Boots, Which Type?

[Shambling Shaman]

Seal skin socks Iv got 3 pairs of boots my allround boot is a Converse tactical bit pricey £60 but my MRT Scapers were £120 and my winter Sapers were £160 and only get worn once a year on winter training. But it cant be said enough - GOOD SOCKS

 

[Kiwi]

Personally I would go for Scarpa boots. They really last, and so long as you get a good fit, are really comfortable. I had a pair for 12 years and they went all over NZ and Scotland and never let me down once.
I have the Freny mountain boots now and although they are bit heavy and expensive (£200) perform really well. I was up in Scotland last year in deep snow and they stayed warm and dry throughout the trip. Excellent winter/bad weather boot.
I suppose it comes down to personal experience and preference really.

 

[addyb]

Canadian army Mk.III boots are a good, durable "mucking about" boot. They're double lined which is a little different than the British army boot which doesn't have the uppers lined. (Correct me if I'm wrong) Anyway, here's a link on Evil Bay.

Cheers,

Adam

 

[Big Bad Stu]

I use Hitech Magnum Elite boots, They are part leather, part fabric and are comfy and toastie, they have a sympatex liner and as such are completely waterproof.

I was put on to them by my brother in law who is a copper.

My last pair have done three years as my work boots and have now been semi retired to become my outdoor playing boots.

Stewey.

 

[Lurch]

Wow. My Elites (both pairs 6" and 8") fell apart quite quickly, the soles wore down very quickly and then cracked.

 

[seamonkey]

Solomon boots fit me amazingly well, i used the pro trek 7 in the caingorms never leaked and was amzingly comfy?

ask yourself if you will be using crampons?
i have a $140 pair of protrek 6 or something or other at the moment suit very good robust travel boot which isn't too heavy for extended use on tarmac.

cheers
graham

 

[Bigman]

Yesterday I went down to Millets in Paignton and bought a pair of;

Hi-Tec Guanche WP Mens Hiking Boots for £24.99 which was half price.

First impressions, they are reasonably flexible, have adequate ankle support and quite a good tread pattern which is shallow and should not clog to easily.

On the front of the boot there is a lip for fitting a Yeti Gaiter on.

 

[Spacemonkey]

Look pretty good too. Is the tongue sewn in all the way to the top?

 

[Bigman]

Look pretty good too. Is the tongue sewn in all the way to the top?

No, the tongue is only sewn in half way up.

 

[Anthony Micallef]

For what its worth I've had a pair of Scarpa leather boots for over 10 years and they are the most comfortable footwear I've ever worn. Still in good condition after all this time too!

 

[rik_uk3]

Karrimor KSB walking shoes, for the summer/autum, and US army cold weather boots (Gortex / Thinsulate lined) for wetter, colder weather.

Next time any of you are in London, go to the Lillywhites store in Piccadilly Circus, its now a discount shop, the Karrimor cost me £19.99 back in June, and they had Karrimor Gortex lined boots for £29.99. They must be "seconds" for that money, but I've yet to find a fault with mine

 

[Bigman]

I thank everyone for all their input and suggestions regarding which type of boot is best.

I have made a few notes on where to buy a better pair of boots and other kit from but that will be at a later date.

Trying to re-kit oneself again after several years of being absent from an outdoor life (over 20yrs) is both a daunting and exciting prospect.

I've read several of the articles on here and this forum is a goldmine of information whether your a novice or an expert.

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