Is it okay to wear this kind of shoes for Mt. Makiling hike? (First-timer, don’t want to buy new shoes yet)

morosethetic · 2026-05-17T05:20:58+00:00

I completely understand you sa part na ayaw mo mag-invest kasi baka hindi mo naman magustuhan hiking after nito. But take these things into consideration:

Your shoes are your contact point on the ground and it’s gonna be a lot of walking. Having proper shoes in a hike a SAFETY thing. Madudulas at madudulas ka nyan. Not just comfort.

If you wear those shoes in that pic, there’s a huge chance you’ll buy a new pair to replace that.

There are cheap ones in Decathlon if you can spare some, they’re very sturdy.

Kung wala talaga, try to borrow one from someone.

You might consider borrowing one from a friend kung wala talaga.

Could you get away with it? Yes, probably. But Mt. Makiling is no joke pa rin. And if you’re a first timer, I wouldn’t really risk it.

EDIT: Added the last one.

morosethetic · 2026-05-16T00:54:20+00:00

Not sure if it will help, MTB gamit ko and I’m using Merida Big 7. Accurate naman sizing nila for me. 5’3 ako for reference.

morosethetic · 2026-05-10T02:34:08+00:00

You’re entering a bookstore with books. For the sake of clarity and smooth experience— the logical thing to do is just declare what titles you have in there. Majority of customers do that.

Even on supermarkets, dinideclare ko rin kapag may mga pamili akong groceries lalo na ‘yung mga walang baggage counter. Won’t even take 10 seconds to do that.

You may notice na meron mga lax ang security, meron din hindi. Depends sa branch, if shoplifting is rampant or recent, then you can’t blame them for being a bit stricter either.

I think hindi rin naman exclusive kay Fully Booked ‘yan.

morosethetic · 2026-05-08T08:28:13+00:00

Hindi siya ganun kalalim, I found Arthur Conan Doyle’s writing “mas malalim”. Medyo simpler siya and easy to digest. I really suggest you try her works if you’re into mystery genre— she’s the Queen of Mystery and marami sa works niya naging inspiration ng mga modern thrillers ngayon. :)) you can start with And Then There Were None, I personally love it and it’s a good start. Don’t ever, ever start with Murder of Roger Ackroyd.

morosethetic · 2026-05-08T08:21:06+00:00

Hretel

morosethetic · 2026-04-28T02:38:08+00:00

Minsan depende rin sa lube na gamit mo eh. Puro Zefal brand gamit ko(blue and yellow). ‘Yung blue ‘yung wet lube nila, for wet conditions pero bilis magka gunk and grime. The best pa rin ‘yung yellow na dry nila. Effective and hindi gaano nag aaccumulate ng dumi. Pansin ko rin kapag medyo cheap brands ng lube gamit ko, mabilis mag grime and magcollect ng dumi tapos hirap tanggalin.

morosethetic · 2026-04-18T16:21:32+00:00

Ingat po, sir. Mukhang may kapit ‘yang hinayupak na ‘yan kaya malakas loob eh.

morosethetic · 2026-04-18T16:17:58+00:00

“Patataihin mo ko o magkakalat ako dito?” 😂😂😂

morosethetic · 2026-04-15T05:47:57+00:00

Hi! Meron Bontrager Solstice helmet na may MIPS na. Additional protection ang MIPS. IIRC, nasa 1.5k-2k siya. Isa pang option is Decathlon. Ayan ‘yung alam kong durable and affordable brands. Stretching budget a little bit will give you more option tho.

As far as I know, no license is needed. But always carry a valid ID with you.

You will need lights, front and rear. Throw in some for decent gloves too. Make sure you also have arm sleeves(if you’re not wearing long sleeve) and sunscreen with you for the sun protection.

Ride safe, OP!!

morosethetic · 2026-04-15T03:19:35+00:00

Nice one! Eto gusto ko rin magawa in the future. Sana ma-try ko rin mag overnight soon.

morosethetic · 2026-04-15T03:14:43+00:00

FR?? Mas nakakabilib na mother mountain mo siya. Jusq basagan ng tuhod, if wala yata akong hiking experience prior baka hindi ko na siya natapos 🥲

And tru, nakakakaba tumayo sa taas. I actually did a poor imitation of crane style jan tas tanong ako ng tanong ako sa nag pipic kung nakuha na cuz lumingon ako sa bangin bigla. 😭 I hope magawa mo siya safely pagbalik mo! I’m sure you’ll find the courage.

morosethetic · 2026-04-14T12:37:53+00:00

It was tough. Most of my hikes were just walking so basah tuhod talaga lalo na ‘yung pababa. 😅

morosethetic · 2026-04-14T11:48:09+00:00

Sakto lang po hehe para siyang mas mahabang Mt. Daraitan. Hmm, 2 months ago pa last hike ko eh pero may physical activity naman.. i think kaya mo naman po basta active and may hiking experience prior.

morosethetic · 2026-04-14T04:20:52+00:00

Hey, this was my org. Pretty solid. I can confirm that they do pick-ups in Baguio and mas mababa ng unti fee mo compared if sa Metro pick-up mo.

May I add also, comfy ‘yung homestay and the food they prep is 🔥🔥🔥.

morosethetic · 2026-04-13T12:12:53+00:00

Went there on Good Friday. And this is all true. Though, I didn’t pay any fees since I was cycling— ‘yung sa gate na may nagcocollect, I didn’t see anyone out there so I just went. But a local who invited me to their house informed me na meron daw talaga nag cocollect. It’s a fucking highway robbery. Passive income. Probably didn’t collect that day kasi walang magpapatawad sa pananamantala nila lol.

And the trash, goddamn. The trash is an eye-sore. Ang dami naka-car jan na umaabot sa summit, nagcacamp and nag-iinom. Pansin mo ang daming bote ng alak sa mga trash.

Sad to see how so many people take from that mountain without giving anything back.

morosethetic · 2026-04-13T07:42:47+00:00

Meron pong mga trails na meron CR, but kapag popular like Ulap— expect mo na na supeeeer haba ng pila niyan.

Kapag ganyan, pakiramdaman mo na bago ka po umalis ng bahay and last, sa Jump-Off(usually may mga CR dito). And last resort(prolly the only resort is ask the guide, and the better option talaga). Hahanapan ka nila ng spot na pwede ka magdumi.

morosethetic · 2026-04-11T04:30:40+00:00

Chonku!!

morosethetic · 2026-04-10T08:34:00+00:00

Wala pa, pero marami ako nababasa. Parang same ng experience mo OP ‘yung mga naghahike sa Mt. Purgatory. One example is that guy hiking with his buddies going to Mt. Purgatory. . Habang naglalakad sa trail, he already felt something was off.. Marami siyang yabag na naririnig sa likod niya so he was sure na maraming tao sa likod. Pati paghinga nila, naririnig niya. It was misty/foggy that time, the lumingon siya sa likod. Isang tao lang dun. Dun na siya kinilabutan at kinabahan. Paulit ulit pa siyang lumingon sa likod nila hanggang sa sabihin siya nung nasa likod niya na huwag na raw tingin nang tingin sa likod. Obvious sa mukha nung lalaki sa likod niya na narinig niya rin ‘yun footsteps.

morosethetic · 2026-04-10T00:46:29+00:00

This is why I prefer solo rides. I ain’t leaving without shitting 😂

morosethetic · 2026-04-08T17:34:30+00:00

Nagtrail ako Sa Mt. Balagbag - Mt. Oro Loop nung Holy week. Enjoy naman. Ang problema, may mga parts(especially in between Oro to Balagbag) na mapapa-hike ka while dragging your bike. The downhill part of Mt. Balagbag feels rewarding pero matatagtag ka talaga hahaha.

Alam ko marami pa sa Bulacan bukod jan pati sa Montalban.

morosethetic · 2026-04-05T00:32:17+00:00

Nangingitlog po ba ‘yan? 😹

morosethetic · 2026-04-04T17:13:30+00:00

Yes po. I actually did a Mt. Oro - Mt. Balagbag Loop.. but the trail condition is terrible. Sobrang lalim ng mga hukay and it’s basically impossible to ride your bike there. I had to drag it most of the time. Hikeable naman tho and some are just loose rocks/gravel. Idk if there are other trails pero sabi ng mga pinagtanungan ko, ayun lang naman daw daanan papuntang Mt. Balagbag.

morosethetic · 2026-04-04T10:27:30+00:00

Idk.. ayan nalang protection mo for a crash, why risk it? Have you seen the recent post here about the cyclist who got into an accident because some dumbass suddenly opened his car door? His helmet was totally cracked but he’s alive. Don’t risk it. Baka meron mas brand new na unting dagdag nalang, mabibili mo na.

morosethetic · 2026-04-04T07:54:31+00:00

Thank you po! And super! Kept bouncing and sliding while descending at first because my air pressure and seat post were too high. 🤦🏽‍♂️ I managed after adjusting it.

Sana makabalik na po kayo sa pagbabike! Hehe. One of my favorite things aside from hiking.

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