Anyone got some Berghaus walking boots?

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I am after some walking boots and have been pointed towards Berghaus Explorer V GTX.
Anyone got these? Opinions on comfort, ankle support etc?
Also how was the sizing compared to normal shoes?
I cannot find any locally so will probably order online and not sure whether to get usual size or bit bigger.

Thanks
Andrew.
 
I have these and the first time I wore them I walked up Scafell Pike and they are by far the most comfortable boot I have ever wore

they are very waterproof, side support is great (I lost my balance on a rock) grip is quite good

9.5/10 for sure

I got mine the same as my shoe size and they fit like a glove when I have my thick hiking socks on
 
Not personally but I'd recommend going to a shop and trying some on rather than buying online. You don't know how they'll fit and feel.
I know milton keynes has some shops that sell a variety of walking boots theres also go outdoors in coventry which is supposed to be ok.

Aero
 
I worked in Millets for about 5 years. Word of advice - avoid Berghaus boots. The newer soles are pants. Anything thats Vibram, which are designed for dry gravelly terrain, not the wet and slippery should be avoided also.

What sort of budget do you have? you can do better for the £80 or so they are asking for. Although tbh never buy footwear online, especially boots. Its just a disaster waiting to happen.

- Pea0n
 
Your best off going to a shop that will measure your feet and try on all the boots that they recommend. Then buy what feels the best, I have had several pairs of walking boots and shoes and its taken me too long to realize this is by far the best way to decide which boots were better
 
Well, I have a pair, and they're not bad at all :)

EDIT: And yes, I do sell boots for a living (well a student has to make his money somewhere ;))

Have you considered Brasher boots? Don't cost very much more, if anything at all, and are considered some of the best for the money.
 
Pea0n said:
I worked in Millets for about 5 years. Word of advice - avoid Berghaus boots. The newer soles are pants. Anything thats Vibram, which are designed for dry gravelly terrain, not the wet and slippery should be avoided also.

What sort of budget do you have? you can do better for the £80 or so they are asking for. Although tbh never buy footwear online, especially boots. Its just a disaster waiting to happen.

- Pea0n
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Vibram are on most boots...
 
Guy said:
Your best off going to a shop that will measure your feet and try on all the boots that they recommend. Then buy what feels the best, I have had several pairs of walking boots and shoes and its taken me too long to realize this is by far the best way to decide which boots were better
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Best advise above, it took me going through about 8 different makes to get a pair that felt good on my feet.

I went to Tisos who have a couple of shops in Scotland they were very good, I ended up with Raichle boots that were well under what I was willing to pay when I went in.
 
Pea0n said:
Not everybody who works for Millets is an idiot...just most of them ;)
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Anything thats Vibram, which are designed for dry gravelly terrain, not the wet and slippery should be avoided also.
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Advice like 'avoid all vibram' is exactly something I'd expect from Millets, sweeping, generalised and clearly missing the point.

Get vibram soles, like any other brand, that have the wrong tread pattern and you'll be on your arse when it gets boggy. Pick the right one though and you'll have as much grip as anyone else and can rest assured the sole will last the life of the boot.
 
I do work for Millets, but I shan't make any other comments relating to that. Some of the generalisations in this thread I don't believe are fair, but there we go.

Anyway, from experience, people have been fairly happy with the Berghaus Explorer Vs. Otherwise, Brasher Hillwalkers/Hillmasters, Salomon Revo SCS (I have these, fantastic boots), The North Face Cedar Ridge or Trezeta Snowdons are all good choices.

Best advice I can give is to go into a shop and try some on.
 
Thanks for all the replies!
Surprised to see this many :)
Will do some looking around then I think and see what shops there are. I guess there are probably some in Worcester.
Main terrain I will be using them on is loose gravel/small rocks rather than muddy hillside. As far as budget goes, as little as reasonable. The Explorers are available online for around £72 delivered so no more than that.
 
I bought some Solomon (spelling) - I think the model is Adventure Trek 7 boots in 2004 and I've worn them quite a bit and they still look like new. They are like mini-tanks for your feet, couldn't recommend them more highly.
 
I can echo the comments on here, go to a shop any try stuff on. The best boot fitters in the country are generally thought to be Lockwoods of Leamington Spa (http://www.lockwoodsoutdoor.co.uk/). They have a large range of boots, but there staff are some of the best. I would get a pair of decent footbeds and some good socks, these will help to give the best fit (and included footbed are usually rubbish and don't give enough support). Spend a few quid and get something that will fit and last you.
 
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