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Back in October, I did my first (and likely. only) hike in 2021. We hiked up to about 7k feet to check out the Larch trees as they changed color before shedding their needles. I made a short video.
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Loving all your updates!
Canāt wait to be able to get back to some proper walking again. Hopefully my iron/fitness levels will allow it in the next couple of months. Until then I am happy to enjoy all of your amazing adventures 
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My 18-year-old hiking boot got torn on the sides, irreparably. It has been my constant companion through the years. I wore it on my hikes in the Carpathians, the Tatras, the Pyrenees, the Appenines, in the Middle-East and during all my short trips and hikes wherever I was. Iām going to take it for a last ride into my favorite forest.
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Question- Iām looking into getting some hiking boots so I donāt keep wearing my running shoes. This last hike was really rocky and the shoes were not the best. Anyways, yāall have any brand recommendations?
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On a hike a few weeks ago w/ Chief
Winters here are perfect for hiking in the morning. Sun is warm but not hot, air is cool and dry.
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I couldnāt get a fit in Keeneās or Solomonās, some Merrellās are like fancy runners ā¦ many love all three of those
Iāve used Hokaās ( One One I think ) for last four years and happy with them. Over the ankle and waterproof. I want my ankles protected from brush etcetera. For the most part they should fit you pretty comfortably from the very beginning.
Itās old days where you had to break them in for a long time. Of course all will need some break in. You will get lateral support with the hikers that youāre not getting with your running shoes.
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Awesome! I make sure to wear pants lol but I for sure need a more stable pair of shoes. Thank you for that info. This coming year Iām planning on coming to Colorado and the north of New Mexico for hikes. Iāve seen some pictures and itās flipping gorgeous. I know I need the right shoes first and itās an investment. Iāll look into those.
@Alisa I didnāt know hoka sold hiking boots.
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I use Adidas Terrex gore Tex for years, every pair last a year or a year and a half (i walk regularly). There are a lot of good shoes, merrel, salomon and many moreā¦
Btw the terrex are vegan, which is important for me as I dont use leather.
(Edit: Adidas Terrex Swift goretex)
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I really like barefoot shoes - thereās a UK brand called Freet which have a good range (vegan and leather options). Iāve got some casual shoes which have held up really well after a year of regular day to day use and a hiking pair which I havenāt put through their paces, but they are super comfy and the water resistance is decent.
Edit to add - I wore the hiking shoes for the first time walking up Mt Snowdon earlier this year. Like wearing slippers! No blisters.
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Thanks guys!! I have some looking to do and probably some saving but my next serious hikes probably wonāt be till after winter
I can speak to the Solomonās from experienceā¦ @Runningfree If youāre going to be doing a lot of stuff with rocks I would not recommend Solomon. Theyāre extremely slippery when itās wet and not the best traction on dry ground either.
That being said, they are incredibly comfortable.
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I like these Keen ones I found but some of the reviews talk about how warm their feet get. Being in the desert I wonder if that will be a problem since it can go from really cold in the morning to super warm
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I use Oboz because they come in wide models. I love em.
However, I found that hiking boots are a very personal item. What works for some donāt work for others.
If you have an REI nearby, go there and they will work with you to find a pair that you and youāre feet will love! They do a good job at finding the best one for your needs.
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I was wondering if a store like that was out there! I love my running fittings lol
I looked and there is a store in Santa Fe so guess I need to plan a little getaway to buy hiking gear 
I do like the height of those boots. Seems like a good height to protect my ankles. Iām really just worried about my feet getting overheated.
I want to hit Taos and that area of course and I was gonna go to cloudcroft a week ago but my knee was acting up. Iāve done a bit of the Guadalupe trail and look forward to more there in this next year.
I love the AllTrails app. Do you have the paid version? Is it worth it?
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I love my Lowa Renegade. I do not know if you can buy them where you live. This is my 3th pair of them. I walk a lot.
I have the smallest version, you can buy them in different width.
My advice: go to a good outdoor shop where they can give you solid advice and where you can try them on. There are so many different brands and sizes as well as different feet
Tip: buy them one size bigger then your actual size. When you walk your feet needs space for some swelling because of the heat.
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Iām with @HoofHearted and @SoberWalker in fitting before buying. I settled on Scarpa in my local outdoor shop, Love both pairs and wear 'm depending on the terrain and weather.
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A few weeks to go to reach my yeargoal of 2500 km (1553 miles).
Do you make yourself a goal to stimulate yourself to go for a walk?
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Thanks for all the advice and the pictures guys!! I know I need the width because my feet like to swell a good bit when walking/ running. Iāll make my way to a store for a fitting and post my bootsā¦ eventually. (Might be a few months)
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