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Flyroc 310's are comfy. I think the flying refers to wet paved paths!

Roclites 319's are really good with the cushioning and stud tread. 

Have also used Salmons of multiple types.  

Has he had exposure to a 'younger adult' who has experience? Modelling positive risk mitigation vs listening to what can be perceived as risk aversion/ paranoia may help?

Perhaps a focus on endurance vs climbing? so Pennine way walk or some such as prep for a long trek in?

Perhaps an indoor climbing centre to learn basic skills and  different peer group. 

Hope This helps in some way

TNF Zephyrus pullover is woth considering. Small chest pockgood too

http://www.ellis-brigham.com/products/Mens-Zephyrus-Pullover/503

"I decided to just treat these boots with Meindl Sportswax.  This is mainly because some members of this forum said that they had used other products (mainly Nikwax), which had possibly caused cracking of the leather which Meindl refused to cover under warranty, due to the use of products they do not recommend."

Graham Thompson  ending up asking Meindl about care requirements on a simliar thread a few years ago.

link to old thread on trail mag forum

As long as boots are cared for appropriaty - cleaned and re-proofed regulalry and occasional conditioner- then they would have a problem showing  their goods as being 'fit for purpose' Using a ' you have to use our product or else' would not wash in a consumer complaint in my non ofcial opinion.

That said it does not sound like they are not performing. I would do as Parky suggests.

I find Nikwax is not as good as it used to be and now use Grangers on my old leather boots but have not noticed much difference really.