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I do a bit of dog walking 5-6 miles most days, sometimes a little more, not hard terrain, across fields. I purchased some Karrimore shoes (a trainer style) to use during the better weather (other wise I wear Brasher boots or if really wet wellies)
They're comfortable enough but they've worn out already, only used for 1 season. The soles have worn unevenly and uppers are starting to separate.
Can anyone recommend a decent pair, that'll last.
They're comfortable enough but they've worn out already, only used for 1 season. The soles have worn unevenly and uppers are starting to separate.
Can anyone recommend a decent pair, that'll last.
Okay I need to buy some new walking shoes next week. Karrimors have collapsed.
I've looked @ online reviews, Merrells are twice the price but not covered in glory re longevity. At least if I spend £30 on another pair Karrimors I know a year is about it. I resent paying twice the price for little benefit.
Anymore suggestions or should I just go cheap and resign my self to slinging them in about a year. Rough man maths these shoes have only covered around 1k-1.2k miles, gentle walking across fields and stuff. (and no I'm not a lard arse, I'm 12 stone light weight)
Am I just expecting too much?
I've looked @ online reviews, Merrells are twice the price but not covered in glory re longevity. At least if I spend £30 on another pair Karrimors I know a year is about it. I resent paying twice the price for little benefit.
Anymore suggestions or should I just go cheap and resign my self to slinging them in about a year. Rough man maths these shoes have only covered around 1k-1.2k miles, gentle walking across fields and stuff. (and no I'm not a lard arse, I'm 12 stone light weight)
Am I just expecting too much?
Edited by PositronicRay on Sunday 23 August 15:23
The most solid outdoor shoes (rather than boots) I've had have been a pair of 5.10s, I think an older version of these: http://fiveten.com/products/footwear-detail/14793-...
I'm a dog walker too 
and wear Karrimors or Nike trainers to walk the dogs. They last about a year, so would also be interested in outdoor shoes that would last longer. I find the Karrimors and Nikes to be very comfortable which is the most important thing to me when walking several miles each day. However they both let in water ( even though the Karrimors are supposed to be waterproof) when walking in wet grass.
I'll try and find some Merrells, a quick google suggest Debenhams stock them.
and wear Karrimors or Nike trainers to walk the dogs. They last about a year, so would also be interested in outdoor shoes that would last longer. I find the Karrimors and Nikes to be very comfortable which is the most important thing to me when walking several miles each day. However they both let in water ( even though the Karrimors are supposed to be waterproof) when walking in wet grass. I'll try and find some Merrells, a quick google suggest Debenhams stock them.
condor said:
I'm a dog walker too and wear Karrimors or Nike trainers to walk the dogs. They last about a year, so would also be interested in outdoor shoes that would last longer. I find the Karrimors and Nikes to be very comfortable which is the most important thing to me when walking several miles each day. However they both let in water ( even though the Karrimors are supposed to be waterproof) when walking in wet grass.
I'll try and find some Merrells, a quick google suggest Debenhams stock them.
and wear Karrimors or Nike trainers to walk the dogs. They last about a year, so would also be interested in outdoor shoes that would last longer. I find the Karrimors and Nikes to be very comfortable which is the most important thing to me when walking several miles each day. However they both let in water ( even though the Karrimors are supposed to be waterproof) when walking in wet grass. I'll try and find some Merrells, a quick google suggest Debenhams stock them.
ClickyI looked in my local Debenhams a few times but didn't find any Merrils.
Yesterday I bought some waterproof black leather goretex ankle boots from Clarks in their sale, £60 reduced from £120. I'm pleased with them so far
Just found a pic
http://1.ltscdn.com/images/product/355x528/16K166_...
Yesterday I bought some waterproof black leather goretex ankle boots from Clarks in their sale, £60 reduced from £120. I'm pleased with them so far
Just found a pic
http://1.ltscdn.com/images/product/355x528/16K166_...
Edited by condor on Saturday 23 January 09:17
My dog walking is mostly in Epping Forest. I have found the best thing for me are trail running trainers. I know that Adidas generally fit me best and today I picked up some new ones for £42 from the ghastly Sports Soccer. They aren't waterproof of course but if you want waterproof, wear wellies.
My muddy trainers get scrubbed and hosed down as necessary and are good to go next time. I have walking boots etc for different occasions and hideously expensive wellies for yet other times. I also have outdoor walking trainers but prefer the lighter weight of the running shoe.
This time of year it's always a bit muddy but then I'm with a spaniel and a collie who can get muddy on a bowling green! I should think a year or 1000km is pretty good really. I was told that you should expect to change trainers after 400 miles.
My muddy trainers get scrubbed and hosed down as necessary and are good to go next time. I have walking boots etc for different occasions and hideously expensive wellies for yet other times. I also have outdoor walking trainers but prefer the lighter weight of the running shoe.
This time of year it's always a bit muddy but then I'm with a spaniel and a collie who can get muddy on a bowling green! I should think a year or 1000km is pretty good really. I was told that you should expect to change trainers after 400 miles.
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