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Recommend trekking boots

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  • 18-06-2008 5:49pm
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    breadmonkey
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    I'll be trekking in Nepal this September and need to sort out some footwear. The terrain is mostly hilly with a lot of ascents and descents as opposed to long and flat but the entire trek is along a well worn trail and not through wilderness. Because of the time of year there will almost certainly be no snow but they'll need to be properly waterproof.

    It's important that they're light because I'll have to horse them around India for 6 weeks beforehand. I haven't really considered money but I guess I could spend about €200 max. Any recommendations for shops in Dublin?

    Thanks


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    Prenderb
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    The Great Outdoors, Chatham Street. They'll fit you and talk to you about your requirements and probably will have the boots to fit your feet, though they can be a bit pricey IMHO.


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    breadmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 3,608 ✭✭✭breadmonkey


    Prenderb wrote: »
    The Great Outdoors, Chatham Street. They'll fit you and talk to you about your requirements and probably will have the boots to fit your feet, though they can be a bit pricey IMHO.

    Yeah that's why I was hoping there would be other options. Although if they do offer good advice and will have stuff to fit me then I guess it might be worth the extra.


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    irishlostboy
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    Prenderb wrote: »
    The Great Outdoors, Chatham Street. They'll fit you and talk to you about your requirements and probably will have the boots to fit your feet, though they can be a bit pricey IMHO.

    find a few nice pairs of boots in GOD's then go try find the same pairs in cheaper places on capel street and the like.


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    BeardyGit
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,946 ✭✭✭BeardyGit


    If they fit your feet properly, I couldn't recommend the Meindl Vakuum MFS enough. Bought a pair about 6 months ago and wear them everywhere, on the street and on the hills. Light, sturdy, waterproof and durable.

    Great Outdoors are highly recommended, regularly, by many boardsies who know their stuff. As are Bridgedale and SmartWool socks to complement your new boots and give you the highest level of comfort for those long days on the hill. Both the GoD and good socks are genuinely worth the investment - Don't mind the cheapskates who go shopping for everything in Army Bargains. You get what you pay for when it comes to good footwear and footcare.

    ;)

    Gil


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    breadmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 3,608 ✭✭✭breadmonkey


    Great. Thanks for the advice!


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