Boots on a budget...

[bobingtonsmyth]

First off let me say I know the adage you get what you pay for really applies to the world of footwear but being permanently poor precludes me going out and splashing out on a pair of Meindl's or similar.

Therefore need some help/recommendations. I've got about £50 to spare for a new pair of boots. Terrain is going to be the woods and hills of North Wales pretty much year round and being a fussy git I really don't like black leather.

So any recommendations? And Where's good to buy round the North Wales/Cheshire/Shropshire area?

 

[Ogri the trog]

He he, I'm pretty fussy when it comes to footwear too,

My last major buy was a second-hand pair of Matterhorn Fort Bragg's, that now need a re-sole!

Keep in mind things like Sealskins gortex socks, which can prolong the life of ordinary footwear.

Or you could take the Cody Lundin approach......

ATB

Ogri the trog

 

[Sanji]

only boot i can think off that very good for your price range are German Para Boot, i heard they`re suppose to be very very good. (prob get myself a pair next yr)

http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/s...oes/new-style-genuine-german-para-366473.html

 

[snozz]

I got a pair of alt-berg from Ebay for £25. Leather & waterproof. I'd look on ebay and bide your time.

 

[sxmolloy]

I'd have a look at your local Go Outdoors or Mountain Warehouse. You should be able to pick a half decent pair of boots for around the £50 mark, I have in the past.

 

[maddave]

British army goretex Pro Boots are cheap and comfy (£40 ish) I use em for work and they're ..... well..... tough as old boots really

 

[telwebb]

Don't know if they've been mentioned but the Bates range look quite good - I'm quite tempted myself but don't know if the others here can comment from experience?

tel

 

[UltimateSurvivor]

Jack Pyke Countryman.

I use these when i'm out Hunting and they never let me down.

£52.99 on flebay. You won't find a better boot for that price.

SPECS.
Waterproof nubuck leather upper with leather collar
Waterproof breathable Breathatex® lining
3M Thinsulate insulation layer
Rustproof metallic lacing system
Rubber with PU sole with 2cm high reinforced rubber strip for extra protection
9 eyelet high

Regards.

 

[wingstoo]

My last pair of boots were £150, but as maddave has already said, British military boots are good for the price.

Wings

 

[hiho]

you could have a look in your local tkmaxx, they sometimes have a few decent pairs of boots in

 

[Large Sack]

Try here
http://www.javari.co.uk/Karrimor-Me...nodes=213377031&sort=shoesbrowserel2&onsale=1

I just bought a pair of these Karrimor boots for next summer, but there are 100s of other footwear bargains, just have a scroll through.
I have used them a few times now for both myself and the kids. Very good indeed.

Cheers
Sack

 

[para106]

Agree with hiho - TK Maxx usually have some decent boots in for that sort of money. In my neck of the woods they currently have a good selection of Rohan, Berghaus, Karrimor & a few Scarpa. Happy hunting..

 

[johnnytheboy]

I had a pair of timberland euro hikers and they were so comfortable, them and the original tie boots are on ebay in their millions!!!

 

[bobingtonsmyth]

Thanks all for your comments, must admit I'm liking the look of the Jack Pyke Countryman boots. So going plump for those when I get a bit of money in my paypal account. Thanks UltimateSurvivor, you can always trust a fellow Yorkshireman to point you in the right direction.

Just one last question, do most people stand by the idea of buying a size larger due to foot expansion? Am a size 9 so if I stick by the theory I should by the next size up?

 

[UltimateSurvivor]

Thanks all for your comments, must admit I'm liking the look of the Jack Pyke Countryman boots. So going plump for those when I get a bit of money in my paypal account. Thanks UltimateSurvivor, you can always trust a fellow Yorkshireman to point you in the right direction.

Just one last question, do most people stand by the idea of buying a size larger due to foot expansion? Am a size 9 so if I stick by the theory I should by the next size up?

Deffinately go a size up if you go for the JP Countrymans. They lace up quite snug. I'm a size 11 so i go for a 12, whatever boot i get. Leaves room for expansion and a thick pair of Army issue socks, or two.

Regards.

 

[BarryG]

Blacks are having a footware sale at the mo - 50% OFF. There may be a bargin in there, sub £50.

 

[jonnie drake]

picked up a pair of inov8 roclite 370's for 49.99 from fleabay chuffed with em

 

[Rob84]

picked up a pair of inov8 roclite 370's for 49.99 from fleabay chuffed with em

How do the inov8's fit are they wide or narrow ?

 

[chjo]

I had a pair of timberland euro hikers and they were so comfortable, them and the original tie boots are on ebay in their millions!!!

If the eurohikers are available get some warm and comfy going to get another pair myself if i can find any.

 

[MSkiba]

I would rather wear trainers and take extra socks untill you save enough for a decent pair. Or buy second hand.

Nothing worse than blowing your last £50 on boots that leak water after the 3rd use. Money down the drain.