Boots for starters
Hi There,
As a new comer to this forum and tramping in general, I was just after a bit of advice for my first tramping boot purchase.
I'm just going to be starting on day walks and overnight walks to begin with but I am wanting to purchase boots that will allow me to do longer and more technical tramps as well. Something that can be worn in all sorts of weather, seasons and terrains would be great. Basically, I don't have much money to spend and can probably only afford to buy one pair so I really want to get something that isn't going to limit me.
I've seen these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=200439621630&Category=63850&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D1
What do you guys think?? I can buy them online and get them into NZ for around $300NZ.
Any other recommendations?
Thanks so much!
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Wow, thanks for all the comments so far. I took your advice and went to try on a range of different boots. The ones that were the most comfortable (up to the $300 or so that I want to spend) were the Raichle Scouts:
https://www.mountaindesigns.com/Index.cfm?Action=Products&Subaction=productDetail&ParentCategoryID=109&CategoryID=132&ProductID=480
Does anyone have any comments on these boots in particular. What's the quality like? Will I be able to wear them in all seasons, etc?
Thanks in advance.
Good choice, me thinks. I've had a couple of pairs and in fact brought another pair myself yesterday as they were on sale for AUS$199.00.
They did have a reputation for a suspect sole but I haven't experienced that on all the ones I've had. They fit like a glove when they're worn in a bit, very comfortable.
They've gone back to their parent company name of Marmmut as far as I understand, something to do with the marketing I believe.
Good tramping....!
I have a pair of those, and they are excellent in every respect, except at the start for Kaimai mud.Not sure if its the vibram soles? Clean tracks, rocks and river crossings no problem. Really, really comfy. Would probably get another pair now that Im used to them.
Comfort is okay in the shops. It's a different story after 4 days of tramping.
Put the unlaced boot on with two pairs of socks and put your index finger between your heel and the back of the boot. This shows how much room your toes will have on the downhills. There has to be a finger gap.
Tighten up the boot and kick the ground as hard as you can to check if your toes hit the front of the boot.
Best to take them home and do a good analysis. They can be returned.
$300 boots are good for pass-hopping and on track winter tramps. No worries. Sidling above the bushline can be tricky, the soles aren't as stiff as more expensive models. That's off track though.
Thanks for the input everyone. I settled on the Raichle Scouts. Mainly beacuse of the comfort but they also happened to be pretty cheap on special - $230NZ from Mountain Designs.
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