Ive had a couple pairs of walking boots in the past and none of them have survived more than 6-8 3 day hikes and I’m sick of replacing them. What are some points to look for in good walking boots, where should I look to buy them from in the UK, how much should I look to be spending as a rough guide?
Cheers!
I hiked the entire AT in a single pair of Oboz. Highly recommend. They did of course have holes in the shoes by the halfway point and were ‘garbage’ by the end, but I wore them for hiking for another 2 years after that. Soles never came apart. Best shoes of my life. Also counterpoint: I haven’t purchased another pair of oboz since because I can’t find a pair like those that I actually like. All their new stuff is waterproofed and thicker, even summer stuff. I loved their thin super breathable stuff…