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@čara, they seem just right to me, but obviously I should have at least half a size larger. I don't think I lift my big toe upwards, at least it doesn't seem so. It's especially interesting to me, since on flat terrain I don't feel the toenails at all or they don't tighten or cause blisters.

With Lowa Approach I'm very satisfied anyway, just the soles are a bit worn already, although as said I wear high ones because I'm afraid for my ankles; via ferratas are e.g. totally out of my league, honestly.

Obviously I'll have to wait for my toenails to grow back and then probably try at least half a size larger.

I've always bet on high boots at least so far; multiple times my ankle would almost certainly have gone its own way if it had been open, especially on rocks.

@iUnknown, hearing this about your experience really scares me; somehow I thought there's no chance something would happen to the ankle in quality high boots. At least so far, knock on wood, no issues. But I'll obviously have to choose new ones and seriously take time for it; the experience with the last ones sobered me up.

Shame about Meindl, still plan to try them, thanks for the tip, @gorolazka. Same for Fitwell Cortino. I've never had either on my feet; I'm really curious about the experiences.

@iUnknown, I have barely any space in front of the big toe, certainly not a thumb's width. Probably the boot is too small rather than not... I'll check at Iglu Sport, thanks.

Otherwise I've had ankle problems for many years (tons of sprains on both) and for any even short not too flat hike I prefer high boots.

@ribic, thanks for info, I checked Intersport at BTC, but there were none. I bought them right there about 4 years ago, got them for 50EUR on sale, best buy of all time. Definitely I'll check Austria too, I've been there a lot lately.

Do you have any brand tips? I have quite wide feet (those bone outgrowths - "sixth toes" on both feet) and quite low instep? And apparently very sensitive toenails (I've "replaced" them about five times in the past, not related to mountains)...

Thanks again everyone, no one lacks prompt help and knowledge

Thanks to both!

Really a shame about the boots, obviously I didn't quite get the size/model right (who knows...), they felt like a perfect fit, no blisters, nothing presses, best boots for the mountains I remember...

Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely try the La Sportiva model, it will suffice for the majority of my needs. Although I've had Lowa Approach 5GTX for a few years and super satisfied, excellent, but they're slowly worn out and obviously no more available anywhere.

As for the boots, if too small, then no help there anymore, I assume?

Thanks again

Hello,

I need some advice.

I'm pure lightweight when it comes to hiking, on weekends I prefer shorter few-hour trips, a few times a year I might go a bit higher but nothing dramatic, haven't been higher than Triglav.

My better half bought me a serious pair of boots a year and a half ago for my birthday, Millet Boouthan GTX. Gojzarji feel like tanks on my feet and I've had great experiences with them all the time, BP... except for the big toenails.

I feel them on every descent and it obviously has nothing to do with nail length. Although the boot fits like a glove, it feels like my nails are banging into the toe cap on every descent and after the last escapade I'll probably lose both current big toenails.

It looks like I'll have to change footwear, but I'm a bit worried that I might mess it up, as the current gojzarji seemed great for the first few weeks before it started.

Does anyone have similar experiences and what do you advise?

Thanks in advance for answers.

LP,
Klemen