Walking Boots

[fire_munki]

Then again, I'm potentially off to the Scottish Highlands for 8 weeks in February (where I hope to fit in lots of walking) and I don't want to be caught out with a summer boot in those conditions. Then again, I can simply put on an extra sock layer to insulate my feet on those occasions.

Scottish mountains in Feb? Totally different boot to summer hill walking. Unless you're staying low you need to be able to stick some sort of crampon on, I've had trips up where it was wet and you didn't attach them for days on end, and others when you were wearing them most of the day.

Moving about you 'should' be warm enough but it's the safety aspect as well.

Last time I was up, the chap getting me from the station was chatting away and pointed out two blokes slowly ambling down the street, he'd picked them out of an avalanche the day before. They'd gone the route they had as one of the two forgot his crampons so went on an unsafe snow slope. They wouldn't have headed up it if they both had them was the lesson learned that day.

Fabric or leather doesn't matter both will keep you dry and both will let water in over the top. If you're in long damp grass or mud a pair of gaiters will help immensely.

Again brand at a decent price doesn't matter, fit does. Mammut fit my feet perfectly, Scarpa just crush me. You just need to keep trying until you find ones that work.

 

[CircleFaust]

I have been struggling to decide on which boots to buy for Almost a month.
I have tried to do as much research as possible, without being ocd, and the prevailing message <seems > to be pretty much 'all manufacturers have outsourced production to the usual countries to save money and quality has greatly suffered'

people are saying they have spent £140 on a pair of scarpa, salomon or Merrill (eg) and 9 months later they practically disintegrate.

luckily I'm not a hardcore hiker, just do the peak district most weekends, only in the 15 mile range so I'm just going to buy the comfiest I can get for under £150 this weekend.

Already have quite a few pairs of bridgedale socks so fingers crossed for happy trails.

i'd agree with you more or less. i picked up some merrell moab fst. they are pretty comfortable and lightweight. if anyone is considering a pair btw they suit a thinner foot.
there is just no way they are worth the £120 rrp. i got them on sale at £84 and would not want to have pair any more. they are made in vietnam (or similar) and i can't see them last too many years. my north face hedgehogs were better built but they have redesigned those now , cheaper looking quality.
i was getting frustrated with all these brands looking huge money for nothing special.

 

[TrafficMaster]

I gave up on traditional walking boots.

Made the move over to Adidas Terrex, both walking shoe and boot.

Never looked back since I did this, most comfortable, light, and warm solution I have ever found.

 

[FurryLemon]

I've always worn Timberland boots for hiking and casual wear. Comfortable, long lasting and a very good fit (for me).

 

[Burnsy2023]

I've always worn Timberland boots for hiking and casual wear. Comfortable, long lasting and a very good fit (for me).

Hiking in Timberlands? Really?

That's not great in wet weather.

 

[FurryLemon]

They're waterproof...

 

[nine_tails]

Bhutan all the way. I picked them up quite cheap from go-outdoors. I think it was ~£135 after price match with Rutland cycling , who has them for 151.
Bhutan are not full on mountaineering boots, they are rather suited for walking. Try them out. They are a wonderful pair. Practically a steal at that price.