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I ordered some new hiking boots... because the soles on my Merrells de-laminated mid hike a few weeks back. Thankfully the shoes were water proof so they had a hard bottom that I could hobble back to the car in otherwise I would have been screwed.

I got a pair of Naglev Boots... we'll see if they hold up.

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04-27-2024 , 01:54 PM

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pokeraz

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They all do that now. It pisses me off. My last Merrells lasted 4 months. I complained to them and they said they don’t warranty that as it is expected and comes from lack of use.

Bitch, I get in 80-100 miles a month. Those shoes are not sitting in a closet.

I bought Lowa this time but they use the same gluing process. We’ll see.

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04-27-2024 , 06:40 PM

#129

REDeYeS00

always sloppy

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bought a pair of lowa and wore while exploring six countries
been a bit but the benefit was apparent

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04-27-2024 , 06:47 PM

#130

REDeYeS00

always sloppy

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also can't go wrong with a vasque sundowner
find a local cobbler who can replace a vibram sole and your golden

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04-27-2024 , 07:18 PM

#131

pokeraz

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Originally Posted by REDeYeS00

find a local cobbler who can replace a vibram sole

You sound like the Merrell customer service rep. Lol.

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04-27-2024 , 07:34 PM

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REDeYeS00

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Originally Posted by pokeraz

You sound like the Merrell customer service rep. Lol.

do you also complain to costco while replacing tires?

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04-27-2024 , 11:37 PM

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pokeraz

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Originally Posted by REDeYeS00

do you also complain to costco while replacing tires?

I damn well would if my tires failed after 4 months.

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04-27-2024 , 11:45 PM

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MSchu18

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My Merrells failed on their first usage... and I normally wear Merrells all the time for normal street/casual usage.
Just never again for heavy off-road work. I also thought about vivabarefoot .

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04-28-2024 , 12:54 AM

#135

offTopic

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This makes me sad, my first pair of Merrell Moabs lasted a very long time. Second pair started to delaminate sooner than the first, but still lasted several years. Hate to think they just self-destruct now

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04-30-2024 , 08:56 PM

#136

MSchu18

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My street Merrells are great. I just dont want to be caught out in the back country without soles...

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05-04-2024 , 10:52 PM

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pokeraz

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This one almost got me tonight. Went out for a quick 5mi out and back at sunset.

Such an odd color I just didn’t see him. Right in the middle of the trail. Almost stepped on him and he bolted to that bush and got himself ready. Daring me to come closer. Took a picture instead.

You can see he has an amazing set of rattles.

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05-05-2024 , 10:19 AM

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Dr. Meh

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Originally Posted by pokeraz

Dang, that’s crazy and scary! Were you solo or did you have someone with you to help get you out safely if you ever do get bit? Also, I’ve heard those “snake bit kits” they sell are a joke and do nothing. Know anything about those?

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05-05-2024 , 11:24 AM

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MSchu18

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just grab him...

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05-05-2024 , 11:24 AM

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pokeraz

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There is nothing you can carry to help for a snake bite. You have to call for help. My garmin inreach is my ‘snake bite kit’.

Honestly, it’s not that worrisome. The last thing that snake wants to do is waste his venom on something he cannot eat.

I see rattlesnakes frequently this time of year. Almost every hike.

This one was scary because I just didn’t see him until I was on top of him. The good news was that both of our reactions were to flee.

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05-05-2024 , 11:30 AM

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MSchu18

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always carry a spare pillow case...

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05-05-2024 , 05:05 PM

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rickroll

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05-05-2024 , 05:10 PM

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pokeraz

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Got some hill work in today. 11 miles.

No snakes today but this little fella stopped by to visit.

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05-05-2024 , 05:58 PM

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Tom Ames

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When you have to start decoding red, yellow, and black, I'm out!

The others, I can deal with. At least in theory.

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05-05-2024 , 06:03 PM

#145

Tom Ames

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Originally Posted by pokeraz

Got some hill work in today. 11 miles.

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05-05-2024 , 06:08 PM

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Garick

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Originally Posted by Tom Ames

When you have to start decoding red, yellow, and black, I'm out!

The others, I can deal with. At least in theory.

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05-05-2024 , 07:33 PM

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offTopic

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I'm not Joe Backcountry, but I've been out and about in some prime habitat either fishing, hiking or playing golf and have never seen/heard a live rattlesnake. Found a dead one once on the cart path on a golf course that is plagued with ground squirrels. Nice job, dumbasses

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05-05-2024 , 07:38 PM

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I'm snakeblind. I don't see one until someone points it out.

I was playing golf with some buddies some years ago and we arrived at a green that was up a steep hill. One of my friends, who was an avid hunter, suddenly let out a shriek. He had been surprised to see a couple of dead copperheads that someone had thoughtfully draped over a tree limb about 20' behind the green. None of the rest of us had even seen them, but he saw them (and reacted) immediately.