Boot recommendation
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Difficult to find a good pair at just 80 quid... the first pair I got were about £100 by Technica and were ok as far as comfort, support and waterproofness went, but they only lasted less than 2 years. My wife's Meindls are still going stong 10 years later.
I then got a pair of Le Chameau.. good marque... 150 euros (£120) ... six months down the line, they leaked and the sole was coming away... crepe!!
I next got a pair of Lowa Combat boots (perhaps the Mountain boots would be a better general choice) ... 170 quid .. more than I wanted to spend but 6 years later and many miles walked and rivers fished.. they are as good as new. Brilliant;brilliant boots....!!!
The other brand I've been very impressed with and is not dear is YDS. I got a pair of the Oasis desert boots for summer use and they are supper comfy, look really tough and support the foot well. They do other versions in leather/goretex etc... as well as the suede/nylon. I've doen some walking with them and have never had a blister.
I think if you buy cheap you'll end up buying twice... so I'd suggest, and this is from my own experience, pay for a good brand ... and a good boot will cost you about double your 80 quid, and you'll not regret it...
cheers
Gareth
Difficult to find a good pair at just 80 quid... the first pair I got were about £100 by Technica and were ok as far as comfort, support and waterproofness went, but they only lasted less than 2 years. My wife's Meindls are still going stong 10 years later.
I then got a pair of Le Chameau.. good marque... 150 euros (£120) ... six months down the line, they leaked and the sole was coming away... crepe!!
I next got a pair of Lowa Combat boots (perhaps the Mountain boots would be a better general choice) ... 170 quid .. more than I wanted to spend but 6 years later and many miles walked and rivers fished.. they are as good as new. Brilliant;brilliant boots....!!!
The other brand I've been very impressed with and is not dear is YDS. I got a pair of the Oasis desert boots for summer use and they are supper comfy, look really tough and support the foot well. They do other versions in leather/goretex etc... as well as the suede/nylon. I've doen some walking with them and have never had a blister.
I think if you buy cheap you'll end up buying twice... so I'd suggest, and this is from my own experience, pay for a good brand ... and a good boot will cost you about double your 80 quid, and you'll not regret it...
cheers
Gareth
I bought a pair of surplus German Army boots last year, £36. They have been wonderful, supportive and comfortable and a pleasure to wear. I also have a pair of Meindl desert boots I got for a similar amount - for warmer days these are also superb. You don't have to buy new to get something decent,
Hope this helps
Phil
Hope this helps
Phil
The new issue haix boots are very good if a little hard to break in. Avalible for £50 here;
http://www.britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/shop/footwear/haix-brown-leather-boots-grade-1-1124181.html
Don't overlook the old Cab boots either which are comfy when broken in and available cheap. Sometimes you can even get the lowa desert issue through ebay for about £50-£60.
Tonyuk
http://www.britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/shop/footwear/haix-brown-leather-boots-grade-1-1124181.html
Don't overlook the old Cab boots either which are comfy when broken in and available cheap. Sometimes you can even get the lowa desert issue through ebay for about £50-£60.
Tonyuk
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