Comfort: Karrimor Walking Boots offer Comfort - Comfort is crucial when it comes to walking boots. Karrimor Walking Boots provide good cushioning, support, and a snug fit. It's a good idea to try them on and walk around in them to ensure they feel comfortable and don't cause discomfort. The padding is not as good as that of my previous bag and the pull-out waterproof cover let the rain through right from the start. I have to safeguard my computer by placing it in a carrier bag. The top handle started coming away at the seams after only a few months. I’ll never buy anything made by Port Designs ever again. Like Karrimor, the company (it’s French) is now using factories in China. Karrimor walking boots by Karrimor are designed to provide maximum support, comfort and protection whilst you ramble through the country side. All Karrimor boots are made from high quality materials I threw the boots away because the area of the sole, under the balls of the feet, had become so thin I could feel any imperfections in the surface I was walking on and if I stepped on a stone it felt really unpleasant. Strangely enough, it was only the right boot that was affected. It must be due to the way that I walk. The area around the heel of the same boot had also lost some of its tread. There was no real wear and tear on the inside of the boot or any other problems at all. I bought them because I thought they looked sturdy and time has proved me right. When I buy another pair of hiking boots, as I will in the near future, I’m going to try and buy Karrimor. I was impressed with the pair I had and can give Karrimor hiking boots my highest recommendation. The Ladies Karrimor Skiddaw Walking Boots have been engineered for trek and trail walking and walking in the countryside. The boots have a lace up fastening, with generously padded comfort ankle collar, padded tongue and cushioned insole and a moulded outsole with deep lugs.

Although the upper part of the boot is probably about 80% leather, there are some mesh panels as well to help your feet breath. The mesh has been treated to repel water, but if you’re going to be going to a lot of very wet places it helps if you spray them with some waterproofing spray. When I was examining the boots I was also impressed by the quality of the plastic overlay around the toes. Stubbing your toe is not usually as painful as banging your ankle, but it still hurts so the more protection the better.

However, the one’s I tried on today where not at all the same boot. They were labelled on the inner tongue Mount Mid 9, by the way, but otherwise looked the same, however the fit was noticeably different. There was an odd hard arch in the sole of the shoe that met the pad of my foot in an odd way, would never do for hiking and would likely cause ankle distress. Also the metal eyelets looked like they would not last and there was shabby glue work on the front of the shoe where the body meets the sole. The Karrimor KSB Kinder Men's Walking Boots come engineered with a Weathertite Xtreme waterproof and breathable membrane for all season walking /hiking, the premium Dynagrip sole unit also delivers unbeatable traction across all types of ground. Thanks for sharing your experience in such detail. It’s truly a shame that this has happened to what was once such a good UK brand.

You are wrong when you say all walking boots are made in China or Vietnam. There are plenty of brands made in other countries of the world. These Mount Mid Mens Walking Boots also come complete with a rugged outsole for excellent grip on a range of surfaces, finished off with a padded ankle collar and lace up front for a secure and comfortable fit. Karrimor is one of the leading outdoor brands in the UK and have always prided themselves on manufacturing both great quality and affordable products for everyone from beginners all the way through to serious mountaineering veterans However my previous pair still lasted 8 months before feeling a bit word and 11 months before the sole began to slip away from the body of them. Based on what people are saying, on this blog and elsewhere, I won’t be buying any boots that bear the Karrimor name.The Karrimor Orkney Mens Walking Boots offer superb comfort as you make your way across the hills and valleys, the Karrimor Orkney 5 Mens Walking Boots are designed with a cushioned midsole, padded ankle collar and waterproof leather upper for a superior feel. These mens hiking boots have a traditional style, completed with a durable Vibram sole unit providing excellent grip across uneven terrains. Waterproofing: Karrimor Walking Boots are Waterproof. This is essential if you plan to walk in wet or muddy conditions. To most people 11 months doe not sound good. But for me 11 months is a long time. I regularly walk distances up 10 miles as part of a normal day. They get lasting pair of boots i ever owned was a pair of Soldiwler 95s (Standard Issue Military Boots). Price has always been a big challenge for me. The Karrimor Skiddaw Walking Boots feature a waterproof and breathable Weathertite upper to keep your feet protected from the worst of the weather.

As well as offering a high degree of Waterproof Protection they are also very breatheable which makes them ideal in all weather conditions.For instance, Zaberlan hiking boots are handmade made in Italy. They are a little expensive, but I bet the quality is better than Karrimor. I’ve gone through almost every good quality brand of boots or hiking shoes in under 6 months. The one brand I have never owned in Magnum Footwear. They are very expensive. Karrimor Mount Mid Mens Walking Boots have been designed with breathable mesh panels to the upper for extra breathability for your feet while the waterproof treatment helps keep you protected from the weather. The Karrimor Mount Mid Ladies Walking Boots are constructed with a Suede Split Leather upper, complete with Weathertite Technology Waterproof Protection. Midsole - Phylon midsole (the Phylon midsole offers reassuring cushioned support whist walking on footpaths and trails)

The company has a number of different footwear options available but I bought Karrimor Mount Mid Men’s Walking Boots. Before I bought my boots, I was unfamiliar with the Karrimor brand and I spent quite a long time comparing their boots to walking boots made by other manufacturers. Some of the alternative options looked pretty good too, but the Karrimor boots seemed more sturdy and I felt sure I was looking at something that was built to last.I have a pair of the Karrimor mounts, and found them to be very good, especially for the price. I’ve used them for long days in north wales, SW coast path and dartmoor.