Take your yak ( leather) for a hike - Hanwag Tashi Casual Boot - Men's

My previous boots with bonded soles had a disastrous blowout during my Bolivia jungle expedition in May. My trip had to be cut short and I ended up in Copacabana, with electrical tape and superglue barely holding my boots together. Upon returning home, I found that a lot of other hikers had suffered the same issues with bonded sole boots. I began searching for replacement boots, and chose the Hanwag Tashi. I need sturdy boots for what I do- big guy with a heavy pack on rough terrain. You could say it’s mule or yak country. These are what I needed- Stitched, replaceable soles; tough construction and comfortable after break-in. I’ve already broken them in and waxed them in preparation for my Guatemala mountain trip tomorrow. They’ll be taking me to Macchu Picchu , Scottish highlands and the Camino de Compostela in the near future. (and a return to Alaska in between). Bonus features of these boots- ball bearing lace anchors that are super smooth; a soft interior liner and yak leather upper. They were expensive, but I found an outfitter with a good discount. I should’ve skipped the aggravation and bought these first. I always tell my kids”never skimp on tires or footwear”