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Boots made for Walking

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  • 18-07-2013 2:16pm
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    Fratton Fred
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    I'm walking up Slieve Donard in September and want to invest in a pair of boots.

    I noticed trespass have a sale on with several pairs of their own brand and Hi Tec boots half price.

    Would either of these be worth buying? Will they fall apart after a week or would they be considered reasonable makes.

    I'm not planning on becoming a pro, so I'm reluctant to spend €200 on a pair.


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    Donny5
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    If it's just for Slieve Donard, and if you're planning on taking the track up, then you don't need boots. A pair of runners would be fine.

    If you do want boots, then Hi-Tec boots are fine for that kind of thing. Just make sure that they're well broken in by then.


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    Fratton Fred
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    Donny5 wrote: »
    If it's just for Slieve Donard, and if you're planning on taking the track up, then you don't need boots. A pair of runners would be fine.

    If you do want boots, then Hi-Tec boots are fine for that kind of thing. Just make sure that they're well broken in by then.

    It's an organised event and they've said no runners.

    I'm buying them now on the basis that I'll have them broken in by then.

    Thanks for the advice.


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    iopener
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    I walked up slieve donard last Sunday wearing runners the only point were I felt I needed boots was coming down.the left handside of the wall is slippery the lesser used right hand side of the wall is meant to better.there's a Rocky path all the way from the bridge at the ice house, the first half of the path til you cross over the stream is easy enough but after you crossed the stream it gets very steep.beat of luck


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    BeardySi
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    Going down Donard in the inside of the wall is far better... .everyone seems to use the outside because that's where the trail is, but it's rather worn and loose underfoot - much better on the other side...

    I wouldn't do it in runners but walking shoes with a decent grip would be fine, no need for great expense for a oneoff - it's mainly a very accessible trail. There's practically steps from the head of the Glen river to the top of the col and the wall...


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    strandsman
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    Treadhead wrote: »
    Going down Donard in the inside of the wall is far better... .everyone seems to use the outside because that's where the trail is, but it's rather worn and loose underfoot - much better on the other side...

    I wouldn't do it in runners but walking shoes with a decent grip would be fine, no need for great expense for a oneoff - it's mainly a very accessible trail. There's practically steps from the head of the Glen river to the top of the col and the wall...

    Berghaus are great, try them on and see for yourself


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    Fratton Fred wrote: »
    It's an organised event and they've said no runners.

    I'm buying them now on the basis that I'll have them broken in by then.

    Thanks for the advice.

    If its a case of just buying them for one event, I'd look at Lidl or Aldi.

    My first pair was Hi Tec and they fell apart after 3 treks.

    If looking to take it up, wouldn't consider any of the foregoing.


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