# Backpacking.... **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 5, 2007, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/backpacking/187853 "2007-02-05T10:40:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 15
**Author:** ![imported\_Sleeper](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sleeper/32/5939_2.png) [@imported\_Sleeper](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_Sleeper)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2007, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/backpacking/187853/15 "2007-02-05T12:02:25Z")
> [@lady problems.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lady-problems/27650/138): > > seen real nice pair of new balance 851 hikers but there like 90 bucks…i have a pair of 851 shoes and i love them New balance are great hikers but u will need something with more of a tough more sturdy sole. U will be puttin a beating on ur feet n boots ,remeber…u will have them on for two weeks. Look at the troops,they have many problems with their feet from hiking n being in boots. Pointers too…if u get high boots lace them tight up top if u are hiking down a steep trail and lace em tight towardsthe bottom if ur are climbing a steep grade. Trust me… --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/backpacking/187853)._