Walking Boots - General

Meindl Burma Walking Boots, fit for the mountain Gods Time to Bite the Bullet. The time had come, we wanted to go climb mountains again, had Pen-Y-Ghent in mind and my wife's old walking boots had seen better days. So with a budget in mind we took off to the outdoor shop to look for new ones. Simple enough job eh? Think again. These boots have become very technical (expensive) since I last shopped for a pair and my mental budget figure was soon looking a little shy of the mark. After 3 shops in 3 towns and lots of different brands I left my wife with yet another assistant to look for a good pair of socks to go with them and returned to find her ...  Read the complete review

You've been to the outdoor shops, tried on the boots, got all the advice,collected the manufacturers bumpf, read the boot reviews on dooyoo, and come home with a nice shiny pair of new boots. Full of enthusiasm on the first sunny day of spring you set out for a tramp around the fells, nothing too strenuous. But shock, horror, an hour into the walk and you feel the first tell-tale twinges of an on-coming blister. Before you go marching into your local store and accosting the poor unfortunate sales assistant that soled you the boots, consider the fact that there may be another simpler culprit - your socks. Why is it that when it comes to things like ...  Read the complete review

There are many walking boots about today, ranging from many different prices and styles.It may seem a hard decision. When buying a pair you must consider three things. 1.Are they big enough with a thick pair of socks on. 2.Are they the right material. 3.Will they be suitable for walking in. When buying a pair of boots you should go a size up.Ask the shop for a pair of walking socks to try on with them,most good shops will have a pair avaliable.You must allow room for growth and the socks. It should be a Vibram sole as this allows maximum grip on all surfaces.It should bend a bit when you push on it. ...  Read the complete review

Being blessed with feet that don't quite match what the manufacturers designed for ( I appear to be size 11.5 around the heels and 12.5 across the toes according to some of the!) I have found the following useful. 1. Petroleum jelly e.g. vaseline rubbed onto my feet before putting my socks on. I find this reduces the likelyhood of the 'hot spots' forming where blisters start. Iuse it both with new footware and with well run in items. 2. For any especially vulnerable spots rather than use moleskin a friend (cheers Tony)suggested using Boots Adhesive Knit (if they haven't change the site there is a picture of the packet at ...  Read the complete review

Berghaus boots range from £50 upwrads and can be expensive. However, it is felt the quality provided is well worth the price. The boots are strong on the outside and offered in a variety of colours. The inside is comfortable and even snug - especially once worn in. The gortex variety are particularly usefull especially during the winter months - keep those feet snug and dry! The price is possibly the only bad point - however as they are so durable - have had my pair for over five years and still going strong they are well worth ...  Read the complete review