Walking boots
- Bobthefloat
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Walking boots
Any recommendations on good quality 3 season Walking boots? That could also be used for fishing,
I've found a pair of rather tasty leather boots but they come with a whopping price tag.
Some advice would be good before I fork out.
As always any feedback would be much appreciated chaps
I've found a pair of rather tasty leather boots but they come with a whopping price tag.
Some advice would be good before I fork out.
As always any feedback would be much appreciated chaps
- Hovis
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Re: Walking boots
https://www.outdoorgb.com/p/Scarpa_Mist ... JqEALw_wcB
Right, I've tried a few. These are by far the best 3 season boot I've got, I happily wear them in winter too, plenty warm for me. They aren't fully waterproof but very breathable, if I know I'm heading in the way of bogs a pair of sealskinz sock sees me right.
I've got a 1000+ miles on these and the durability and sole is holding well. They are considered an older model now so can be had for sub £100 occasionally.
I'm just too lazy to look after leather and these, despite being put away wet and dirty have worn exceptionally well
Right, I've tried a few. These are by far the best 3 season boot I've got, I happily wear them in winter too, plenty warm for me. They aren't fully waterproof but very breathable, if I know I'm heading in the way of bogs a pair of sealskinz sock sees me right.
I've got a 1000+ miles on these and the durability and sole is holding well. They are considered an older model now so can be had for sub £100 occasionally.
I'm just too lazy to look after leather and these, despite being put away wet and dirty have worn exceptionally well
I have laid aside business, and gone a'fishing.
Izaak Walton
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Re: Walking boots
I have had a pair of Karrimor boots for a few years and they have served me very well.They have the Vibram sole and are very comfy.Not for winter but fine for the other seasons.They do a good range and start from about £80.Available from most outdoors type shops,also online.
- Aitch
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Re: Walking boots
I have Karrimor too... cracking boots for the money got them from Go outdoors for £50
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- Ian.R.McDonald
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Re: Walking boots
I agree with Hovis- Scarpa are things of beauty, well made with a great choice of material.
They are comfortable and wonderful.
Not sure if I would want to take them on a grubby and muddy fishing trip! Kept for best
They are comfortable and wonderful.
Not sure if I would want to take them on a grubby and muddy fishing trip! Kept for best
- Olly
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Re: Walking boots
I have had a pair of Salomon GTX for some years, waterproof about £150 or less. Lasted for some 15 years.
- Duckett
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Re: Walking boots
If you like traditional looking boots in leather that don’t take an age of blisters to walk in, then l heartily recommend Altberg, from that well known German speaking enclave called Richmond, North Yorkshire!
https://www.altberg.co.uk/
For my normal fishing, I buy almost anything. However, for stalking, rugged or damp terrain fishing and my walking I use Altberg. They were recommended to me by my outdoors loving chiropodist when I was being treated for a foot problem and I’ve never looked back. One big plus is that they come in a range of width fittings. Not cheap but comfortable and reliable.
Phil
https://www.altberg.co.uk/
For my normal fishing, I buy almost anything. However, for stalking, rugged or damp terrain fishing and my walking I use Altberg. They were recommended to me by my outdoors loving chiropodist when I was being treated for a foot problem and I’ve never looked back. One big plus is that they come in a range of width fittings. Not cheap but comfortable and reliable.
Phil
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- Santiago
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Re: Walking boots
Another one for Scarpa. I wear mine nearly every day and they're so so comfy! Not not to mention very hard wearing.
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Re: Walking boots
Salomon Quest 4 GTX RRP £185
Outstanding boots and they have an excellent 2 year warranty.
Outstanding boots and they have an excellent 2 year warranty.
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Re: Walking boots
Another one for Scarpa...I wear boots all waking hours all week...comfortable (I have to wear special insoles) and are durable for a boot worn all day almost 365. I get around 18 months from a pair, and only revert to my heavy leather Haix boots in deepest winter. Current ones are ZG Lite GTX