In Need of Stout Footwear

[Cicero]

With the onset of Autumn my thoughts are leaning towards keeping my feet dry and warm during the coming months. I can't justify the expense of Harkila stalking boots at £250 so wondered if anyone might suggest a suitable - more economic- alternative?

[gimly]

I wear these Salamon boots daily and can say they are an amazing pair of boots I have had them around a year. I wear them on the streets, rough terrain and on muddy camp sites and have yet to find a fault in them. They also have a lace lock at the lower ankle that comes in very handy

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/quest-4d-gtx-p150261

[DR2501]

Meindl hiking boots

[sharpsman]

When you say stalking boots i presume you are looking for boots a bit higher than the average walking boot,Gri sport do a boot called the oak and they are a really good boot for the money about £95 on the bay and should do the job and will last years.

[Thegogg]

I've just bought a pair of these from Screwfix for £25, waterproof and comfortable straight out the box.....can't go wrong.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/site-onyx-...-size-8/48132#

[Taran]

What's your most likely terrain/scenario ?

I'd want something very different for Highland reds than mooching around the Cotswolds....

On a budget it's hard to knock the high led British army goretex boot or the newer Alt-Berg defenders. The defenders are pretty rigid mind and don't seem to loosen off any time soon (or even at all for all I know).

Coupled with decent gaiters either of the above are a robust and cost effective solution.

If you want excellent general all rounders I'd probably look at Alt-Berg as an overall contender due to their amazing width (or custom) fitting and the range of products to suit most needs.

I have very broad feet so the 11L British military stuff or the wide fitting Alt-Berg boots suit me down to the ground.

If you are expecting particularly wet conditions have you considered a decent set of wellies ?

Some around the £80 - £100 mark offer a great combination of insulation, high level of waterproof (measured up the leg I mean ) and a walking boot sole.

[Scots Bob]

With the onset of Autumn my thoughts are leaning towards keeping my feet dry and warm during the coming months. I can't justify the expense of Harkila stalking boots at £250 so wondered if anyone might suggest a suitable - more economic- alternative?

Hi if you need good boots I would recommend scapa terra gtx you can get them from go out doors .i live in the scotish highlands and walk up to 50 miles a week my feet are always dry and blister free I shoot in these boots and there like wearing slippers . Cost about £110

[Cicero]

Well, having weighed up all the advice I have just ordered a pair of Muck Muckmasters which evidently used to be called Tay. They cost £77.95 posted. I do hope I have ordered the right size as if not I will have pay for returns.

[Scots Bob]

Hope there good!