My husband wears his shoes out, from day one to 1-2 years later when the sole has separated from the upper part of the boot! He’s an engineer and land surveyor and is out in the field about 25% of his job. When he’s out, he’s jumping fences, riding the quad, hiking up hills, and he needs a good mountain boot. Tennis shoes in his job, don’t fit the bill. Neither do fancy oxford-styled shoes.
When shopping we look for boots that stand the test of time, can get dirty and rugged, and with support his feet with a good arch. My husband’s feet have NO arch whatsoever, so we typically spend some extra money to get a pair of shoes with a lot of support. Recently we went to CSN Stores’ Shoes, Bags, and Luggage shop to see what we could find at a reasonable price.
For under $40 and free shipping, we found the Itasca Amazon. Itasca boots specialize in outdoor footwear, dedicated to creating boots that will keep their customers feet comfortable, dry, and warm.
This Itasca hiking boot offers a durable, leather / nylon upper designed for backpacking and day hiking.
Features:
- Suede leather upper material
- TPR sole material
- Cement sole construction
His Take: Slightly anxious to try something new, my husband put the shoes on and was happy! Something he fears is a heavy shoe that ends up feeling like weights on your feet after a long day. The shoes were light and comfortable and the soles look like they can keep up for months to come. My husband is an avid mountain biker and these shoes will work nicely up in the Sierras and on the mountain trails he often has to hike part way (carrying his bike). After 2 weeks in the shoe, the comfort is fantastic and the arch support doesn’t warrant an insole.
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We were sent product for purpose of this review. The opinions are our tried-and-true experience and are not influenced by any source.
