I’ve been wearing Hokas for the last year, and I love them, and they are super comfortable, but I’m not sure how durable the uppers are turning out to be, and I’m wondering if maybe I want some variety in terms of styling and what not. And if they were more durable, I would not complain. EDIT: I should have specified they are the Hoka Kaha boots, and I want another pair of boots, because I want the ankle support. FURTHER EDIT: preferably under $300 unless they are god-tier or something!
Lows are durable, provide great support and come in wide for under $300. I currently have their Renegade EVO GTX Mid model in wide. I use almost daily for field work. I am also very pleased with my Merrill Moab 3 low cut. Those also come in MID boot with wide size and are under $200. Everyone’s feet are different but I recommend both of these.
I like to wear hiking shoes as my everyday shoes. My feet are EE width.
For the past several years I’ve liked Merrell Moab 2, although they have been discontinued for the Moab 3. They come in a GTX model as well.
To be perfectly honest, I have had some issues that had to be fixed with the shoe glue that comes in a red tube. After fixing the issue, which has been the sole separating from the upper, the shoe would last for some time. I get out and hike at least 4 times a week, for about 2 miles. Fortunately, I have a nice county park near my house. With that amount of wear the Moabs last me for about 3 years and then it’s just the tread that is worn smooth. My original pair, one’s I had to fix, I still use for yard work.
As far as sports shoes go, I like New Balance. I usually keep a pair of cross trainers around for those yearly times I try to take up running but utterly fail.
I need 13EEEE and I found New Balance to be the easiest to find in that size, since I prefer fabric uppers.
Edit: looked at the shoe when I got home and it’s a 481v3.
I second New Balance. 10.5 EEEEEE here.
Which reminds me… I should order a new pair.
