These boots were made for walking...

[Famous Graham]

Question is...which boots were?

I need some personal recommendations for walking/generally heavy wear boots that can cope with varying climates and have good grip.

-10 or so (possibly -20) in Canada and high altitude in the Himalayas in December. Not mountaineering, but weather protection (particularly low temp) and grip are important.

The Caterpillars I'm wearing now have lasted a good 10 years but once they tear or split anywhere, any temperature protection is gone.

[sawman]

most folks here use these: http://www.sorel.com/

Ive got a pair that are good to minus 60 - I havent pushed them so far, but pretty toasty to minus 30

s

[Xenocide]

Famous Graham said:

Question is...which boots were?

The boots on the feet of the bloke singing the song.

[central]

Loads of info here -
http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/review/reviewCategory...
http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/review/reviewCategory...

[nightfever]

Sorry I can't help - I've been using some lafumas for ages, but not for serious walking/trecking/climbing, but where are you headed in Canada? To BC or Alberta?

[Famous Graham]

sawman said:

most folks here use these: http://www.sorel.com/

Ive got a pair that are good to minus 60 - I havent pushed them so far, but pretty toasty to minus 30

s

Excellent, cheers - the website shows a stockist in Leith here in Edinburgh I'll go have a shufty, ta. Incidentally, how well do they perform in warmer temps? Are they "over" warm?

Xenocide said:

Famous Graham said:

Question is...which boots were?

The boots on the feet of the bloke singing the song.

Bird, you illeducated peon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OU7Nezg7Ls

nightfever said:

Sorry I can't help - I've been using some lafumas for ages, but not for serious walking/trecking/climbing, but where are you headed in Canada? To BC or Alberta?

BC, but the lower temps are likely to be in Nova Scotia tbh - that'll just be wandering around rather than climbing anything.

Central - I've looked around the obvious sites selling stuff, I'm after personal input. Thanks though

Edited by Famous Graham on Friday 8th February 01:48

Edited by Famous Graham on Friday 8th February 01:49

[moleamol]

I use Karrimor boots, they use eVent waterproof lining and I get warmth from my big woolly socks rather than the boots. I think that will be the case with most boots.

[Famous Graham]

moleamol said:

I use Karrimor boots, they use eVent waterproof lining and I get warmth from my big woolly socks rather than the boots. I think that will be the case with most boots.

Appreciate that, chap, but in my (limited admittedly) experience, some boots seem to keep the chill out better than others. Maybe down to waterproofing?

[moleamol]

Famous Graham said:

moleamol said:

I use Karrimor boots, they use eVent waterproof lining and I get warmth from my big woolly socks rather than the boots. I think that will be the case with most boots.

Appreciate that, chap, but in my (limited admittedly) experience, some boots seem to keep the chill out better than others. Maybe down to waterproofing?

It depends how they are waterproofed I would think. I'm not exactly an authority on this but I'd say that boots waterproofed using a eVent, Goretex etc lining with decent socks would be fine. Either that or you could stop being girl, I used to walk round Poland -18 and lower in a pair of Addidas Samba.

[GravelBen]

I've got some La Sportiva Makalus which are great all-rounders but probably not quite warm enough for what you're talking about, worth checking out their other boots to see if they have something to suit. Most comfortable and durable boots I've ever had.

[Famous Graham]

moleamol said:

Famous Graham said:

moleamol said:

I use Karrimor boots, they use eVent waterproof lining and I get warmth from my big woolly socks rather than the boots. I think that will be the case with most boots.

Appreciate that, chap, but in my (limited admittedly) experience, some boots seem to keep the chill out better than others. Maybe down to waterproofing?

It depends how they are waterproofed I would think. I'm not exactly an authority on this but I'd say that boots waterproofed using a eVent, Goretex etc lining with decent socks would be fine. Either that or you could stop being girl, I used to walk round Poland -18 and lower in a pair of Addidas Samba.

Pfft...I climed Killy in a pair of ballet shoes.

But enough of my private life.

Point is, I need some footwear that'll withstand some pretty hefty walking distances and less than smooth terrain in the aforementioned temps.

ETA - Ta Ben

Edited by Famous Graham on Friday 8th February 02:13

[Parrot of Doom]

Xenocide said:

Famous Graham said:

Question is...which boots were?

The boots on the feet of the bloke singing the song.

Nancy Sinatra? Some bloke

[moleamol]

Well as I said, I use Karrimor and I would recommend them. Just make sure you have decent socks and you should be sorted. Mine are halfway between full on hiking boots and softer boots. They are suited to most terrains. If you get some with a sole too stiff you'll regret it on anything less than a rocky mountain. Mine are stiff enough to cope with the rocks but still comfortable when it's less extreme. They are something like this: http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/5017272939254

[sawman]

Famous Graham said:

sawman said:

most folks here use these: http://www.sorel.com/

Ive got a pair that are good to minus 60 - I havent pushed them so far, but pretty toasty to minus 30

s

Excellent, cheers - the website shows a stockist in Leith here in Edinburgh I'll go have a shufty, ta. Incidentally, how well do they perform in warmer temps? Are they "over" warm?

I mainly just use mine for very cold days or when i have to wade through deep snow, I spent all day in them digging out the drive a few weeks ago in minus8 - feet warm but not sweaty, I think the less extreme boots are breathable so should perform well in above freezing conditions. I'm still using an old pair of Ecco 3 season hikers on mild days

s

[Fatboy]

Timberland Pro Series Pit Boss

http://www.wardrobe-workout.co.uk/products.php?q=M...

Excellent boots, I'm on my 3rd pair now. Walked round Calgary and the Rockies in them during winter, they did a great job of keepiing my feet warm.

They're really tough, only downside is the steel toes set off all the alarms in airports!

[Durruti]

www.mammut.ch/raichle/

Raichle get my vote, fantastic boots.

[Nevin]

Famous Graham said:

sawman said:

most folks here use these: http://www.sorel.com/

Ive got a pair that are good to minus 60 - I havent pushed them so far, but pretty toasty to minus 30

s

Excellent, cheers - the website shows a stockist in Leith here in Edinburgh I'll go have a shufty, ta. Incidentally, how well do they perform in warmer temps? Are they "over" warm?

Just don't expect Tisos in Leith to actually have any in stock or be able to get them for you, even though it says they are a stockist. And unless you are down near Leith, you may be quicker going to the Tiso's in Rose Street in the centre of town.

When I was in Moscow I quite happily walked around in my work shoes when it was minus 30. When there was any level of snow on the ground though, my Columbia Bugabootoo, which are properly warm and come in large sizes too. http://www.columbia.com/Product.aspx?top=5&p=5...

[jonnylayze]

Brasher Boots are very good - very comfy, warm, lightweight and durable

[Adenauer]

Meindl or Lowa

[andy400]

Believe it or not, the best pair of boots I've ever had - and I'm still using - are by Timberland!

Got them on a whim from a travelling sale for about £50 in 1999, and they've been brilliant. They've been up and down mountains, glaciers, the Great Wall of China and even Amazonia to name just a few. No idea ho many miles I've done in them in total, but it's a lot - and I've never had a single blister or other problems, the grip is great, the support is excellent, and the waterproofing top notch. They also look damn good IMO. Unfortunately, they take a lot of care now to keep them waterproof so I'm starting to consider my next pair - I just hope I can get some as good. I don't know if Timberland still do serious outdoor kit, as opposed to the semi-fashionable, semi-useful style they mostly hawk these days. If not, I'm not sure where I'll start, though I think Berghaus and Brasher and two obvious choices to check out.

My boots rock - long live the boots!