Good value Canvas starter boots

By canvas, I assume you mean fabric with a waterproof liner. Try Millets or
Blacks, they have a good selection of 3 season boots for well under £70.

Over £70 and you're talking serious mountain boots, so you need to make sure
that all he needs is a pair of boots for fells and lower mountain, the £50
should be enough.

BTW, I bought a pair of Hi-Tec boots (leather) for £35, a few years ago, and
they do great for low level walking.

Jhimmy

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My Brother in law has just taken up walking and wants to get some boots.
He would prefer canvas and will be using them for 3 season fell walking at
worst. I know its mainly about fit and comfort and he will need to try
some on but any pointers to get him started? Don't think he wants to pay
over £70.

TIA

Jon

On Sun, 16 Jan 2005 20:30:13 GMT, "Jhimmy" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

By canvas, I assume you mean fabric with a waterproof liner. Try Millets or
Blacks, they have a good selection of 3 season boots for well under £70.

Over £70 and you're talking serious mountain boots, so you need to make sure
that all he needs is a pair of boots for fells and lower mountain, the £50
should be enough.

BTW, I bought a pair of Hi-Tec boots (leather) for £35, a few years ago, and
they do great for low level walking.

Hi-Tec are excellent as cheap boots go.

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On Sun, 16 Jan 2005 16:12:01 -0000, "JRS" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

My Brother in law has just taken up walking and wants to get some boots. He
would prefer canvas and will be using them for 3 season fell walking at
worst. I know its mainly about fit and comfort and he will need to try some
on but any pointers to get him started? Don't think he wants to pay over
£70.

Hi there,

It's worth bearing in mind that the traditionally shaped 'boot' is
often not actually necessary. I was taught as a child that I needed a
high backed leather boot for walking in the Lakes, but I now realise I
don't.

Since your B-in-L is just starting it's worth him reading around a
bit: for instance, see the chapter on footwear in Chris Townsend's new
edition of "The Backpacker's Handbook"
(http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0070653151/102-6519722-7006529)
for loads of useful info that will stand him in good stead for many
years to come, and help him to make the right choices at the outset.

Quite a lot of people now find a well fitting trail shoe - perhaps
with a custom footbed, like Superfeet - to be a great, lightweight,
quick drying, comfortable alternative.

Good luck!

Best wishes,
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