Reply With QuoteBrashers Hillmaster or SUpalite Ive had them both and theyve stood the test of time and are very good, also had merrell again very good, paired with a decent sock you will be fine
Another vote for Karrimor, mine are amazing and as an leg amputee I need trusty footware. I climbed Snowdon in mine, 9 hour hike not a blister!
Brashers Hillmaster or SUpalite Ive had them both and theyve stood the test of time and are very good, also had merrell again very good, paired with a decent sock you will be fine
Don't need any walking boots or even new boots but did some looking around after you posted. Now got these arriving today for £65. May be better in the winter boot time thread!Originally Posted by dejjl
Fracap. Fit like a glove straight out the box for me and no breaking in needed.
Also just as at home down the pub.
Getting something that fits is the most important thing.
If you want robust waterproofing you need a one piece leather upper and you need to maintain it.
Fabric/Goretex is not very reliable in my experience, but unless you are fording rivers you may not even notice once it fails.
My personal recommendation would be for inov-8 roclite 295 boots if climbing fells, or just a well proofed pair of Timberland style boots for using in the park and lowlands.
And I wouldn't touch karrimor with a bargepole...
Funnily enough I dusted off my old army boots (not the ones I was issued with - they spent almost all of their time in a locker) this afternoon to walk the dog as I didn't want to wear wellies. They're a Scarpa Attack boot from the early 90s - the ones that you could buy a special Gore-tex gaiter for and that enclosed the entire sole. What a fantastic pair of boots they are and I was reminded very quickly why I spent rather a lot of money on them in the first place. They are marinading in some leather dressing as we speak. Scarpa make great boots.
Another vote for Meindls here, really can take whatever you throw at them. Best bet though is go to a specialist store and try several different boots/ brands - and I mean a specialist not somewhere like Go outdoors. All I would add is don't go cheap, quality boots are better in every aspect than cheap boots and last far longer.
All,
Looking at these,
https://www.alpinetrek.co.uk/aku-tre...5e9e906cc6e191
Aku Trekker Lite, gtx.
Will be for general use, all year round, and all weathers. Nothing ridiculous.
Any thoughts / experiences.
Best,
Ben
Try the range from Altbergs in Richmond Yorkshire - they’re superb kit.
Had a good few from them over many years and if you can get to the factory you’ll get bespoke service. Ask for Catherine - if she’s still there. Lots of mates got them and last a while. Great kit!
Jim
Danner is another good bit of kit but I found them odd located eyelets. Times have changed tho.
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I've been looking for a new pair of boots, think I've decided on a pair of Brasher Country Masters for walking the dog in the Lakes. Going to try some on this week.
They’re not the widest fitting boot. Fine if your feet are reasonably narrow, otherwise they can be most uncomfortable.
Decathlon have a few - I went for https://www.decathlon.co.uk/nh300-m-...d_8492093.html
Fit was good and they performed really well taking rough paths / scrambling in Snowdonia and kept my feet dry thorough the boggy fields around there .
They rinsed clean and for the money they’re thoroughly recommended
Scarpa or Altberg.
Used both for years and neither have been a disappointment. Both having endured hard use in the Pyrenees and the Altbergs also on daily dog walks, always an hour plus each day and they are fantastic. So pleased with the Altbergs I bought more for my gardening work.
Scarpa can not be bettered for mountain walking.
Thanks all,
Will have a think and try and get into a shop to try some one.
Best,
Ben
In my old job a lot of the lads favoured Brasher. IMHO cracking good boots.
J
Seconded, Altberg are the king of the walking boot, I believe they supply the UK military now.
Have done for few years now based on the recommendation of specialists. Great kit of choice. Difficult to beat.
Jim
Altbergs are fantastic. 👍
Altberg every time,the customer service is second to none.
They made me these custom Desert Hogg boots for my motorbike trip around Spain this year.
I was after bike boots that I could also walk over rough terrain in [i am not very stable on my feet] keep my feet cool and have solid protection.
I’ve also got the standard black leather Hoggs for the colder months which are also very good to walk in.
Or you can just buy standard walking boots,I haven’t tried those so can’t comment.
If you look on eBay new issue defender boots often come up for sale I have a pair of those which are ideal in very muddy terrain.
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Holy thread resurrection batman!
I ended up getting some North Face “Back to Berkeley” in the end, very comfy and not bad @ £120.
Its going to be down to fit rather than brand, I recently bought some new approach shoes and wanted to buy the most expensive ones they had but luckily one of the cheaper brands that happened to be the best fit, they normally have a small wooden bridge you can try them out on and you want to make sure as you walk down your toes aren't hitting the front of the shoe
Late to the party but in my experience, as others have mentioned boots are a very personal thing. I started with Meindl Burma Pro's but I suffered with problems in the balls of my feet after a few years. Even after 3-4 miles I was getting jip from them and tried various insoles but no joy. Altbergs seem very popular here but the Tethera I tried on just didn't suit. I have very high arches and the support in these boots was in the wrong place for me. In the end I now have Lowa Ranger II. A great boot though obviously not cheap but if I look after them I think they'll last me years. I'm considering some other lighter boots now for 2 season walks.
Like the pic of the castle/fort.
hope you had a great time.
Jim
Altberg every time,the customer service is second to none.
They made me these custom Desert Hogg boots for my motorbike trip around Spain this year.
I was after bike boots that I could also walk over rough terrain in [i am not very stable on my feet] keep my feet cool and have solid protection.
I’ve also got the standard black leather Hoggs for the colder months which are also very good to walk in.
Or you can just buy standard walking boots,I haven’t tried those so can’t comment.
If you look on eBay new issue defender boots often come up for sale I have a pair of those which are ideal in very muddy terrain.
It’s well worth a visit if you are ever in the area.
if you are with children keep an eye out there is NO health and safety Barriers or warnings.entrys free and its a lovey day out.
http://www.sorianitelaimaginas.com/e.../castle-gormaz
Ended up buying a pair of Berghaus Hillmaster II GTX, just have to wait a week for my new pup to be able to go for walks before trying them out properly.
Ditto the comments above re AKU being a narrower fit
I have some Meindl Borneo and some Ecco ones made of yak leather that are tough and supportive but comfy as slippers
Mrs Goat bought a pair of Hanwag from Cotswold and is super happy with them- they do a men’s version too
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I've been through everything from North Face, Brasher, Salomon etc and out of all the brands I tried I found Hanwag and Lowa to be the best.
The quality and fit from these two brands are exceptional.
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And this is why people really need to try walking boots on, perhaps more than any footwear other than ski boots. I have very wide and high feet (they're virtually cuboid) and the most comfortable walking boots I've ever had were Aku.
If you are in the South get yourself to Peglers in Arundel. They spent well over an hour with me getting boots that were comfortable to my very flat feel. They even have a slop you can walk down to test for excessive movement of the foot in the boot.
Arse, thought I'd just check the website and it looks like they went bust 5 years ago.
Still, the message remains the same, get them fitted do not buy remotely.
Well after careful consideration and a trawl through online and bricks and mortar stores i went for the AKU's.
Very comfortable, i do have wide feet so was concerned about the narrow comments but these were unfounded. They are nice and light, very supportive. I will look forward to trying them out.
Looking for some boots to walk the dog in and happened to see this thread...... Budget suitably increased, thanks chaps!!
I've just gone with a pair of these timberland for £53 with 20% code. https://www.timberland.co.uk/shop/en...3A1--11#hero=0
Taking a punt as not tried them on but ordered a size bigger for thick socks.
As long as they're not made in China,I've just gone with a pair of these timberland for £53 with 20% code. https://www.timberland.co.uk/shop/en...3A1--11#hero=0
Taking a punt as not tried them on but ordered a size bigger for thick socks.
n2
"Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."
'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.
Went looking today and ended up buying a pair of Hanwag Barcas GTX from the Cotswold Outdoor shop. Not as heavy as many of the others but felt really comfortable straight away. Should be fine for dog walking on the trails around here. And reduced to £72 so not a bad price either.
Ooh why not ???? Is anything not made there these days ?
Of late many Timberland lines are now made in China, the quality that once was, now isn't.
n2
"Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."
'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.
in regards to Aku : them, like pretty much every other footwear manufacturer, have different lasts. Some of their boots are indeed better suited for narrow feet, but plenty are more generous with the sizing
my feet are wide, blocky, high volume and pretty flat
I have two pairs of Aku boots : the Yatumine GTX and the Serai GTX. Both of them are the widest mountaineering boots I was able to find ( as far as I can tell, built on the same last), after trying maybe 20 other boot models from pretty much every brand out there. They're not a perfect fit (I would still like something a bit wider), but nobody makes stiff mountaineering boots wider than that so I just have to put up with it
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Just checked my Merrell's. There made in China and have been pretty decent. I'm no rambler though so probably wear them about once a month or so.
Garmont: http://www.garmont.com/en
Have had several pairs (hiking shoe and boots) that withstood very heavy wear over a period of years ranging from use in Iceland to Central Asia.
The fit has also been excellent.
They also do not cost a fortune.
Good luck,
AP.
That's all very well, AP but the great game wasn't won with turquoise.
In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.
I would call that Lapis ;-)That's all very well, AP but the great game wasn't won with turquoise.
Thankfully more amenable colours are kindly offered by Garmont.
E.g. the quite stealthy and discreet:
It might excite some locals, however, with its rugged yet refined good looks, so one should be careful how one walks (so to say).
Cheerio,
AP.
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