and I loved them. They will almost last you forever I've had mine for almost 4 years and I'll never by any other boot, and they're resolable. You can get them with "GoreTex" or without. and because they're suede they're very cool in hot climates and there is no polishing them.
Semper Fi,
Chris
Semper Fi,
Chris
Whites are very nice.. I still have pair made for my father over 50 years ago...beautiful leather....another option (and putting in a plug for a Canadian firm) is Viberg. If you want a rebuildable boot ...they are very well made! Might add .. so is Limmer (and US made) ... which I plan to try after (and if) I ever wear out a pair of Danner Mountain Lights...
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