Walking / hiking shoes

Well I ended up buying the adidas terrex two for £50 from sportshoes.com as I realised that I didn't want a trainers with a 'cut out' midsole like the innov8s have.

I have to say, I'm blown away by the difference in quality compared to your average casual trainers. The grip is fantastic and the material seems much harder wearing. I have slim feet too so adidas tend to fit better as they are usually narrower than most. I think I'll struggle to go back to normal trainers for any sort of outdoor activity.
 
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I have owned a pair of Mountain Warehouse Extreme walking boots (510g each - heavy) for several years now, which I initially bought prior to trips to Iceland - they are quite bulky and heavy. The recent times I have worn them for 2-3h countryside walks in the UK, I have suffered from lower back pain afterwards. I haven't been keeping up with my yoga either lately so no doubt that has been contributing. I also over pronate when running so have appropriate running shoes.

I have been thinking to invest in a pair of good walking shoes, with support in mind. Any recommendations of range to look at, with a budget of around £100? Waterproof would be also a bonus, given the UK weather.

Or maybe I should just upgrade to lighter, more supportive boots?
 
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I wear my Adidas terrex two which I talked about above pretty much every day. Especially in this weather, the level of grip they offer over normal trainers is impressive. They aren't waterproof however, so if I'm going anywhere where its wet and muddy I wear my walking boots.

As I was so impressed by the trainers, I ended up buying these Adidas walking boots : https://www.sportsshoes.com/product...zcrIW8aAmRrEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#sku-adi12502

They are waterproof upto and above the laces and they are amazingly light for their size. I use them for a lot of muddy dog walks and they've been brilliant in the snow.

Adidas tend to fit me well as I have narrowish feet but I did go up half a size as a lot of people recommended it and it was definitely needed.
 
DanTheMan said:
I wear my Adidas terrex two which I talked about above pretty much every day. Especially in this weather, the level of grip they offer over normal trainers is impressive. They aren't waterproof however, so if I'm going anywhere where its wet and muddy I wear my walking boots.

As I was so impressed by the trainers, I ended up buying these Adidas walking boots : https://www.sportsshoes.com/product...zcrIW8aAmRrEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#sku-adi12502

They are waterproof upto and above the laces and they are amazingly light for their size. I use them for a lot of muddy dog walks and they've been brilliant in the snow.

Adidas tend to fit me well as I have narrowish feet but I did go up half a size as a lot of people recommended it and it was definitely needed.
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Oh thanks. From a quick look that Adidas Terrex range looks good to me! I'll investigate their different models.

I had so far eyed this, based on. Multiple favourable reviews: https://www.inov-8.com/roclite-g-345-gtx-mens-lightweight-hiking-boot but it is pricey and seems out of stock everywhere in blue/yellow.
 
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Bump - what's recommended these days as a reasonable walking shoe for the casual stroller? No all-day hikes, just the odd casual walk in the countryside.
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My wife would like some walking shoes for xmas so i’m also looking for recommendations. There’s usually a certain brand/model for everything these days.
 
I'd recommended these, had them since last feb, still going strong, very comfy, i walk about 20 miles a week in them i reckon, cost me £110, so seems like a good price to get them at.

Mens Walking & Hiking Boots

Mens walking boots are vital whether you're an experienced hiker or a beginner. We have hiking boots for men ranging from lightweight to heavy protection.
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Bump - what's recommended these days as a reasonable walking shoe for the casual stroller? No all-day hikes, just the odd casual walk in the countryside.
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I grabbed a pair of Karrimor Lynx WTXs a while back. Warm, waterproof and comfy. I used them for a few short tips in the peak District without any issues, but For the last month I've been using them for work where I walk anywhere betwixt 20-30km in an 8-hour shift and they've been top notch. Only reason I swapped them out is last week I decided to grab a pair of steel toe-capped safety boots instead.

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Pair of boots and a small man bag.

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D.P. said:
Trail running shoes. I love Altra Lone Peak, but the Timps are also great. Altra shoes are good for anyone with wider feet. Hoka also have great shoes, and the Salomon speedgoat are infamous - but these brands are too narrow for me.

I ran 110miles with nearly 40,000ft of vertical gain using Lone Peaks in 45 hours last September, not the slightest sign of a blister or a hot spot. Will be using the same shoes for the 200miles race this summer (if work doesn't get in the way).


For the walks you describe, any trail running shoe will work. There is a trade-off between ultimate grip for mud and general comfort and performance on regular paths and dirt roads. If you are regularly running/hiking through a quagmire then brands like INOV-8 have special high traction mud shoes with really deep lugs (mudclaw).

With all of these shoes, the aim is maximum breath ability so they aren't waterproof. The aim is if you are moving then it doesn't matter if your feet get wet going through a stream/bog but it drains out and dries quickly. Any shoe that is waterpoof simply wont breath enough in the summer even when walking moderately.
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The Lone Peaks were going to be my recommendation. Thought I was being unusual but nope, you got there first post!
 
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