Hiking boots

[MrGrumpy]

Looking for a pair of water proof walking boots. Dog walks etc . Currently using my Solomon shoes but really for spring summer. All you hikers what you wearing ? Dont mind spending a bit for something that lasts or should I say the boss is buying

 

[numbnuts]

Merrell

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Accy's old thread contains every brand in every material at every price point IIRC. Worth a search.

 

[MrGrumpy]

Accy's old thread contains every brand in every material at every price point IIRC. Worth a search.

Link ?

 

[PaulSB]

Meindl but can't recall the style. Beautifully made and very comfortable. The deciding factor for me was the soles can be replaced meaning if I care of the uppers correctly these will last me for life.

I paid £235 about five years ago and they're still in great condition.

 

[slowmotion]

If you are going to be walking on rocks and rough stones, I would choose a pair of leather boots. They give good ankle support.

 

[Chief Broom]

I used to buy expensive walking boots but now use 2nd hand army Altberg boots of ebay. Can get different grades ie good,very good, as new etc and are good value

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Depends on terrain. Muddy or clay but not technical then a simple lightweight leather boot from the likes of Brasher will be perfect. Up a mountain you’ll want a thick leather , firmer sole etc.

Something like these would do the job for muddy forest walks etc.

https://www.blacks.co.uk/15897666/brasher-men-s-country-master-walking-boots-15897666

 

[Ridgeway]

Meindl but can't recall the style. Beautifully made and very comfortable. The deciding factor for me was the soles can be replaced meaning if I care of the uppers correctly these will last me for life.

I paid £235 about five years ago and they're still in great condition.

Also have some Meindl here, used them yesterday although mine are suede so not perfect in snow.

My leather Chris Brasher boots i bought in 1995 are still going strong and are my usual winter boots, gators and snow shoes and i'm mountain ready

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Link ?

Try this one:

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/walking-hiking-boots.253855/

I think Accy's a participant not the OP.

Others available for a 'walking boots' search

 

[MichaelW2]

Ones that fit your foot shape not mine.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Ones that fit your foot shape not mine.

This.

 

[FishFright]

Buy the ones whose lasts match your feet shape, and the have the correct toe and heel box fit.

 

[I like Skol]

Grisport!

Not doing myself any favours by sharing this as the prices are sure to rocket once the secret gets out, but getting Mrs Skol a pair of boots from them saved my marriage (comfiest footwear she has ever owned).
She's now on her second pair after wearing out the first actually walking mountains and younger son wears a pair of the walking shoes in black for school!!!

Don't tell anyone else

 

[Bonefish Blues]

I tried to buy a pair of Grisports once. They sent me an odd-sized pair. When I contacted me the next day to arrange exchange I was told that the footwear I'd waited a couple of months for was already out of stock and I'd have to wait again.

I don't wear Grisports...