Buying Walking and Hiking Boots

Q. Hi

I am looking for a good site online to obtain info and perhaps buy hiking boots in the UK.

Many Thanks

David Lotz



A. goawalk.com publishes a Gear Guide detailing what to look for when buying Walking and Hiking Boots. This is available free to all and can be found - along with a number of other gear guides - under our 'Gear' navigational hill above.

You need to spend time in a good, reputable shop with a shop assistant who knows what they are talking about. Make sure you are wearing the appropriate socks, try on lots of different makes and test them out on a variety of terrains. Most good outdoor gear shops will have a test apparatus on which you can do this.

You did not say in which part of the country you live - so I cannot recommend a local retailer. Just try and find someone reputable - and don't just go for the cheapest. Poorly fitting boots can be a nightmare.

Getting boots that fit properly is very important and therefore unlikely to be something you could buy online with any degree of satisfaction.

Hope this helps.

Mike (Editor)


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