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Striker
It depends entirely upon what you want to use them for, just walking or a bit scrambling thrown in, summer only or 3 or 4 season, are you likely to use crampons?
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Waterproof, good sole, nice fit and lightweight is what you need. They haven't got to be "label" name.Quite happy to spend a reasonable amount. Not especially sure what 'high end' costs, but happy to spend circa £100
Thanks for the tip, but I'm actually based abroad. There are some hiking shops I can do that with but I wouldn't especially know what I'm askign for and i don't want to be taken for a ride of things I don't need etc
A good outdoor shop should be able to find you the right pair depending on your needs. When I did the Yorkshire Three Peaks a few years back, the bloke in Tiso in Newcastle spent the best part of an hour asking questions and getting me to try stuff on and simulate walking up and down hills etc. I got a pair of Brashers in the end and they've done the job. Think they were about £100 but a wise investment. He steered me away from more expensive ones.
The right socks are also worth investing in.
If you're actually going to be hiking go for boots, you need ankle support.Yes indeed.
That actually is the store I planned to go to, also there is one nearby called Alewalds which I will check out.
I actually tried on some North Face walking shoes rather than Boots at lunchtime which were on sale in a local sports shop. They looked very smart and durable but the grip on the bottom didn't appear especially durable.
decide if you need a leather 4 season boot or if you can get away with a lighter 3 season boot
I have Salomon quest 4d GTX
a 3 season gore tex boot
supremely comfortable, no need for multiple pairs of socks or owt daft like that and a good high ankle
well worth the money, when these ones are finished I will buy the exact same pair again
I got a pair of these before I went to South America trekking, classAnyone recommend any?
I don't really know much about what to look for but I'm going to be doing a fair bit of trekking over the next 12 months so really need to get some.
Why go outdoors when he can buy them on the interweb?Go Outdoors get a decent pair for about £40 depends how much walking you do
So he can try them on comfort etcWhy go outdoors when he can buy them on the interweb?
Scarpa have recently amalgamated with the Serbian footwear firm called Bojit.Always used Brasher, and served me well. Looking at getting some new boots myself. Think I will try Scarpa this time around.
These Mens Terra GTX Boot 2018
Always used Brasher, and served me well. Looking at getting some new boots myself. Think I will try Scarpa this time around.
These Mens Terra GTX Boot 2018
Reynolds still there ? Pleased to hear that . I wonder if it is actually the Renolds family that run it . Got both me lasses tackled up in there. Happy times .Are you near town? If you are pop into Reynolds on Derwent Street, if you're nearer Newcastle pop into either LD or Cotswolds to get proper fitting and advice, it'll save you a lot of pain and blisters in the long run (walk)
Reynolds still there ? Pleased to hear that . I wonder if it is actually the Renolds family that run it . Got both me lasses tackled up in there. Happy times .