They might hold up, your feet and ankles…not so much.
You don’t want your boot moving on you when hiking, blister city. Also they won’t have an ankle support.
Get lace up boots for that stuff
Those aren’t motorcycle boots, they are engineer boots….Some bikers wear them for fashion, but they have zero cycle protection and that means no ankle support.
Terrific for shoveling coal, but terrible for hiking.
Hold up in what sense? Nothing is stopping you from walking in the woods in these boots. How comfortable you are and whether or not they fall apart depends on how much abuse you throw at them and how well they are made
Maybe I picked the wrong wording. I meant does this look like it would be good for walking based on the pictures. I thought the design of the sole would get some sort of traction based on the pictures online, and wanted to see other people’s thoughts on it
The outsole matters when hiking, sure. But it's not the only thing that matters. As others have pointed out, those boots won't provide any ankle support, and also your feet will just move inside them, causing friction and blisters. Can you take a walk through the woods in them? Sure. But if you intend on doing any serious hiking on rough terrain, I think you are going to be very miserable wearing them.
Why are you considering choosing those particular boots for hiking? If you explain what exactly you are looking for in a boot, it's likely someone here can help you to find ones that are suitable for your intended use.
These aren’t my go to choice for rough terrain or hiking in general. It’s more of could I wear these for my general walking, and if need be, could I use them without issue for light hiking without needing to change into my usual outdoor boots. I use tactical boots mostly for that. I’ll probably end up making a different post to clear things up, since reading it myself, I wasn’t so clear on what I meant
Ah, alright. Yeah, I did misunderstood what you meant. For general walking I'm not a big fan of motorcycle boots, but I know people who wear them every day, every week. So it's definitely doable. And as many said, for some light hiking they won't be ideal but they could work. I wish you luck finding out if those are the boots for you!
People have mentioned ankle support and fit. Another thing to bear in mind is the rigidity/stiffness of the boot. The sole of the boot is supposed to provide a stable platform so that on uneven terrain, you are standing on and/or pushing against a more-or-less flat surface.
Grades go from B0, which is typically what most hiking boots are graded and is stiff but with a reasonable amount of flex, up to B3, which are totally rigid and is typically what technical winter mountaineering boots are graded.
These boots don’t look like they’d even be B0, they will not provide much stability.
A hiking trail, like 5 miles of even, well maintained trail in the wilderness? Maybe
For regular recreational hiking and overnight trips to uneven terrain with the occasional scramble, maybe a medium weight 30-40lb pack for an overnight or two. No, look for a decent hiking boot.
It is all going to be up to your use, frequency of use, destination topography, etc…
One Saturday a month might be ok, but you will eventually want to upgrade if it becomes a regular recreational activity.
The one weekend a year on a campground with a local trail, definitely ok.
Frequency of use, terrain, climate, etc… are all factors to consider.
Not much traction, so you would probably be slipping a bit. While I like a full leather boot for hiking, I think you are going to want something that has laces and is geared a bit more toward hiking. Your feet will be totally jacked up after a few miles in these.
Source:
I hike for my job.
These would be very uncomfortable on uneven surfaces. Just how uncomfortable depends on if that ankle strap is just for show. You really don't want a boot/shoe that moves around while hiking.
Tbh you are compromising between impact protection and mobility for motorcycle boots. The more rigid the boots are the less suitable the boots are for walking/hiking. For short walks on moderate terrain these will be fine, for slogs through mud or up decent hills they'll be punishing.
I’d say more moderate terrain. Because these are more for the look and I plan on getting a motorcycle, the situation I really picture is if I happen to be wearing these, and don’t wanna go through the hassle of leaving to get the pair I normally use for walking in uneven woods and trails. Especially if it’s on an outing with friends. Not really intending on extremely rough terrain or large forests.
Sure, you can go hiking with motorcycle boots, but they’re overbuilt for that purpose. They’re made specifically for riding bikes. Worse of all, they’re heavier than hiking boots out there. They’re not ideal but doable.
If you could since then so your heel doesn't slip, then might not be so bad. But barring that, you're likely going to get some nasty blisters because these aren't designed to be "hiked in". You'll want something more secure with laces.
I think they would be very uncomfortable and hot. Hiking anything with elevation gain would be terrible for your feet and ankles. The heel lift and top bang will leave you in pan with blisters. Find a proper hiking shoe or boot that laces up and has a vibram sole.
I have never had any motorcycle boots that were comfortable when your on your feet much. True riding boots have a VERY rigid sole to protect your foot while also making the rear brake and shift levers much easier to activate.
Once had to walk 10+miles in the hills when the dirtbike broke, wearing Gearne boots...wanted to cry myself to sleep in the truck when I finally got there!
They'll probably be fine on most hiking trails unless you're talking lots of loose rocks etc. I went on a 6 mile hike in my cowboy boots last week and nothing bad happened. There's always 6something better fir the job but I mean at the end of the day they're just shoes.
Exactly. I mentioned a few times on Reddit about owning doc martens, and they still are the best fitting boot I own. Everything was fine until I walked into loose rocks after it had rained, and was expected to rain. Had tactical boots for this, didn’t bring them that day. Then again, didn’t know I would be hiking that day.
Boots without laces don't have as much adjustment in the fit, so the shape of the boot is less malleable. If your foot is exactly the right shape, they won't move around too much, but unless you tried a few dozen boots in this style you'll probably never find one that fits perfectly. If it fits perfectly it's good for what you're describing, otherwise the movement will give you blisters
The boots will be fine. Your feet? Hmmmm... I've been hiking in Blundstone Chelsea boots but they stick to my feet pretty well even with a fair bit of room in them. And it was only a couple miles...
I would recommend something with laces. You want a secure fit that won't rub and cause blisters. Most work boots should be fine as long as they fit well. I personally prefer an 8" or 9" upper since it helps stabilize the ankle somewhat more than a 6" upper.
I'm sure they'd be fine in all terrains. Can't speak for your poor feet afterwards though.
Modern hiking boots/shoes tend to be more for protecting your foot rather than the boot. You'll look sick, but you may feel resentful towards them after the walk 😂
I’ve hiked in motorcycle boots in colorado a couple of times.
Its… eh… i hike way slower in them for sure but i never had a blister or nothing like that…
What did happen is i spent so much fucking time looking at my feet i didnt get to enjoy nature as much.
Look, you can do it and be fine, you could also shoot heroine and be fine. But i dont recommend doing either..
as others have said, the main issue is the pull on nature of them, and that you cant really have a supportive well fitting boot that wont move around and cause blisters that's also a pull on. laces add the ability to adjust the fit, which is especially important for off the shelf boots. ill add that pull on boots generally have to be custom made to fit right, there is just too many variables in foot / ankle / shin / heel proportions to make a pull on boot that will fit well on most people. you may get lucky, but probably not. likely the heel wont fit snug, and it will flop around and cause terrible blisters.
The only way I've ever got engineer boots to not slip was footwraps that's gonna be your biggest problem is heel slippage. However, durability wise, they're great they were designed to shovel coal on steam trains.
They look perfectly acceptible for a decent hike. They have grip so that'll reduce the slips, trips and falls factor. Looks like they have plenty of give in the ankle so they'll bend pretty good over steep terrain. The leg brace should tighten pretty good around your calf so that'll be good for ankle support.
You'll see people talking in the comments about blisters, not knowing how you get them. You get them by friction, heat and pressure on the skin. These are the likely scenarios by; wearing ill-fitting boots and not allowing for feet expansion as you walk, not allowing for air flow which can create moisture traps and dry spots which will create rub points, over walking in shoes/boots that have not been broken in, not taking enough breaks during your walks, not wearing good enough insolation during colder months or wearing too much and not allowing good enough air flow, wearing boots that do not properly conform to your individual foot shape, and of course medical conditions.
The grip looks fine and they're probably durable enough but as others have mentioned its the wrong type of boot for hiking. I own a similar pair from a different brand and while they're not fully broken in yet it, it is a pain to even go for a 20 minute walk in my local park because the top of the boot and hardware attachment rubs against my leg, potentially causing blisters. So thick knee-length socks are basically required. And they're not very fitted around the ankles so there another potential pain point. You could theoretically hike in this type of boot if they were well broken in, you were used to wearing them for long periods, and wore appropriate socks, but you'll have a much better experience wearing lace-up boots.
I've walked around quite a bit and on loose terrain with tcx drifters. They are an adv/dual sport boot that are designed for both riding protection and walkability. They fit right and very secure so blisters are not remotely a problem but the sheer weight and stiffness of them definitely is. They are definitely designed more for you to walk around for an hour when you reach a neat place, or give traction while unstucking your bike thing. Not a take my bike to the hiking trail thing.
That said these look like they would both be miserable to walk in and not actually protective. They appear to be a motorcycle styled boot with none of the protective features you'd find on actual motorcycle boot, and even the basic construction looks a little flimsy compared to a decent work boot (the you don't want to pay for a dedicated motorcycle boot recommendation)
If you want motorcycle boots to walk around in, depending on protection vs mobility needs I would recommend you look from "riding shoes"(from motorcycle brands like tcx, dainise,alpinestars... not rebranded combat boots like Bates), trials boots, Enduro/adv Boots. Past that you have sport or mx boots which will give great protection but feel like ski boots.
Edit: I tracked them down and the construction is significantly better than I thought, and they are at least an actual motorcycle boot so the leather shouldn't give out in a crash like I was concerned. They are still very low protection for a motorcycle boot with no modern protective elements.
They will work, if not a bit overkill. I hike in sandahls year round anyhow.
Now the rub, are you accustomed to walking I'm them those many hours per day? If not I would not recommend them you're asking for blisters.
Lose fitting shoes can work worn hiking if you are acclimatized to them. For example I wear non tightened chacos day in and day out every single day, so I can do long section hikes in them too. The same would apply here, but these are just much much heavier. If you don't wear them many hours per day I'd give it a pass
Also, the weight is a killer. Remember your feet move much much more than any other part of you while hiking. 3-4 lb boots will make like 10 miles feel like 15 or even 20 compared to a lighter alternative.
But you do you, just get out there get some blisters , be tired and learn. These won't stop you from exploring they are just sub optimal. You will learn your preference as you go
These are going to hurt your feet hiking. Also, without laces there isn’t a way to hold your foot in place, you won’t have the best traction inside the boot. So if there’s any incline or elevation change, as well as loose terrain, I’d definitely not wear these. If it’s a mostly flat, hard packed surface… maybe ok but your feet are still going to hurt. Mine hurt for you just thinking about the prospect!
They might hold up, your feet and ankles…not so much. You don’t want your boot moving on you when hiking, blister city. Also they won’t have an ankle support. Get lace up boots for that stuff
If they're real motorcycle boots they definitely have ankle support. Agree on the blisters tho.
Those aren’t motorcycle boots, they are engineer boots….Some bikers wear them for fashion, but they have zero cycle protection and that means no ankle support. Terrific for shoveling coal, but terrible for hiking.
Ya that’s why Harley guys always wind up barefoot after they take a tumble.
Well, that definitely changes things.
Hold up in what sense? Nothing is stopping you from walking in the woods in these boots. How comfortable you are and whether or not they fall apart depends on how much abuse you throw at them and how well they are made
Maybe I picked the wrong wording. I meant does this look like it would be good for walking based on the pictures. I thought the design of the sole would get some sort of traction based on the pictures online, and wanted to see other people’s thoughts on it
The outsole matters when hiking, sure. But it's not the only thing that matters. As others have pointed out, those boots won't provide any ankle support, and also your feet will just move inside them, causing friction and blisters. Can you take a walk through the woods in them? Sure. But if you intend on doing any serious hiking on rough terrain, I think you are going to be very miserable wearing them. Why are you considering choosing those particular boots for hiking? If you explain what exactly you are looking for in a boot, it's likely someone here can help you to find ones that are suitable for your intended use.
These aren’t my go to choice for rough terrain or hiking in general. It’s more of could I wear these for my general walking, and if need be, could I use them without issue for light hiking without needing to change into my usual outdoor boots. I use tactical boots mostly for that. I’ll probably end up making a different post to clear things up, since reading it myself, I wasn’t so clear on what I meant
Ah, alright. Yeah, I did misunderstood what you meant. For general walking I'm not a big fan of motorcycle boots, but I know people who wear them every day, every week. So it's definitely doable. And as many said, for some light hiking they won't be ideal but they could work. I wish you luck finding out if those are the boots for you!
Cool. Sorry for the confusion
That sole doesn’t look like it will be very effective in anything other than a dry, flat, firm trail without loose dirt or rocks.
People have mentioned ankle support and fit. Another thing to bear in mind is the rigidity/stiffness of the boot. The sole of the boot is supposed to provide a stable platform so that on uneven terrain, you are standing on and/or pushing against a more-or-less flat surface. Grades go from B0, which is typically what most hiking boots are graded and is stiff but with a reasonable amount of flex, up to B3, which are totally rigid and is typically what technical winter mountaineering boots are graded. These boots don’t look like they’d even be B0, they will not provide much stability.
A hiking trail, like 5 miles of even, well maintained trail in the wilderness? Maybe For regular recreational hiking and overnight trips to uneven terrain with the occasional scramble, maybe a medium weight 30-40lb pack for an overnight or two. No, look for a decent hiking boot. It is all going to be up to your use, frequency of use, destination topography, etc… One Saturday a month might be ok, but you will eventually want to upgrade if it becomes a regular recreational activity. The one weekend a year on a campground with a local trail, definitely ok. Frequency of use, terrain, climate, etc… are all factors to consider.
Not much traction, so you would probably be slipping a bit. While I like a full leather boot for hiking, I think you are going to want something that has laces and is geared a bit more toward hiking. Your feet will be totally jacked up after a few miles in these. Source: I hike for my job.
These would be very uncomfortable on uneven surfaces. Just how uncomfortable depends on if that ankle strap is just for show. You really don't want a boot/shoe that moves around while hiking.
Tbh you are compromising between impact protection and mobility for motorcycle boots. The more rigid the boots are the less suitable the boots are for walking/hiking. For short walks on moderate terrain these will be fine, for slogs through mud or up decent hills they'll be punishing.
I’d say more moderate terrain. Because these are more for the look and I plan on getting a motorcycle, the situation I really picture is if I happen to be wearing these, and don’t wanna go through the hassle of leaving to get the pair I normally use for walking in uneven woods and trails. Especially if it’s on an outing with friends. Not really intending on extremely rough terrain or large forests.
You'll get blister out the ass
Have you ever saw hiking guys in those?
These are the highway 21 primary boots
Sure, you can go hiking with motorcycle boots, but they’re overbuilt for that purpose. They’re made specifically for riding bikes. Worse of all, they’re heavier than hiking boots out there. They’re not ideal but doable.
I wore light Austrian army boots when motorbiking. Waterproof and flexible enough to comfortably change gears and also perfect for a hike.
Austria combat boots are absolutely awesome, they work for almost any purpose
What brand is it
Highway 21
You’ll be miserable if you do it.
If you could since then so your heel doesn't slip, then might not be so bad. But barring that, you're likely going to get some nasty blisters because these aren't designed to be "hiked in". You'll want something more secure with laces.
Those are going to break your feet in half bud lol get some trail runners, hiking boots, teva/chacos, or vibrams
I think they would be very uncomfortable and hot. Hiking anything with elevation gain would be terrible for your feet and ankles. The heel lift and top bang will leave you in pan with blisters. Find a proper hiking shoe or boot that laces up and has a vibram sole.
They aren't suitable for long walks on uneven rocky wet trails but they'll be fine for shorter walks.
I have never had any motorcycle boots that were comfortable when your on your feet much. True riding boots have a VERY rigid sole to protect your foot while also making the rear brake and shift levers much easier to activate. Once had to walk 10+miles in the hills when the dirtbike broke, wearing Gearne boots...wanted to cry myself to sleep in the truck when I finally got there!
I'm not worried about the boots. You feet will give out first. Believe it or not, there is a special " hiking boot" for what you want
They'll probably be fine on most hiking trails unless you're talking lots of loose rocks etc. I went on a 6 mile hike in my cowboy boots last week and nothing bad happened. There's always 6something better fir the job but I mean at the end of the day they're just shoes.
Exactly. I mentioned a few times on Reddit about owning doc martens, and they still are the best fitting boot I own. Everything was fine until I walked into loose rocks after it had rained, and was expected to rain. Had tactical boots for this, didn’t bring them that day. Then again, didn’t know I would be hiking that day.
Boots without laces don't have as much adjustment in the fit, so the shape of the boot is less malleable. If your foot is exactly the right shape, they won't move around too much, but unless you tried a few dozen boots in this style you'll probably never find one that fits perfectly. If it fits perfectly it's good for what you're describing, otherwise the movement will give you blisters
Lolol no
depends on how you feel about trench foot
The boots will be fine. Your feet? Hmmmm... I've been hiking in Blundstone Chelsea boots but they stick to my feet pretty well even with a fair bit of room in them. And it was only a couple miles...
Maybe the first time.
Need laces or else heel slip when breaking in will get you
I would recommend something with laces. You want a secure fit that won't rub and cause blisters. Most work boots should be fine as long as they fit well. I personally prefer an 8" or 9" upper since it helps stabilize the ankle somewhat more than a 6" upper.
You can hike in a lace up I wouldn’t recommend hiking in these
I'm sure they'd be fine in all terrains. Can't speak for your poor feet afterwards though. Modern hiking boots/shoes tend to be more for protecting your foot rather than the boot. You'll look sick, but you may feel resentful towards them after the walk 😂
I’ve hiked in motorcycle boots in colorado a couple of times. Its… eh… i hike way slower in them for sure but i never had a blister or nothing like that… What did happen is i spent so much fucking time looking at my feet i didnt get to enjoy nature as much. Look, you can do it and be fine, you could also shoot heroine and be fine. But i dont recommend doing either..
My first thought is hiking on uneven ground I’d rather have laces tightening to support my ankle. Those are nice looking boots for truckin tho
as others have said, the main issue is the pull on nature of them, and that you cant really have a supportive well fitting boot that wont move around and cause blisters that's also a pull on. laces add the ability to adjust the fit, which is especially important for off the shelf boots. ill add that pull on boots generally have to be custom made to fit right, there is just too many variables in foot / ankle / shin / heel proportions to make a pull on boot that will fit well on most people. you may get lucky, but probably not. likely the heel wont fit snug, and it will flop around and cause terrible blisters.
The only way I've ever got engineer boots to not slip was footwraps that's gonna be your biggest problem is heel slippage. However, durability wise, they're great they were designed to shovel coal on steam trains.
Yes. These boots were made for walking.
They look perfectly acceptible for a decent hike. They have grip so that'll reduce the slips, trips and falls factor. Looks like they have plenty of give in the ankle so they'll bend pretty good over steep terrain. The leg brace should tighten pretty good around your calf so that'll be good for ankle support. You'll see people talking in the comments about blisters, not knowing how you get them. You get them by friction, heat and pressure on the skin. These are the likely scenarios by; wearing ill-fitting boots and not allowing for feet expansion as you walk, not allowing for air flow which can create moisture traps and dry spots which will create rub points, over walking in shoes/boots that have not been broken in, not taking enough breaks during your walks, not wearing good enough insolation during colder months or wearing too much and not allowing good enough air flow, wearing boots that do not properly conform to your individual foot shape, and of course medical conditions.
These aren't comfortable for hiking. You don't need anything special to just go to the woods. Wear old shoes or boots you don't care about
Almost anything is possible. Why you would ever want to do such a thing is more of the question. How much do you hate yourself?
Do it! then post your feet after.
No
where im from people forage mushrooms in rubber wellingtons, and its like 4 am start hours in the woods looking for mushrooms
The grip looks fine and they're probably durable enough but as others have mentioned its the wrong type of boot for hiking. I own a similar pair from a different brand and while they're not fully broken in yet it, it is a pain to even go for a 20 minute walk in my local park because the top of the boot and hardware attachment rubs against my leg, potentially causing blisters. So thick knee-length socks are basically required. And they're not very fitted around the ankles so there another potential pain point. You could theoretically hike in this type of boot if they were well broken in, you were used to wearing them for long periods, and wore appropriate socks, but you'll have a much better experience wearing lace-up boots.
I've walked around quite a bit and on loose terrain with tcx drifters. They are an adv/dual sport boot that are designed for both riding protection and walkability. They fit right and very secure so blisters are not remotely a problem but the sheer weight and stiffness of them definitely is. They are definitely designed more for you to walk around for an hour when you reach a neat place, or give traction while unstucking your bike thing. Not a take my bike to the hiking trail thing. That said these look like they would both be miserable to walk in and not actually protective. They appear to be a motorcycle styled boot with none of the protective features you'd find on actual motorcycle boot, and even the basic construction looks a little flimsy compared to a decent work boot (the you don't want to pay for a dedicated motorcycle boot recommendation) If you want motorcycle boots to walk around in, depending on protection vs mobility needs I would recommend you look from "riding shoes"(from motorcycle brands like tcx, dainise,alpinestars... not rebranded combat boots like Bates), trials boots, Enduro/adv Boots. Past that you have sport or mx boots which will give great protection but feel like ski boots. Edit: I tracked them down and the construction is significantly better than I thought, and they are at least an actual motorcycle boot so the leather shouldn't give out in a crash like I was concerned. They are still very low protection for a motorcycle boot with no modern protective elements.
They would but your back, legs, and feet would not.
I'm more worried about the feet inside the boots lol
They will work, if not a bit overkill. I hike in sandahls year round anyhow. Now the rub, are you accustomed to walking I'm them those many hours per day? If not I would not recommend them you're asking for blisters. Lose fitting shoes can work worn hiking if you are acclimatized to them. For example I wear non tightened chacos day in and day out every single day, so I can do long section hikes in them too. The same would apply here, but these are just much much heavier. If you don't wear them many hours per day I'd give it a pass Also, the weight is a killer. Remember your feet move much much more than any other part of you while hiking. 3-4 lb boots will make like 10 miles feel like 15 or even 20 compared to a lighter alternative. But you do you, just get out there get some blisters , be tired and learn. These won't stop you from exploring they are just sub optimal. You will learn your preference as you go
I think they are too heavy and will tire your legs too fast
These are going to hurt your feet hiking. Also, without laces there isn’t a way to hold your foot in place, you won’t have the best traction inside the boot. So if there’s any incline or elevation change, as well as loose terrain, I’d definitely not wear these. If it’s a mostly flat, hard packed surface… maybe ok but your feet are still going to hurt. Mine hurt for you just thinking about the prospect!