The Hi-Tec eVents are great day hikers that offer breath-ability, protection, and lightweight support for all those hot summer 8 mile treks. Compression-molded dual-density EVA midsoles supply cushioning without adding weight. REI has these on sale for $41.83 with free shipping to your nearest REI store. This is the best price I can find by $30.
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Just FYI, the one review on REI was pretty bad. However, free ship to store and easy returns make it a why not. If you're between sizes just order both and return when you pick them up.
I just got them for $47 at REI, wore them 1 day, they were a bit snug, but were not uncomfortable, and were actually pretty comfortable as the day went on.
Thanks OP, just ordered a 9. I've been wearing Hi-Tecs for casual hikes for years and they're a good value when on sale. These are way better than the $39.99 sale ones sold by Big 5.
If they had my size I'd think about it. I have worn nothing but hi-teh/magnums on and off-duty for the last eight years and I wore one pair of boots for 19 months straight before that. I love that I can order any of their items and they will always fit in my size (14).
I wore Hi-Tec boots when I worked as a Park Ranger and couldn't afford much better. I walked 3 to 6 miles a day off road. They didn't fall apart, but they didn't support terribly well and broke down fairly quickly. I won't buy them again, but $40 is about the most anyone should consider paying for them.
Also available at REI-Outlet for nearly the same price are the Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra Trail Runners. I'm on my 3rd pair and they have replaced my hiking boots for warm weather day hiking on all but the toughest terrain. They're light, durable and well ventilated and the ingenious lacing system is very quick if you like to change tension frequently. I don't think I've seen adult sizes for less, even with 50% EastbayBingCB deal.
BlackPear1 said:Also available at REI-Outlet for nearly the same price are the Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra Trail Runners. I'm on my 3rd pair and they have replaced my hiking boots for warm weather day hiking on all but the toughest terrain. They're light, durable and well ventilated and the ingenious lacing system is very quick if you like to change tension frequently. I don't think I've seen adult sizes for less, even with 50% EastbayBingCB deal. +1. I have similar Salomons (the ones with a goretex layer) and they are superb. I will be hiking over 20 miles in them this weekend.
I bought a pair of Hi-Tecs a couple years ago for a Mt Whitney Hike. They performed pretty well for the hike! I used them the last year for the same hike (this time we reached summit!) and they were just as good if not more comfy. They seem pretty durable and I feel like I've gotten my $$$ out of them already. Of course, I've pretty much only put 35-40 miles on them. But at least they haven't gone out on me! They're stable boots overall. I can't speak for the eVent boots though - they seem to be a bit on the lightweight side...
I have an old old pair of Hi-Tecs that took me the stretch of the AP that runs through smokey national park. That's over 70 miles, not to mention blue blazing a few rough trails along the way. I still use those boots outside of the summer months. So as a brand overall I like Hi-Tec.
Just read the reviews... imho, if you're going to get hiking boots, get sturdy ones! These definitely seem to be lightweight and 'breathable' at the expense of support and durability. If I'm gonna be hiking long distances, I'm gonna want something that's mostly leather and that offers great support. Why even bother with mesh on the trail? These would probably make great shoes for water sports. But serious hiking? No way...
Message edited by: jplee3 on 2009-09-03 11:19:08 CDT
Lightweight hiking boots or trail running shoes can work great if you have strong legs and good technique and don't constantly trip over rocks and roots. I know people who do 30 mile mountain day hikes and 100 mile multi-day backpack trips in ultralight shoes. If your capabilities are more iffy, then sturdier boots are a good idea.
That's true I suppose... for those of you who are into the "ultralight" backpacking. I've even heard of ppl using old tennis/running shoes! Actually, old trail running shoes makes the most sense. But you might as well go that route if you're thinking about lightweight/ultralight hiking imho. In my case, I don't weigh *too* much and my pack was probably roughly around 20-30lbs for the duration of the hikes. I think I would have died in super lightweight boots without support. My running shoes may have sufficed.
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