New walking boots?
Discussion
The shooting season is just around the corner and i am in desperate need of new leather walking boots. I will pay up to £200 for them and need them to have good tread, be comfortable to walk in, waterproof and durable. I have been looking on ebay and found some brilliant musto boots but they are quite dear, does anyone own a pair and if so, are they any good? Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you. 
I'd recommend Scarpa boots. Extremely durable, comfortable etc. Only time mine have ever suffered in 2 years was when I put them too close to a fire and the rubber toe bits tried to melt a bit (no problems as a result though).
Go to a store and try them on before you buy - as has been said, one persons 10 may be another persons 9 - my boots are size 12 yet my sandals are a dinky size 10!
Go to a store and try them on before you buy - as has been said, one persons 10 may be another persons 9 - my boots are size 12 yet my sandals are a dinky size 10!
MissMarple said:
Looking more for knee high or over the ankle as i will be walking through river's. The ones i have at the mo are LE CHAMEAU and MUCKBOOT. Them scarpa's seem pretty great tho, spose i could wear them with gators?!
Boots and gators are not waterproof. You need wellies for that - there is a wellies thread on PH.Same advice though as said above - DO NOT BUY OFF THE INTERNET. Fit is key if you'll be walking any distance.
Will you really be walking through that many rivers though? Most shoots drop you off within a few meters of the butt for grouse and at the marker for pheasant.
Scarpas excellent boots for the hills - I got a pair last winter and wore them on the higher terrain during last summer's walking holiday - fantastic.
I also rate Rohan for a pair of lightweight walking boots. Not tough enough for the hills but very comfortable on easier terrain. A cross between trainers and walking boots.
Even with gaitors neither are suitable for wading.
There again even my wellies sprung a leak last winter and they are crap at the actual walking part.
I also rate Rohan for a pair of lightweight walking boots. Not tough enough for the hills but very comfortable on easier terrain. A cross between trainers and walking boots.
Even with gaitors neither are suitable for wading.
There again even my wellies sprung a leak last winter and they are crap at the actual walking part.
Gaitors are brilliant (IMO only) in snow and in muddy conditions and in terrain with lots of undergrowth that would otherwise tear at your trousers. Also good for keeping ticks well away from legs.
In no way do they confer anything more than momentary waterproofness when immersed. They do keep the dew off quite well.
I can't stand wet feet. Blurgh.
In no way do they confer anything more than momentary waterproofness when immersed. They do keep the dew off quite well.
I can't stand wet feet. Blurgh.
For the Gaitor haters http://www.outdoorkit.co.uk/product.php?product_id... these are pretty good at keeping the water out.
t! if you are walking around, chances are you will want a fairly flexible sole. I think Asolo and Scarpas, as good as they are, may be too stiff as they are mountain orientated and not designed for walking on the flat or moderate inclines. I would recommend you have a look at the salomon fastpacker or the karrimor ksb but absolutely, definately try them on first, preferably at the end of the day so you feet are hot and have grown a bit throughout the day. you can use volume reducers and liner socks to achieve a good fit but its far easier to get smaller feet to fit in a slightly bigger boot than bigger feet in aslightly smaller boot.
also invest in a pair of superfeet insoles. they will be the best £30 you wil lspend on footwear.
also invest in a pair of superfeet insoles. they will be the best £30 you wil lspend on footwear.
pablo said:
if you are walking around, chances are you will want a fairly flexible sole. I think Asolo and Scarpas, as good as they are, may be too stiff as they are mountain orientated and not designed for walking on the flat or moderate inclines. I would recommend you have a look at the salomon fastpacker or the karrimor ksb but absolutely, definately try them on first, preferably at the end of the day so you feet are hot and have grown a bit throughout the day. you can use volume reducers and liner socks to achieve a good fit but its far easier to get smaller feet to fit in a slightly bigger boot than bigger feet in aslightly smaller boot.
also invest in a pair of superfeet insoles. they will be the best £30 you wil lspend on footwear.
This man talks sense... Superfeet (green) are excellent, can combine with some thin volume reducers to get the right balance in the boot.also invest in a pair of superfeet insoles. they will be the best £30 you wil lspend on footwear.
rhinochopig said:
MissMarple said:
Looking more for knee high or over the ankle as i will be walking through river's. The ones i have at the mo are LE CHAMEAU and MUCKBOOT. Them scarpa's seem pretty great tho, spose i could wear them with gators?!
Boots and gators are not waterproof. You need wellies for that - there is a wellies thread on PH.Same advice though as said above - DO NOT BUY OFF THE INTERNET. Fit is key if you'll be walking any distance.
Will you really be walking through that many rivers though? Most shoots drop you off within a few meters of the butt for grouse and at the marker for pheasant.
Thanks for all the advice guys, must go into a shop and have a try!
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