Hawkshead

I bought a pair of Hawkshead walking boots while on holiday, from their store in, wait for it, Hawkshead! I loved them; they were comfortable right from the start…no nasty blisters for me. I loved them so much that I wore them almost continually for the two weeks we were away. Most of this time was spent rambling in the countryside, and the boots were excellent! When I returned home, I didn’t wear the boots for a while…but when my husband suggested a walk one Sunday I eagerly grabbed my ‘walking boots’, glad of an excuse to wear them again. We parked the car, got out and headed for the start of our walk…a strange squelching ...  Read the complete review

The Hawkshead Company, based in the Lake District (unsurprisingly in the village of Hawkshead..) are suppliers of casual and outdoors clothing, which may be bought in their small chain of stores, online or via their mail order catalogue. Their company image is that of a small UK firm made good, and describe themselves on their site as being a "widely trusted" supplier of quality clothing at affordable prices. This image seemed to be confidently endorsed by the customers who gave me their personal recommendations, the reason why I first used them (this was before I discovered the joys of dooyoo, you understand). THE PRODUCTS Hawkshead sell a wide ...  Read the complete review

As I sit here reading the Hawkshead summer 2002 catalogue I have been taken back. Back to a time pre internet and shopping channels on digital TV, a time of honest innocence, a time when shopping from home meant "the catalogue". Nostalgia is fantastic, I guess all of us who have reached a certain age say things like that, I was taken back to a time when the catalogue ruled. You leafed through several photos and selected a garment. You phoned up the next day during office hours and you ordered. You experienced the thrill of a parcel arriving with the post the next day. You experienced the pain of having to take the item back to the post office because ...  Read the complete review

So you’ve seen the Hawkshead catalogues, and you think ‘nothing special’ well that may be a misjudgement. The catalogues really don’t do the shop justice and for a true idea of the product you have to go to one of the shops, usually find with Burton’s menswear. It’s not as fashionable as Burton’s and Next but specialises in trendy outdoorwear, like walking boots and fleeces. Ordinarily the prices are quite expensive but as mentioned in a previous opinion there are usually deals that give you money off other things. There are plenty of bargains to be found. Also the shop that I have visited are nice and cool and ...  Read the complete review

I have had several Hawkshead catalogues drop on my doormat but never really done much about it. However when I recently needed some walking boots I first tried to order online but I found that they would take 10 days this way. I'm an impulsive buyer - I want it and I want it now (to quote Angelica from the Rugrats)! So I decded to trek along to the Hawkshead store which I have in a neighbouring town. On selecting my boots I noticed a sign which said that it was buy any boots, shoes or sandals and get another pair 1/2 price. Great! The very helpful shop assistant asked me if I wanted anything else. I also wanted a fleece. 'Ah!' she said, spend over £25 ...  Read the complete review