Mountain Boots vs Hiking Boots - What's the difference? 

I don't understand why hardly anyone ever mentions the biggest problem with walking boots if used in the mountains and that is the rounded off heel at the back which many of them have. Great for walking but death inducing when descending a steep wet slope. I'm sure many people will say "yeah right, walking boots for walking and mountain boots for walking, it's not rocket science" But, so many unsuitable hiking boots are advertised for mountain use.

As always: very informative video, thank you!

Oh yeh for sure,, Yep this was a very much needed Video. Thank you.

great video my bro, appreciate it! and thanks for sharing new knowledge to me 🔥

My dad kept insisting I need a stiff boot for our upcoming hike, but he couldn't explain why. Meanwhile, I have a boot made by a barefoot company (vivo forest escapes). It's not stiff, and it's very comfy for long treks. So thank you for articulating this. Luckily we aren't doing anything technical. Just a long walk in the woods.

Excellent job of explaining what is needed for the different types of terrain, my girlfriend thinks highly of you 😢. Great video.

Very good and informative video

I have always used stiffer boots for hiking, like backpacking boots. They provide more stability and prevent ankle rolls. I'm fairly thin, but I do carry a big bag full of camera gear no matter how easy or challenging the hike, so I do have some weight on me at all times. I never bothered with even trying on lighter or more flexible boots. I felt as though it wouldn't be as comfy as you'd feel the rocks below your feet. But, I thought that less stiff boots would be easier for climbing. But, you said there opposite. So I guess that's good in my case, if that's true. I am looking at a second pair of boots that's a bit stiffer overall. It's a light mountain boot as some would call it. But I'd probably use it on all of my hikes, steep or not. Might be overkill on some hikes, not sure

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Cool. I have the Zodiac Tech boots also and they are great mountain boots. The only thing I'd say about them is Scarpa are known for not making cushioned boots so someone used to wearing a softer A/B style boot will really notice how stiff and firm the Scarpa boots are. It takes some time to get used to such boots and it's also necessary to buy high quality cushioned socks such as Darntough or Smartwool merino mountain socks which reduce the impact on your feet. I've found 2 German boot brands Hanwag and Meindl to be more cushioned than Scarpa. Hanwag have wide, standard and narrow fit boots. Meindl does a "comfort fit" wide toe box mountain boot range with an orthotic cork and gel footbed. It's as good as many custom ones. So if you have wide feet that need more cushion then perhaps check these out over the Zodiac. In the Zodiac's favour it is light and roomy enough in the toebox for such a technical boot. It delivers a lot of protection and grip per gramme which is useful on a long day's trek. It also has that great little built in gaiter which has stopped me getting crud in my boots. Particularly helpful as the Zodiacs not the tallest. They're among the best

is it easier to climb steep mountains with the stiffer mountain boots?

Great video! What would you recommend for beginner hiker/mountainer ? I like the Scarpa Ribelle HD lite which is a B2 boot. Is it going to be suitable for my treks/hikes/climbs ?Thanks in advance.

What brand and model were those brown leather boots?

Do you know which boot would be good for climbing Kilimanjaro?

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