I want lace-up boots as comfy and light as trainers BUT THEY DON’T EXIST

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I would like boots which:

Are lace up
Have soft soles or are a bit squishy underfoot
Are light
Go above the ankle ideally, but not completely essential.
Are black or tan or khaki
Are leather or suede

The search for such a pair is now really getting me down. I don’t think they exist…

I have these from la redoute. They feel light and look fab
www.laredoute.co.uk/ppdp/prod-350158910.aspx

I had a pair years ago from primark! (It had just opened in my home town). They weren't leather but looked like suede. I climbed a mountain in them. I loved them.

Am currently wearing a supposedly comfortable pair from Mosholu which cost £££££ and are not that comfy yet but I have hopes they might be in future . . .

I have a pair from Hotter ( I know, I know) that are black, comfortable, lace up and part leather. They aren't 'squishy' exactly, but I can happily walk all day in them.

Lotus boots are very lightweight and comfy, I have a pair I wear as slippers now

They exist in Ecco if that's your thing

I have a pair of DMs, they're heavy sore but very squishy like wearing horse shoes. It's the style they make that's contorted from the first wear.... starts with a p... I'll Google and come back.

Ooh, the typos in that post, house shoes, not horse.

www.lotusshoes.co.uk/tan-leather-siobhan-high-top-trainers-stressless-by-lotus-p12819

Black and Tan

Pascal!

www.skechers.co.uk/women/shoes/road-heights/167137.html

These are very light, soft, warm, comfy....

Thanks all- the lotus are the closest, but I hate the furry bit. There’s always something not right! Definitely want something that’s not a hiking boot style, but with the comfort, lightness and flexibility of something like Skechers or Fitflop.

Any other suggestions or links gratefully received!

these from Clark’s are pretty light

www.sorelfootwear.co.uk/p/womens-sorel-explorer-ii-carnival-felt-winter-boot-1959401.html?dwvar_1959401_color=242&pos=14

Sorel boots?

www.marksandspencer.com/leather-hiker-ankle-boots/p/clp60283174

These are really comfortable I love mine

I have these in a mushroom colour and really rate them - super comfy and light:
www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/skandi-water-resistant-ankle-boots-p-EI1?query=Skandi#090

Apparently these are great too:
www.birkenstock.com/gb/bryson--grained-leather/bryson-grainedleather-grainedleather-0-thermorubber-u_2735.html#lang=en_GB&q=Boots

I know Hotter have a reputation as old lady shoes, but I have some knee high black leather boots which are unbelievably comfortable, light as a feather and still stylish. Definitely worth a look.

@IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads
I have two,pairs of Orinocos I LOVE them but wouldn’t describe them as ‘squishy’ per `OP’s remit
Love your user name ❤️

I strongly recommend Camper. My feet are covered in surgical scars and I struggle massively to find comfortable footwear. Camper are not cheap, but they last really well, are super lightweight, and so comfortable. I have several pairs in different styles. They come up small though, so so size up, especially if you have wide feet.

Ah I have some absolutely perfect ones that I got from tkmaxx but they’re quite a few years old now. I’ve been trying to find a replacement pair on eBay etc for ages but without any luck 😞 so following for ideas.

I live the look of the Lotus ones, but are they comfy?

Picklechamp Oh yes I tried on some lovely Camper ones a while ago but was put off by the high price.

@SplodgeWaddler

www.lotusshoes.co.uk/brown-leather-matterhorn-ankle-boots-lotus-p12769

These are the ones i now use as my outdoor ‘slippers’ they are a light tan colour I’m actually thinking of getting a new pair, comfiest boots I have ever had and they are featherweight

Vivobarefoot Gobis or Belenka Winter Boots? Both pricey but very light and flexible.

Now add in EEE fit due to having broken ones foot 7 times (don’t ask) and all of the above are not an option.

It’s trainers (and them limited ) or granny shows

I'm on the exact same quest!