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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2017 17:52:51 GMT
Time for a new pair. I need lightweight and waterproof. Not too expensive as I only walk on Sundays for no more than say ten miles, but we are in the wet North West..
Recommendations?
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Post by tyrednexited on Jan 8, 2017 20:12:01 GMT
IMO, walking boots are one of those items where the quality has gone very much South over the last few years.
Over the years I've done miles and miles in very hard terrain, and have had boots last (literally) for years, especially the good ones that ultimately merited a re-sole. Those did, however, tend to be good quality, relatively heavyweight all-leather boots.
Even experience with the early, lighter-weight boots was pretty reasonable. KSBx with reversed leather uppers and Goretex membrane weren't bad.
The last set of waterproof lightweight boots I had that lasted were a pair of very light reversed leather Meindl boots bought maybe 10 years ago, and were like slippers to walk in.
Since those, however, my experience of (good quality and pricey) lightweight waterproof footwear has been dire. I tend to use walking shoes in Summer, and a pair of relatively expensive Meindl shoes have worn pretty badly, and my latest pair of Salomon lightweight boots (again not cheap) are going the same way.
For current winter conditions, I've now reverted to an older, but relatively unworn, pair of Meindl Borneo boots. These are full leather, no Goretex liner, but unquestionably waterproof and hard-wearing. They are surprisingly comfortable to revert to, and a lot easier to clean than my wife's fabric boots! They aren't cheap, though.
I'll stick to these for wet/winter use, and buy some decent lightweight waterproof shoes for summer.
From my own experience, I would either go heavier, full leather and pricey (and expect both waterproofness AND good life), or buy at the cheaper end of lightweight and waterproof (Goretex lining or more probably one of the cheaper clones), and expect to replace fairly regularly. I don't really see much advantage in paying at the top-end for lightweight, as they all seem to have suspect life (at least, on me).
(For me, one of the key issues is the quality, and thickness/wearability of the sole - they vary enormously in quality, and not always in proportion to price! Vibram is no longer the reliable badge it used to be).
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2017 21:15:39 GMT
Time for a new pair. I need lightweight and waterproof... Recommendations? I still have a pair of lightweight Timberlands that I bought about 10 years ago. Oiled leather with a Goretex inner and very, very comfortable. Cost about $150 when I bought them. Sadly getting worn now and no longer made in that style but happy enough that I bought a pair of the leather waterproof Timberland Euro Hiker about 6 months ago. I doubt that they'll last as long as old ones but they've been fine so far. About £130 I think.
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Post by Humph on Jan 9, 2017 22:12:13 GMT
I swear by my Timberland 6 inch boots for all manner of uses, must have at least 6 pairs in different colours. Good boots. More than capable of handling the rough stuff and keeping the wet out, but also good to wear with jeans too. Always a pair by the front door for dog walking and another pair in the car ready to use if required. Might be just the job if you were on site somewhere gloopy too. Usually nubuck uppers but they clean up easily with a stiff brush.
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Post by Hofmeister on Jan 10, 2017 11:44:19 GMT
I swear by my Timberland 6 inch boots for all manner of uses, must have at least 6 pairs in different colours. Good boots 6 inch boots huh? bet they look good with your spangly tights. Oh how I wish I was endowed with your fashion style.
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Post by Humph on Jan 10, 2017 20:04:15 GMT
It's pointless isn't it? Just dig out a clean fleece to wear with your brown slacks...😂
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Post by Hofmeister on Jan 10, 2017 20:34:08 GMT
Hoody*, not Fleece.
*to be fair, a rather smart one from superdry.
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Post by Humph on Jan 10, 2017 21:02:07 GMT
Excellent !
Mental image complete !
Oh dear...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 5:42:54 GMT
Well apart from the mental image, I thank you all for the advice....
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Post by Alanović on Jan 11, 2017 10:07:54 GMT
Superdry? Oh dear, that's a bit, er, well, non-u, isn't it? I say.
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Post by Hofmeister on Jan 11, 2017 10:30:24 GMT
Superdry? Oh dear, that's a bit, er, well, non-u, isn't it? I say. Edinburgh Woollen Mill had nothing suitable.
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Post by Alanović on Jan 11, 2017 10:44:07 GMT
Hmm. Think it's time to swap that Volvo for a Subaru Impreza with a dustbin zorst.
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