Hiking Boots - brand/'model' recommendations?

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I've been using some 15-18yr old Goretex laden hiking boots that i've had since i've been on the Duke of Edinburgh; they've served me well but I can't help but think that the technology and support available now will be far superior, as will lighter/stronger materials.

I'm going to be popping in to several retailers over the next few weeks to look for suitable boots for walking/hiking (roads, rough terrain, incline/decline terrain and even ice/snow/bad-weather shoes).

Are there any decent brands to look out for; likewise, brands to avoid?
 
Sherpa said:
IMO Vibram are good soles, apart from spikes/crampons, there's not much good on ice.

I've seen a lot of lads at work with Salomon Quests and heard good things. I've got some AKU boots, but they aren't GTX, they are really light and quick drying though. Echoing Gregorius, different boots fit in different ways. I've always found Meindl to be quite narrow, and Lowa to be quite wide fitting.

What are you planning on using them for?
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Primarily countryside walking (not just trails, but hills/moors etc). Also for daily if snow/ice outside.
 
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