Northern Ireland Outdoors Forum - Hiking, camping and more
Information => Introductions => Topic started by: Jules on May 08, 2012
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Hi, I'm Julie and obviously new to the site. Been walking the mournes for about 18 months on and off and really getting keen. Would love the chance to pick the brains of those of you who have been doing it for ever!
J
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'lo...
I'll take the chance to answer your first question...
And the answer is 42...
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Hi Julie, welcome. You'll find plenty of experience on here (me not included) enjoy!!
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Lol wellll not quite what my first question was gonna be but thank you - and 10/10 for correctly answering that I WILL indeed be 42 on Friday!
My first question was actually going to be about ladies footwear. Any recommendations would be welcome.
J
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I own a pair of Brashers which I love to bits.. It depends what you want to spend. If in doubt go down to Cotswolds and try pairs on.
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Hello and welcome!
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Welcome Julie, i'd love to advise on the ladies footwear but i just can't get the hang of those high heels 8)
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Hello and welcome.
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My first question was actually going to be about ladies footwear. Any recommendations would be welcome.
For me it has to be Salomon. But there's no right or wrong answer. Just set your budget and then go and try on every pair in that budget until you find the ones that suit you. If you're in Belfast I'd recommend going round Jacksons, Tisos and Cotswold. Take your time and try on lots. Then when you buy, wear them round the house for a few days. As long as you don't wear them outside you can always return them if they're not as comfy as they felt in the shop. As a minimum I would say they should have Goretex liner and Vibram (or equivalent) sole. Enjoy shopping!
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Welcome Jules!
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I've had a number of pairs of boots from Cotswolds and their service is excellent, they're very patient. However I can never really tell how a boot is going to feel until I've done a few miles, the instore ramp just doesn't seem to cut it. Not Cotswolds fault ofc.
I agree with Samm, I also recommend the Cotswolds at Boucher. Their 'boot guy' spent ages with me and was still working with me after the shop had closed. Not once did he seem annoyed or eager to be shot of this crazy fussy guy who was keeping him back and had tried on about 6 pairs twice :D
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I own a pair of Brashers which I love to bits.. It depends what you want to spend. If in doubt go down to Cotswolds and try pairs on.
I have a pair of Brashers too, but wasnt sure how they faired in comparison to other brands. I do like them but find them a little heavy and inflexible.
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Welcome Julie, i'd love to advise on the ladies footwear but i just can't get the hang of those high heels 8)
Lol thanks for the welcome! As for the heels.... :-X. ;D
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Welcome
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Thanks everyone. Off to Belfast on Friday to have a good look around. I'll start on Boucher Road and see how I go.
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My first question was actually going to be about ladies footwear. Any recommendations would be welcome.
For me it has to be Salomon. But there's no right or wrong answer. Just set your budget and then go and try on every pair in that budget until you find the ones that suit you. If you're in Belfast I'd recommend going round Jacksons, Tisos and Cotswold. Take your time and try on lots. Then when you buy, wear them round the house for a few days. As long as you don't wear them outside you can always return them if they're not as comfy as they felt in the shop. As a minimum I would say they should have Goretex liner and Vibram (or equivalent) sole. Enjoy shopping!
Hello and welcome to the Forum Jules. :) Samm took the advice right out of my mouth. However, I will add, let the foot choose the boot, not the other way around!
Thanks everyone. Off to Belfast on Friday to have a good look around. I'll start on Boucher Road and see how I go.
Were you able to get a pair of boots that suited you, and/or have you had the chance to try them out yet?
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My first question was actually going to be about ladies footwear. Any recommendations would be welcome.
For me it has to be Salomon. But there's no right or wrong answer. Just set your budget and then go and try on every pair in that budget until you find the ones that suit you. If you're in Belfast I'd recommend going round Jacksons, Tisos and Cotswold. Take your time and try on lots. Then when you buy, wear them round the house for a few days. As long as you don't wear them outside you can always return them if they're not as comfy as they felt in the shop. As a minimum I would say they should have Goretex liner and Vibram (or equivalent) sole. Enjoy shopping!
Hello and welcome to the Forum Jules. :) Samm took the advice right out of my mouth. However, I will add, let the foot choose the boot, not the other way around!
Thanks everyone. Off to Belfast on Friday to have a good look around. I'll start on Boucher Road and see how I go.
Were you able to get a pair of boots that suited you, and/or have you had the chance to try them out yet?
Hey Pudd. Thanks. I did go up to Cotswolds and I have to say the service I got from a guy called Angus was second to none. Informative and patient, not pushy. The outcome being that he taught me a lot about how it should actually feel on the foot, tired loads and in the end we picked out a pair of Brashers!
Sooo, I gave my old ones a bit of TLC, went back up and was more conscious of how they felt and fitted, and have kinda fallen in love with them again. They've had a right bashing this last couple of weeks and have done me proud. But.... still think I'll go back for the others. Time for a wee change anyway :-)
Have been back into Cotswolds a few times picking up bits and pieces as we went for out first wild camp this weekend, and have been served by at least 3 other members of staff (as well as Angus, who is the manager, first time) and everyone of them have been the same. Very helpful and informative. I'm an Area Manager of 19 retail accounts across all Ireland and only wish that all of my staff gave 100% like that! Time to get the whip out!!
J
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Cotswold are awesome ;D
I call into Boucher about every other week just to window shop and they are always available to chat or leave you to it.
It's the kind of service that keeps you coming back again and again :)
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