New boots what do you suggest?

[AndrewC]

Hi,

Am on the lookout for new boots as I find my current ones (Berghaus, Hillmasters II GTX) very slippery on wet rock which is far from ideal for the walking on the Mournes. What boots would you suggest I look at?

Thanks

[specimanYak]

Vibrams Artic Grip tech looks interesting, it's still on a small range of boots at the moment but hopefully more companies incorporate it into their foot-wear ranges:

http://www.merrell.com/UK/en_GB/arctic-grip/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8gmBdC0FaM

[LandyLiam]

I find my Salomon Quest/Cosmic grip well on wet rock, although that may be due to a more flexible sole and therefore more surface contact with the rock.

[RedLeader]

I've been wearing Brasher Hillwalker GTX Boots for a few years now. I don't like fabric boots and they're comfy, reasonably priced and well made. Brasher did have an issue a few years back where they changed manufacturer and their quality dropped but they're back to decent quality again now.

[Matthew]

Meindl for me, I would buy nothing else. I find them reasonable priced and a fantastic bit of kit.

[whoRya]

It's been said before but the boots that fit best are the ones that you'll get on with.  For instance there are some brands out there that I can't wear having a fairly broad forefoot.  It's fair to embark on a search for particular feature e.g. leather/fabric/mid-height, but I'd recommend trying on the various boots of all makes that fit that profile.  If the pair at say £40 more expensive fit better then buy them, on the other hand don't buy a pair of 'reasuringly expensive' boots if they don't feel any better on.

I wear Scarpa Ranger 2s.  I did have a few pairs of very light GTX fabric boots but they just kept leaking.  That's not ideal for some of the walking I do.