Can anyone recommend some boots please?

[JarvisCocker 10]

Thanks for all the advice everyone. I guess I'm taking a trip to CCC this weekend. I want to get then asap so I can get them worn in.

 

Alligin - yes we are taking the tourist trail. Have you done it? Come on, hit me with it, just how hard is it?

[Village Owl 10]

I've recently bought myself some, but off the web and not from the shops. I got mine from http://www.newforestfootwear.com they have some good discounts on offer at the moment.

 

Other websites I tried were the following:

 

http://www.trekwear.com

http://www.directsportsshop.co.uk

http://www.amazon.co.uk

http://www.chelstondirect.com

 

The ones I bought are called Northwest Terrioty Inukik, they arrived quickly and look and feel fantastic.

[Hippiechick3 10]

I got some Salomans for £40 in TK Max recentley. I agree with everyone else though - its what feels right when you try it on.

[Alligin 10]

Hi Jarvis

I have done most routes onto Nevis but don't be fooled by the word TOURIST it can still be a serious walk depending on the weather conditions. The walk itself is not too bad but after the Red Burn the path does become more rocky so watch out for your ankles and toes and remember you are starting out from a sea loch so you do climb every foot of its height. Also do carry enough liquid as once again after the Red Burn you will not find any water even to use to cool down if it's hot?????. Technically no problems on this route but it is a hard slog but well worth doing, you never know after doing this you may want to go back and try another route. As to footwear iv'e seen people using this route wearing normal trainers or light weight shoes, carrying a poly bag with their food in but remember the top 100ft or so can be snow covered not at all times but its worth thinking about.

[Vala 10]

as everyone has mentioned - you really need to try loads as the best boots are ones that fit you - for mountain walking you ought to make sure that its sturdy and supportive, assistants in shops will help. Ben Nevis can be a tricky mountain depending on the weather - you want good kit

A goretex membrane will ensure waterproofness. As with most things you can pay what you want, but recognised quality are Scarpa, Meindl, Salomon, Brasher, Zamberlan, but you will pay

 

Karrimore, merrel, Berghaus all a little cheaper

 

Shops, personally I like Foothills on Edgedale Road (just off Abbeydale Road) as they will take the time to get a boot that fits you

 

Have fun on Nevis!

[JarvisCocker 10]

Thanks for the info everyone. I went to CCC and I've got Brasher Hillmaster boots. I love them. The are very comfortable. I tried loads on and settled on these. I thought I wanted some fabric type and I've ended up with leather ones, but they did fit the best. Working on getting them worn in now.

 

Oh and now it looks like we might be doing Scarfell Peak instead of Nevis.

[taxman 12]

Thanks for the info everyone. I went to CCC and I've got Brasher Hillmaster boots. I love them. The are very comfortable. I tried loads on and settled on these. I thought I wanted some fabric type and I've ended up with leather ones, but they did fit the best. Working on getting them worn in now.

 

Oh and now it looks like we might be doing Scarfell Peak instead of Nevis.

 

The ones I got from there are Brashers as well. Apparently their fit is a little wider than other makes. Hope you have a great time with them.

[Merry_Legs 10]

I got Brashers from there as well, they were a lot more comfortable than Scarpa.

[MissChatter 10]

Thanks for the info everyone. I went to CCC and I've got Brasher Hillmaster boots. I love them. The are very comfortable. I tried loads on and settled on these. I thought I wanted some fabric type and I've ended up with leather ones, but they did fit the best. Working on getting them worn in now.

 

Oh and now it looks like we might be doing Scarfell Peak instead of Nevis.

 

glad we could have been of help to you. xx

[JarvisCocker 10]

I'll let you all know how the walk goes! Wish me luck!

[LitleMermaid 10]

Wow! Good luck JC! I haven't a clue about boots by the way

[JarvisCocker 10]

Oh god, it's got worse. We are now doing the 3 Yorkshire Peaks. 25 miles!!!!!!

 

I'm sure I must have gone mad to agree to this!

 

 

http://www.3peakswalks.co.uk/