Walking & Hiking Questions & Answers about Walking Boots

How To Polish Walking Boots after Dubbin?
Due to bad weather I have been applying a lot of dubbin to my leather riding boots but would now like to polish them again? Is this possible as the . . . [more]
What size Meindl Burma GTX Walking Boots
Hi, I take a UK 8.5 to 9 shoe size. Can you advise whether I need to go up a size for these . . . [more]
Julie Bradbury's Red Walking Boots
Where can you buy Julie Bradbury red walking . . . [more]
60km In 2 Weeks and a Painful Ankle Bone!
I've been training since January for a 60km walk on the 12th May. 2012. I purchased a new pair of boots (Anatom) in Feb and after wearing them . . . [more]
Extra Wide Fitting Walking and Hiking Boots
Need some advice on where to buy extra wide fitting walking and hiking boots. I normally wear "H" width fitting shoes (as described by Clarks). But . . . [more]
Suitable Footwear for canal towpath walking
Hello, I'm 5' 11, 14 stone, athritic right ankle [lower foot], intend towpath walking, nothing too extreme. Recommended boot/shoe please! . . . [more]
Cold Toes when Winter Walking
Winter time while I am walking my toes get cold and I feel very uncomfortable. I do not think my walking boots are tight or too tight. Thank . . . [more]
Three Peaks Challenge
I am doing the 3 peaks challenge for Help the Heroes with a group of mates can anyone advice me on the standard of walking boot I will require. We . . . [more]
Non Slip Fell Walking Boots or Shoes
Having recently turned from hiking to more strenuous fell walking and scrambling I'm finding my Berghaus trail shoes, although extremely . . . [more]
Shop with a comprehensive Walking Boot Fitting service in South West England
Can anyone recommend a boots outlet in the South West (Dorset/Somerset) which offers a proper fitting service, carries a good range of boots in . . . [more]
Walking Boots for the Inca Trail and South America
Hi there, I'm kitting out my 19 year old son for a trip round South America followed by the Inca Trail (which we're all doing). Field . . . [more]
Wide Fitting Walking Boots
I have very wide feet, not just at the toes but basically square down to the heal [heel]. Made more difficult by developing arthritis on big toe . . . [more]
I want a pair of waterproof Walking Boots
In the past 2 years or so I have bought 5 pairs of walking boots - my first question to the sales assistant is "I want a pair of waterproof walking . . . [more]
One pair of walking socks or two?
There is conflicting information and views about socks: the existence of specialist socks tends to suggest that one pair of those is enough but some . . . [more]
Walking and Hiking Boots For Small People
Where can I buy walking boots for a woman in size 3? I have spent hours trawling through various web sites but boots for women seem to start at a size . . . [more]
Walking boots for the Inca Trail
How sturdy a boot is needed for the Inca Trail? I have heavy weight Scarpa Boots but they are chaffing my ankles. Could I get away with wearing a . . . [more]
Unusual Tightening around my ankle after walking
Whenever I walk for more than a few blocks, I get a painful tightening on the outsides of my legs. It usually goes about 3-4 inches above my ankle. . . . [more]
Newish walking boots causing blisters across the tops of toes
I bought some Lady's leather 3 season Scarpa boots at a really good local outdoor shop, a good fitting, I broke them in gently by wearing them . . . [more]
Julia Bradbury's Red Walking Boots
Can you tell me where Julia Bradbury had her red walking boots . . . [more]
Sore Toe Prevention
Husband, grandson, and myself will be hiking the Grand Canyon for a day hike of 8 miles. I want to prevent sore toes for everyone. Keeping good . . . [more]
Pain under foot with Moac walking boots
Have a pair of Moac walking boots which have hardly been worn due to the sharp pain I get across the underside of my foot after only a couple of . . . [more]
Boots No Longer Fit Well
Hi I have read other Qs & As on boots no longer fitting well and wanted to know if your feet can shrink over time. In 2008 I walked for 11+ hours in . . . [more]
Wearing through the heals my Walking Boots?
Hi, every pair of hiking boots I have last about 18 months. This is because the heals of the boot get severely sloped towards the outside and become . . . [more]
Why do my feet get wet?
I have a fairly good pair of leather walking boots but however much I apply polish,wax or seal them I always get wet feet when I have been walking in . . . [more]
Pain in Achilles Tendon with New Walking Boots
I just bought new walking boots and they are causing pain in [the] achilles tendon. Feels like bruising, not rubbing. Doesn't hurt unless I wear . . . [more]
Trekking in Borneo
[I] just wondered if anyone has any experience of trekking in [the] Borneo jungle/mountains. My daughter goes on a months trip there this summer . . . [more]
Very Wide Walking Boots
I'm trying to help a friend get walking. She takes size 5 Euro 38 but needs 6xE width and height. The shoes and boots we can find in this . . . [more]
My Walking Boots have started to rub
I have had my walking boots for about 2 years now and have worn them on expeditions at least 4 times before and have never experienced any problems, . . . [more]
My new walking boots hurt
After wearing my recently purchased walking boots for a couple of hours I started to experience pain in the lower shin / ankle area, which later . . . [more]
Sweat rash when walking in warm weather
Whenever I walk in warm weather I get a sweat rash around my ankles. Anyone have the same problem? How do I beat . . . [more]
Waterproof Walking Boots
Hi have tried Hi Tec Eurotrek and Altitude 1V both of which leak around lower right (where top meets sole). I think its because I have a broad foot. . . . [more]
Dubbin Polish for Walking Boots
I have been told dubbin is great for leather boots, but it rots the stitches?? Have you heard of that before?? Hope you can . . . [more]
Painful toes when walking
When walking for a couple of hours i get very painful toes. This is been going on for about two years. I have tried changing my walking boots for a . . . [more]
Hiking Boots filled with Smelly Ditch Water
Hi all, [I] was out with my Gore-tex hiking boots and fell with one foot down a ditch filled with foul smelling water and now my right boot is . . . [more]
Heel Blisters - Severe
I have recently purchased some new walking boots and whilst one of them is very comfortable, the other is giving me severe blisters on my heel. I have . . . [more]
Help! My Walking Boots seem to be getting tighter!
My right foot has become very tight in my boots. After around 2 miles they rub on the top of my boots and this restricts my ability to walk very much . . . [more]
Rubbing Brasher Walking & Hiking Boots
I recently purchased a pair of Brasher walking boots but am experiencing rubbing at the front. They are really comfortable except for this problem. . . . [more]
Lacing Systems for walkers with different width feet
My girlFriend has Size 6 and a half to Size 7 feet. She is keen to start walking with me, but has 1 foot wider than the other. She would only . . . [more]
High Quality Walking Boot Shops In Middlesbrough
Hi, Could somebody please recommend a couple or three shops in Middlesbrough where high quality mountain hiking boots can be bought? I live in . . . [more]
Technique for walking downhill?
Hi, Do you have any technique advice for coming down the hills. I am starting to get heel pain after walking. The boots I have are . . . [more]
Walking and Hiking Boots for Narrow Feet?
I am having problems finding a pair of walking boots to fit, even with a footbed in place. My feet are extremely narrow, a AA fitting in shoes. . . . [more]
How do I care for my new Walking Boots?
I have bought some leather walking boots and wondered if someone could tell me the best way to look after these i.e., if they get wet, how often . . . [more]
Which Walking and Hiking Boots for the Inca Trail in Peru?
Wondered if anyone can help. I am off to Peru to do the Inca Trail and have some Brasher walking boots which are not comfortable and cause blisters. I . . . [more]
Ankle Rash when walking in hot weather
Several lady members of our local walking group suffer with a rash around the ankles when having walked in the hot weather. (The male members do not . . . [more]
How can I resole my Salomon Walking Boots?
Hi, I have a fabulously comfortable pair of Salomon Mountain Guide 9's, winter boots. Sadly I have worn the soles to the limit. Does anybody know . . . [more]
Walking Boots used during Julia Bradbury
have been entralled by Julia Bradbury's 'Wainwright Walk' series and it has inspired me to go walking again. I noticed that Julia . . . [more]
Walking and Hiking Boots for Narrow Ankles
I have very narrow ankles [and] quite wide, shallow feet and am having trouble finding a pair [of walking and hiking boots] which are comfy on my feet . . . [more]
Black Toenails with my Walking and Hiking Boots
I've had my Karrimor boots for over 5 years and done a lot of walking with no foot problems at all. However, had a lovely long bank holiday . . . [more]
Rash from my sock line to my knee when walking
When I am walking, especially when I am wearing gaiters, I get a rash from the sock line to the knee which persists for several days. It . . . [more]
Walking down hill is painful
Does anyone have know what make of boot to get to make fell walking a more enjoyable as walking down hill is a bit of a pain. Is anyone having the . . . [more]
Smelly Walking and Hiking Boots
Hi, While walking on the Langdale Fell, I managed to step into a bog and sink full leg length deep (only one stride in and no . . . [more]
My walking boots make my feet tingle
I am going to be going on a Charity Trek to South Africa and had been advised to get Berghaus boots as I need them to be light, and plenty of people . . . [more]
Numbness in my left foot when walking
I get periodic numbness in my left foot when walking. There is no specific terrain that causes it. Having recently been to Dartmoor, I . . . [more]
Walking and Hiking Boots that rub
I've been experiencing a problem with rubbing boots. They felt fine when I tried them on in the shop and feel comfortable when I start a walk. . . . [more]
Rubbing Boots
I'm fairly new to walking and so hope my question won't seem really stupid! I have a nice new pair of boots. They do rub, but . . . [more]
Broken Ankles
I recently bought a pair of Raichle Mountain GTX Walking and Hiking Boots. I thought they were the best I have ever had until I was . . . [more]
Buying walking boots for low level walks
I have tried on a lot of walking boots. I am doing low level walking, mainly flat footpaths with the dogs. I am a size 6 and have measured my foot . . . [more]
Great big blisters
Dear Ed I recently took part in the Shelter Box Challenge with some friends (30 miles over Dartmoor in 2 days with a box). I have . . . [more]
How to prevent blisters
I have heard that rubbing surgical spirits into you feet will help to toughen them up for long distance walking. Is this true, does is actually . . . [more]
Tight Leather Boots
Hello. Is it possible for me to stretch my leather boots to make them fit better in the width - 3 hours on foot patrol as a Police Officer . . . [more]
Painful toes when walking downhill
When walking downhill for a long distance, my toes are forced to the front of my boots, causing them to become sore. I have tried wearing . . . [more]
Walking and Hiking Boots for The West Highland Way
Hi I'm thinking of doing the West Highland Way in the Summer and will need new walking boots. I always get blisters on the soles of my . . . [more]
Squeaky Walking and Hiking Boots
My Berghaus walking boots have been squeaking for a while and it is embarrassing and frustrating. Does anyone have any ideas about how to . . . [more]
Is Mer-tex® as good as Gor-tex® ? for Walking and Hiking Boot
Hi all, love the web site. Not done a lot of walking but planning to do a lot this year. I have got a pair of new boots with mer-tex. The . . . [more]
Buying new Walking and Hiking Boots
I am recently new to walking (only through dog ownership- a Collie who goes for miles). I wish to purchase some boots. I have read more]
Tight Leather Boots
Hello. Is it possible for me to stretch my leather boots to make them fit better in the width - 3 hours on foot patrol as a Police Officer have given . . . [more]
Wainwright Walking Boots
I have a pair of Wainwright Boots which were I think were made by Kays. Unfortunately they are old and have enjoyed lots of . . . [more]
Swollen Hands And Feet When Walking And Hiking
Hi, I have recently taken up hiking, really enjoying it but noticing that my hands/fingers tend to swell up after about an hour of hiking (sometimes . . . [more]
Bruised Ankles when walking?
I have a problem with my (relativley new) walking boots. After about an hour or 2 of walking I get what feels like a bruised inner ankle . . . [more]
Wainwright Walking Boots
I have a pair of Wainwright Boots which were I think were made by Kays. Unfortunately they are old and have enjoyed lots of . . . [more]
Wainwright Walking Boots
Do you know where I can purchase Wainwright walking boots? The used to be made by Kays and are the most comfortable boots I ever . . . [more]
Acu Walking Boots
Hi, I've been looking for a UK or Irish supplier for Acu walking boots (An Italian brand I think). I've found mention of the company . . . [more]
Leather or Textile Walking and Hiking Boots
I can't decide on whether to buy textile or leather boots. Any opinions on which is generally regarded as . . . [more]
Which Boots for the Pennine Way
I am staring the Pennine Way on 29th July going South to North in two weeks. I have two pairs of boots: my leather ones (Brasher Superlite) . . . [more]
Wide Walking Boots
I have extremely wide feet and have been unable to find a boot or shoe maker who can make a good pair of shoes. I've tried some handmade . . . [more]
Stretching Walking and Hiking Boots
My right foot is bigger than my left and my toes could do with a little more space. Besides having to buy a stretching device, what is the . . . [more]
Slippery Boots
Hi, I've just purchased some Karrimor KSB 300, Gortex boots. They fit fantastic as I have a wide foot and unlike the Burghaus range that . . . [more]
Buying Walking And Hiking Boots
Hi, I am looking for a good site online to obtain info and perhaps buy hiking boots in the UK. Many . . . [more]
Walking and Hiking Boots suitable for crampons
I will shortly be buying some new walking boots. The type of walking I do is low level but with some fell walking, last New Year when in the . . . [more]
Wide Walking And Hiking Boots
I am a trail/hill walker. My 10 year old boots (once resoled) are cracking and need replacing. I have a broad foot and have tried on many leading . . . [more]