Everybody’s got them!

Any more eclectic alternatives…?

Bought a pair of Merrels last year not impressed by them. Had a pair of Keens before them and they were really good.
Best boots I have ever owned were a pair of Danners, they just never lost there shape.

Doctor Marten.

hitec auckland – only £40

http://www.milletsports.co.uk/more-sports/outdoor/Walking-and-hiking/mens/shoes/hi-tec-auckland-wp-mens-hiking-shoes/

hi-tec silver shadow

HTH

Shads? Come on man, be serious!

Truth be told, I’m not that impressed with Merrells either. My last pair wore down at the heel and the ball of the foot far too quickly, and they cracked along the top too.

Saying that, just about every pair of boots/shoes of that nature I own is pretty much knackered at the moment. My North Face boots are leaking and falling apart, the maindles are chewed and falling apart on the sole, even my issue boots leak (well, one pair does). I think i need to go shopping for a casual pair and a new pair for walking in.

I like Salomon, or got some Keen shoes which I am currently loving. Very US style ‘outdoor living’ but there you go 🙂

I like Merrells mainly ‘cos they make ’em in huge sizes 8)

but never had a problem with them wearing any faster than any other shoe.

I like Salomon

+1.

Vibram fivefingers? You’ll stand out with those…

I’ve had Merrells for the last 15 year and really like them, but the last pair have been really bad….just a weird shape / really bad fit, and the soles are slippy as ****.

Keen

Merrell stink like no other shoes I’ve ever had ever have.

Nasty.

Brasher approach shoes. Most comfy shoes I’ve ever had, last ages, loads of styles to choose from.

Cushe. Aces.

Another Salomon fan here…

Red or Dead. Comfiest boots I’ve ever had.

INOV8. I bashed around Oz and NY in a very lightweight pair last summer. They were brill and are still in one piece.

Given up on Merrels – they fall to bits and the soles are less grippy than oiled ice. Now looking at Haglofs and Meindls.

Got some nice K Swiss for town shoes.

Another +1 for Salomon…

Got some Salomon SpeedCross 2s recently for trail running – utterly brilliant superlight race shoes. If any of you trail run, they are a must.

merrels awful tat that falls to bits

salomon okay but expensive

try asics trail running shoes goretex lined well cushioned and decent tread…….cheap in Chav world sorry sports direct

raichle/mammut really excellent fit swiss quality

Salomon for me too. Following lots of issues with badly fitting walking boots, I found out that they use a different last shape to most others, with a narrower heel. This suits my feet perfectly.

tended to use salomon, but last pair of everday shoes are a pair of La Sportivas

Some good suggestions there, thanks all.

Time to go shopping!

merrels are comfy tho ! but yeah they do tend to stink (my hubbys do anyway(then that cud be a smelly man thing you understand ! 😉
Keen shoes look gud tho ive neva worn them..so cant comment
there are alot of other makes od shoes around these days that have the ‘Vibram‘ sole on them !!! have a look out for those !!!

Meindl
Comfiest shoes i’ve ever owned & last yonks

I now use these Merrells for my work shoes:

Meindls are my proper boots though. 😀

Salomon for me too. Following lots of issues with badly fitting walking boots, I found out that they use a different last shape to most others, with a narrower heel. This suits my feet perfectly.

Yes, I have very narrow heels and I get heel-lift with most shoes, but Salomon fit me brilliantly.

Salomons. I got a pair in Ft Willy 7 yrs ago. The soles are gone, the backs of the heels are shredded (i never undo the laces) They fit like gloves & I’ve just bought some more for ‘best’.

i have a pair of XCR goretex chameleons that are at least 5 years old, wear them loads.

have a pair of salomon trail comp – lasted less than 60 miles of running before splitting up.

know where my money would be going next time

My main gripe with Merrell shoes of late has been the soles; ‘slippy as ****’ – as noted by lodious above.

Well, I have a pair of Salomon boots that I use for winter daily wear – 3 winters so far and look like new. I’ve also had Salomon shoes that I’d worn every single day for two years (with a lot of walking around to and from work, I had no car for 18 months of that period).

I’d definitely buy again.

5/10 do some nice ones

Very happy with some Salomons I’ve had for over a year, on the lookout for another pair but they’re a bit pricey.

salomon xa pro

last for ages

I bought a pair of Scarpa Quest and they are really good, seem great quality
and have a sticky rubber sole thats great on the odd ride with flats.
Merrell dont seem as good as they used to be.