Footware..

[jamesdevine]

I would second the merrell's. I have a pair for last fours year now and they are still going strong after miles of summer walking. I recently bought a pair of Brasher Hillmasters and I am a amazed at the out of the box comfort and how lightweight they are.

Merrell also do so versions with Vibram soles.

James

 

[willie]

as dave was saying the reflex are comfy ive had a pair but u cfan also get them in a higher version which gives u anckle support. here http://www.millets.co.uk/cgi-bin/Mi...14cc1582740d43a3b40068c+EN/products/080658251

 

[Andy]

I have clarks active air shoes. I don't know what model and can't find any one the net. They are about £70 in mos clark shops so maybe more then others. If you can get to the Yorkshire outlet you can pick up a bargin though. I got two pairs for £30 :biggthump

edit: go to www.clarks.com for the info

 

[Brian]

RovingArcher,

What type of boots are the ones you have on your post, are they avaliable in UK and what sort of price are they. Normally I wear Lowa militry boots but I also have Salamon trainers which are nice.

Brian

 

[RovingArcher]

RovingArcher,

What type of boots are the ones you have on your post, are they avaliable in UK and what sort of price are they. Normally I wear Lowa militry boots but I also have Salamon trainers which are nice.

Brian

Brian, they are Elk leather mocassins that were gifted to me. They are extremely comfortable and fit the foot like a second skin. They are great for stalking around in the bush.

There are similar mocs that can be found online and I'm thinking that some of the people here at BCUK may be able to help with finding them in the UK. I apologize, but I can't say what a pair would be worth.

 

[tomtom]

they look amazing RA!! :biggthump

 

[leon-1]

I know RA will correct me if I am wrong, but the footwear in his picture look like Keltoi Moccasins, the pattern for which is available from Braintan.com

 

[leon-1]

Looks like I posted a little late

 

[RovingArcher]

Yep, they very well could be of European design. The pattern came from a leatherwork company (tandy) here in the states. The leather came from a Colorado Elk, taken in a traditional manner and they came together in a prison here in California, where one of the Lakota brothers made them up for a friend of mine because he helps the Indian prisoners with their spiritual needs. He had them for years and never wore them, prefering the low, slipper style of moc. One day when I visited him at his Tatoo shop (Indian Ink), he brought them out and presented them to me. I was honored to receive them, considering how they came to be.

 

[tomtom]

i have a pare of these

really great for gental/dry woodland walking.. very nice, but you got to get used to them!!

see www.birkenstock.com

 

[leon-1]

Thanks for the information RA, I have ordered this pattern, but am waiting for some other parts of the order before it is despatched in its entirety, when it arrives I'll let you know if the pattern is made by Tandy (the whole lot is coming from your side of the pond so I don't see why not) :biggthump.

 

[Buckshot]

What thickness is the leather?
Does it vary from sole to upper?

Cheers

Mark

 

[Tantalus]

Anyone tried Mack Boots?

I had a pair and found them to be pretty indestructable

Can't seem to find a UK seller tho

Tant

 

[RovingArcher]

What thickness is the leather?
Does it vary from sole to upper?

Cheers

Mark

Hi Mark, the leather is a split and looks to be between 1/8 and 3/16" thick. Under foot is double thickness. As long as I don't wear them on a wet and abrasive surface like asphalt or concrete, they will last many years and if the bottoms do wear out, I would probably replace them with buffalo.

 

[Ogden]

I tried Hi-Tec and Danner.Since two years I wear Meindl Perfekt.
Lundhags seem to make good shoes, but as far as I know the sole inside the boot is flat, so it feels like walking in rubber boots. Maybe this is not enough support when you walk with a heavy backpack (any experience?).
The Meindl Perfekt are quite heavy, but you will never spread your ankles. The sole is double stitched to the upper (Did you ever experience the sole simply falling off in high and dry zones when there is only glue between the sole and the upper?) It takes very long before boots like this are really comfortable, but it´s worth it.

 

[RovingArcher]

Hello Ogden, in my opinion, the meindl boot is excellent as far as quality and everything I've read on them says they are one of the best, but when I bought a pair (perfekt), the toe box was too shallow for me. Which is why I ended up with the Vasque boots.

Too many years of boots with flat footbeds took their toll on my arches, so I need good support while hiking with a pack.

 

[Moff8]

I haven't tried it myself - yet - but if you don't like boots these with a pair of waterproof socks would do the job.
Sandals

Thomas