Walking/Hiking Answers: Walking and Hiking Boots suitable for crampons

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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 Lake District the conditions were VERY icy underfoot and I found it difficult to stand up let alone walk!

Please advise me on Boots and the possible use of crampons in icy conditions. I have sought advice from a reputable shop in the Peak District and they advise a B1 boot suitable for fixing a crampon, the Boot was considerably heavier than the present Boot (Wainwright) that I have and I do wonder if I will be able to get on with it and the higher ankle support that it has.

Marilyn Batchelor, Retford

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