Walking boots; I need a good pair!

[mendiplogs]

HI all looking for a good pair of walking boots what do you think thanks all jon :thumbup:still snowing

[RobArb]

meindl do some good walkers, can't remember the name off the top of my head, i'll have a loook

[mendiplogs]

HI rob is it meindl burma pro mfs boots mate at £140 a pair thanks jon

[WeeDee]

Depends what 'walking' you're planning.

 

One suggestion - Brashers for easy stuff, Scarpa for rough stuff, Koflach for cold stuff.

 

I'm sure you'll get a dizzying array of opinions - after deciding on a 'type' of walking, I would try some on.

[dave fox]

mate what sort of terrain? i use lowa they are a high cut boot gortex leather german made tough as ....well old boots. exspensive mind but will last you a life time mine have been with me to canada summmer and winter and up in the arctic circle in norway ,they are more of a temperate boot

[mendiplogs]

HI all just looked at meindl extreme gtx boots the rtp price is £240 im not paying that more like £150 or less jon

[Sam Thompson]

Terrain?

- Low lying wandering? Cheaper boots. My preferance is for High hunting boots though (Meindl Dovre Xtreme)

- Hill/Mountain? "Mountain" Boots, 3-4 season, Meindl Glockner GTX.

 

 

For me anyway, try them on first BushWear - Outdoor clothing shooting and stalking equipment for Meindl boots.

 

 

Sam

[Andrew Reed]

I year ago I bought Meindl Borneo Pro MFS for hill/fell walking in most seasons. Wanted a pair that would last a very long time, hence almost all leather. Gave Gortex and all that stuff a miss to avoid getting too hot, and it breaks after a while anyway. Disadvantages of the Borneo are fairly heavy compared to some newer build types, and they took a very long time to break in. For summer lowland and downs walking I use something a lot lighter, but they hit a limit for me at about 12-13 miles in one go. I always like good sturdy ankle support as I tend to stride though and over anything without looking too much about where my feet are landing. The grip from the sole is good on them as well.

[18 stoner]

Would have always said a good pair of ex army german parra boots as my first choice.

 

They were without doubt the comfyest boots I ever wore(had several pairs over the last 25 years).

 

That was until i got my tirol fighters. I now wear them all the time, if the wife didnt complain about scuffing her legs with them, I'd wear them to bed.

 

Dont think it matters they are saw boots, they are luxury for your feet when walking!

[Ian Clarke]

most walking boots now days are of a good standard. but prices do seem to of risen in the past 2-3 years. my thoughts are

 

do you want leather or fabric

 

above the "knobbly bit om your ankle" or below

 

but the main thing is go in to a reptible outdoor shop and try on lots and lots of pairs as some are better for wide feet/thin feet.

 

and be careful of the sales assistant try to sell you addons:thumbdown:.

 

p.s. i've had a pair of meindel's for 5 years now still totally waterproof and doing well:thumbup:. looking old but not showing it