tell me what you think of these boots

[kieran w]

hi all so today I have been to sports direct and tried on these 3 pairs of boots they all fit very well but want to know which ones you guys think I should go for?

http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-ksb-fell-walking-boots-mens-182239?colcode=18223905

http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-ksb-braemar-event-mens-walking-shoes-182411?colcode=18241105

http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-ksb-d30-pioneer-mens-walking-boots-182446?colcode=18244616

 

[Mesquite]

What sort of use do you intend for them, lightweight bimbles round the wood, some serious hill trekking or something between?

If it's just bimbles round your wood I've got a pair similar to the first (slightly older model I think) and they do me fine for that purpose but I wouldn't rate them for any serious long distance walking.

 

[kieran w]

What sort of use do you intend for them, lightweight bimbles round the wood, some serious hill trekking or something between?

If it's just bimbles round your wood I've got a pair similar to the first (slightly older model I think) and they do me fine for that purpose but I wouldn't rate them for any serious long distance walking.

I bit of both really as a scout I will be using them for a lot of different activities

 

[John Fenna]

Karrimor do not have a great rep these days... but I have not tried Karrimor boots since the original KSBs came out ... 30 odd years ago!

 

[Teepee]

I'd go for the first pair if I wanted those Karrimors. They look the pick of the range. There is less to leak and break on a 1 part leather upper and with regular care and treatment, should stay effectively waterproof for most conditions as long as the sole and bits stays stuck to the upper. Event and Goretex liners do work but in my experience quickly fail, leaving you with a pair of boots that aren't waterproof but take much longer to dry.

I've not had much joy with modern karrimor footwear. Both pairs of event lined I've had have failed quite quickly and every other pair I've owned have failed. In fact, every waterproof lined footwear I've ever used has failed now I think of it

 

[Macaroon]

I'd go for the first pair if I wanted those Karrimors. They look the pick of the range. There is less to leak and break on a 1 part leather upper and with regular care and treatment, should stay effectively waterproof for most conditions as long as the sole and bits stays stuck to the upper. Event and Goretex liners do work but in my experience quickly fail, leaving you with a pair of boots that aren't waterproof but take much longer to dry.

I've not had much joy with modern karrimor footwear. Both pairs of event lined I've had have failed quite quickly and every other pair I've owned have failed. In fact, every waterproof lined footwear I've ever used has failed now I think of it

Exactly this! Put a few bob more to it and get some altbergs, says I

 

[cranmere]

I have a preference for light, flexible boots, but the most important thing is that they fit well and are comfortable to wear. I reckon everything else comes second to that. What they said about waterproof membranes, boots are flexed repatedly and membranes tend to break down fairly quickly. Good leather treated properly remains pretty water resistant.

 

[woodstock]

Karrimor do not have a great rep these days... but I have not tried Karrimor boots since the original KSBs came out ... 30 odd years ago!

Not worth the money on their low end ones as the rubber on the sole disintegrates after a short while.

 

[ph5172]

For that money you can have a pair of Brasher Hilwalker2s using price match and 10% off at a well known Outdoors Chain, you dont even have to GO they will post

Always get good reviews and come up on size of your usual boots

 

[SCOMAN]

Karrimor boots are pants nowadays irrespective of cost. For all round stuff I'd go for Berghaus explorers check around the web for best price.

 

[pauljm116]

Karrimor boots are pants nowadays irrespective of cost. For all round stuff I'd go for Berghaus explorers check around the web for best price.

I've had a pair of Explorers for a couple of years, really comfortable and hard wearing. Cheaper than the karrimors too.

http://www.fieldandtrek.com/berghaus-explorer-trek-mens-walking-boots-182109?colcode=18210903

 

[andyxedos]

Ive been fancying a pair of the d30's for a while-tried them on instore and they seemed amazingly comfortable! Not sure if the gel sole is a gimmic but it certainly seemed to work! BUT ive never seen a proper review of them!

Andy

 

[copper_head]

I've a few bits of Karrimor gear and its ok but don't buy the boots! I had 3 pairs of them all fell apart within 6 months (you'd think I'd learn after the second pair). I bought a set of Brasher Supalite 2's in the end already put more miles through them than those 3 pairs of Karrimors combined and not a single issues so far. Took some breaking in though!

£115 on Ebay

 

[Dunx]

All karrimor boots and shoes I've had haven't lasted me long.

Lately Ive been using the goretex issued boots - got them from ebay for a fraction of the price of those karrimors. So far they've outlasted 2 other pairs of boots and are still going strong.

 

[baggins]

another thumbs up for the Brashers. i used to have a psi of the old ksb3s' , back when Karimoor were a respected company, they were wonderful boots but, when i came to replace them, karimoor (at least the boot part) had been bought out by sports direct and the quality was dire. get a good pair of boots and you won't regret it.