Hello All, I am a new old guy to this forum and thought this subforum would be just the pale to ask my first question.

In days long gone I hiked , camped, backpacked , and generally enjoyed alot of varied outdoor adventures but as the demands of work and family increased I got away from most of it and my gear became old, outdated, and worn out.

So now I am trying to gear back up starting with a good pair of hiking shoes.

The last pair I bought were a big disappointment...Merrel Goretex Moabs, they just plain wore out with not that much use. What I would like to find out is what you all would recommend as a good durable hiking shoe, with a big emphasis on durability, to be worn for day hikes mostly and for everyday knocking around.

Thanks a bunch , this is a very good site and I have already learned a lot.