Originally Posted By ledzeppelin1977
Hello,

I am new to this forum (and pretty much backpacking) and just picked up a pair of Asolo 520 GV wide from REI

I have a really wide foot and have calcified heel bumps (from skiing) that stick out and give me a little bit of trouble with everything I wear

I feel the boots hitting the heel bumps (i imagine they all would though), but I also feel my pinky toe and the 4th toe hitting the front of the boot. should i get some new boots and return these? i feel like the toes hitting will be a problem

can you guys suggest any boots that would be good? i know its a personal fit kinda thing, but i would take them hiking and backpacking, and i like the asolos, but they dont fit perfectly i have found

thanks in advance!


You are correct, footwear is a personal thing. Each foot is unique pretty much.

What kind of hiking/backpacking are you planning to do? Don't let REI try to sell you some heavy and overkill "backpacking" boots if all you are doing is walking established trails.

"boots" are not always necessary for simple walking and inclines.