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Walking boots

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ChristmasLightsLover · 08/01/2025 21:40

I am going on a walking weekend at the end of April. I'm a size 18/20, and have a wide fitting in shoes and trainers.

What brands are good for walking boots? And do you prefer boots or shoes?

Whatever I'm going to wear, I need to buy them and get some miles in the bank..

Bonus points for recc of waterproof trousers and jackets! Thank you.

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IggyAce · 08/01/2025 22:11

I prefer boots, my first ones were Karrimor, think I got them from sports direct. Make sure you get walking socks too.
Go outdoors has a decent range of boots and clothing, Peter Storm is a decent budget range that they sell.

soupfiend · 08/01/2025 22:05

I find boots really difficult to walk in particularly over uneven ground, they dont flex enough in my experience and they cost so much its hard to find ones, Ive worked through qutie a few and none have been comfortable once outside the shop, they're so hard and stiff

I find the ankles always hurt and pull.

Bizarred · 08/01/2025 22:03

Boots with ankle support. Take yourself off to Millets or Blacks and spend time trying them on. Set yourself a budget and only try on those below budget.

zzpleb · 08/01/2025 22:00

There was a recent thread about walking boots. Will try to find it.

@midgetastic is right, fit is more important. It doesn't matter about reviews or features, the best boots are ones that fit you.

If you're not going to use them much then an under £100 brand like Karrimor will be OK.

midgetastic · 08/01/2025 21:53

Boots for hills and rough ground, shoes for good trails and hard surfaced paths

Boots if you are doing more than usual as the extra ankle support is good when tired

Brand is less important than fit and that needs you to try on - even within a brand they will have different lasts

Budget? Is this something to be often repeated or a bit of a one off?

Historically Cotswolds have been good

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