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Boot trouble need help from British army people?
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The short version is that after coming back from the Pyrenees last summer my dad is recovering from an injured knee, an old hockey injury of many being aggravated by a forced change of root off one of the mountains. (its all relevant, read on)
Not two days ago we were in Dartmoor for a bit of rehab; to try an test the old codgers knees a bit. The only thing is, strangely enough I came of worse. Dartmoor 1 Piers NILE.
The past couple of trips I've had 'discomfort' with the outer side of my left ankle, but nothing that couldn't be ignored really. When in Dartmoor, however, as I'm sure you will know due to the nature of the awkward terrain underfoot my ankle towards the end hurt like buggery and so I compensated resulting in the outer side of my ankle on the right foot began to hurt worse. I'm no daisy but this did hurt.
I'm confident that this is because of the lack of support I am getting from my boot. The boots I currently have is highlander 2 by johnscliffe full leather. They where great, but it is very difficult to know for sure until you actually go on a trip by which time its unlikely the shop will have them back. they are the lower cut style of boot and I think perhaps meant for a wider foot and somewhat different ankle...
I have quite a thin heel but my ankle is more prominent sticking out more (if you get what I mean because its beginning to sound as if I have deranged ankles lol), so my feeling is that I'd benifit from from one of these boots:
http://global.magnumboots.com/en/products_range/boots/stealth_force_series
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http://global.magnumboots.com/en/products_range/boots/elite_ii_series
both of wich I could buy for around £50. I likely get the higher cut boot too. There is another boot that I've seen that looks good (below), but it is double the price and I think the other two pairs would be just as good if not better.
scarpa sl m3
These scarpa boots cost double that of the magnums and if you consider that I'm a 19 year old lad of to university in september, I don't have a great deal of cash to splash.
My dad is ex army gone roughly 10 years or so and he has voiced his opinion on boots to me, but I would like to hear yours too. If you have or had any favourites and if you know if current army personnel are favouring a particular pair of boots.
The boots must be able to cope with the moutains but also be comfortable and good to wear with other outdoor activities as I will be doing a BA hons sport, adventure and recreation. cheers and thanks for reading this rather long short version of the question.
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Jon
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I actually prefer the Lowa Mountain rather than the Combat. I have quite thin ankles and I find that they give more support on rough terrain as they are higher / taller and are padded out by the gore-tex lining. If you are simply using them for walking then I suggest the Mountain but if you are going to be running then I recommend the Combat as the smaller boots allow more ankle flex. |
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AL G
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I'm not a big fan of Magnum.
Combat type boots are not really designed for every day hiking, I would suggest a good pair of hiking boots would offer more support. Something like Salamon, Scarpa, Meindl. You can get high leg versions which will give padded supposrt for the ankle, they don't come cheap but you only have one set of ankles!
EDIT: To add to Chindit's suggestion, Had a pair of Berghaus storm and they worked well, not sure if they still make them though |
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Charliemong
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Either of the boots bellow are ones that i have used and found really good bit pricey but very good
http://www.outdoorworldltd.co.uk/product_info.php?prod=1022
http://www.patrolstore.com/Lowa-Boots-Combat-GTX-p-575.html |
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