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non skiing info

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:12:16 GMT

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:

Re:non skiing info

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:56:01 GMT

You need comfy ones that fit !!
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Re:non skiing info

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:14:40 GMT

Depends on how much, how serious and how far you yomp.

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Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:36:20 GMT

My last meindl were about GBP150 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

:)

Re:non skiing info

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:43:06 GMT

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:

Re:non skiing info

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:29:33 GMT

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 )

Re:non skiing info

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:48:34 GMT

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.)

Re:non skiing info

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:50:29 GMT

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

Re:non skiing info

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:51:44 GMT

My Meindl were Vibram soles. Like new still!

Goretex lined still best option?

Re:non skiing info

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:36:38 GMT

Here you go guy's these might be ok for mountain paths ......

Re:non skiing info

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:11:32 GMT

You do have some strange clothes in your wardrobe!

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Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:25:55 GMT

Iceman wrote:You do have some strange clothes in your wardrobe!

You never see a mountain goat fall over .... do you ?

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Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:00:13 GMT

I am actually wiping tears of laughter from my eyes!

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