I'm looking for some waterproof walking shoes for spring - autumn use . I've had some waterproof karrimor walking shoes for a couple of years . These were inexpensive (£35) I think . They've been ok to be fair but are now leaking . Can anyone please recommend a pair that aren't too expensive- £80 perhaps ! There's a fair few in sports direct that are quite reasonably priced but without recommendations too many to choose from . Several are Gore-Tex lined - like Merrell which I thought may be a better option . Thanks for your help .
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Yes...I can help..
I have had the karrimore,comfy but do leak..
These are what I use and don't leak..
Northwest territory boots,but they not clumpy or heavy at all
And ..
Sketchers waterproof trainers,I have them on right now,they do not leak,and I've been out wildcamping ,brownie hunting all night,been faultless,got mine from Amazon,via my secretary.Use them for work all the time,very good trainers,walking shoes..
Yes...I can help..
I have had the karrimore,comfy but do leak..
These are what I use and don't leak..
Northwest territory boots,but they not clumpy or heavy at all
And ..
Sketchers waterproof trainers,I have them on right now,they do not leak,and I've been out wildcamping ,brownie hunting all night,been faultless,got mine from Amazon,via my secretary.Use them for work all the time,very good trainers,walking shoes..
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Mate, you're about to experience something different... Well your feet are. The Karrimors and all cheaper waterproof shoes are absolutely terrible for your feet. The fake Gore-Tex linings maybe waterproof... But they are no where near as breathable as real Gore-Tex. It's expensive for a reason. My first waterproof trainers were Karrimor, admittedly a long time ago. They were utter jank. Your feet are about to really love you.
As far as Gore-Tex lined walking shoes go, I've had them all. I've currently got Salomon GTX, Merrell Moab GTX (on left) & now I've just moved onto to Adidas Terrex GTX (on right).
The Merrell Moabs were the standard bearers, I've had three pairs now over the years. They are exceptional shoes. The only problem is they are quite thick and chunky for Spring/Autumn use. But the lining in them is top quality. I saw someone this Spring with some Adidas Terrex walking shoes. Salomon and Adidas are the same people. They are very similar to my Salomons... But a lot more comfortable and ultra breathable being a mainly mesh outer.
You can pick the Adidas up for around £80 if you really shop around, although they retail for just over £100. Both the Merrell and the Adidas come up small. (I'm sure this is to do with the Gore-Tex lining) Half to a full size difference. I've worn mine fishing every single week since early Spring. They are truly amazing shoes. Far more breathable, speed laces. Just be careful that you get the walking shoes and the GTX version... They do a lighter running version that looks near identical, and also non GTX versions in both the Adidas and Merrell that again look identical... But they are not waterproof. I mow the lawn in the Merrells now lol.
Mate, you're about to experience something different... Well your feet are. The Karrimors and all cheaper waterproof shoes are absolutely terrible for your feet. The fake Gore-Tex linings maybe waterproof... But they are no where near as breathable as real Gore-Tex. It's expensive for a reason. My first waterproof trainers were Karrimor, admittedly a long time ago. They were utter jank. Your feet are about to really love you.
As far as Gore-Tex lined walking shoes go, I've had them all. I've currently got Salomon GTX, Merrell Moab GTX (on left) & now I've just moved onto to Adidas Terrex GTX (on right).
The Merrell Moabs were the standard bearers, I've had three pairs now over the years. They are exceptional shoes. The only problem is they are quite thick and chunky for Spring/Autumn use. But the lining in them is top quality. I saw someone this Spring with some Adidas Terrex walking shoes. Salomon and Adidas are the same people. They are very similar to my Salomons... But a lot more comfortable and ultra breathable being a mainly mesh outer.
You can pick the Adidas up for around £80 if you really shop around, although they retail for just over £100. Both the Merrell and the Adidas come up small. (I'm sure this is to do with the Gore-Tex lining) Half to a full size difference. I've worn mine fishing every single week since early Spring. They are truly amazing shoes. Far more breathable, speed laces. Just be careful that you get the walking shoes and the GTX version... They do a lighter running version that looks near identical, and also non GTX versions in both the Adidas and Merrell that again look identical... But they are not waterproof. I mow the lawn in the Merrells now lol.
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There has been some good deals on Jack wilolfskin shies on amazon, I picked up a pair for £38. Seem really good. The terrex are good, I wear them for my everyday shoes and have for maybe 10 years, when they get a bit tired usually get a few more years as fishing shoes.
There has been some good deals on Jack wilolfskin shies on amazon, I picked up a pair for £38. Seem really good. The terrex are good, I wear them for my everyday shoes and have for maybe 10 years, when they get a bit tired usually get a few more years as fishing shoes.
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I use the Merrel Moab too, very happy with them, but they're coming to the end of their life.
Bought a pair of Tog 24, but not got round to using them yet.
I use the Merrel Moab too, very happy with them, but they're coming to the end of their life.
Bought a pair of Tog 24, but not got round to using them yet.
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Thanks for the reply everyone. TCarper , is it looking like you'll get the same lifespan out of the Adidas as you would the moab's ? Just wandering as walking / hiking shoes is what merrell do and Adidas are known for the sports side of things so didn't know whether they would likely last as long . I have seen the Adidas terrex AX3 GTX hiking shoe for £80 and the Adidas terrex swift R2 GTX hiking shoe for £95 - look very similar but not sure which ones are the ones you refer to . Seen the Moabs for £108 but also some merrell alveston Gore-Tex for £75 - not sure what these might be like , thanks .
Thanks for the reply everyone. TCarper , is it looking like you'll get the same lifespan out of the Adidas as you would the moab's ? Just wandering as walking / hiking shoes is what merrell do and Adidas are known for the sports side of things so didn't know whether they would likely last as long . I have seen the Adidas terrex AX3 GTX hiking shoe for £80 and the Adidas terrex swift R2 GTX hiking shoe for £95 - look very similar but not sure which ones are the ones you refer to . Seen the Moabs for £108 but also some merrell alveston Gore-Tex for £75 - not sure what these might be like , thanks .
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i can highly recommend the merrell zion gtx. I got the boot version and they are spot on but they do them in shoes as well.
i can highly recommend the merrell zion gtx. I got the boot version and they are spot on but they do them in shoes as well.
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I have the Salomon Ultra 3 GTX which have lasted years, they also do a boot version of them, I must say those Adidas look interesting, might have to check those out
I have the Salomon Ultra 3 GTX which have lasted years, they also do a boot version of them, I must say those Adidas look interesting, might have to check those out
I've been using the Merrell Moab for the last 6 years ish, I won't buy anything else now, they're the only shoe I use daily so they get abuse. I still use my 1st pair in the garden, there's nothing wrong with them other than the fact the cushioning under foot has collapsed slightly from wear meaning the bridge is more raised which can give me issues over time so I've retired them from every day use.
My second pair is over 2 years old, and when they go it'll be another pair, can't recommend highly enough. I tend to buy them from Go Outdoors with their price match offer, think this last pair were sub £70.
Old pair (Moab 1) on RHS.
My second pair is over 2 years old, and when they go it'll be another pair, can't recommend highly enough. I tend to buy them from Go Outdoors with their price match offer, think this last pair were sub £70.
Old pair (Moab 1) on RHS.
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Mate - get on the Adidas AX3 Gore Tex Hiking Shoes....they are the dogs danglies..
Mate - get on the Adidas AX3 Gore Tex Hiking Shoes....they are the dogs danglies..
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I have the R2 Swift Terrex Hiking shoe. They are the newest version model. I just googled the others, I'd spend the extra £15 personally, the speed lacing system is pukka.
The Adidas will last ages don't worry. They are proper hiking shoes and built that way. They are near identical to my old Salomons... Even in styling. But the big advantage is the Adidas have this rugged mesh instead of leather... It makes them so much more breathable than the Solomon. For some reason the Adidas are far more comfortable too. My mate who's shoes I saw, his were battered. Looked old. He said they were still perfectly waterproof.
All the reviews by hikers I found online regarding the Terrex R2 were extremely positive too. I love mine.
I have the R2 Swift Terrex Hiking shoe. They are the newest version model. I just googled the others, I'd spend the extra £15 personally, the speed lacing system is pukka.
The Adidas will last ages don't worry. They are proper hiking shoes and built that way. They are near identical to my old Salomons... Even in styling. But the big advantage is the Adidas have this rugged mesh instead of leather... It makes them so much more breathable than the Solomon. For some reason the Adidas are far more comfortable too. My mate who's shoes I saw, his were battered. Looked old. He said they were still perfectly waterproof.
All the reviews by hikers I found online regarding the Terrex R2 were extremely positive too. I love mine.
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I did the same mate... Amazon when sales were on... Did not care about colour
I did the same mate... Amazon when sales were on... Did not care about colour
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You know what I don't get, how the Moab can look so new after so much abuse, that coating on the suede must be military grade special stuff
My newer pair on the left, 1 of their 1st outings was a jungle trek in Thailand, you can imagine what they looked like after walking through streams and then getting coated in 'that' orange dust. That same trip a few days later I went fishing in them to a newly dug fishery, in the afternoon it rained and I was basically walking about with 2 red clumps of clay for feet but within a few days walking around they looked like new again...mad..just mad.
You know what I don't get, how the Moab can look so new after so much abuse, that coating on the suede must be military grade special stuff
My newer pair on the left, 1 of their 1st outings was a jungle trek in Thailand, you can imagine what they looked like after walking through streams and then getting coated in 'that' orange dust. That same trip a few days later I went fishing in them to a newly dug fishery, in the afternoon it rained and I was basically walking about with 2 red clumps of clay for feet but within a few days walking around they looked like new again...mad..just mad.
I walk the dog most days and I've got a pair of Merrel MOAB and and as everyone has already said, highly recommended. I've had them about a year and not a drop of water has got in so far and very comfortable.
For the winter (or where the wet grass is above ankle level), I've got a pair of Scarpa Men's Terra GTX leather Walking Boots (about £115) and had them for several years without any drama's. Apart from polishing them every few months, they perform very well.
I've been through a lot of walking shoes/boots over the years and have always tended to buy a different pair every time as they have let me down in one way or another. If one of my current pair die, I will almost certainly buy the same brand again, proof that they are well worth the money.
For the winter (or where the wet grass is above ankle level), I've got a pair of Scarpa Men's Terra GTX leather Walking Boots (about £115) and had them for several years without any drama's. Apart from polishing them every few months, they perform very well.
I've been through a lot of walking shoes/boots over the years and have always tended to buy a different pair every time as they have let me down in one way or another. If one of my current pair die, I will almost certainly buy the same brand again, proof that they are well worth the money.
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Have a look at Grisport
https://www.grisport.co.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAjwo4mIBhBsEiwAKgzXOH4T4UP2lsU_VENR2La5oFrJkAYRQ25Lq2bn2xQL38PT4yzlF9cEFRoCXuIQAvD_BwE
Have a look at Grisport
https://www.grisport.co.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAjwo4mIBhBsEiwAKgzXOH4T4UP2lsU_VENR2La5oFrJkAYRQ25Lq2bn2xQL38PT4yzlF9cEFRoCXuIQAvD_BwE