you make a valid point. i think that REI did somewhat pawn off some overkill boots, but i didnt necessarily mind.
up until now, ive been doing like what you said, walking established trails, always under a day.
I am planning on doing more hardcore hiking, and possibly some backpacking in the future, and i want boots that can really last. i just need the toe box to be wide haha
it looks at this point that im gonna return them, but i wanted to get a more involved insight into what to get in advance. im gonna try a lot on, but i was curious if there was anything to especially keep an eye out for. thanks for helping!
Keen boots are known for their wide toe box, so you may want to start there.
FWIW, I just use trail runners. They are certainly not as durable as "real" boots, but you can put some mileage on them. One pair of trail runners as seen me through two CT hikes which is a little under 1,000miles. I also have a full CDT hike on another pair, and they are still going strong.
For winter use, then boots are the only way to go IMOH. I also have a pair of Moab Vents (mids) which I like, but very rarely use.
As I said, we could all name each shoe we have ever liked, but it won't make a difference to your foot.
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