walking boots, my recommendation...

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walking boots, my recommendation...

AppleSei said:
When trying them on, take your time, dont be forced into buying the boots, places like blacks, milletts etc are based on commission so went you in and out with something, dont let them push you around

You obviously havent been in the Newcastle store :D. We wanted to try some boots on, and there wasnt anybody in the store to ask, we waited for 20 minutes before the salesman arrived out of the store room.
 
christopher watson said:
You obviously havent been in the Newcastle store :D. We wanted to try some boots on, and there wasnt anybody in the store to ask, we waited for 20 minutes before the salesman arrived out of the store room.

Thats very poor salesmanship, if i was you i would have walked out. I would have got shot if that would have happened in my old shop

I always used to let the customer browse a few mins before having a word but 20 mins is ridiculous
 
well if you ever go back, i would note how poor the service was the first time around
 
Hellcat said:
Berghaus Yeti Attack - any good?
If memory serves me right, the Berghaus Yeti Attack was actually a gaiter, made from Gore-Tex, with a rubber rand designed to fit in to the Attack soles on Scarpa boots.

As John says, the Scarpa Manta M4 are the ultimate boots for 4 -season use. Coincidentally, I have a pair, size 11, not been used very much that I'm willing to part with.... :chin:
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I just bought a pair of Capps Hiker Boots as I'm going hill walking next month. I tried on lots of boots but these were comfy. Breathable nubuck leather upper, Sofilmtex waterproof system and comfort lining. Thinsulate insulation, outsole resistant to heat, oil, acid and alkali. CE conforms to EN 3451993 regulations, etc. I paid £55. What do you reckon John?

I also bought a Berghaus fleece which zips into my Mera Peak coat. Very cool indeed. :cool:
 

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hmallett said:
If memory serves me right, the Berghaus Yeti Attack was actually a gaiter, made from Gore-Tex, with a rubber rand designed to fit in to the Attack soles on Scarpa boots.

As John says, the Scarpa Manta M4 are the ultimate boots for 4 -season use. Coincidentally, I have a pair, size 11, not been used very much that I'm willing to part with.... :chin:
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I believe there was also a boot from berghaus called the yeti at some,point, but there is a gaiter as well, it was very expensive gaiter at the time.

The M4 is the newer blue nubuck style manta isnt it? Gotta say you have good taste, and i bet its taken ages to break those buggers in, they hardly flex at the sole, i couldnt bend them :)

There are a couple more higher spec boots than the manta though :eek: But your into 200/300 quid for those bad boys
 
Steve said:
I just bought a pair of Capps Hiker Boots as I'm going hill walking next month. I tried on lots of boots but these were comfy. Breathable nubuck leather upper, Sofilmtex waterproof system and comfort lining. Thinsulate insulation, outsole resistant to heat, oil, acid and alkali. CE conforms to EN 3451993 regulations, etc. I paid £55. What do you reckon John?

I also bought a Berghaus fleece which zips into my Mera Peak coat. Very cool indeed. :cool:

Well im not familiar with the company, there are lots of makers competing around the 50-80 mark from the description it seems that it has the spec you would expect from a boot in that market, waterproof, breatheable etc.

At the end of the day comfort is the main thing, and if these were the best they are gonna be comfy all the time, so you have done the right thing :)

When youve been on your walk give us a bit of a review, i dont mind learning about a new company :D

Good idea with the fleece, you are one of many who have done the same. How are you finding the mera peak? you will find that youll never need another coat...mainly cos it will last many years :D
 
I think the Berghaus Storm was one of the last designs to be made with an Attack sole. They stopped doing Yeti Atack gaiters. Shame, as they were really good. :(
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well i have sold berghaus storm and they are good boots, they were the next model up from the explorer, they were higher and had a better sole, im sure there has been a bergaus boot called the yeti
 
You wont regret it. Once you wear those babys in, you wont want anything else :D

If you find it a bit uncomfortable at first when you put them on, dont tie it right to the top, tie them on the next eyelet down, just releases a bit of pressure off the ankle (y)

Id be very suprised if they didnt work or had a problem but in the unfortuneate event that they do, keep all your receipts, some places dont just replace em, they send them back to manufacturers for testing, to make sure there is a fault and it isnt even in fact human error which caused it.

Let me know how you are getting on with them (y)
 
AppleSei said:
You wont regret it. Once you wear those babys in, you wont want anything else :D

If you find it a bit uncomfortable at first when you put them on, dont tie it right to the top, tie them on the next eyelet down, just releases a bit of pressure off the ankle (y)

Id be very suprised if they didnt work or had a problem but in the unfortuneate event that they do, keep all your receipts, some places dont just replace em, they send them back to manufacturers for testing, to make sure there is a fault and it isnt even in fact human error which caused it.

Let me know how you are getting on with them (y)

i will, spank u(y)
 
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