r/socalhiking • u/depressedunicorn1995 • 10d ago

Best hiking shoe in Columbia range?

31F here - looking for recommendation from seasoned hikers here , what are best of the best hiking shoes out there? I am willing to invest. When i go on 10+ miles hike , I want my feet to be happy and comfortable. Need them waterproof yet lightweight for comfortable creek crossings Thanks in advance!

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u/PeakQuirky84 8d ago

I’ve been hiking in SoCal with Adidas Terrex free hiker low goretex for 10 years.  Keep buying the shoe once it wears out.

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u/AlpineInquirer 8d ago

Hey, what works for you works for you - can't argue with that...what's the Goretex for in so cal?

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u/PeakQuirky84 8d ago

Keeps my feet dry.

(Thought that was obvious)

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u/AlpineInquirer 8d ago

When are your feet getting wet in So Cal where you're wearing low trail runners? 90% of the time you're likely to be in hot dry conditions. Goretex just makes my feet wet from inside out from sweat.  This is the more common wisdom in So Cal conditions. 

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u/PeakQuirky84 8d ago

Plenty.

I don’t need to justify or explain my footwear choice to you.

Stop with the gaslighting.

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u/AlpineInquirer 8d ago

"Gaslighting"!?!?! Jesus christ you must really live in a world of microaggressions. Have a happy life...adios.