Affordable hiking boots (under $100)

“Looking for a decent pair for this season without breaking the bank. 95% of trips will be day trips with light loads. May do an occassional weekend trip with a heavier load. Main concern is getting a good pair for day trips. I wouldn't mind having to buy another pair for a weekend trip, as that will be towards mid-Summer when I have more money.

Suggestions?”

“How about affordable boots that come in width? I have got decent LLBean's at their outlet store in Concord NH, but they have pretty much given up the ghost after about 600 miles.”

“I wear Cabela's Trail Lite hikers. They have them with a Gore-Tex lining as well. Backpacker.com rated them pretty well in their cheap boots test...

I love them. They've never given me a blister, and have the perfect amount of ankle support and stiffness for the load I carry (generally 25 -35 pounds depending on how much food I'm carrying).”

“I had good luck with a pair of Nevados. Looked more like running shoes, very comfortable and never felt the rocks thur the soles.”

“Anyone ever use the Gore-Tex Mountain Treads? They look pretty good. See them here”

“Here's an article that will help:

http://www.backpacker.com/gear/article/0,1023,2611,00.html”

“a pair of Sears work boots and a set of Super Feet have done me good for the last year + some Nikwax for water proofing Total cost about $60”

“check sierra trading post.”

“I just bought a pair of Saloman low top hiking shoes. I will be trying these out on the trail when I gets me a chance. Cost? 39.95 on clearance at REI”

“I wear those Laqtis-real comfy except I get dirt and stuff in them.”

“Since most of your hiking is dayhiking, buy a pair of trail or approach shoes instead. You'll get more use out of them and they wont cost as much. No sense recommending a brand or model because you have to fit them comfortably and that's an individual thing.”