I am not aware of a war between hiking boots and shoes. A heavy duty boot is designed for hard and rough terrain, scrambling over rocks and uneven detritus, with higher boots providing necessary ankle support. However walking shoes are more practical when used on a flat and well established trails. Asolo make great boots and shoes, however I prefer Italian brands like Zanberlan and Scarpa. I have no knowledge of ankles being able to 'FLEX' and get stronger when wearing any type of shoes!
I have a pair of Asolo Fugitive boots and they are by far the best bootsI've EVER had. For boots they are light but they are nice and sturdy. one thing i do suggest is getting some insoles like superfeet or dr. scholes. Just for some added comfort for your foot.
good choice on getting ASOLO footwear.. their larger hiking boots arnt too heavy eather. lighter than alot of brands. and very sturdy good boots, I live in Colorado and do many long hikes over steep terrain of ice, snow, rock, mud, and everything else the mountains can come up with and my Asolo boots are just as good as new and no pain after a long day hiking. that alone is worth the extra cost of them. not to mention they will probably be the last pair of boots you will ever need to buy.
I live up in canada and I was hiking a while ago I wear hiking shoes and I took a fall. I was lucky to get in contact with search and rescue and I got heli lifted out of the bush later that day. I think the extra weight your going to carry by wearing proper boots are worth it any day. Especially in rocky rough terrain with chances to roll your ankle or take a fall. I sprained my ankle and tore the ligaments in my ankle. But to each is own
Totally agree... With all the discussion about preparedness and survival to skimp on maximum foot, ankle, knee protection is lunacy. If an extra pound on your foot (ie 5 in your pack) time to hit the gym to get in shape for that critical footwear.
I have been wearing asolo for many many years The only boots worth spending good money on The only boots i own.I do miss Asolo Globalline they were the best hikers ever made..
Go light! I've always hiked in a lighter shoe and never had ankle problems - if you've got the balance and strength built up enough. I've carried a 50 pound pack in hiking sandals on rough trail no problem.
I only wear trail runners. I tried high top hiking boots once and I completely hated them! My favorites were some $60 L.L.Bean Gore Tex trail runners that I think they just stopped making last year.
I use to wear only high top shoes and I injured my ankles often. Then I got some low top shoes for my birthday one year . Once my ankles got use to them I got injured alot less. My only guess is that my ankles got stronger and didn't need the support from the high tops.
You sounded like Forrest Gump "I have worn lots of shoes..." Having had sprained ankle I would carry an orthopedic sock JIC you start getting pain in this area and you just slip it on and can prevent injury with the device. Not at all like a wrap it is comfortable and can be worn in a boot or shoe very comfortably. Wally has these in pharmacy. You could also get a lace up support thing that I have never tried but they support while remaining light should you need support.
Sorry I did buy one at wally but later they didn't carry it when I wore out the one I had so I went to a medical supply place and bought these ankle devices that work great to give support to an ankle that has had problems or if you don't want problems and want the added support. They are not cheap they cost around $20.
I am not aware of a war between hiking boots and shoes. A heavy duty boot is designed for hard and rough terrain, scrambling over rocks and uneven detritus, with higher boots providing necessary ankle support. However walking shoes are more practical when used on a flat and well established trails. Asolo make great boots and shoes, however I prefer Italian brands like Zanberlan and Scarpa. I have no knowledge of ankles being able to 'FLEX' and get stronger when wearing any type of shoes!
brett19661 10 months ago 2
@brett19661 Asolo is an italian brand....
JonJamesYoung 5 months ago
@JonJamesYoung That's good to know!
brett19661 4 months ago
I have a pair of Asolo Fugitive boots and they are by far the best bootsI've EVER had. For boots they are light but they are nice and sturdy. one thing i do suggest is getting some insoles like superfeet or dr. scholes. Just for some added comfort for your foot.
LiveTheOutdoors4Life 10 months ago
Glad you finally came to the lite, pun intended.
cheers
teb0atoz 1 year ago
What do you guys think about Fugitive GTX from Asolo?
orlandogil14 2 years ago
It's a top pick by Backpacker, and by NOLS.
icychap 2 years ago
@orlandogil14 I highly recommend them! I've had mine since 2004 and they show very little wear and tear. Very rugged boot!!!
Bilek33 1 year ago
Good hiking wisdom
ASKIAOTA 2 years ago
im going to buy these
zakoneandonly 2 years ago
dats true people do wear those as a fashion staement in newyork i got me a pair too the synchro gtx and i wear them just for fashion
keckwa 2 years ago
good choice on getting ASOLO footwear.. their larger hiking boots arnt too heavy eather. lighter than alot of brands. and very sturdy good boots, I live in Colorado and do many long hikes over steep terrain of ice, snow, rock, mud, and everything else the mountains can come up with and my Asolo boots are just as good as new and no pain after a long day hiking. that alone is worth the extra cost of them. not to mention they will probably be the last pair of boots you will ever need to buy.
bluton78 2 years ago
u wnt believe dis in ny ppl wear those as regular boots
myspacedotcomuyyuyu 2 years ago 2
haha they do lol
jmac747 2 years ago
Tell me about
newyorksguest 2 years ago
i would definitely recommend asolo,i wear their hiking boots but i geuss its personal preference
pacohoratio 2 years ago
Just got my first pair FSN 85
YOUSCREW11 2 years ago
I live up in canada and I was hiking a while ago I wear hiking shoes and I took a fall. I was lucky to get in contact with search and rescue and I got heli lifted out of the bush later that day. I think the extra weight your going to carry by wearing proper boots are worth it any day. Especially in rocky rough terrain with chances to roll your ankle or take a fall. I sprained my ankle and tore the ligaments in my ankle. But to each is own
adamwurban 2 years ago
Totally agree... With all the discussion about preparedness and survival to skimp on maximum foot, ankle, knee protection is lunacy. If an extra pound on your foot (ie 5 in your pack) time to hit the gym to get in shape for that critical footwear.
bwhite53 2 years ago
Asolo.
Ah-slow.
:)
trailgoat 3 years ago
I have been wearing asolo for many many years The only boots worth spending good money on The only boots i own.I do miss Asolo Globalline they were the best hikers ever made..
Hutchbeartrap 3 years ago
Loved those little pulleys.
MrDi11 2 years ago
Go light! I've always hiked in a lighter shoe and never had ankle problems - if you've got the balance and strength built up enough. I've carried a 50 pound pack in hiking sandals on rough trail no problem.
Wheatix 3 years ago
cool lookin shoes!!!
ONILINKXMASTER 3 years ago
I only wear trail runners. I tried high top hiking boots once and I completely hated them! My favorites were some $60 L.L.Bean Gore Tex trail runners that I think they just stopped making last year.
Chax13 3 years ago
Way to go on the switch. Trail runners are so much more comfortable than heavy boots.
jduckett1985 3 years ago
I use to wear only high top shoes and I injured my ankles often. Then I got some low top shoes for my birthday one year . Once my ankles got use to them I got injured alot less. My only guess is that my ankles got stronger and didn't need the support from the high tops.
Nice looking shoes. Have fun breaking them in
frogoftoob 3 years ago
You sounded like Forrest Gump "I have worn lots of shoes..." Having had sprained ankle I would carry an orthopedic sock JIC you start getting pain in this area and you just slip it on and can prevent injury with the device. Not at all like a wrap it is comfortable and can be worn in a boot or shoe very comfortably. Wally has these in pharmacy. You could also get a lace up support thing that I have never tried but they support while remaining light should you need support.
cdltpx 3 years ago
Sorry I did buy one at wally but later they didn't carry it when I wore out the one I had so I went to a medical supply place and bought these ankle devices that work great to give support to an ankle that has had problems or if you don't want problems and want the added support. They are not cheap they cost around $20.
cdltpx 3 years ago