Hiking Boots (2 Viewers)

[paulwfromtheden]

Thanks Paul, another brand added to my list.

Oh and Laura, I'd expect personal service of course

D

Hi Delia, yes Meindl, super boots, I bought a pair - £120, but with any make you get what you pay for.

 

[delia todd]

Got 'em

I had a good browse round Perth the other day and finally made my choice.

Millets had a sale on, but none of them fitted me in the recommended makes, so ended with the Berghaus Explorer V (the IV which was in the sale were too small, Meindl were too big, as were the Brashers.)

However, I bought a jacket, and fleece liner as well and negotiated a 10% discount!

Should be warm and dry now at both ends LOL

Thanks for all your input

D

 

[gindog]

I went to a specialist shop Foxs in Amersham Bucks. The lady there spent an hour with me and I tried 6 different pairs of boots. I selected a pair of Meindl boots and was allowed to take them home for 1 week to try as long as I only wore them on a carpeted surface and not outside.

After a week and wearing them on my treadmill and around my house I decided to keep them.

No one else will know your feet like you and you really need to try as many as you can until you get a pair that fit well, when this happens you will know.

good luck

obm

 

[bartooon]

I've just bought a pair of Meindl Magic Mid GTXs from Blacks - reduced from £84.99 to £49.99. Superb boots - reasonably light, supremely comfortable and fully waterproof.

 

[tom24]

It might be worth checking out your local branch of T.K. Max. It's a bit of a lottery but they usually have at least 4/5 different types of walking boots from different brands; last week I found Goretex-lined Zamberlans for £40 along with various others between £30 and £60. The problem of course is whether they'll have your size!!

I'm with you there,a new branch opened in my area and i've bought jacket,trousers (that are twice the price in Blacks/Millets i.e Craghoppers) and Goretex boots @ £60 half the rrp.Good prices on walking and ski-ing socks too.
I never realised that they sold these before so never had a look in any of their other stores.
Tom.

 

[dafi]

I would say stay away from cheap hitec mine leak like leaky things and nothing seams to watterproof them

 

[Tero]

I can't recommend brands, but I have started using models that are not all waterproof, have webbing or breathable fabric on top like running shoes. The bottom is more rugged. These are good in hot weather, summer vacations etc. When they get wet, dry off pretty fast.

 

[Sue Wright]

Brashers were a very well spent £100 for me and fit like gloves!

Sue

 

[mattie]

Go with the brashers every time had mine years with a little waterproofing now again there as good as new

 

[Ruth Daniel]

Actually I use Meindl too and love them, but they were pricey even with staff discount!

Yep can't beat Meindl for me too! :t:

 

[Iceberg slim]

Got some cracking bargains if you have a "Go outdoors" near you,got some decent shirts & combat type trousers,also a new pair of boots,50%off

 

[davercox]

Delia

Can't advise a particular brand but you do need to be very careful about the fit. A retailer with a specialist fitter is best (probably Tiso have such an animal, I only mention them because I believe they are fairly local to you). An incorrect fit will not just feel uncomfortable (and wear the boots unevenly), it could permanently damage your feet (it's happened to my wife). And of course "ladies'" boots are quite different to mens' (cos your feet are different, aren't they ?).

Dave

 

[SueBryan]

I'm a big fan of Berghaus, warm,comfy and waterproof.
Sue

 

[GarethW]

I'm a big fan of Berghaus, warm,comfy and waterproof.
Sue

Ive had my Berghaus boots for 2 years and the gortex lining now leaks.I am very disapointed but i am glad Sues are still going strong. Gareth