Hiking Boots/Shoes Recommendations?

Hiking boot recommendations?

Any recommendations for women's hiking shoes?

[Request] Hiking/outdoorsy style shoes that can handle lots of walking on concrete

Cold and wet weather hiking boots recommendations?

I am in need of a new pair of trail/hiking boots.

Hiking Boots for heavy use during the summer

Good pair of hiking shoes?

[Request] waterproof hiking shoes

[request] - Good quality walking shoes.

Hello Redditors. I'm in search of a classy yet extremely durable pair of hiking boots to take backpacking around the world for 12+ months with.

Hiking boots recommendations

Men's three season "urban hiker" (like Merrell MOAB but longer lasting)

BIFL Hiking boots for women

Hiking boots with good traction and can stand up to abuse.

Looking for a good pair of shoes for my weird feet

Request - Hiking Sandals

Request: Hiking Boots

Comfortable and cushiony shoes for walking on pavement 10KM/couple hours a day (UK)

Hiking sandals that last?

[Request] Powerful dishwasher with sanitize function?

I want the best god damned dishwasher money can buy.

Looking for the best, easiest to operate, cheapest dishwasher - Recommendation?

[Request] Best countertop dishwasher for reasonable price?

Can anyone recommend a good dishwasher?

Countertop/Portable Dishwasher

[Request] Dishwasher &lt;$1k Australian with QOL features and low water use

Dishwasher for Second Home

My friend bought a house with this KichenAid dishwasher from 1974. He says it works better than any of the other ones he has owned. He just has to convince his wife not to replace it.

What's a good Panel ready dishwasher under $1k?

Best socket set on the market $100-$150

[Request] Socket wrenches

I need a recommendation for a tool set that should last a lifetime. [Request]

Looking for a Mechanics tool set.

23 years later; GM Goodwrench socket set.

A Starter/Lifetime Tool set

Basic screwdriver set needed

Mechanic Tools that are BIFL

Trying to fill a tool roll for my truck and would like input on BFL tools like wrenches, pliers, socket sets, etc.

BIFL: Mastercraft ratchet set with lifetime warranty. Got it at 14, im 31. Went thru more abuse than you think!

Looking to upgrade my home hand tools

Was told to post this here. Husky 270pc toolset from Home Depot for $99, normally $199. Lifetime warranty too

[Request] Ratchet/Wrench/Etc tool set for home/bicycle/general use

Thoughts on a Honda Accord V6 2007?

2010 Honda Accord worth the buy?

Thoughts on a 2008 Honda accord v6 coupe EX-L?

2014 honda accord ??

After an initial round of research it seems like Honda Accord Hybrid is the right answer, but I want to pressure test that with you guys

2014 Accord V6 Touring (any thoughts?)

Which car ?

me again. 2010 2dr honda accord, 122k miles for $5,800. just want a reliable first car, thoughts?

Want to buy an Accord, any suggestions?

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Compact - Midsize suv

best small/midsize suv?

Looking for a used (06-14) reliable compact/mid-size SUV

compact/mid size suv

Midsize SUV

Recommendations for midsized SUVs to look at

Compact to Mid-Size SUV

Small to mid-size suv suggestions?

Midsize vehicle for three kids

Mid-Size SUV

Just tried a Lotus Elise Cup 250, driving impressions !

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Deep long rpgs?

Looking for a story-focused RPG

Looking for a complex RPG

Fantasy games with an detailed and immersive world?

[WSIB] I am in search for a open world RPG that will keep me busy for hundreds of hours.

Open world game with huge map, lots of things to do, and great graphics

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Turn-based strategy game

Turn-based strategy games

[WSIB] Small-scale, medieval, strategy game, featuring pikemen and cavalry

(WSIB) Turn-based ”wargaming” game

[WSIB] Turn Based Strategy games

WSIB if I want a strategy game for dummies

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What are some good "smaller scale to control, but still feel large scale battle" tactical / strategy games?

Bullet Hell-Type Games: Atomicrops vs. I, Dracula: Genesis vs. Others?

WSIB if i want a completely story driven indie game but have already played undertale and oneshot (preferably similar to those 2)

Post apocalyptic enthusiast, Underrail or Atom RPG?

[SIB] Undermine or Atomicrops

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Blsoodborne or Resident evil 2 ?

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SIB Nuclear Throne?

What can you recommend for minimizing pores?

I know you can’t get rid of pores but I’m wondering is there anyway to make them smaller? I use La Roche Posay products. They keep my acne mostly at bay but I feel like my pores are just so large. Part of it is genetic, but just wondering if there’s anything else I can do at home to help. Thanks!

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How to reduce pores.

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Pores reduction tips?

Advice for shrinking pores on and around nose?

[sun care] sunscreen that doesn’t irritate rosacea and perioral dermatitis

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Sunscreen recommendations for rosacea

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Fast and light, nimble and secure, the Konseal FL 2 feels as agile as a running shoe while delivering the support, comfort and confidence required for technical approaches and long hikes under the load of a pack. A shoe made for shifting terrain, it utilizes a Vibram Megagrip outsole for a secure hold and a TPU chassis and raised sidewalls for increased stability. The fit is precise and the minimalist design reduces debris collection and easily transitions to more civilized landscapes.

Footwear Geometry
- Footwear Width: Standard

Footwear Liner Construction
- 3D molded
- Ion Element 100% recycled EVA (closed cell) by Dynamic Foam (4.5mm)

Footwear Outsole Construction
- Vibram MegaGrip rubber compound is durable and grippy

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 We do find that the BD shoe accommodates wide feet better than the Arc’teryx, although the Konseal offers more abrasion resistance with its ripstop mesh upper. All in all, the Mission LT an intriguing alternative to have on your radar, but the Konseal is the more proven design.

 5.8 oz. per pair for the men’s model), costs $10 less, and boasts a redesigned upper, retooled lug pattern, and new insole.

 per pair for the men’s model), costs $10 less, and boasts a redesigned upper, retooled lug pattern, and new insole.

 As we’ve come to expect in an approach shoe, the Konseal FL is stiffer than a hiking shoe or trail runner and lacks the cushioning underfoot that many hikers might be used to. In addition, you get a fairly narrow fit that doesn’t allow the forefoot much room to breathe or swell (more on this in "Fit and Sizing" below). On the other hand, the same features that detract from flex and cushion (a plastic midsole with raised sidewalls and firm EVA foam) do lend extra stability and protection, particularly on rocky, cross-country terrain. In the end, we wouldn’t recommend the Konseal FL as a dedicated hiker, but it’s a great match for off-trail scrambling and climbers who prioritize performance on rock over comfort on the trail

Switchback Travel | Arc’teryx Konseal FL Approach Shoe Review

 Hi, Katie here with Get Out There Magazine, this is my review of the Arc'teryx Conseal FL Approach Shoe. The conceals have lots of great features. My top three would definitely be Vibram soles, nice long lacing so you can get just the right tension and two grab loops to help you really get your foot in there. The conceals are super awesome, they're really grippy, these shoes are great, they'll totally get you to the top or the bottom of your climbing area

 These are a 7 and a half US but they are a 39 and a third European. So I got the 39 and a third thinking that that would fit me, I usually wear a 39 and I don't mind having a little extra room for my toes but my big toe on my big foot only comes up to right here, so I'm not really getting to take advantage of the little rubbery end of the toe and when I have been climbing in them, my feet do sort of slide forward and backward a little bit. I also found the back gave me a fair bit of pressure when I was hiking in them. Now it's not really their intended use so do take that with a grain of salt

 Also I think there's extra pressure because the sole is quite stiff and it's intended to be that way, of course, so that you can edge and smear and really make the most out of these shoes. Did I say yet that I love the color? Color's awesome. This grey-teal color goes with lots of things, it's really subtle so I'm a really big fan and they're just really sleek and sexy looking. I have no complaints about the shoe other than it just doesn't quite fit my foot so that's alright

Arc'teryx Konseal FL Shoes

Durability seems to have been one of the drivers in the design of the Konseal FL. I’ve found that the two main weak points on approach shoes are the laces and the sidewall in the neighborhood of the knuckle on the baby toe. When climbing and scrambling these two areas wear quickly and, in the case of the sidewall, can cause the premature demise of a great pair of shoes. The Konseal FL’s have specific design features aimed directly at these two weaknesses

 The main difference is found in the width at the ball of the foot where the raised perimeter sidewalls are a bit ridged on my medium width feet. This gives the shoes a feel more akin to a light mountaineering boot than a shoe, especially along the forefoot. However, after a few days or a week they break-in and the resulting fit is quite comfortable and incredibly secure with absolutely no heal movement.

The high quality rubber and variable tread pattern on the Konseal FL’s create a very secure feeling shoe on everything from rock slabs to steep muddy trails.

The design of the to-the-toe laces along with the padded tongue allow the Konseal FL’s an incredibly adaptable fit: a very tight performance fit for climbing and technical scrambling to a loose fit for around town or at the crag. Neither set-up producing any pressure points or issues.

Review: Arc’teryx Konseal FL Approach Shoes - Black Sheep Adventure Sports

 A little elevated in the heel but comfortable for a dash or spring up the stairs. Stylish, waterproof, rugged.

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Our testers feel agile, light, and secure in this shoe, and it quickly won our hearts as our favorite model of the test fleet. We have almost no complaints and while other models may provide more support or have more durability, no other shoe that we tested has the consistency of high scores across the board as the TX2. 

The La Sportiva Miura VS is a classic shoe that is ubiquitous in most climbing areas around the world. Some women climb long backcountry big walls in the Miura VS, while others swear by them for steep sport lines. With its range of applications, high scores across the board, and loyal following, the Miura VS is an obvious choice for overall favorite. 
These shoes are some of the most sensitive edging machines we've tested. Their slight downturn makes them great for steep climbing, but they have a stiff enough midsole to beat some of the top performers on vertical terrain as well. Their three Velcro straps allow for easy adjustments, and they fit a wide range of foot shapes. Size them with a bit of extra room, and they can be great for all-day comfort on hard free routes. Size them tighter, and they're the perfect shoe for your steep sport project. All-around performance is the name of the game here.

The La Sportiva Tarantulace is our top recommendation for new climbers who are ready to commit to buying their own pair of shoes. The Tarantulace is first and foremost comfortable - their soft leather uppers will stretch with wear. The shoes are not aggressively shaped like our value recommendation, so they work great for all-day multi-pitch climbs or long gym sessions. They do have a slight downturn which helps them excel as an edging shoe. We found them to work best on vertical terrain with decently sized footholds. 
Once the angle gets steeper, or the holds become more like smears, the Tarantualces start to become a bit more challenging to trust. The rubber compound is not the stickiest we've tested, and the stiffness of the sole makes them a bit hard to smear with, especially on footless granite slabs. This aside, the Tarantulaces are still great shoes for most introductory climbing. 

Much like their close relative, the Solution, the brand new La Sportiva Solution Comp is most at home on steep sport climbs and boulders. The Solution Comp is a lot like the Solution in terms of design and performance, only better, making this slick slipper a great choice for sport climbing and bouldering. The updated toe box is a bit wider and has more rubber on top for toe hooking and scumming. This design also provides more room for the toes, making the Comp very comfortable. Additionally, the Solution Comp's heel cup is lower profile and more sensitive than the original Solution. Like a well-fitting glove, the Solution Comp suctions onto your foot to turn it into a high-performance, precise talon &mdash; ideal for toeing in on steep terrain. These slipper-like shoes combine comfort and performance so well that only the original Solution and the La Sportiva Futura came close in comparison. We wore these shoes on everything from granite slabs to steep sport climbs to highball boulder problems. 
For some, the slipper-like fit and soft midsole may be too much. The shape is an acquired taste and can cause some discomfort at first. These shoes are designed for high-performance rock climbing, and the lack of versatility can be a bit limiting. Keep that in mind when considering the Solution Comp. 

The incredibly comfortable La Sportiva Skwama is one of our favorite shoes and our go-to for most of our projects, from steep, overhanging pocketed lines to technical, crimpy faces. The Skwama is confidence-inspiring on the smallest smears and the greasiest limestone footholds. We've climbed in these shoes on technical sandstone boulders in Fontainbleau and on steep tufa lines in Southern France. We also wear the Skwama bouldering in the Buttermilks and in Yosemite. It's an incredibly versatile shoe, and we almost always throw the Skwama in our bag, no matter where we're headed. 
The Skwama is a great all-around shoe with few performance weaknesses. However, take note that the material stretches out quickly, which is a bit disappointing for such a pricey shoe. Still, we love this shoe and are thrilled to have the Skwama accompany us on all our climbing adventures.

Our favorite approach shoe is the La Sportiva TX2. It's very similar to the burlier TX4, but through our test period, we discovered that this shoe is much more than just a lighter version of the TX4. These shoes weigh a mere 20 ounces per pair, plus they have a unique elastic cord system to secure the shoes together into a compact package when clipped to a climbing harness. The breathable knit uppers kept our feet cool on long hikes, and the precise lacing system allows us to crank down the laces to the end of the toe for a snug and secure fit when the going gets technical. The toe has a low profile, and we could even use them in red camalot-sized cracks. 
These shoes aren't as supportive as the TX4s, so you'll want a more supportive model for multi-day expedition-sized trips. Our testers also observed the elastic band that holds the shoes together while clipped to your harness coming undone while climbing a chimney feature and lost a shoe. Lesson? Clip both shoes individually to your harness when climbing chimneys and offwidths so that you don't lose the most well-rounded approach shoes on the market.

Our testers feel agile, light, and secure in this shoe, and it quickly won our hearts as our favorite model of the test fleet. We have almost no complaints and while other models may provide more support or have more durability, no other shoe that we tested has the consistency of high scores across the board as the TX2. 
Read more: La Sportiva TX2 - Women's review

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 I originally bought them in the same size as my TX3s (39.5) but when they came they fit like climbing shoes and it was painful to stand in them. I exchanged for a 40.5 and these are still uncomfortablly tight

 The ball of my foot went numb wearing these while driving and the heel of the shoe angles in and digs into my feet. I should add I have incredibly narrow feet and usually LaSpo fits perfect (my feet are swimming in Altras for example) but the sizing on these is way off. Plus I'm unsure why the heel angles back inwards 2cm from the top. It doesn't help to keep my foot in the shoe, it mostly just pulls down my socks and digs in to my Achilles

 I exchanged for a 40.5 and these are still uncomfortablly tight. The ball of my foot went numb wearing these while driving and the heel of the shoe angles in and digs into my feet. I should add I have incredibly narrow feet and usually LaSpo fits perfect (my feet are swimming in Altras for example) but the sizing on these is way off

Inconsistent sizing between TX#'s :(

 Oh well, the perils of ordering online. I ended up taking out the insole and found much more comfort for my feet that way. The moisture wicking is reduced so my feet feel a bit swampy, but it's not unbearable.

 I could probably go a half size down to get my toe to the end of the shoe, but it's waaay too narrow. Normally low-volume shoes (IE: women's) fit me well, but this one is particularly narrow and I probably should have gone with a half size down in the men's version. Oh well, the perils of ordering online. I ended up taking out the insole and found much more comfort for my feet that way

I work at an indoor climbing gym and climb on the wall often for our safety orientations or to demonstrate beta (if requested, of course). The TX2s do not fit me perfectly for climbing, but I like them for maneuvering 'round the gym. I could probably go a half size down to get my toe to the end of the shoe, but it's waaay too narrow. Normally low-volume shoes (IE: women's) fit me well, but this one is particularly narrow and I probably should have gone with a half size down in the men's version

Lightweight, climbs well, pretty narrow

I've had these for about 6 months and I'm really unimpressed with the durability of these shoes. I would expect them to be able to withstand regular weekend short class 1-3 hiking and approaches given the la sportiva brand and the intended use. The fabric began wearing off and tearing after the first trail hiking trip we went on less than a month after I bought them. We went for 5 days about 8 miles a day on paved/dirt class 1-2 trails, nothing crazy

Not Durable

 The ball of my foot went numb wearing these while driving and the heel of the shoe angles in and digs into my feet. I should add I have incredibly narrow feet and usually LaSpo fits perfect (my feet are swimming in Altras for example) but the sizing on these is way off. Plus I’m unsure why the heel angles back inwards 2cm from the top. It doesn’t help to keep my foot in the shoe, it mostly just pulls down my socks and digs in to my Achilles

Inconsistent sizing between TX#’s :(

I absolutely love this shoe. The main thing I love about it, is how lightweight it is. This makes it the perfect shoe for taking climbing with me on multipitches that I need to walk off of (ie. The Chief in Squamish)

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