Anyone got some Berghaus walking boots?

I bought a pair of the Berghaus Explorer V GTX boots back in august and they are great, got a pair for long walks in hilly/muddy/gravelly terrain in Portugal where I was on a two week camp which involved lots of long distance walking.

I also invested in a pair of 1000 mile socks and some anti blister plasters and got through all the walking with nothing more than some sore heals - very happy camper indeed :)
 
Telescopi said:
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.
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Indeed it may miss the point slightly, but in the case of the range supplied by Millets its pretty accurate. The compound used for the rubber is also important, it does not just rely 100% on the tread a I am sure you are aware.

As GeForce mentioned about the Trezeta Snowdons --> fantastic boots for the price, but ofc it depends on how much your going to use them and what for, and above all, the fit.

Unfortunately a lot of boot designs have changed dramatically over the last 5 or 6 years, if it was the Explorer IIIs then I would have said go for it! Alas the newer soles on the Explorer series are prone to splitting, although I do not know if Berghaus have addressed this or not.

Brasher boots are very good, but again the soles tend to wear badly on hard surfaces, off road then they are a fantastic investment.

@ GeForce - If my comment seemed off hand I apologise, it wasn't meant to be offensive or directed at shop staff ( an in-joke between all the stores who were under my area managers), but during my time with BLG I did a lot of work around the country for them and for head office, and the core of the problem lies with poor staff training and bad HO decisions, and was not meant as a dig for store staff, they for the most part have my up most respect, as I was one for a long time.
 
I have some older berghaus boots, can't remember the name exactly but gore-tex was all the rage at the time. They were just on the shy side of £100 and they've been brilliant. Done many many miles in the UK and particularly in the himalayas in india. As a brand i'd say my experience is good.
 
GeForce said:
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.
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Wouldn't go for the Trezetas - haven't you noticed they lost their Gore-Tex licence? Hence the move to eVent. Trezeta quality ain't what it used to be ;)
 
I've had a pair for nearly 2 years now, been up Scafell, Skiddaw and Ben Nevis in them and I've not had any issues at all, very comfortable and I've not had to re-treat them as yet as I've not had any issues with them letting in water. I think the level of grip is quite good too.
 
There is no one boot to suit all terrains, foot shape or gaits as there is no ideal 4x4 off-road tyre. When in the Army my crepe soled jump boots were brilliant for ankle support and fast walking on sandy terrain but lethal on wet rocks. You must chose the best tread patterns for the terrain you are walking although how you judge this is still beyond me after 40 years of walking.

I now feel that I have found my ideal boot is a Meindl Borneo Pro. Its got a Vibram sole that suits my style of walking but for me it has a greater toe-box depth which means I now keep my toe nails after a weeks hard walking.
 
In my experience Berghaus is top notch gear if you pay for it, but their lower lines you're paying for the brand. I found many other superior brands at the lower end of the market.

Gore-Tex is overplayed for boots too, I'd go for leather. It comes in for clothing, but in boots (which may actually become submerged), the varieties of materials, seams etc... it doesnt seem to work.
 
I would stay clear of Berghaus tbh. And look at the quality mountain gear like Raichle, but I have a pair of Solomon walking shoes and can't recommend them enough.

Also look at the traditional leather walking boots, still the best boots for walking in, most are a generic brand around £60
 
I've been very impressed by the Millets Skiddaw boots I bought at the start of this year. They were comfortable in the shop and stayed comfortable on regular walks throughout the spring & summer. I'm a bit of a lightweight though, the longest walk I've done is about ten miles.

They're not very waterproof though, and need regular waxing (I use Nikwax).

Andrew McP
 
Pea0n said:
@ GeForce - If my comment seemed off hand I apologise, it wasn't meant to be offensive or directed at shop staff
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That's fair enough, no offence taken and thanks for clearing it up :)
Whereabouts in the country did you work, just out of interest?

I see what you mean about the Trezetas and using eVent instead of Goretex now, but I can't see that being a huge problem. The boots themselves are exactly the same as when they were using Goretex.

As I've said I've got nothing but praise for my Salomon Revo SCS boots. Touch on the expensive side perhaps, but the fit and comfort is fantastic. Definitely say they're worth a look.
 
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