Ive had a couple pairs of walking boots in the past and none of them have survived more than 6-8 3 day hikes and I’m sick of replacing them. What are some points to look for in good walking boots, where should I look to buy them from in the UK, how much should I look to be spending as a rough guide?

Cheers!

  • Ersatz86@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    9 months ago

    Or you may want to invest in one of these:

    https://a.co/d/3ppV1jY

    When working the boats in Alaska, arguably one of the wettest environments around, every stateroom had one. Fishermen swear by them.

    • snooggums@kbin.social
      3·
      9 months ago

      HELPS REDUCE ODORS – Keeping your boots, shoes, and gloves dry is the key to keeping them stink-free. Dry time Warm-up (30 mins); Damp (8 hours); Wet (12 hours).

      Great suggestion!

    • constantokra@lemmy.oneEnglish
      1·
      8 months ago

      Happened to see boot driers at the grocery store for 15 bucks. Bought them and now i’d say they’re a must. Wore my boots and put them on for 2 hours… they don’t smell anymore. They smelled when I out them on. My boots will now live on these when they’re not on my feet.

      Seriously. I sought out boots I thought would last a long time and i’ve been seriously bummed because I can’t imagine keeping them when I can’t get them to stop smelling. I figured boot driers would only work preventatively, but they zapped the smell right away. If you intend to keep your boots for a long time, get some boot driers.