BASS OUTDOOR Men's Peak Seamles Hiker L Hiking Shoe, Walnut, 11.5 Review

High quality and good looking

Very nice looking. Would serve well as an all-purpose travel shoe. Good thick sole and tread for sturdy footing. Hard / plasticky upper fabric finish breathes / cools OK given that it is water resistant. Feels firm, but fabric flexes enough to synch to foot shape for support and comfort.Negatives: high and stiff side edges rub a little beneath the ankle- may want to wear thicker socks. Heavy (1.1 lb /shoe) compared to my Merrill low hikers (0.9 lb per shoe). Insufficient arch support- I added a 3/4" arch support. Runs a little large (but that could allow for thicker socks and inserts). I am between mens size 9.5 and 10.0. In a Merrill I wear 10 and have some toe box wiggle room. In this shoe I think a 9.5 would be roomy enough for me.

I see that someone posted a rating of only one star - I can't imagine why! These are great shoes with extra cushion and they fit as expected. Their price point is in the same ballpark as Columbia low-rise hikers, and since I am an avowed fan of Columbia shoes, I will use them as the yardstick against which these Bass shoes are compared.I recently bought my second pair of Columbia low-rise hikers - after 20 years of owning my first pair. They are amazingly rugged shoes that wear well and are extremely comfortable. These Bass shoes don't quite match the Columbia shoes in all features and functionality, but they come very close, and they exceed in the area of cushion in the sole.First, the Bass shoes are what I would consider true to size. I generally start my shoe shopping by selecting an 11.5 and more often than not, that's the size I keep. I ordered an 11.5 and these shoes fit perfectly. Note that the Amazon order page suggested that I buy a 10.5 "based on my order history" which is complete hogwash. Order what you typically order, especially if the Amazon suggestion doesn't sound right. It probably isn't right.The Bass shoes have a very thick sole and cushion apparatus and this is the first area where the shoes don't exactly compare to the Columbia hikers. The Bass shoes require a bit of a break-in because they are quite stiff and the thick sole and cushion don't have much initial give. My recent Columbia shoes were immediately comfortable and I could have taken them rock hopping the day I bought them. As for these Bass shoes, I've been wearing them for 3 days now and they've begun to loosen-up, but they'll take a few more days before I'd trust to wear them on a longer hike across rugged terrain without worrying about blisters.However, the Bass shoes have a TON of cushion. They exceed in this area and easily beat the Columbia shoes for plain comfort when walking across hard surfaces. Walking across a parking lot this afternoon, I reveled in how soft the steps were as the cushion in the shoe bounced back against my foot. I haven't had the chance to run these babies across any rough terrain yet, but I already feel they will be great once I break them in fully. I do feel a bit extra-tall due to the very thick soles.These are advertised as waterproof (as are my Columbia shoes). They definitely look the part. There are no visible stitches between the sole and upper but the tongue is not connected all the way up on the sides, so that is a possible leak point if you're kicking through water. I've not tested their waterproofing and in general, don't want to have to test it - but it is nice to have waterproof shoes when you accidentally slip off that rock you were using to cross the stream or you get caught in an unexpected downpour.It remains to be seen how well they breathe. The Columbia shoes have a minor issue with breathing due to their waterproofing so you need to be sure to air them out regularly after wearing or expect stinky shoes. I expect these Bass shoes to be similar, but in general, that's something I expect to air out my shoes after a good hike anyway.So in all, I think these shoes are great! They land at the same price point as the Columbia shoes and have a lot more cushion. However be ready to wear them for a couple weeks before you take them on a big hike to break-through the initial stiffness of the shoe.

This Bass Outdoor Hiking shoe is really great. I wore it this weekend up to the cabin and it didn't have any issues in the mud, wet, and rocky ground. My feet staid snug and dry though the shoe does run a bit large and I had to retie them to make them more snug. I would recommend these to anyone looking for a rugged shoe at a really great price.

The Bass Outdoor Men's Peak Seamless Hiker L Hiking Shoe in walnut color, size 10.5, has been a reliable companion on my outdoor adventures. However, I would like to mention that the sizing runs smaller than expected. I typically wear a size 10, but since it was unavailable, I opted for the 10.5. Surprisingly, the 10.5 fits snugly, similar to how a size 10 would fit. Therefore, I recommend ordering a size larger than your normal shoe size to ensure a comfortable fit. Once you get the right size, these hiking shoes offer excellent support and stability on various terrains. The seamless design adds to their durability, and the walnut color adds a touch of style. Despite the sizing issue, I appreciate the performance and quality of these shoes during my hiking trips.

The low top of these reduces some of the bulk associated with hiking footwear, so that's already a plus. That said, they're sturdy, comfortable, and stylish (as much as that matters when hiking).I wore them all day and the fit and comfort held up through lots of walking in town.I'm looking forward to putting them through their paces (pun intended) and reporting back here how they hold up to more rigorous testing when in the rougher outdoors.

These are the most uncomfortable new shoes I've felt in a long long time. When I first wore them for a few hours I noticed that the insole felt weird and lumpy in places where it shouldn't have. I attributed it to the soles needing to conform to the foots natural bumps and adapting. So I gave it another try and wore them for 10 hours straight as that's the extent to which I could put up with the pain coming from under my left little toe from some kind of lump in the sole that was rubbing my toes into the curved upper. I had been wearing them as if i was hiking and bending and squatting flexing the shoe in ways that would come from hiking uneven terrain. I even climbed up and down ladders to put pressure on the arches. These are not well made shoes. They look good but the design and construction is just not ready for prime time.

For the price, it’s a good quality hiking shoe. I ordered size 11 as my Ugg’s, and it was spot on. In comparison, my Jordan’s are 11.5 and sometimes 12. Looks bigger than Jordan for sure. The color is a bit more grayish (with hints of blue) than on the product page. I probably need to tie the laces more because when I walk, the foot comes out a bit from heels. It seems the inside of the shoe is taller than my foot. Other than this, very good pair of shoes. Thanks for reading, and YMMV.