Glastonburygeek4 Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 hello, I'd like to buy my boyfriend a decent pair of walking boots for our summer festivals. He's a size 12. can anyone recommend a pair please? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guypjfreak Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 Depending on the cash you have to spend.. Go outdoors have a sale on.. I've got a nice pair of Hi tech boots which are lightweight waterproof and if there anything like my old pair will last years.. I would take your fella down to the shop tho don't just buy and hope.. Also some people will say Hi tech.. Naa go for Solomon or some such well I brought a pair of them and took them back then I went for Berghaus and they broke within a week.. Hi techs are the cheaper boots but they last.. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimelessEG Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301988148932 Haix at this price are hard to beat! My only criticism is getting them on first thing when your bladder is screaming, 'You should have gone half hour ago!' This year I shall be bringing a pair of wellies in addition to the boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not worthy Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 12 hours ago, Glastonburygeek4 said: hello, I'd like to buy my boyfriend a decent pair of walking boots for our summer festivals. He's a size 12. can anyone recommend a pair please? thanks After years of buying walking boots of no more than £50 my wife convinced me to buy a pair of Salomon X Ultra Mid 2 GTX boots. I know the length of the name sounds naff, but....I have a badly built ankle that at some point is going to need surgery. These boots are instantly comfortable with no blisters, no rubbing, no insoles will ever be needed they are perfect on first fit. They are very light, mid flex soles and waterproof. Expect to pay around £110. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 Decent thread here about boots. Personally don't believe you need to spend megabucks. Mine were 30 quid and work wonders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti-pie Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 Merrells and salomons are both hugely recommended by me - I'd also advise getting a size bigger than usual and wearing two pairs of socks for extra cushiony, no blister action. I walk a lot though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spindles Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 1 hour ago, The Nal said: Personally don't believe you need to spend megabucks. Mine were 30 quid and work wonders. This. I see people recommending boots that cost over a ton regularly, seems excessive to a tight arse like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_c Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 I bought a pair of mountainwarehouse's own brand for 65 quid and they are spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richroet Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 After a similar thread on here I bought a pair of Brasher Supalights second hand on ebay. Spent about £25 on the best, most comfortable pair of boots I have ever owned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuttlep Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) i got an amazing pair off of Santa, didn't cost me anything i know this doesn't help , sorry but walking boots are the future I will still take wellies just in case Edited March 14, 2017 by shuttlep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrippit Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 Wellies rub and are too difficult to get off when tired and emotional. Lightweight walking boots are the way forward - just bought Adidas Terrex Swift R - got them for £65. Worth shopping around on the web, prices vary wildly. They are fantastically light, waterproof and comfortable and, assuming goodish weather (!), will replace my heavy leather boots this year. Already put a few miles in straight from the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glastonburygeek4 Posted March 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 Thank you everyone! I at least know where to begin now x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzy Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 11 hours ago, Spindles said: This. I see people recommending boots that cost over a ton regularly, seems excessive to a tight arse like me. Got a pair in costco a while back cost all of 12 quid came with a free pair of laces, haven't broke them in proper yet so will have to see how well they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulshane Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 I may have to investigate 'lightweight' boots then. I generally wear my cheapo Dunlop steel toecap boots with nice insoles and chunky socks, comfy but heavy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Boots for men you say? Have you considered a pair of Vietnam jungle boots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilkyJoe Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Unfortunately you get what you pay for with walking boots most of the time and for a pair that get tons of use as in all year round then you should be happy to pay a bit more for a decent pair however fo the occasional couple of festivals a year then you really can't go wrong with a £40 pair of karrimors from sports direct. Broken in a few weeks beforehand of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfaragher Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 On 14/03/2017 at 0:53 PM, richroet said: After a similar thread on here I bought a pair of Brasher Supalights second hand on ebay. Spent about £25 on the best, most comfortable pair of boots I have ever owned Yup, I have a second hand pair of Brasher Hillmasters that I bought off ebay for £35. Goretex, soft leather etc Another £10 spent on dubbin and gel insoles and they super comfy and should last pretty much forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoghurt on a Stick Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 On 3/14/2017 at 0:53 PM, richroet said: After a similar thread on here I bought a pair of Brasher Supalights second hand on ebay. Spent about £25 on the best, most comfortable pair of boots I have ever owned I can't recommend the Brasher Supalights enough. Like walking in slippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmike8 Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Last year was my first year, and as uncomfortable as the wellies were all week, I don't think walking boots would cut it. Some of that mud was halfway up my shin ffs. I'd like to get a pair of boots for this year but the weather from last is making me lean towards wellies again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Don't think anyone who wore walking boots last year has posted on here about getting wet feet. Mine coped fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spindles Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 1 hour ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Don't think anyone who wore walking boots last year has posted on here about getting wet feet. Mine coped fine. Nope, the only time mine would have failed would be if I'd tried to wade through the middle of Lake Cider Bus. I just walked around. There was nowhere onsite I was forced to walk through conditions that were above the ankle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glastonburygeek4 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 On 16 March 2017 at 2:30 PM, ironmike8 said: Last year was my first year, and as uncomfortable as the wellies were all week, I don't think walking boots would cut it. Some of that mud was halfway up my shin ffs. I'd like to get a pair of boots for this year but the weather from last is making me lean towards wellies again... Totally agree, I have never been to glastonbury without wellies and wouldn't advise otherwise. However, he suffers with bad knees and I think a good pair of boots will ease his pain. We will be working the festival this year so won't have to worry about the weight of our bags queuing and our car is near camp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoghurt on a Stick Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 I once wore waiders to a wet Glastonbury. They are like a bigger version of a wellie - that's quite the understatement I know. There came a point when I couldn't move in the mud. This would not have been the case in walking boots. Kind of a got the t shirt on that one experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunMoon Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 I just bought a cheap £30 pair of walking shoes (not boots) from decathlon because I find boots too heavy when it's warm and sunny and dry and and and........ (wellies for back-up) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guypjfreak Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 (edited) Good boots over wellies all the time.. Not that you're going to need them this year.. Also now you can get really good water proof socks so if you really really want to you could wear a pair of crocs with some knee length seal socks.. Ummmm I might just do that... On the subject of wellies crocs do them now.. No idea what they are like but I do know there very very lightweight. Edited March 19, 2017 by guypjfreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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