Footwear - What Do You Wear When Out?

[forestwalker]

Winter; mukluks if on snowshoes, Nokian lined wellies or Skråmträskskon felt boots if on skis (or my sami fur boots),
Fall and spring: wellies with plenty of wool socks (2 pairs)
Summer: wellies, sandals, 5-fingers, barefoot, moccains

 

[screwdriver]

since christmas on dartmoor and the breacons been wearing tf gear extreme boots as warm,waterproof and extremly comfortable, warmer drier climbs my meindl softline top gtx in leather.

 

[geordienemisis]

I myself wear Brasher GTX and Berghaus extreme gaiters when its really bad going. When I was in the mob I had a pair of Danner Arcadia which were the best boots I have ever owned. I had promised them to a pal when I left the army.(Big Mistake) They cost a small fortune now so I aint going to get any soon.

 

[Barn Owl]

Current wear are Lowa Tibets, Lowa Eiger, Scarpa Ranger, Altberg Gamekeeper and Muck Tay wellies.

 

[Dreadhead]

iv worn soft star barefoot type shoes mostly. and german paras in cold weather. but back tae being housebound so have ordered a pair of brodequin handmade boots for the coming snow when im up and about again

 

[udamiano]

Le Chameau Mouflon plus had them for 9 years now, and still going strong. best boots I've ever had

 

[NS40]

In winter I wear my 15 year old Salomon winter boots which still look as good as new despite the torture I've put them through.

In wet weather it's a pair of surplus Swedish army boots, comfy and lightweight.

Dry summer walking & everyday wear is a pair of lightweight Karrimor walking boots.

If I'm camped out with the family and doing a bit of tracking practice/wildlife watching with the kids, I tend to wear split toed tabis (similar to the ones below). They're great for not making much noise although a bit curious looking

 

[Dreadhead]

In winter I wear my 15 year old Salomon winter boots which still look as good as new despite the torture I've put them through.

In wet weather it's a pair of surplus Swedish army boots, comfy and lightweight.

Dry summer walking & everyday wear is a pair of lightweight Karrimor walking boots.

If I'm camped out with the family and doing a bit of tracking practice/wildlife watching with the kids, I tend to wear split toed tabis (similar to the ones below). They're great for not making much noise although a bit curious looking

iv heard they are extremely common in japan for working men as they afford good grip. im a fan on barefoot orientated shoes and have a pair of knock-off vibram five giners which are great. they certainly look interesting. if they were leather i would consider a pair

 

[cbr6fs]

Syncline GTX Boots

Must have around 700 miles on these boots by now and they're still waterproof and still supportive.
Bit on the heavy side, but because of the rocky terrain here i've not found anything else that's as comfortable, light and to be as supportive.

They're THAT good i've just ordered another pair exactly the same.



Cheers
Mark

 

[Graywolf]

I have Scarpa SLs,German Para Boots and a pair of Magnum Scorpions

 

[Bowlander]

Meindl Dovre Extreme with Mountain Range Gaiters for the hill, Le Chameau wellies for low ground/dog walking, KSB 'approach' shoes for everything else.

 

[NS40]

iv heard they are extremely common in japan for working men as they afford good grip. im a fan on barefoot orientated shoes and have a pair of knock-off vibram five giners which are great. they certainly look interesting. if they were leather i would consider a pair

They're heavy canvas rather than leather (although it's possible they may be available in other fabrics).

Not great for really wet (or cold) weather but the provide great traction and amazing sensitivity as well as stealth when trying to observe wildlife. They're fantastic for tree climbing too (just remember not to jump down afterwards 'cos they have no shock absorption whatsoever).

I might try treating mine with waterproofing though (it's never occurred to me to try this believe it or not).

They are devilishly comfortable though although the split toe can be disconcerting at first. I've been wearing tabis for years and would wear them every day if people would just stop staring at me and asking silly questions when they see me wearing them...

 

[Squidders]

Last time I was in the US I got some of these: http://www.basspro.com/Danner-Prong...-Hunting-Boots-for-Men/product/10207074/90806

Brilliant for 2/3 of the year in the UK, not too hot, not too cold.

In the summer I wear Bison bushcraft boots or birch bark shoes.

 

[treadlightly]

Last time I was in the US I got some of these: http://www.basspro.com/Danner-Prong...-Hunting-Boots-for-Men/product/10207074/90806

Brilliant for 2/3 of the year in the UK, not too hot, not too cold.

In the summer I wear Bison bushcraft boots or birch bark shoes.

Birch bark shoes??? More info please.

 

[treadlightly]

They're heavy canvas rather than leather (although it's possible they may be available in other fabrics).

Not great for really wet (or cold) weather but the provide great traction and amazing sensitivity as well as stealth when trying to observe wildlife. They're fantastic for tree climbing too (just remember not to jump down afterwards 'cos they have no shock absorption whatsoever).

I might try treating mine with waterproofing though (it's never occurred to me to try this believe it or not).

They are devilishly comfortable though although the split toe can be disconcerting at first. I've been wearing tabis for years and would wear them every day if people would just stop staring at me and asking silly questions when they see me wearing them...

Never seen these tabis. Can you get them in the UK?

 

[Smith28]

Scarpa Ranger GTX's, they're comfier than my slippers.

 

[NS40]

Never seen these tabis. Can you get them in the UK?

Yep, mostly martial arts shops but you can also get them on the likes of Amazon and ebay.

Here's a couple of suppliers (no affiliation etc)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Martial-Arts-Ninja-Outdoor-Boots/dp/B003CMBFWU/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1328645937&sr=8-13

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Martial-Ninja-Outdoor-Ankle-Length/dp/B003CSJ5OO/ref=sr_1_8?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1328646094&sr=1-8

 

[wildrover]

Altberg P1's or Scarpa Mantas(old type) if the weathers a bit rubbish.

North Face trail shoes or Mendl Desert fox (cost washers from a local surplus shop) in the the warm/dry.


Chris

 

[Beorn]

Hanwag Tatra GTX all year round, Tevas in summer and light Salomon Hiking shoes when mountainbiking.

 

[Aaron Rushton]

i wear a pair of dickies pull on steel toacap workboot. when im going to be doing a bit of walking, i've got some timberland chocoro trail boots. if im hunting i wear soft, worn trainers. i don't care if i meet get wet, i need to be able to feel the ground beneath me.