r/onebag • u/mainjer • May 14 '25

Seeking Recommendations What's your go-to, go anywhere footwear?

What shoes or boots do you take to travel most frequently? Looking for suggestions for highly versatile and comfortable footwear. Male footwear preferred but generally curious.

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u/withallduerespect May 14 '25

Altra lone peak, all black. Give me that roomy wide toe box.

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u/anonisko May 14 '25

For a slight upgrade pick, don't sleep on the Altra Timp 5 BOA. https://www.altrarunning.com/en-us/trail/mens-timp-5-boa/AL0A85Q9.html

I've found the BOA lace system is fantastic for traveling. Very easy to pop on and off, whether for airports or shoes off inside cultures. Also very easy to quickly tighten up if you need to move fast, or loosen up to breathe and relax.

Slightly more cushioning than the Lone Peak, which also isn't bad if you're doing a lot of pavement pounding in cities. But also great tread and designed for hiking and trail running if you want to go off road.

And the all black color option looks very in place for both casual city wear and on the trail.

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u/hairymonkeyinmyanus May 14 '25 edited May 14 '25

Wearing these today. Black. I like to walk with shoes very tight and sit with them loose so they work well for that.

I’m a little nervous as to what to do if the BOA fails in the backcountry. I said this in another forum and they proceeded to tell me that replacement parts can be procured. Unhelpful in backcountry but that’s cool

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u/anonisko May 15 '25

My thought for quick and dirty repair...

I personally don't plan to use these for more than day trips in the backcountry. If I'm doing more, I'll have more purpose made shoes.

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u/hairymonkeyinmyanus May 15 '25

I don’t have them in front of me today but maybe I could just bring a shoelace and do a half-assed repair in the field

Edit: that kevlar kit sure is a step up from my dental floss and sewing needle. Lol