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Can you help me find some comfortable walking boots please!

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Walsing Sat 10-Oct-20 19:20:11

Can anyone recommend some comfortable walking boots please! They are more for short trecks rather than long hikes. I've grown to love walking since lockdown and need something waterproof for the winter months. I've got a bunion on one foot and uncomfortable ankles from a car accident...just to complicate things!

Maggiemaybe Sat 10-Oct-20 19:34:32

My walks are short treks too, and I have the bunion, so we’ve a couple of things in common, Walsing. smile My boots are from Cotton Traders. I’ve had a lot of use out of them, they’re light and comfortable, but sturdy and non-slip enough for my purposes. They’re not very waterproof, but I’m not sure they claimed to be. Others on the website do. I hope this helps.

silverlining48 Sat 10-Oct-20 19:39:26

There was a post on this very question last week. Might be worth a look as there were many suggestions.

midgey Sat 10-Oct-20 19:44:44

Peter Storm, really comfortable boots or shoes. If you look on line you can find bargains, lots of shops will match that price so well worth looking!

annsixty Sat 10-Oct-20 20:05:44

Mine , when I could walk, are John Merrill
I bought them years ago from Decathlon, I don’t know if they are still trading but they are very comfortable and very hard wearing. They have very deep cleated soles and are excellent in Snow

Bellanonna Sat 10-Oct-20 20:44:40

Here’s hoping you can wear them again before too long ann. Lovely to see you posting.

Grannybags Sat 10-Oct-20 20:57:55

My last four pairs of walking boots have all been Merrell. I have been able to wear them all straight from the box without plasters.

We walk about 5 miles a day and they are always so comfortable whatever the terrain.

I find I have to get a size bigger than normal though otherwise they are too tight

Iam64 Sat 10-Oct-20 20:59:39

Another vote for Merrill.

Missedout Sun 11-Oct-20 10:53:07

I think it important to wear a pair of thick walking socks with walking boots so recommend trying on walking boots while wearing the socks. Any rubbing by the boot is taken up by the sock, not your skin and helps your skin to breathe in waterproof boots.

Whitewavemark2 Sun 11-Oct-20 11:12:43

I wear a German make “ Waldlaufer” they are totally waterproof and extremely comfortable with a wide choice of widths.

I’ve had mine for years and I would change the two pairs I have for and others.

popsis71 Sun 11-Oct-20 11:18:45

Meindl or Dubarry - the quality will be remembered long after the price is forgotten.

Teetime Sun 11-Oct-20 11:25:40

I love my Berghaus boots - 20 years old and still going strong.

Gwenisgreat1 Sun 11-Oct-20 11:28:24

Brooks Adrenaline walkers! Expensive but well worth it!!

Chewbacca Sun 11-Oct-20 11:32:27

I bought a pair of Berghaus boots and they appeared to fit very well. At first. But 3 miles into a walk, I couldn't stand the pain at the back of my heel any longer and so took them off. I've never seen blood blister that size before; it was huge. Nothing I did made those boots fit better and I ended up giving them to the charity shop. The pairs that I have now, and spend most of my time in, are from Aldi and cost £19.99 .

Walsing Sun 11-Oct-20 12:02:40

This is fantastic everyone - thank you...I didn't know where to start! Keep the recommendations coming please...