non skiing info

Are there any people here that know anything about waLking boots? I need to buy a new pair as my old faithful meindl have given up the ghost

Thought would give a try, this might be one if those posts with loads of views and no replies :roll:

You need comfy ones that fit !!
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Depends on how much, how serious and how far you yomp.

My last meindl were about £150 soon that area. Walk about 15 mile a day across boggy moorland, up rocky mountains. Dont rate fabric ones. Last were leather with goretex lining. Tempted to go for same pair, but wondering if there is anything else out there

Andy - they are bloody comfy too!

Buying is like buying ski boots. Take your time, best for budget. They will treat you well

:)

Iceman wrote:

Buying is like buying ski boots. Take your time, best for budget. They will treat you well

:)

Bought some Scarpa Trionics in 1985 - went everywhere, UK, the Alps, Africa ....
Still going strong but a friend has them as my feet changed a bit and they no longer fit :cry:

You can go see a walking boot fitter, just like you can visit a ski boot fitter :D

The only ones worth buying are the ones that fit )

Mine are Merrell, Vibram soles, Goretex uppers, Comfortable, good grip, have been hard wearing. Rock walking, some fell running.

Also have a pair of North Face fabric uppers for easy hill walks, but the uppers are pretty well shot now. It is a shame, because the soles, also Vibram are like brand new, fantastic grip. Now good for gardening, beach walking and steep rock climbing on a dry day!
I once owned a pair of FEBs. These were a radical departure from earlier mountain boots, and were the first to use Vibram soles and Goretex liners. (FEB ~ Frederick Ellis Brigham, the founder in 1933, and the father of Bob and Ellis Brigham.)

I have Altbergs. Massive size range and 5 widths. If that's still no good, they do made to measure 8)