Walking Boots reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 164 Reddit reviews across 13 subreddits and 18 posts to rank the best Walking Boots brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/UKhiking, r/BuyItForLife, r/AskUK, r/glastonbury_festival, r/wildcampingintheuk. Top-rated brands include Scarpa (4.8/5), Altberg (4.8/5), Berghaus (4.8/5).
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Reviews164
Subreddits13
Posts18
Brands58
Products60
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#1
Scarpa
4.8
(20)
"Scarpa high end boots are second to none."
"Scarpa. Life changing."
"Scarpa all day long, have two pairs."
"Very impressed with my Scarpas. Two years in and still no leaks and lovely feel to them."
"Leather Scarpa boots should last absolutely ages."
"Scarpa is the best in my opinion."
"I had Scarpas that lasted me 20+ years."
"I bought my Scarpa Terras a couple of years ago and they've been rock solid."
"I bought a pair of Scarpa boots about 15 years ago and they’re still going strong."
"Comfortable from day1."
#2
Altberg
4.8
(14)
"I wore a set of Altberg defenders for 9 years and only just replaced them."
"My husband is a soldier, and he swears by Altberg."
"Altberg Tethera boots. Worn them twice in the himalayas with no problems whatsoever."
"I’ve a pair of McKinley’s for walking that I had resoled once in 20 years."
"Another vote for Alt-Berg here, mine have lasted 12 years and still going."
"Altberg are the best for leather/goretex."
"I have found Alt-Berg and Meindl to be the best for fit and longevity."
"My Altberg boots have been absolutely bombproof."
"If you can stretch an extra £50 to £200 I'd say the Altberg Warrior Microlite."
"Full grain leather all the way and keep those bad boys coated in leder gris."
#3
Berghaus
4.8
(12)
"They do some pretty decent one- but the main advantage is they do free repairs."
"I have used them two or three times a month since then for some heavy trekking."
"We have had great experience with Berghaus Supalite GTX."
"I have a cracking set of berghaus ones."
"They’ve lasted well past their warranty."
"I have a pair of Berghaus leather boots I bought in 2017 for £100."
"Berghaus have a lifetime guarantee and free repair service."
"Berghaus have a lifetime guarantee and free repair service."
"They are super comfy"
"Berghaus (formerly Brasher) boots are good and seem to fit a lot of people."
#4
Meindl
4.6
(11)
"I would recommend them both"
"Full grain leather that will require much breaking in before going on a long hike."
"German-made: Meindl, Lowa & Haix."
"I got a pair of army surplus Meindl boots off eBay for £70."
"My Meindl Bhutans are the best boot I’ve ever owned."
"Meindl or Altberg."
"Brands like Meindl, Scarpa, Haix, Altberg etc."
"I love my Meindl boots, my last pair are still pretty good now and lasted me regular use for 10+ years."
"If you have wider feet, then Meindl or Merrell are two makes that seem to be good from what I've heard."
"Meindl."
#5
Salomon
4.6
(7)
"Salomons, my husband is ex-army and swears by them."
"I got some salomons from Cotswold Outdoor for £150 and they are absolutely incredible!"
"3-4 years later now and the Salomons are still going strong, and I’ve used them loads!"
"I'd recommend Salomon Quest 4d gtx."
"Salomon Quest."
"I've had good luck with Salamon boots. They fit me well and last for ages."
"I’ve got a pair Salamon which are greater."
#6
Merrell
4.4
(7)
"I've been using my Merrells for going on 2 years now, still as good as new."
"They're pretty cool, lightweight, and very durable."
"Merrell moab"
"Merrel boots or Columbia boots are good. Very good."
"Merrell moab 3's or saloman quest gtx's."
"Makes a decent knock around walking boot."
"My Merrels are good. They're used daily for trampling through mud and grass."
#7
Decathlon
4.4
(5)
"Go to Decathlon for best deals and actual walking boots."
"I got a great pair from decathlon years ago and they've seen me through many festivals and hikes."
"I'm impressed. Keeps my feet dry in the Scottish mud and super comfy."
"A decent compromise between price and quality."
"Decathlon have some really good ones."
#8
La Sportiva
5.0
(4)
"La Sportiva boots can’t be beaten look at equilibrium hike or Ultra Raptor."
"Comfiest hiking boots I’ve ever worn. Very durable."
"La sportiva or scarpa."
"Moved to synthetic La Sportivas which for my feet are unbelievably comfy."
#9
Karrimor
3.2
(6)
"Very solid quality."
"They've always done the job."
"I think that with a simple pair of Karrimor she will be ok."
"I personally think you can't beat leather."
"Don't get the karrimor ones. They have a weird bit that digs into your achilles."
"Don't get the karrimor ones. They have a weird bit that digs into your achilles."
#10
Inov8
4.8
(4)
"Comfortable and grippy."
"On my 2nd pair now"
"Inov8 have been great for me"
"Comfortable, waterproof, light weight, look good in all black."
#11
Lowa
4.8
(4)
"I used to have a pair of Lowa Mountain GTX and they are my favourite boots I've ever owned."
"Have been faultless so far."
"Gore-Tex works great."
"Lowa would be my pick as a brand."
#12
Alt-Berg
5.0
(3)
"Get a proper fitting fine and they will last you a lifetime."
"Whalley Warm and Dry offer a very comprehensive fitting service which takes into account what you need the boots for."
"Whalley Warm and Dry is a brilliant place to go, book in a boot fitting!"
#13
Aku
4.7
(3)
"Aku boots. Make sure they fit of course but they are unbeatable in my opinion."
"I had my first pair of Aku boots for 12+ years before they gave out."
"Aku are waterproof ankle, a bit tight so get a size bigger."
#14
Hanwag
4.7
(3)
"Expensive, but I will be buying another pair to replace them, leather and goretex, great boots."
"Unbelievably rugged, comfortable and waterproof."
"Hanwag."
#15
Baffin
4.0
(3)
"Good options for cold weather."
"Baffin. You can get traditional snowboots and also cold weather hiking boots."
"Baffin are good but maybe a little over kill."
#16
Grant Stone
5.0
(2)
"Grant Stone is by far the best boot for the $ here. The total package of material, construction, customer service, and QC is several steps beyond the others you listed."
"Grant stones would be my vote"
#17
Kamik
5.0
(2)
"I have a pair of Kamik boots that have been going strong for 5 years."
"They’re really warm and made in Canada."
#18
Freet
3.3
(3)
"Freet have been great for my husband's wide feet. He has the Tundra, they're also made in Yorkshire and seem to keep the rain out really well."
"For high tops have you looked at Freet Bootee 2? Freet is a UK company, which is a plus for us for shipping."
"They are superb for keeping feet dry in wet conditions - but the tread on them in genuinely *dangerous* in wet weather."
#19
LL Bean
5.0
(2)
"LL Bean is the only boot I trust."
"I've had a pair of these for ~10 years and mine are in great shape."
#20
Zamberlan
5.0
(2)
"Zamberlan full-grain leather boots last incredibly long."
"Zamberlan boots get my vote."
#21
Keen
4.5
(2)
"Super lightweight and comfortable and a reasonable price."
"How about something like [this?](https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Gypsum-II-Cocoa-Tiger/dp/B019FCXK6E/ref=sr_1_12?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1491489208&sr=1-12&nodeID=679380011&psd=1&refinements=p_89%3AKeen)"
#22
Adidas
4.5
(2)
"Love my Adidas Terrex Goretex Free Hikers"
"You may want to check out Adidas Terex boots"
#23
Hoka
4.5
(2)
"Extremely comfy."
"Very comfortable and very waterproof."
#24
Sorel
4.5
(2)
"Have had mine for 5 years and hiked a lot in Iceland."
"They’re heavy, but warm and they’ll keep your feet dry."
#25
Walking Boots
4.0
(2)
"If they are a decent pair and are waterproof then you can still go playing in the water."
"If you're planning on doing any walks of reasonable length the walking boots are probably better."
#26
Grisport
4.0
(2)
"Grisport."
"We’ve just bought Grisport boots (me, partner and daughter). All have vibram soles."
#27
Brasher
4.0
(2)
"Brasher boots are a flexible, fairly light, WALKING boot, good enough for all but high mountain, deep winter."
"Brasher boots are hard too beat."
#28
Timberland
4.0
(2)
"I was please with the timberland boots grailed_sale suggested."
"I have a pair of Timberland slip-on boots that are waterproof."
#29
K9 Voyager
3.5
(2)
"We have K9 Voyagers boots and they're pretty good for keeping warm."
"K9 Voyager make Greyhound specific boots."
#30
Bare Traps
5.0
(1)
"I have the same problem and these shoes are awesome!"
#31
Caterpillar
5.0
(1)
"I’ve got a pair of ladies Caterpillar boots that I’ve had for about ten years."
#32
Haix
5.0
(1)
"I love my Haix High Liability."
#33
Mammut
5.0
(1)
"Treat yourself to a pair of Mammuts."
#34
Crispi
5.0
(1)
"Comfortable right out of the box"
#35
Steger
5.0
(1)
"They’re well made, they’re warm enough for a northern Minnesota winter."
#36
Paratrooper
5.0
(1)
"Still living. been in -37 degrees all day no frostbite."
#37
Zaqq
5.0
(1)
"They have have great boots. I love my Explorer and Terraq Winter."
#38
Vasque
5.0
(1)
"Don't think I'll beat that for a Goretex pair."
#39
Haglöfs
5.0
(1)
"I went with a pair of haglof boots, they've served me well for 3 years now and are still going strong, highly recommend!"
#40
Oboz
5.0
(1)
"Really good quality."
#41
Danner
5.0
(1)
"Danner boots are excellent."
#42
Blundstone
5.0
(1)
"BLUNDSTONES! For everything!"
#43
Go Outdoors
4.0
(1)
"Go outdoors did the best boots I got. Lasted 2 seasons of hiking and I still use them as work boots."
#44
Inov 8
4.0
(1)
"I’m very happy with my inov 8 boots if you want a synthetic option."
#45
Hoffman
4.0
(1)
"Hoffman makes some great pac boots."
#46
UGG
4.0
(1)
"They're warm, waterproof, comfortable, and don't look feminine like the typical Ugg boots."
#47
Teva
4.0
(1)
"Look up Teva or sorrel. Weather proof boots that are for outdoor activity with a little 'fashion' to them."
#48
Bean
4.0
(1)
"Why not bean boots?"
#49
JustFab
4.0
(1)
"They have some boots like the ones you're looking for for only 40 bucks."
#50
Wolverine
4.0
(1)
"I love my Wolverine 1000 Miles."
#51
Sports Direct
4.0
(1)
"Do some really good ones."
#52
ECCO
4.0
(1)
"For comfortable lightweight hiking boots, I really like ECCO."
#53
Hi Tec
4.0
(1)
"They've lasted a couple of years now."
#54
Skechers
3.0
(1)
"Skechers have waterproof outdoor series as well and I guess there's also a sale goin on 'Sports direct'."
#55
Columbia
3.0
(1)
"Best thing about them is they are super light for hiking/walking boots."
#56
Trail Running Shoes
3.0
(1)
"Plenty of people use trail running shoes to wild camp"
#57
HiTec
1.0
(1)
"3 had gone and bought almost identical brand new HiTec boots."
#58
Regatta
1.0
(1)
"Never trust crap from Regatta."
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