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@longtallzach9

2 ай бұрын

do you have a vid going into more detail like what to do about getting them re soled and the sizes youre going to offer up to?

@morrielarsen

2 ай бұрын

I need a pretty wide shoe, will there be wide options?

@devenchristian

2 ай бұрын

Will these be offered in larger sizes? I'm a size 15 US and would love a pair.

@lsh-zi2lc

2 ай бұрын

But are they foot shaped? Or that pointy cram your toes together.....

@brushemteeth9159

2 ай бұрын

This channel significantly lacks content on police duty boots and protective toe work boots!

I have those exact boots. Definitely comfortable but not durable at all. I used mine for work in winter though. Never for hiking so my opinion is not completely fair.

@luisleonchicago

2 ай бұрын

I use them to wash my car same pair! Excellent for cutting grass and climbing ladders 😅 chore boots

@Infamousjr719

2 ай бұрын

@@luisleonchicago yeah for sure. Probably great for campsites too!

@VENOM99099

2 ай бұрын

They're not durable? What happened that damaged them?

@blauer2551

2 ай бұрын

@@VENOM99099I’m thinking not durable against snags and scrapes from work, but good lightweight boot for developed trail systems for day trips. Won’t give ankle support that’s sometimes needed with a backpacking though.

@Infamousjr719

2 ай бұрын

@@VENOM99099 the boost itself is just foam. The first thing that went was the actual waterproof liner. The outsole is the same as an ultraboost shoe. Very thin for a boot. The laces are normal shoe laces. I used mine for snow removal. Don’t get it twisted,It’s extremely comfortable. Mine lasted for one snow season so now i just use them when im riding my drz. I got mine on discount for like 120.

One thing I forgot.. I wear my terex 2.0 at work and my job varies so much that I need a boot that can handle construction sites but that can also walk 40 to 50,000 steps a day.. some days I can do 30 mi ... So we can handle all those miles like a running sneaker I have worn it to climb trees and I've also worn it in water and I'm don't have much body fat so I don't really float but when I have these boots on I actually float I thought that was so crazy neat when it first discovered that.. this is easily one of the most versatile boots I've ever worn The only thing it doesn't have is a steel toe but you can't put that in that kind of boot but other than that this thing can do everything that a boot and a sneaker can do

My 60 year old feet are thankful for the Terrex Boost line. The Made with Nature versions are my all around urban exploration, yard work and light hiking shoes. I slipped on a brand new pair the day before 5-10 mile days in airports and around Chicago in March. Then I went hiking in them. Haters are gonna hate, though.

@dominuslogik484

2 ай бұрын

I'll be honest no matter how great they feel I don't think there is a reasonable excuse why these things cost $250. made with some of the cheapest labor available(china) and made with already cheap (not necessarily bad but low cost) materials. at best these things should cost $120

@sirzebra

11 күн бұрын

@@dominuslogik484 i got some second hand but pretty mint for 70$ and have used these everyday for two years straight, because of how confortable they are. Just like any other brand, you'd be stupid to pay full price for it, unless you're a mindless consumer that needs "this season fashion" and you deserve the hole in your pockets.

No, it’s not the boost that keeps you from feeling the rocks. It’s the Continental rubber with the larger lugs. I’ve hiked in ultra boost, and I hiked in the continental rubber with the large lugs. The larger lugs on the terrex help with digging into the dirt so you don’t slip and rock that are poking out on the dirt the boost is just there for that comfort and every step.

I have owned 3 pairs of the Terrex Free Hikers, they're just great all around sneaker boots. I got them for hiking, but they're great in the rain, they've been my go to "rain footwear". I have the regular GTX version with me at work today. That Continental rubber just grips every surface.

@adventureswiththecrazyvet

2 ай бұрын

You must not actually hike much because they are trash and won't last 1 full month on a thru hike.

@dominuslogik484

2 ай бұрын

@@adventureswiththecrazyvet they are for the inner city hiking enthusiast who probably 'hikes' well beaten or even paved trails a short drive from the city and in a public park. kinda ridiculous that you would need to pay 250 bucks for a shoe that at best has a cost of around $30 to make including labor since its made of some of the cheapest available materials and some of the cheapest available labor.

@zeparagonze6148

2 ай бұрын

@@dominuslogik484 And rose sells a leather belt for$660 and a leather wallet for 383. When you could get a leather belt made cheaper for like 200 or less. and a wallet for 140 or 80. So .

@dominuslogik484

2 ай бұрын

@@zeparagonze6148 yeah but their stuff is made in the u.s with high quality leather. That is a far cry from foam and rubber with a bit of polyester cloth and nylon.

I definately need this series, most preferebly also with running in consideration (gets complicated in regard to sweat). Lovely to see

Rose Anvil, You're the best! I subscribed because I love your content!

Bought a pair of these 5 years ago and never looked back! Highly recommend

Love this series! 😍 I would like to know more about long-term durability. An abrasion test on both the soles and the uppers would be nice as would a delamination test of the soles to the uppers.

There's also one small addition I would add about older foam and maybe why it wasn't used. Back in the 1960s and 1970s especially, foam was around but it wasn't used in things unless it was REALLY thick (such as car seats) or in something that didn't get a lot of repeat pressure (such as battery compartments in electronics). The simple reason being that type of foam back then if you compressed it repeatedly it either lost it's resilience or fell apart far easier than today as plastics technology wasn't the same of course. I had electronics and things back then that suffered like this. I also have plenty of vintage electronics from back then that I've had to deal with this older foam. Sure it degrades, obviously, but occasionally you'll come across stuff that's been compressed and didn't hold up.

When I seriously liked the look of these boots and been waiting for this video.

love this channel, its so informative and useful if u care about the history of materials and form vs function. Would still love for u to cut apart some high end fashion stuff like Rick Owens or Guidi or Carol Christian Poell, be great to find out if we're paying for leather quality or just the name. thanks keep up the best work!

I have the terrex free hiker 2 gtx and I love them so much. The soles are very comfortable for hiking, but what's even better is that they have room for your toes to expand without looking ridiculously wide like some other wide brands

Adidas Terrex Free Hiker GTX line are my favorite boots especially in the harsh east coast winters. Super high tech sneaker boot. I love them.

You should add the Nike ACG Air Zoom Gaiadome GTX to the modern hiking comparison. Though a more comparable and comfortable version would be the ACG Mountain Fly High with the squishy react foam. Adidas Terrex is situated to compete with Nike ACG, and it’d be awesome to get your opinions on how their flagship sneaker boots compare to one another

@lunargorp

2 ай бұрын

Also, you need a Salomon hiker in this comparison!

I own 3 pairs of terrex boots with Boost. The Gore-Tex hiking boot high tops, the Gore-Tex winter version and I just bought a pair of the Gore-Tex low top version to wear during summer and spring. All of them are really comfortable for me being on my feet 8 hours a day and logging in 10 miles+ of walking everyday at work. It's not the MOST comfy cushioning but it still is really good.

Nice video as usual. Please review Meindl Vakuum GTX Walking Boots

I have been hiking for many years and wore all kind of footwear. I bought a pair of terrex free hikers goretex and I never wore anything else for easy / medium level hikes. The grip of the continental outsole rubber is the best I've seen even on wet surfaces. The comfort of the boost is great and helps me endure longer hikes without the usual soreness on specific places. I don't get the issue with the "rock feeling". I feel them well enough and I have no desire to feel them more. That's why I wear shoes. They're also flexible enough if I want to trail run a bit. Try this with harder hiking boots... Evidently I am not using these if I want to go for harsh terrain on extreme weather. But for a general purpose hiking boot, they're the best I've had.

I love my terrex so much I bought several pairs so that when I run one into the ground and have to chuck them I have spares as backup. Very comfy and very sturdy hiking sneaker. However, I do find they wear away very quickly in the bottom on the continental out-sole as well as with the material on the inside back heel, which often tears away from over-use (I use mine almost every day to hike with my dogs so they do get a good bashing)

I really enjoyed their Terrex in "Utility Green" colorway. Looks great, has a neat outsole.

Best sole ever, have a pair and it’s never failed me, yet I do not have sore feet even walking for many many hours in boost

The only boots that are tall enough in the ankle area in the final list (14:07) are the Adidas Terrex and the Under Armour Hovr. Other options look more like mid top trail sneakers than boots. The option that is not present on the list that you might cut is the Hi-Tec / Magnum Ultima 8.0 WP. I'm not sure if has foam midsole but it's definitley a cushioned sneaker like boot.

I got the freehiker low top version 2's about 2 and a half months ago just for work. I owned a pair of hokas bondi 8's and my hokas fell apart after 2 months. Before the hokas it a pair of asics (cant remember model) and after 2 months they also shredded around the edge and top. I work in a shop so when I'm on my knees stocking shelves I think it rubs on the top and shreds the material. The addidas trainers have held up extremely well with no damage, still water proof and no tearing and even though they have more weight than previous trainers they're still extremely comfortable. I think as work trainers they're brilliant. I have taken them on light trails and they still hold up. I think serious hikers and people in heavy duty environments are better off with durable boots. However as general purpose trainers I think these are a good buy.

In 1986 I bought a pair of Adidas Brown Hiking boots with a wedge sole at a German Mountaineering shop in Garmish .. They were stiff but incredibly comfortable . I wore them often for 20 years and they were extremely durable. I had to finally give them up as they wore out from the inside ! The exterior was almost like new. I wish I could find a new pair.

@mylesgalos1679

2 ай бұрын

I still prefer boosts on my running shoes, it lasts longer than most new midsoles on the market today. Chinese brand midsoles are ok too, still testing them on

Legit I been waiting on this one for years

@driftatlas

Ай бұрын

I actually lost hope that he'll start a series for hiking/climbing boots...this is the best year so far.

I love the Adidas Terrax boots range overall. Bought my son a few pairs. His favourite's were a pair of hiking boots with Boa laces. But it has to be said I don't find them comfortable. They fit narrow and have a tapered toe box. With my bunions I struggle to find to find wide toe box footwear that don't appear clownish

@Apollo-Computers

2 ай бұрын

I have a wide foot too. I think the anatomical shoes look better on feet. Those pointy shoes are dumb in my opinion. Our feet aren't pointed!

Definitely buying after this review

I've been using these boots for over a year and a half or two now. They are a snug fit. Get your size or a half size up. They are very warm. I end up grabbing my other work boots bc of how warm these can get all day. If I do use these I have to take them off periodically to dry up the sweat. They are super comfy though. Especially for lots of walking so I do wear them all the time outside of work. They have a unique color so I get random compliments on them often.

I have a pair of the previous model that I got in the outlets, bargains can be had if you look about as the price is very steep. Not sure if it is just me though but the sizing of these is well off, I went a full size up as they’re very tight

I own this exact pair. I wore them for Coachella 2023. I put about 45 miles on them that weekend. I did buy better hiking specific insoles for them and that made them even more comfortable. These boots were super comfortable and I did not have issues with them. Keep in mind that I walked on flat grass at the polo field that Coachella is held at, so it wasn't a ton of wear and tear. There is a known issue for this model at the back of the out sole. The brown outsole will slightly start to separate from the boost foam.

Terrex Free Hiker with Gore-Tex is just so comfortable and versatile that I wear it almost whole winter

Check out some La Sportiva boots. I think it would be interesting to see those cut apart. I have the La Sportiva Synthesis boots, which I think are discontinued now, but I'd love to see another model dissected.

I have the forces edition of the Salomon Quest 4D GTX boots and they're incredibly comfortable, they're the only boots I've worn that I haven't had to break in before wearing them for work. You should absolutely cut a pair of the forces or standard ones apart

I like floatride.. some more than other's but imo theyre just amazing.

I've been using the hoka anakapa for hiking plus my mandatory time in army, in Greece, in the desert camo GTX too, looks sick and are the best I've ever worn, the speedgoat's sole/ fome are the best, i am 100kg man

The explanation of boost reminds of Hexalite tech in Reebok products.

Used a pair of these for some long hikes (50km+ a day). Loved the boost, found they squished my pinky a bit, the lugs wore out too quickly (hiked maybe 300-400km in them and they're done), upper held up perfectly, and I'm never wearing a gore-tex boot or shoe for distance again but that's not their fault. (Fast to dry > slow to wet)

This sneakerboot/hiking boot subcategory has been sweetspot for comfort and durability for me for a while. I picked up a couple pair of Nike React SFB Carbons about a year ago and the first pair has held up well. I wouldn't mind seeing some put through your brand of science. They are chock full of gimickey jargon on the shoe and the packaging.

That silver material is cool... I dont know what it is but i need a shirt made out of that material

a few weeks ago i NEEDED a new pair of hiking boots, went to REI and left the store with a pair of Solomon X Ultra 360 Edge. several weeks of hiking in the later, i love them. took nothing to break in, comfortable, secure, light. my only complaint is the top speed eyelet sucks and 3 or 4 times my other foot shoelace loop caught in it and i almost died, and yet it's sort of difficult to lace on purpose. anyway. i overall love them and wonder what you would think of them.

I would have tried one of their boost foam hikers if they came in wide, but as comfortable as it felt under foot in the store it just didn't fit. Also I don't know if I'd pay $250 at full retail for Chinese made shoes either.

@southsidecaddy

2 ай бұрын

If the quality is there why does location of production matter? If this boots were made domestically it would cost $400 lol

@alex98b627

13 күн бұрын

How much did you pay for your smart phone??

I got the free hikers 2 on heavy discount. They are amazingly comfortable and beautiful. I’m not a serious hiker (I go on hikes in different conditions, but not that often) and that’s probably the target customer

Great review, but one question. What is up with that big hole in the sole that shows the boost foam? Why did they put that in there?

You should do a video on the Jordan 1 Gore-Tex to see if there is any difference in the quality of it and if there is really any major differences.

I’m super interested in the Crispi Attiva Mid GTX. Possibly picking some up this year. I would replace the Altra Olympus 5 Hike with the Lone Peak Mids. I’ve used 3 pairs of these for 4 years of hunting in Montana, Idaho, and the south east and have been awesome! I’d send you a used pair if you’d like.

Can you recommend pu foams for diy running shoes that are available to the public? It would also be nice if you'd make a video about different shore hardnesses, show what they are made for and how they behave. ❤❤❤

Man, I have the Ultraboost Star Wars edition and Let me tell you that without doubts this is the best shoes I EVER wore. 6 yrs now and still alive.

I bought a pair of these boots and the cushioning and comfort was amazing. I loved them but I had to return them. It was a fight to get my feet in I’m not sure why I don’t have high arches but just couldn’t get them in an off without doing myself an injury

Please do a review about Nike ACG Mountainfly GTX. I really wanna know does it really contain Carbon Fibre or is it just a gimmick.

Please include Danner Tachyon! It’s marketed as a tactical boot, but fits into this category well. I’ve bought 6 pairs consecutively. They only last me a year of wear, but they are incredible light and comfortable !

The Adidas Swift Gortex are Amazing shoes! I buy the locut hikers! I wear daily, they are great for my size! im 6'3 350 pounds, great support and last over a year,

I've been wearing the non-Boost Terrex shoes for a few years now for work and they are so comfortable for all day wear. I was working security at a warehouse and would walk around all day and would still wear them off site and around town for almost 8-10 miles a day. Can you do a cut on these regular Terrex trail shoes and see what makes them so great? Only other thing going for some of them is the Continental Tire rubber soles but idk.

I wish you gave a link for particularly this colorway boot because the other ones are OK but this one kinda looks a little bit better

Boost foam may not be a responsive as Pebax or any super critical foam but it also doesn't bottom out or degrade as easily as those foams which is why Boost found it's niche in casual, hiking/trail. BASF Boost tech is also used as bicycle saddle by Ergon and SQ Labs.

Would be interested to see how Vans' hiking boots stack up to this line up. They make some good snow boots/shoes in their MTX range, plus their snowboarding boots are popular in the snowboarding world.

I would love to see you add the Salomon Ultra 4 Mid GTX. A large percentage of reviewers on say those are the best hiking boot you can buy.

Haven't seen any hiker/tourist wearing these boots :) But thanks for the advertising.

I kicked a board with my steel toe workboots and a bump came up under my foot. Have I dented the steel shank? Is it fixable?

@RoseAnvil could you do some of the foot shaped safety toe boots like the twisted x oblique toe or the wide load brand from Australia please? I think these may really alleviate people's issues with pinky toe rub on the safety toe that many of us are required to wear at work. I've heard birkenstock makes one as well, model is qs 700 i think

Is it possible to compare the Danner 600 series (perhaps "Leaf" is the best)? They appear identical in both function and style.

haglöfs solid pro gtx seems like it would compare well. Leather upper but VERY comfortable insole, still supportive enough for a 60 pound backpack in rough terrain.

Would it be a dumb idea to apply that toe goop to the foam sides for added protection? The "toe goop" I'm referring to is usually used on steal toe work boots. Or like maybe flex seal would work perhaps? Obviously I would tape off the parts of the boot that are not side foam. just a thought.

I have six pairs of terrex boots. I've asked you for a while to do a video on the terrex boots. I have the Gore-Tex originals and then I have the gore text 2.0s and then five more pairs of 2.0s with 2.0s are more comfortable than the ones that you were cutting apart right now you should try them they're even better than the ones you have with you now

I'd really like to see The North Face x Gucci hiking boots.

I like lining because gives the shoes a better shape on the exterior, and feels way better overall. So no lining no go

Hey, I think cutting some off-road motorcycle boots like Gaerne SG-12 would be awesome. Stitch down construction, Italian leather, tons of crazy plastic materials and a ton of high level engineering for safety and performance etc all for the price of a nicks boot. It would be awesome to see inside them.

Great video! Would I be safe to say that the shells around the foam breads creates a air tight seal that prevents air from escaping from the open cells of the foam inside resulting in ball like bounce effect? It is sort of hard to tell if the core of the beads is open or closed cell foam. ✌️

@jacobstoneburner

2 ай бұрын

BASF’s Infinergy eTPU is a closed cell particle foam.

In my experience the Terrex shoes are nice and comfortable but the soles wear down quick. Especially the knobly bits.

Now I want these.

The recent star of foams, peba, was originally used for airplane insulation, iirc. Guess what, it's amazing for running shoes 😅

Can you look at some modern mountaineering boots like the la Sportiva Nepal and g Tech or the scarpa montblanc and phantom 6000/phantom tech

These are the most comfortable hiking boots I've ever had and it's not close. They also are extremely waterproof and support my ankle better than other boots too

I just have the regular Free Hikers, not the ones from this video, but my opinions are pretty much the same. Super comfortable, although a slight bit more stiff than my Yeezys or Ultraboosts, althought i would not consider them a boot i would bring on a a trip more serious than a casual mountain hike. I live Minnesota so we get quite a bit of snow and other similar weather so these are GREAT for the environment I live in, they've gotten quite a bit of wear from me. Price-wise, I definitely think $250 is steep, especially considering I ALSO paid that much for mine and the pair in the video looks to be a much better version...

I like this type of boot so I am really curious to see what discover.

I want the Smugs. Not immediately clear how they're different from the Goral Stanley.

Would be interested in the Haix Black Eagle Athletic 2.0 GTX to be cut apart. There is a version with Suede or Nubuckleather. They are made in Europe and cost about ~150€. Thanks!

You should do a review of the Jim Green Ar8s

Look like they tried to copy shape of La sportiva tx5, but using fully syntetic materials, so eventually what is this silver materilal inside? new type of membrane?

The new ones are the Adidas Terrex free hiker 2.0. I heard really great things about them, but I can't wear them unfortunately due to heel slip.

I have an old pair of Adidas sneakers that have good year rubber outsoles on them. They resemble car tread.

Can I use smugs for powerlifting? Serious question.( I destroy Nikes when I lift half the time)

I really like the look of my green Muggs 2.0, and they are warm. The pull loop got torn very soon after I took them to the streets for the first time, so I hope the SMUGS have fixed the loops. I expect them to be better as the SMUGS is more heavy duty. Meanwhile I need to go to the local cobbler and get my Muggs loop fixed...

boost foam comfortable ? i got shoes with those but there's no way they are comfortable especially in hiking shoes

Can you try YDS boots? They are built like a tank for a very reasonable price

How come you haven't done Kennetrek Hardscrabbles yet? I know so many hikers and lineman that use these for years?

that same layer of metallic looking fabric is in my Gore-Tex NMD's

Do the smugs have arch support? I got flat feet so literally any at all makes a shoe unwearable for me

Can you do Tropicfeel? They're really comfy

Bubble Bobble ❤ I like these boots. I hope they sell other colors.

I ran into a different issue with Terrex, that I have wider feet but the Terrex are designed narrow so the raised bit that's designed for arch support sits in a really uncomfortable spot for me

Can you please do a Asolo hiking boot review

You have to make a cut in half video of the Converse Geo Forma!!

12:28 yo imagine a boost foam mattress aha thatd be 🔥

Can you test the ROA andreas boots?

I would love to see the Hoka One One Speedgoat Mid Gtx and the Altra Lone Peak Mid Gtx cut in half.

Dude you should do the big 3 hunting boots! Zamberlan, Crispi, and kennetrek

Honestly every adidas terrex product I’ve had has been great, jackets and shoes

Can you guys do the APL Nastalgia 87’s next???🙏🙏🙏

Please test Last Resort AB any of their shoes.