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By Bargain Shopper from Houston, TX on 06/15/2009 Pros: Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable Cons: Heavy, Too Stiff/Not Flexible Best Uses: Long-Distance Hiking Describe Yourself: Casual/Recreational Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: I'm returning the boots because they are too stiff and heavy. I had planned to use them for an occasional hike.
By Tballguy from Detroit, MI on 05/26/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Comfortable/No Break-In, Flexible, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Water Resistant Best Uses: Day Hiking, Wet Conditions Describe Yourself: Casual/Recreational Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Beautifully constructed!
Comfort and a hiking boot? By nancy911 from Shawnee,KS on 04/16/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Comfortable/No Break-In, Flexible, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Water Resistant Best Uses: Day Hiking, Long-Distance Hiking, Wet Conditions Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer, Casual/Recreational, Environmentalist Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: These boots felt comfortable the fist time I wore them. I went for a short hike and didn't experience any break-in issues. I went for a longer day hike in treacherous muddy, water conditions and the boots held up beautifully. Amazingly waterproof, great traction and oh so comfortable.
By dragonlady from Williams, AZ on 03/30/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Great Traction Cons: Cuff very stiff, Not Comfortable Best Uses: Everyday, Light Loads Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer, Environmentalist Sizing: Feels half size too small Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: Between the sizing and stiff ankle cuff, ended up sending these back. Too bad as it was a great price for a decent appearing pair of boots.
By Dogfriend from Tucson, AZ on 02/12/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Comfortable/No Break-In, Flexible, Great Traction Best Uses: Day Hiking, Light Loads, Long-Distance Hiking Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer, Casual/Recreational, Environmentalist Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: These boots are incredibly comfortable even right out of the box. They feel like a sort of tennis shoe/hiking boot hybrid (fitting, as New Balance owns the Dunham name): The main body of the shoe is lightweight and breathes, and the footbed is very well padded, yet the ankle is thickly padded and supportive and the sole and tread feel substantial. I suponate rather than pronating, so I require a lot of cushioning in the footbed, and I'm always looking for hiking boots with adequate ankle support that don't rub my ankles painfully. These boots satisfy both requirements. I haven't tried them out for seriously long-distance hiking, rugged trails, or in inclement weather, but they would work beautifully for day hikes and light packing. A note on fitting-- Depending on the style and manufacturer of the shoe, I wear 9 1/2s (flats/heels), 10s (casual shoes and boots), and 11s (running shoes). I ordered these in a size 11 and they fit very well, with about half an inch at the end of the toe box and no rubbing on the heels.
Good waterproof boot at great price By Andrew the Gator from North Carolina on 02/11/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Warm, Water Resistant Cons: Too Stiff/Not Flexible Best Uses: Day Hiking, Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads, Light Loads, Long-Distance Hiking, Wet Conditions Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Great boot for great price, serves my wife well as her first pair of waterproof boots for hiking. We're beginning to do some multi-day backpacking and these boots will provide a good starting place for her.
By Hike1 HIke 2 HikeHikeHike from NYC on 02/08/2009 Cons: Not Durable/ Wears Easily Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: Following up on my previous reviews-- i wore these over the summer and fall on probably 10-12 hikes or so, totaling about 100 miles i'd guess. And the sole looks OK but I just noticed that some of the stitching is coming loose and the plastic toe cap/protector is torn on one shoe, and both have begun to detach from the toe-are fabric uppers. I guess i've figured out why they're so cheap... too bad. They should last more than one season eh.
Comfortable out of the box By Lughna from Providence, RI on 01/29/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Comfortable/No Break-In, Flexible, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Water Resistant Best Uses: Day Hiking, Everyday, Light Loads, Wet Conditions Describe Yourself: Casual/Recreational, Environmentalist Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I have bought Dunham footwear before and it ran a little small so I bought a size larger than usual and they fit beautifully with heavy hiking socks. They are sturdy enough for light backpacking yet light enough for everyday.
By dorothy from gallipolis ohio on 01/20/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Comfortable/No Break-In, Flexible, Great Traction, Water Resistant Best Uses: Cold Weather, Day Hiking, Long-Distance Hiking Describe Yourself: Casual/Recreational Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: first time use was at a 6 mile hike. no breaking in and fits just right.
I would rather work in high heels! By Leslie the Chiahuahua whisperer from SC on 01/19/2009 Cons: Not Comfortable, Too Stiff/Not Flexible Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: I work outside on all terrains in all conditions. I ordered a 1/2 size larger but the toe box was unbearably tight. My feet hurt for days after one shift, and they are on their way for a return.
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