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CARL Nov 4, 2014 13:08:21

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I have two pairs bought from Mountain Warehouse.
One lighter/suede pair I use when the weather is dry - limited waterproof.
Plus a second leather pair (extreme) which I wear when wet. I have worn these boots in very bogy terrain and (so far) they have kept me dry.
I think the suede pair were about £40.00 and the leather ones about £80.00.
Hope this helps?

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thesweetcheat Nov 4, 2014 17:36:52

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Scarpa boots I currently have are very good, but the particular type has been (very expensively) upgraded now, so I couldn't afford to buy the current version!

http://www.scarpa.co.uk/trek/kinesis-tech-gtx/

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Sanctuary Nov 5, 2014 10:34:31

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Sanctuary wrote:

I bought a pair of Regatta Great Outdoors walking boots about three years ago now and up until last week was perfectly happy with them. Totally waterproof, lightweight, comfortable and smart to look at. I've been over all terrains over many, many miles but mainly moorland and tors down her in Cornwall. Last week the sole on one of them just literally departed from the upper part of the boot and it was then that I realised how poorly they had been joined together. Looking at the other boot and flexing it, it was quite obvious that its sole also was about to part company with its soul-mate (pun intended!!).

So, what boots do you all wear and recommend? Are there any about that have soles that are literally 'vulcanised' to its upper? I've had a few different makes over the years but none who's soles came apart, just simply wore out!

Cheers

Checking these out at the moment...thoughts please? On the Bay but a decent seller by the looks of it...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Berghaus-Mens-Explorer-Ridge-Leather-Gore-Tex-Waterproof-Walking-Boots-New-/321560700860?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Athletic_Shoes_ET&var=&hash=item4ade82e7bc

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Captain Starlet Nov 5, 2014 19:41:27

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I was a bit short of cash when I brought my last pair so after an extensive search had a look on Amazon to see if they had any bargains, brought a great pair of Hi Tec leather boots for £45. They're great, had them about 4 years now and still going strong.

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Lubin Nov 5, 2014 19:44:58

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One thing to look for is how much stitching there is on the boot. This is where water will get in unless you somehow waterproof them. I never believe all this stuff about GORTEX lining being waterproof either as your feet are constantly rubbing against it which will eventually let water through. The best way , I have found , to get a good waterproof boot is to get a one piece leather pair and Nikwax them regularly.

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head-first Nov 8, 2014 14:16:04

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To a large extent, what you buy should depend on what you want to use them for, when you might use them, and the kind of terrain you expect to cover. Oh, and the shape of your foot!

I've had a pair of Scarpa Rangers for about ten years and they're still going strong. At some point they'll just need a replacement sole, as the current one is wearing out! They're full leather boots with Gore-Tex lining, but light and breathable enough to use in the summer on most terrain.

Meindl also make excellent boots, although they're a bit more expensive and rigid. However, I know form experience that cheap boots can be a false economy, and it's worth saving up for something sturdy. If you get a decade of use out of them, they become your best friends :o)

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spencer Nov 9, 2014 12:42:32

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I've got a pair of reduced - in - sale Brashers. Had them for 5yrs+. V comfy but tough, done a fair bit of scrambling as well as walking. No complaints.. I just give them a going over with leather oil now and again. I also wear them if out in town at night in case I have to fend off the drunks.