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Hi, just would like someone to point me in the right direction really, I want to buy some walking footwear, but I went into millets and the are £100+ is this correct? Lol or can you buy them else where?

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You can buy walking shoes for £25, but honestly spend the money and buy something decent. Having said that I paid £90 (in the sale) for a pair of North Face ones and they were falling to bits within 3 months - the guy in the shop told me I couldn't expect any better if I was going to use them regularly on rough terrain :thinking: :shrug: :lol:
 
Also depends whether you want boots or trainer style and whether waterproof or not.

TK Maxx good for cheaper options, also check oswald baileys for stuff in a sale.

Even the "expensive" stores like cotswolds, still have regular sales. My last 2 pair of trainer style walking shoes were both £50 ish I think for Salomons.
 
Trade type industrial branded boots are good vlaue and comfy I find ...Snap-on, Mac,l oads more ..Ive been using De-Walt for the last few, I go though two a year, wearing them all working day, everyday. Just generally tough, comfortable and supportive footwear. ..steel lines soles etc.

.. BnQ have a good price at the mo down here. sixty five quid odd. :shrug:
 
I purchased a pair of Hi-Tec boots about 5 years ago. They have been used hard with work for the last 18 months, and been up the Pyrenees several times. Still going strong. Only around £50 I think, from Millets/similar store.
 
If you have a Yeomans outdoor near you go and have a look there.

My high sided walking boots where about £60 but my shorter trainer type boots where £90. I have 2 pairs, one that I tend to use out in the mountains and the shorter ones for walking the canals.
 
If you have a Gooutdoors anywhere near to you have a look in there as they have a lot of boots in the sale at the moment, priced from £15 up to 100+.That's in the york store but should be the same in every store plus they have a good selection to try on.
 
TinaC said:
About 8 years ago I spent £120 on a pair of leather Scarpa boots and after much regular use on rough terrain they are still my go to pair for the tops of hills and rough stuff. And they are truly waterproof ;)

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My other half and myself bought Scarpa Mantas in the mid 80s and they're still going strong and still waterproof (regular applications of Nikwax do the job). I used them in the Highlands walking through deep snow in the hills and wet peat on the high moors over Hogmanay and had warm dry feet throughout.

Be warned that some workboots may look suitable but the soles are lethal on wet rock. Vibram/Skywalk type soles are the way to go if you want to feel secure on most surfaces :)
 
Yeomans would be a good shout. I work there (well did, but thats another story)
 
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I brought some Chris Brasher boots about 8yrs ago and they are still doing ok, I've also brought some Jack Wolfskin shoes and they are really light and it's like wearing normal trainers if you want a shoe rather than an ankle boot,check out their website as they may be doing some offers.I went into their shop in Covent Garden and got my shoes for £35 when the original price was £80! Personally I would spend as much as you can on boots/shoes as it's false economy to have to replace every few months when they start to fall apart. Most decent shoes will be around the £100 for general walking but if you're doing some serious climbing I'd spend more. When I brought mine I took my thick socks with me to see if they would feel to snug! I haven't brought anything from The North Face brand as I think they are quite pricey and I prefer the Jack Wolfskin range anyway!
 
One thing you need to consider in the UK is that if you do much hiking then you're more than likely to be walking in wet conditions at some time. There's really only 2 types of boot lining that are effective at keeping water out and your feet dry - "Goretex" & "Event" - it's worth spending money on something decent like this. The best pair of lightweight hiking boots I've ever owned are my current ones - Berghaus Explorer GTX

Simon
 
depends what you want , how you are going to use them

I have 2 pairs of Meindl's each costing £150+, but I can do pretty much anything with them, and as long as the water is not deeper than the boot, feet remain dry.
 
simonkit said:
One thing you need to consider in the UK is that if you do much hiking then you're more than likely to be walking in wet conditions at some time. There's really only 2 types of boot lining that are effective at keeping water out and your feet dry - "Goretex" & "Event" - it's worth spending money on something decent like this. The best pair of lightweight hiking boots I've ever owned are my current ones - Berghaus Explorer GTX

Simon
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For "some time" read "most of the time".

It is worth spending money on good footwear. Cheap boots ar a false economy. Worth getting good quality socks too. If your feet are not comfortable walking becomes torture.
 
Sports direct seems to have a good range at decent prices, and I think they sell quite a few of the big names.
 
TopBanana said:
Sports direct seems to have a good range at decent prices, and I think they sell quite a few of the big names.
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Thanks I didn't think of them.
 
I have a pair of Salomon boots. I bought them about 8/9 years ago and they are still going strong.

They have always kept my feet dry too.

I think I paid about £90 for them in the sale.

Definitely worth spending that little bit extra if you can.
 
My Karrimor event boots have been great, and even with many miles under the sole, they don't look anywhere near ready for replacement.

www.gooutdoors.co.uk usually have a great selection at every price point, but I'd recommend actually trying them on before you buy...... foot ware never seems to follow a size standard :thinking:
 
I had Scarpa's but found them too Narrow, i now have meindls which are fab
 
As someone who sells walking boots on a daily basis. The best advice I can give you is; go into a outdoor retail store and ask for their advice and a get a proper fitting. The wrong pair of boots can be very damaging to your feet, not to mention a fair bit of money wasted.
Avoid places like sports direct because, while they may be cheap, the quality of the boots and knowledge of the staff will be minimal at best.
Get your feet measured and try a few different brands. Scarpa might be great for one person but Meindl might be better for another.
Things to look for include: no rubbing of the heel, about a fingers width of space front of your toes and making sure the boot flexes in the same place as your toes. And finally, ask how to care for your boots. I've seen a well looked after, 20 year old pair of leather boots still going strong so Consider spending at least £100.
Hope this helps
 
A definite vote for Meindl - just got a second pair of Kansas GTX boots as they were on offer @£100 from my local outdoor store. I paid £150 for the same product a year ago so the deal was a bit of a no brainer as they are superb boots.
 
I got a pair of Scarpa Sl M3's for £80 from Go Outdoors last week. Used them at weekend and brilliant for what I need.
 
TinaC said:
About 8 years ago I spent £120 on a pair of leather Scarpa boots and after much regular use on rough terrain they are still my go to pair for the tops of hills and rough stuff. And they are truly waterproof ;)

Read the user reviews and like choosing a camera, what feels best to you. Have a browse on www.lfto.co.uk
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jpwild said:
I got a pair of Scarpa Sl M3's for £80 from Go Outdoors last week. Used them at weekend and brilliant for what I need.
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I've had 2 pairs of scarpas in 20 yrs. They get hammered and the first pair I got were truly knackered when I finalyy chucked them out, but they do last.
I'd definitely go to a good outdoor shop where the staff will be more capable of giving sound advice and offer a decent range.
 
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