Walking shoes/boots

Gilly · 27 Sep 2007 at 14:18

Going to be doing the two three peaks challenges very shortly and want some proper footwear.

Thing is, I've no idea what to look for, what is a good make, what is a good price or anything.

All I know is I don't want huge donging great things on my feet, and I'd quite like them to be light and waterproof.

G|mp · 27 Sep 2007 at 14:25

Merrell or Berghaus

Von Luck · 27 Sep 2007 at 14:30

Have had a pair of these for a couple of years (albeit Goretex rather than eVent) and they're excellent. Not too heavy, but robust enough to deal with the rough stuff and waterproof.

http://*******.com/yu2loj

God knows why that's filtered - tiny url dot com, or here's the full length url:

http://www.blacks.co.uk/blacks.stor...LK-SS06-Mens-Walking-Boots-Fabric/081999.aspx

chet84 · 27 Sep 2007 at 14:35

I'd go for something like walking shoes instead of boots. They're not really needed on the three peaks to be honest. Something like this (Yes I know they're ugly!):

http://www.millets.co.uk/millets.storefront/product/081151.aspx?searchbreadcrumbs=082641

p4radox · 27 Sep 2007 at 14:35

I'd recommend going to a decent shop. Millets are the same company as Blacks, but Blacks sell better stuff. They also impressed me with the quality of service too.

I got myself a pair of Meindl leather boots. They don't look like modern fabric style boots, but they're solid, no-nonsense walking boots and are perfect in every way.

http://www.blacks.co.uk/blacks.stor...K-SS06-Mens-Walking-Boots-Leather/080985.aspx

G|mp · 27 Sep 2007 at 14:38

He doesnt want big boots dude

Get some Merrells with gore tex for about 80 quid and you will be sorted

Gilly · 27 Sep 2007 at 14:43

Hmmm. Expensive for 2 walks :/

badbob · 27 Sep 2007 at 14:46

I'd buy pre-worn army boots..and get something that supports the ankle.

Admiral Huddy · 27 Sep 2007 at 14:48

I got these army boots I swear by brand new from an army store but I can't remember the brand.. They have a reinforced toecap and waterprrof outer lining but a very very light weight for walking and running.. I use them for the gym and by bike... They only cost about £48 and I'm on my second pair in 6 years and I wear them a lot... think ... think.. think ahhh!!

tom_e · 27 Sep 2007 at 14:49

badbob said:
I'd buy pre-worn army boots..and get something that supports the ankle.

no way would I ever buy pre-worn especially not for any major walking you want the boots/shoes molded to your feet not somone elses. As long as you get them in decent time and wear them in well ul be fine

platypus · 27 Sep 2007 at 14:50

Merrell + Gortex.

badbob · 27 Sep 2007 at 14:52

blitz2163 said:
no way would I ever buy pre-worn especially not for any major walking you want the boots/shoes molded to your feet not somone elses. As long as you get them in decent time and wear them in well ul be fine

Better than wearing a brand new, not broken in pair. I've worn broken in army boots that aren't mine and they're great. No problems with blisters or sore feet.

tom_e · 27 Sep 2007 at 14:55

badbob said:
Better than wearing a brand new, not broken in pair. I've worn broken in army boots that aren't mine and they're great. No problems with blisters or sore feet.

Thats why I recommend getting them properly broken in before doing anything major, but then again because they are quite soft leather I've never had a problem even with brand spanking new ones

p4radox · 27 Sep 2007 at 14:56

To be honest if you're only doing 2 walks and don't plan on using them again, you're not looking for what I'd call "proper footwear".

Just wear trainers tbh

badbob · 27 Sep 2007 at 14:57

p4radox said:
Just wear trainers tbh

lol I remember trip, half arrived with jeans and trainers. Such a joy to see them soaking wet measurable with lost footwear (walking through marshes)

Wear boots.

Gilly · 27 Sep 2007 at 14:58

p4radox said:
To be honest if you're only doing 2 walks and don't plan on using them again, you're not looking for what I'd call "proper footwear".

Just wear trainers tbh

You think that doing the three Yorkshire peaks and the three highest mountains in Britain don't call for proper footwear?

KaHn · 27 Sep 2007 at 14:59

p4radox said:
To be honest if you're only doing 2 walks and don't plan on using them again, you're not looking for what I'd call "proper footwear".

Just wear trainers tbh

If its a nice day then yeah trainers will be fine, or if you want to go a bit more advanced get some trail running shoes (merrell/scarpa etc)

When I did walk a lot I couldnt put a price on my scarpa boots, they were about 100quid 13-14yrs ago and are still in my loft now.

The comfort you get for having boots which fit correctly is amazing, but with everything in life you will have to pay for a good make and look at what is going to fit the shape of your foot correctly.

You also have the agrument of gortex or leather etc.

KaHn

Dave M · 27 Sep 2007 at 15:01

Go down Brantano's or whatever cheap shoe superstore is near you and get some water proof hi-tec's, hiking shoes or boots - as you prefer.

I'd suggest mid-cut boots, not as heavy as full ankle boots but less likely to come off in peat bogs or get water over them than shoes.

KaHn · 27 Sep 2007 at 15:01

Gilly said:
You think that doing the three Yorkshire peaks and the three highest mountains in Britain don't call for proper footwear?

You doing Ben Nevis? And as for highest peaks in yorkshire they are mear hills so trainers will be fine.

Ben Nevis in winter = Boots + a lot more equipment.

Any mountian in the lakes will be fine with trainers in the summer. Weather dependance is another issue. Also good socks.

KaHn

p4radox · 27 Sep 2007 at 15:02

Gilly said:
You think that doing the three Yorkshire peaks and the three highest mountains in Britain don't call for proper footwear?

No, I definitely think you need boots.

After I recommended some boots I noticed you didn't want "huge donging things", by which I assume you mean boots.

The alternative is walking shoes, which I think are quite frankly, useless.