Boots recommendatons

I need a new pair of boots. Currently, I'm just a day hiker, and my old Rockport boots are pretty done. I really liked them, as they were as comfortable as their shoes. So I am considering replacing them with another set of Rockports. I also like my Chaco's sandals, and Chaco's makes boots so I was going to give them a try too, and besides the Chaco's look a bit taller.

Thing is, I'm also going to Venice for a couple of weeks and sometimes the water floods, to the high of mid-calf. So I am considering boots that reach the bottom of the knee, to protect in that eventuality

I've got a spiffy new pair of Rockports as we speak. I like Rockport alot for boots. I also wear a well broken in pair of Jungle-Issue military boots, in wet weather. Those things are damn near indestructible. Not the case for the insoles, however. They wear quickly.

For sandals, I like Teva sandals. All-weather, abit pricey, but at size 16 I have to take what I can get. I've had a pair of Tevas for 3 years now and while wearing down abit they're still comfortable.

I'm known to wear my shoes and boots long-term, so in general anything I've got on my feet is probably good for all terrain, and won't fall apart on

I am currently wearing a pair of Geox, which I recommend due to their instant comfort, durability, and most importantly, your feet will never sweat/smell with them. That air pumping technology they tout actually works very nicely. For general purpose shoes, they are fantastic, anywhere you go type of things.

If the OP wants real boots, he should buy Vasque. Rockports are gussied-up shoes, while Vasque are hiking boots from way back.

IMHO...Get a good pair of Tevas and just change for the high water. You won't find a boot like that unless you go custom and really, would you want a knee high boot to hike in all the time?

Cheers, Bob

I just looked them up, but they don't have anything that's tall.

Tim K

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Happy trails, Gary (net.yogi.bear)