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1. fadda - Member

   Everybody's got them!

   Any more eclectic alternatives...?

   Posted 1 year ago #
2. giant_scum - Member

   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.

   Posted 1 year ago #
3. cynic-al - Member

   Doctor Marten.

   Posted 1 year ago #
4. teef - Member

   hitec auckland - only £40

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

   Posted 1 year ago #
5. djglover - Member

   hi-tec silver shadow

   HTH

   Posted 1 year ago #
6. willard - Member

   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.

   Posted 1 year ago #
7. molgrips - Member

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

   Posted 1 year ago #
8. mark_b - Member

   I like Merrells mainly 'cos they make 'em in huge sizes

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

   Posted 1 year ago #
9. Cougar - Member

   I like Salomon

   +1.

   Posted 1 year ago #
10. AdamW - Member

    Vibram fivefingers? You'll stand out with those...

    Posted 1 year ago #
11. lodious - Member

    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 fook.

    Posted 1 year ago #
12. Boba Fatt - Member

    Keen

    Posted 1 year ago #
13. higgo - Member

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

    Nasty.

    Posted 1 year ago #
14. Twin - Member

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

    Posted 1 year ago #
15. barney - Member

    Cushe. Aces.

    Posted 1 year ago #
16. hp_source - Member

    Another Salomon fan here...

    Posted 1 year ago #
17. Coyote - Member

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

    Posted 1 year ago #
18. BillMC - Member

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

    Posted 1 year ago #
19. Surf-Mat - Member

    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.

    Posted 1 year ago #
20. The Fopster - Member

    Another +1 for Salomon...

    Posted 1 year ago #
21. Surf-Mat - Member

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

    Posted 1 year ago #
22. vondally - Member

    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

    Posted 1 year ago #
23. druidh - Member

    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.

    Posted 1 year ago #
24. mrmo - Member

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

    Posted 1 year ago #
25. fadda - Member

    Some good suggestions there, thanks all.

    Time to go shopping!

    Posted 1 year ago #
26. elaine anne - Member

    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[u]' sole on them !!! have a look out for those !!!

    Posted 1 year ago #
27. thekingisdead - Member

    Meindl
    Comfiest shoes i've ever owned & last yonks

    Posted 1 year ago #
28. dave_rudabar - Member

    I now use these Merrells for my work shoes:

    Meindls are my proper boots though.

    Posted 1 year ago #
29. molgrips - Member

    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.

    Posted 1 year ago #
30. esselgruntfuttock - Member

    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'.

    Posted 1 year ago #
31. trail_rat - Member

    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

    Posted 1 year ago #
32. househusband - Member

    My main gripe with Merrell shoes of late has been the soles; 'slippy as fook' - as noted by lodious above.

    Posted 1 year ago #
33. molgrips - Member

    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.

    Posted 1 year ago #
34. swisstony - Member

    5/10 do some nice ones

    Posted 1 year ago #
35. allyharp - Member

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

    Posted 1 year ago #

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