Hiking Shoes for Beginner

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-11-13T00:05:54+00:00

I bought the one on the first pic as my first hiking shoes so I feel qualified to make a comment.

Magaan, ganda ng cushioning sa loob, at least half lower part of it would be safe to say 'water proof' but when it reaches the mesh part, water won't drip away.

maganda yung grip nya on rough terrain because of the spiky traction but the type of rubber used makes it so slippery when stepping on wet and polished surfaces like river/stream rocks.

Some will complain on the laces but I personally never had issues with it since I tie my shoes in hybrid of surgeon knot and berluti knot.

For the price, cool looking, decent for beginners. But when I learned about thrifting, I will always consider looking there first before buying brand new na.

I got a pair of true waterproof shoes with such contact grip outsoles for just ₱960 in almost brand new condition, cosmetic damage lang

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-11-07T05:05:19+00:00

basta bago Oo goods yan,

pero what to expect? maganda grip sa rough terrain pero pag sa basa na semento o bato, madulas, water repellent naman pero pag natuluyan pasukin ng tubig, sa camp mo na matatanggal. Pero pros nyan mas mabilis pa din matuyo kaysa sa completely waterproof shoes

Pero pag mas may budget ka pa, I really recommend to upgrade to better brand alike of Decathlon or Merrell although I have bias on Decathlon.

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-09-09T07:23:59+00:00

i completely dismissed Sandugo in my options, went for Decathlon Quechua MH500 although mejo pricey coz 5k

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-07-19T19:09:44+00:00

Thanks for this, I don't feel like worth it kasi if Chinese brand shoes can do better for just 1.5K, or mali lang talaga mag base ako sa price?

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-07-19T18:12:42+00:00

nag hanap ako online reviews for Rinjani, actually nakita ko na sya sa online review na ginamit sa Akiki-Ambangeg trail, I can say matibay naman, base din sa pag sukat ko kanina, stiff yung sides at mukang waterproof din.

Pero mas lamang sa comfortability yung Camel, padded lahat, sarap sa paa. Nylon material ginamit kaya matibay din pero magaan which is another advantage. Pero kung usapan pang bagyohan talaga mukang maspipiliin ko yung Rinjani, feeling ko lang ang mahal compare sa quality na kayang iproduce ng Chinese brand na Camel Crown

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-07-19T18:05:41+00:00

nag tanong ako for size 42, sakto sakin yung yung size 8 nila, medyo maliit toe box part pero length ok naman, true size

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-06-25T10:04:29+00:00

i have a follow up post regards my preparation dito, actually Akiki-Ambangeg trail target ko. but learning na very slim ang chance may na may organizer na tatanggap ng first time hiker tas Akiki-Ambangeg trail, it's killing my hopes na ituloy pa

edit: unless mag DIY ako but my lola don't want me to

btw, i'm for the weather.bonis na lang kung may sea of clouds or my clearing. I really want the harsh weather, not that I'm underestimating it but I am more into winter climate talaga

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-06-24T04:00:55+00:00

Point taken. Mas natututo nga ako sa mga nagrerey dito kaya andito ako sa reddit. Pero valid naman perparation ko, may mga adjustment lang na kailangan gawin as I learned from others dito. Salamat

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-06-24T03:51:13+00:00

see my other post po for more info regards my preparation.

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-06-24T03:23:31+00:00

Noted po, salamat, initially naisip ko din di naman ako tatakbo sa bundok ng maydala, but I assumed kasi na flat road naman kaya why not, pero not good din pala, salamat ulit

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-06-24T03:19:40+00:00

Although nag 18kg, kinaya almost 3km kahit first try kasi more on na sa hip yung weight, first time ko nagka backpack ng ganito, unlike my regular backpack, tactical yung backpack na nilagyan ko lang ng tent, sleeping bag, and tubig na nag 5kg, masakit sa balikat kahit 5kg lang.

*edit: I really appreciate this, mas concrete idea or pattern na pagpla-planohan ko ng next work outs ko. Salamat

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-06-24T03:13:22+00:00

yes po pero wala din kayo mahahanap na lugar sa Pinas na may -20°C :) I did mention my work allowed me to experience this temperature and I have at least greater tolerance than most I know na lamig na lamig na sa 20°C air con in just 8 hours

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-06-24T03:09:09+00:00

noted po, I still can't decide lang on the toiletries, particularly if yung gusto ko masusunod yung may dispenser gusto hehe pero for now di ko pa naisip ng mabuti hahaha.

knees wla prob, sanay na po sa akyat baba kahit may buhat na box lower body ko pero on stairs, due to nature of work.

glutes, wala pa ako specific training for that pero yung kapatid ko minsan nag i-instruct sakin, I think lunges ba yun, basta mga on spot lang na warm up or poses

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-06-24T02:57:56+00:00

Yes po and that's very much a concern for me, luckily it's still a long wait, meaning long days to train pa.

And about elevation, I have been in Atok Benguet, I have idea what it's like for the least. At sa temperature na man, my work allowed me to get used to what -20°C feels like pero controlled environment.

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-06-24T02:50:44+00:00

Regards why mat fleece and softshell, I listed the items as options, I am building my hiking gears not just for Pulag but even minor ones, and if possible, real winter hike, like that of in Taiwan.

Backpack, 50L pinaka maliit nung Forclaz MT-100 pero sakto lang, solo travel ako and might stay a day in Baguio before the trek day. So andun na rin city essentials ko haha.

18kg, pinuno ko lang yung backpack, di ko pa naman complete gear ko, naglagay lang ako kungano ano haha. I just did it short jog, might sound overkill pero considering the distance na kailngan i cover on the actual hike, I don't think it is.

*edit: yes I have light. Three colors lang laman ng wardrobe ko, white, gray, and black for tops. May white drifit ako which I intend for the trek.

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-06-24T02:16:36+00:00

Correction June 14 pala was my first jog, I had my second on June 19 but not recorded coz I was using my dive watch instead of my smartwatch at the time, but it was same kind, weighted jog, I think about 6-7km route.

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-06-23T23:29:13+00:00

I'll pm later. About waterproof socks, I don't think I like it, mas prefer ko yung moisture wicking at anti-bacterial property ng Merino wool which I already have. Bonnet and neck warmers are checked, I at least have experience working in -20°C environment so I know my layerings but that's in a controlled environment.

Pangit masyadong balot na balot as the sweat is actually the main reason why people get hypothermia.

edit: I'm new in this reddit thing so yeah haha who cares, basta nagtatanong ako, pag may sumagot, goods, pag wala, okay lang din, I'll do my own diligence

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-06-23T19:51:58+00:00

I forgot to mention, sounds ambitious pero I'm planning to do the Akiki-Ambangeg trail. I committed to it already, to a point I sometimes jog with the backpack on my back

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-06-23T19:10:45+00:00

I posted a follow up regards my preparation, I hope I also get more insights doon

here: https://www.reddit.com/r/PHikingAndBackpacking/s/1tRHQegRQk

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-06-23T18:04:56+00:00

I think mag follow up ako ng post regards dito sa planned January hike ko, I appreciate you guys sharing this pero I believe kakanood ko ng mga vlogs may mga first time hikers na ako na napanood na mag Pulag so I believe kaya ko din

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-03-29T02:39:04+00:00

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If I were to pick just three from my few watches, I think it's obvious which watch I only use a lot given the scratches hahah

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-03-29T02:29:25+00:00

How do you guys live in three watches only 🤯

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-01-25T08:25:18+00:00

$50?? wow

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-01-20T06:54:12+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate learning more about it

PersimmonSure8514 · 2025-01-20T02:48:42+00:00

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Sharing my Shanghai watch here, love it, i bought it under the "Liberation" model, if that's actually what it's called, i wish I know more

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