 on a path strewn with small stones i found my inov8 terroc uncomfortable after a while as the oles of me fee were becoming quite sore from all the stickyin foot bits. on similar terrain but with my new balance 783 on i was fine. the difference is the amount of underfoot cushioning avaliable. the inov8 are better walking shoes but not good on stony paths. the new balance are better on harder surfaces, especially stony ones. (new balance because they were cheap, they fit and they're in a wide fitting) i usually now use the new balance for underfoot comfort because of the type of terrain i end up walking on down here and put up with the compromises.
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 Innov8 roclites 319 were fine on Fairfield horseshoe 3 weeks ago & helvelyn striding/swirral on Saturday. Salomon wings are another good choice. Consider if you need mud traction though as salomon have a sole designed for trails not really off road.
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 Wow an fantastic response all around and some great advice. Mrs diddy spotted the Haglofs vertigo gt ages ago and fell in love with them but not cheap for a couple of pairs. I must admit i like the look of the Meindle ones and the hi-tech as they is plenty to choose from and not as pricey as the Haglofs ones.... maybe cheap is the way to go and if that type of footwear is not for me/mrs diddy then not much lost,must admit im looking forward lighter footwear and more breathable leg wear this summer,trainers and tights is the way i wanna go ...  . Thanks for all your input and i have plenty to be going on with.Knowing mrs diddy she will probably go for the Haglofs but im not keen on them tho they do seem to be a shorter version of my Solid lite (which i love)...so we are heading to Scafell pike either this weekend or next so a trip into Ambleside and and some gear porn  perving is defo in order. Thankyou folks.
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the choice is bewildering btw  
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 Indeed it is ! I've tried a few makes and models over the years but as others have said you'll have to find something that fits you! If I had to make a shortlist of brands to try on based on build quality and materials, these would be in the mix for me: Mammut (formerly Raichle) Meindl La Sportiva (too narrow for me but very nice shoes) Vasque ( I have the Velocity non-goretex and they're great) Icebug (if you can find them!) Kayland Salomon Haglofs Garmont and I also like Mike's suggestion of the Mizuno Harrier. My road running shoes are Mizuno and they are outstanding. I wanted to buy some harriers but have yet to wear out my Vasques! There are so many others but if you like any of the above then they should do the job!
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Thanks John. One thing,i wear leather trainers most of the time and when i go to buy a new pair i always get a 7,at first these are tight and slightly uncomfortable but within a day or two they give, im guessing leather walking footwear would be the same but i dont really want leather but would cloth/suede other materials give in the same way or do they tend to saty the same size/fit as when first bought? need to know so i dont buy too tight or too loose.
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.jpg) Any non rigid footwear will mould to your foot to an extent after being worn for a while. What do you wear for cycling BTW? Trainers? Try them on a short walk locally just to see.
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Size 7 eh If you're going to Ambleside go into Rockrun and try the Montrail Sabino trail in a 8 or 81/2.
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Size 7 eh If you're going to Ambleside go into Rockrun and try the Montrail Sabino trail in a 8 or 81/2.
They aint got any left as i found out ages ago. If you actually click on the sizes most are gone now even though they are still showing in the drop down window. I love montrails but they seem to have gone to ratshit here since Columbia bought them and got rid of their staff. Considered getting some for the USA by mail order but the sizes have changed a bit recently so its a gamble and not a cheap one either. Hopefully their UK distribution will improve shortly but i'm not holding my breath. The sole compound on them is the best i have ever used ideal for walking without feeling stones through the bottom of you feet and is mega durable.
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 Thanks John. One thing,i wear leather trainers most of the time and when i go to buy a new pair i always get a 7,at first these are tight and slightly uncomfortable but within a day or two they give, im guessing leather walking footwear would be the same but i dont really want leather but would cloth/suede other materials give in the same way or do they tend to saty the same size/fit as when first bought? need to know so i dont buy too tight or too loose.
blimey, someone with feet as small as mine
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I have little sympathy for anyone who complains about having trouble finding shoes that fit. I have one foot size 11 and one foot size 8.5. I guess you just have to play the hand (or in my case foot) that you are dealt...  I've not had much success mixing shoe sizes so tend to just buy for the big foot and put up with a lot of spare space in the other. Except for my rock climbing shoes which are the correct sizes. So if you ever see me review a shoe.. 'fit' won't be my primary concern... John
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a size 7 opens up wimmins shoes too - especially at sale times as brands like meindl use one last.
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 Hey Dids: this pair (below) should be just perfect. You might not find them if you put them in your tent though.
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