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.

[Tim_B]

Agree the defenders are good boot....you should also check out the normal army assault boots - cheap, readily available and comfortable if already broken in. I alternate between these and my Lowas.

Thanks
Tim

[angrybear]

Agile gtx work for me.

[Cicero]

Thanks for all the input everyone. I'll follow some of the leads mentioned. Someone today said Grub Stalkers are great and just need a hose down to clean off the mud.

My terrain is mainly woodland in the Cotswolds ...

Thanks again.

[winchman]

Its difficult
I am a fan of Timberlands but the ones we get at work kill me they just don't suit my feet but other lads love them, its down to what fits best

[Bladerunner too]

Muck boots, I have a pair, dam there comfy.

[Cicero]

Muck boots, I have a pair, dam there comfy.

Are they Muck Boot Tay? I've heard they are good but no one nearby stocks them and it's a little risky buying online for sizing. Some say you need to go one size larger?

[Boris D'Bus]

I have a pair of Harkila and Muck Muckmasters, The Muckmasters are warmer, very comfortable, brilliant in muddy conditions and as slippery as a really slippery thing on rocky surfaces... Harkila are great but if I could only have one pair of wet weather boots and only walk on soil (wet or dry) then it'd be the Muckmasters.

[Bladerunner too]

Are they Muck Boot Tay? I've heard they are good but no one nearby stocks them and it's a little risky buying online for sizing. Some say you need to go one size larger?

They are, an i ordered on line the size i usually take,an to be honest at first i thought they were a 1/2 size too big, but now i have had them a year or so,seem perfect.i bought the ones that come up just above the ankle,an now i am thinking i might get another pair but higher on the calf.

[Bladerunner too]

I have a pair of Harkila and Muck Muckmasters, The Muckmasters are warmer, very comfortable, brilliant in muddy conditions and as slippery as a really slippery thing on rocky surfaces... Harkila are great but if I could only have one pair of wet weather boots and only walk on soil (wet or dry) then it'd be the Muckmasters.

I use the boots i have mainly on the Farmers fields so not a great deal of rocky surfaces ,but they are slippy over the wooden sty's, especially the old wood with a tad of green (mold) on an of-course wet