walking boots

moon man

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My other half is looking for some walking boots ,we do about 2 to 5 hours a day ,longer in Cornwall.
shes looking for leather lightweight maybe and breatherble and around £100 ish ,have no idea but a quick google brings up bresher? or would it be worth spending more?
cheers
 
I'd like to know as well. My boot sole fell off when half way up the Alps lol :(

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Best bet would be to go to a good shop like snow and rock that have a great selection of boots and let them fit you properly.
The one I go to has boots from £50 up to £300ish, and any decent boot they fit you for they also do a comfort guarantee so you can take them back within a month for more tweaking or to swap for something else.
 
Rikk said:
Best bet would be to go to a good shop like snow and rock that have a great selection of boots and let them fit you properly.
The one I go to has boots from £50 up to £300ish, and any decent boot they fit you for they also do a comfort guarantee so you can take them back within a month for more tweaking or to swap for something else.
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thats an idea ,theres a go outdoors near Wakefield maybe they do the same sort of thing

Duke said:
I'd like to know as well. My boot sole fell off when half way up the Alps lol :(

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weve got some industrial superglue at work ,its about £15 a tub , works great on flappy soles:)
 
Oh and don't forget good padded socks, makes sooooooo much difference to the comfort, even if you pick up a few cheapy pairs from tkmax but get the boots fitted with the padded socks you'll use, otherwise they'll be to tight.
 
Get yourself to Blackburn's Outdoors in Huddersfield. Its a small family business and the staff are really knowledgeable and will get you a correctly fitted boot. I've been to the Go Outdoors in Wakefield and the staff aren't that helpful. You need to be looking at how well a boot fits than the brand.
 
definitely worth spending more, i've been doing a LOT of miles on Dartmoor at the moment through all sorts of conditions and a decent set of boots makes all the difference, if you do a lot of walking then you cant really put a price a great pair of boots.

fadetoblack said:
Lowa gtx combats boots £150 great gortex lined boots : )
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awesome boots, extremely comfortable, require practically no break in time(well didnt for me at least) lots of ankle support, warm, grippy and hard wearing boots, wont have to worry about wet feet so long as you dont submerge them over the top of the boot.
mine have withstood everything the army have thrown at them, in some of the nastiest parts of the UK.
may be a bit overkill though, but if you want a good pair of boots that will last they are a safe bet, you may want to have a look at Lowa's full range, they have quite an extensive range.

http://www.altberg.co.uk/
you might want to have a look at Altberg as well, i've heard nothing but good things i know a few guys that swear by them, plus you can have them custom sized at the factory in Yorkshire.
i shall be ordering a pair of altberg sneekers in the very near future actually.
 
Certainly worth spending more, and taking a trip to a good outdoor shop. When it comes to boots it's really worth trying on various pairs to find something that YOU find fits well and gives the right support. What one person finds are excellent boots may destroy the feet of the person next to them.

Of course, once you know what boots you want, there's nothing to stop you buying them online for a lower price.
 
moon man said:
weve got some industrial superglue at work ,its about £15 a tub , works great on flappy soles:)
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I had a pair of boots break after week or two in the pyrenees (with 2-3 weeks left!), the stitching on one side fell apart. Luckily I managed to get some superglue from a local shop and a liberal application every week to the side kept me going.:p

Rikk said:
Oh and don't forget good padded socks, makes sooooooo much difference to the comfort, even if you pick up a few cheapy pairs from tkmax but get the boots fitted with the padded socks you'll use, otherwise they'll be to tight.
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Noooo! Good socks are essential. Don't buy cheap tat, get yourself some good socks, something like Smartwool or Wigwam (my favorite). They may be £15 a pair but they are worth it!

As for lightweight boots The North Face do a few pairs, however the afore mentioned Pyrenean boots were one such pair... I do have a tendency to break boots somehow, gone through 3 pairs in 3 years through various breakages. Now onto a heavyweight pair of leather boots which seem to be doing fine.:)
 
I've had a pair of Salomon Adventure Trek 7's for about 8 years now, and they're still absolutely rock solid, god knows how many miles I've walked in them!
 
I have a pair of £50 boots which beat any £100 boots I've ever wore, simply because they were the perfect fit, price doesn't mean everything.

Depends what sort of walking she's doing, if it's normal walking round the town sort of thing you can get away with trainer style boots, if it's more country side/hills/small mountains, get something with a bit of ankle support. In case I didn't make it obvious earlier, make sure you get them fitted, any respectable outdoor shop will help you, Blacks/Millets are great "budget" shops, if you have one local, go to Field & Trek, service is second to none (except in Leicester :/)

As mentioned get a good pair of socks, these really do make a massive difference, climbed Ben Nevis last year without good socks, my feet suffered. My boots a year older and very worn but with a good pair of socks made it surprisingly easier on my feet.

Cheaper boots do wear out faster, something to take into consideration. If you have a Dr Marten shop local, I'd definitely suggest checking out their lifetime range; free repairs/new shoes when they wear out ;)
 
The Brasher Hillmaster is a classic comfy lightweight boot, ideal for much of the terrain you get in Cornwall. Always best to go to a good shop & try a few on though. I'm a really big fan of Scarpa boots, they're made well and seem to fit me perfectly. The ZG65 would be a good lightweight choice in their range for about £100.
 
Auraomega said:
go to Field & Trek, service is second to none (except in Leicester :/)
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My experience of Field & Trek is that they totally lost their edge when they were bought out by Sports Direct a couple of years back. Cotswold seem to be the only specialist chain remaining that I would consider a genuine 'outdoor enthusiast's' store.
 
Auraomega said:
I have a pair of £50 boots which beat any £100 boots I've ever wore, simply because they were the perfect fit, price doesn't mean everything.

Depends what sort of walking she's doing, if it's normal walking round the town sort of thing you can get away with trainer style boots, if it's more country side/hills/small mountains, get something with a bit of ankle support. In case I didn't make it obvious earlier, make sure you get them fitted, any respectable outdoor shop will help you, Blacks/Millets are great "budget" shops, if you have one local, go to Field & Trek, service is second to none (except in Leicester :/)

As mentioned get a good pair of socks, these really do make a massive difference, climbed Ben Nevis last year without good socks, my feet suffered. My boots a year older and very worn but with a good pair of socks made it surprisingly easier on my feet.

Cheaper boots do wear out faster, something to take into consideration. If you have a Dr Marten shop local, I'd definitely suggest checking out their lifetime range; free repairs/new shoes when they wear out ;)
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today the walk was just 6 or 7 miles over roads footpaths and fields ,in Cornwall its mostly cliff path walking ,shes looking for breathable leather if possible, will keap in mind the good socks tip:)
 
Kamerad said:
Get yourself to Blackburn's Outdoors in Huddersfield. Its a small family business and the staff are really knowledgeable and will get you a correctly fitted boot. I've been to the Go Outdoors in Wakefield and the staff aren't that helpful. You need to be looking at how well a boot fits than the brand.
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Try lots of boots until one feels right.
I got mine from Go Outdoors in Wakefield. I ignore the staff and try on lots of boots til I find the ones that suit me best. I agree about finding a boot that fits and feels comfortable - I have a bunion so finding something suitable is all about comfort, durability and suitability. The boots I have now felt like slippers from first trying them on in the shop.
It doesn't matter how much or how little you pay as long as they are right for the job and fit well.
 
I notice youre in Yorkshire. Try CCC in Sheffield http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/sheffield. They have guys who will recommend you good boots for your feet. If it's just for hill walking in Cornwall I wouldn't go overboard, people here will advise you get the best boot possible, but what is the point if you're just hill walking? Scarpa GTX come in nicely under £100, I got the brown leather, really comfy and waterproof. Brasher are good at this price range too.

If you do actually want the best boot you can buy then personally I recommend Hanwags, there aint much comfier more sturdy boot available :)
 
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