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New hiking boots - recommendations please.

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restinggenius · 13/02/2014 22:21

My 6 yr old Karrimor boots are done.
I'm doing a 40 mile endurance walk in June (the Lyke Wake Walk) and need some new boots.
I want them to be lightweight, high enough for ankle support, decent sole (vibram), and good for wide buniony feet.
Any suggestions?
Thank you.

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JeanSeberg · 13/02/2014 22:31

What's your budget? People in my walking club swear by Meindl but they are £150+.

I've just bought Karrimor from Sports Direct, hoping I won't regret it.

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Anypants · 13/02/2014 22:36

Hi-Tec do a really good range - I have a pair and they are really comfy, lightweight and Vibram. And not too £££

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Rooble · 13/02/2014 22:42

German ones such as Scarpa tend to accommodate wide feet well. Not cheap though, but mine have lasted years (get a lot of use).

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Beehatch · 13/02/2014 22:44

I swear by Berghaus, but that may just be my feet!

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Wolfiefan · 13/02/2014 22:48

I bought an amazing Meindl pair in the Go Outdoors sale in the New Year. Light but supportive. Hadn't had any for 7 years as I knackered my ankle and couldn't find any that were comfy.

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Springcleanish · 13/02/2014 22:52

Altberg, a British company, variety of width fittings, really lightweight and comfortable. They are lovely.

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restinggenius · 13/02/2014 22:53

Thanks everyone.
Are Hi-Tec any good? I have an aversion to Hi-Tec but not sure why.

Budget is as little as possible, preferably

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restinggenius · 13/02/2014 22:55

I've never heard of Altberg - I'll check them out, thank you.

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JeanSeberg · 14/02/2014 09:56

I haven't heard of Altberg either:

www.altberg.co.uk/

By the way, it's good to meet some fellow walkers. I go out twice a month with a club based in the South Lakes.

OP - your Lyke Wake Walk sounds good.

Do you all go out with clubs/walking holidays etc?

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Only1scoop · 14/02/2014 09:59

Op the Saloman ones are ace. I've got thoseSmile

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greenhill · 14/02/2014 10:14

I like my Karrimors, you can buy gel heel support pads in Sports Direct too. Mine do 3 hours a day back and forth to school etc.

Any tips on keeping my laces done up? I double knot but they are rounded and undo regularly.

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OberonTheHopeful · 14/02/2014 12:19

A friend of mine recently recommended Zamberlan when I mentioned I was looking for some new boots (so I haven't yet tried them myself). He's had his for twenty years, though he's very fastidious about cleaning and maintaining them Grin.

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restinggenius · 14/02/2014 18:11

The Alt-bergs are really nice. Thanks for the link JeanSeberg. And made in Yorkshire! But more than I can afford Sad
The Zamberlans are a bit easier on the pocket - I will research further on those.

Only1scoop thank you - I really like the look of the Salomons but the reviews on the GoOutdoors website all complain about the (lack of) waterproofing. But I guess people with an issue are more likely to write a review - there are probably hundreds more customers who are perfectly happy with their purchase.

Greenhill I know no lace secrets other than double knots. Sorry.

JeanSeberg I'm not in a walking club but DH and I know lots of like-minded people who like camping, walking beautiful countryside. The Lyke wake walk I'm doing with colleagues who did it a few years ago but I wasn't free to do it with them then. I'm really looking forward to it Smile

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