walking boot for incity walking....?

colinuk · 24 Oct 2007 at 14:54

Been trying in Leeds to find a pair of good walkign boots that will be ok for pavemnt walking, when i ask in the sports shops in leeds they look at me as if im mad...

Anyone got boots that are comfy and able to survive walking on pavements. i know i can buy trainers, but would like some good stout boots.

Shops in Leeds dont seem to want my money...

Colin

KaHn · 24 Oct 2007 at 15:03

Sorry you want some good quality boots for walking on pavement........

What I think you need is http://www.scarpa.co.uk/Products/Product.asp?ProductId=46

gives you nice ankle support for those tricky steps up a kerb and will cope with the odd puddle or two.

KaHn

Stretch · 24 Oct 2007 at 15:18

I had a pair of these a few years ago.

They're very comfortable and don't look that out of place when walking about town.

colinuk · 24 Oct 2007 at 15:28

Fair enough, but i want good walking boots, not trainers to go walking around Leeds. there are some big puddles and high curbs too lol...

Guess ill have to buy trainers then lol

javv5 · 24 Oct 2007 at 15:30

Boots not needed for town walking, unless you wear a pacamac and bobble-hat.

Get approach shoes:

http://www.gear-zone.co.uk/eshop/Footwear---Approach-Shoes.html

Best get waterproof ones in case you miss.

FTM · 24 Oct 2007 at 15:58

good set of merrils

my trainers have vibram soles but are still as comfy as a pair of slippers and with a goretex layer are waterproof and dont make my feet sweat

really no need for boots....boots are there to provide ankle support when walking on uneven or loose surfaces..round town you dont need them

KaHn · 24 Oct 2007 at 16:04

FTM said:
good set of merrils

my trainers have vibram soles but are still as comfy as a pair of slippers and with a goretex layer are waterproof and dont make my feet sweat

really no need for boots....boots are there to provide ankle support when walking on uneven or loose surfaces..round town you dont need them

BUT THINK OF THE KERBS!

KaHn

javv5 · 24 Oct 2007 at 16:19

KaHn said:
BUT THINK OF THE KERBS!

KaHn

I'm thinking... ...but all I see are idiots who aren't looking where they are going, twisting their ankles.

colinuk, if you are one of these idiots I suggest getting some Doctor Martin corrective boots. That should hold your ankles in place.

After all, they were originally designed and intended for spastics...

aardvark · 24 Oct 2007 at 16:36

standard pair of cats will do it - thats all i wear these days - go through a pair every couple of years, and thats with a LOT of pavement walking.