Dual purpose boots.

[alan29]

We like to walk in the Lakes/Dales etc. And we like to bike there and then walk. But biking boots have quite smooth soles - dangerous for walking over wet rocks etc. Don't want to carry a change of boots for us both, and don't want to spend Alt-berg money.

What do people suggest? I am tempted to wear walking boots on the bike.

[Guest]

MX boots?

[alan29]

I see what you mean, but all that leather going up the shin might be uncomfortable walking.

[Guest]

assault boots, try "getgeared", or army surplus, good strong boots...

[alan29]

assault boots, try "getgeared", or army surplus, good strong boots...

Good idea - I'll go and have a look.

[asharin]

I have a pair of 'streetfighter II' boots from getgeared, not bad they've had constant use since xmas 2009 and only now is the sle starting to lose it's 'grip' and the stitching on the ankle is starting to go. As I said though, constant use..I use them at work, on the bike, if I am going out for a walk after a ride etc.

A decent pair of DM's or similar would probably last longer though. I hear the german paratrooper boots are good too, I plan on trying those next.

[Guest]

We like to walk in the Lakes/Dales etc. And we like to bike there and then walk.

if your up in the Lakes, give us a shout, might be able to meet up and say hello...

[alan29]

We like to walk in the Lakes/Dales etc. And we like to bike there and then walk.

if your up in the Lakes, give us a shout, might be able to meet up and say hello...

Cheers

[Guest]

assault boots, try "getgeared", or army surplus, good strong boots...

 

I use them all the time

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[archiec]

Saw these at getgeared http://www.getgeared.co.uk/ALPINESTARS_ ... tegory=315 sorry if not allowed mods , just helping a member but remove if required

[dex]

don't want to spend Alt-berg money.

 

I hate to say it, but are you sure? I wear altbergs for work ( I'm military ) and they are by far the most comfortable, longest lasting and all round best boots I've ever worn, including ones I've spent my own cash on.

Altberg boots are up with the very best in military boots, I genuinely think you can buy different, but not better.

I've just got a pair of clubman bike boots and I think they're pretty great. I've been wearing them at work to break them in and they're really very impressive. They take a bit of breaking in ( as you'd expect of a boot that's going to keep your feet in one piece in an off ) but they will last you a lifetime, both on and off the boots.

Add up the cost of a decent pair of waterproof bike boots, plus walking boots and the altbergs suddenly become a bargain.

Bit, if you can't, or won't, spend the money on the altbergs, then I'd suggest wearing your current walking boots on the bike to go to and from. They won't provide much, or any, protection if you fall off ( depending on what boots they are) it it means spending no money and having boots you already like for walking in.

Generally a lot of military boots are pretty poor for hill walking, you'd need to buy new to get them to break in and for right (and to make sure they weren't knackered ) and the soles on most military boots are too hard for wet rocks etc ( issued military boots tend to be made so the sole lasts well with lots of use on tarmac and concrete ) they also tend not to have good sole or heel cushioning, so if you get military boots you'd do well to get sorbothane insolent.

If you definitely decide to get military boots for it, I'd try the uk pro boots ( goretex lined ) but be aware of the limitation of the soles, and that there is little or no impact protection for your ankles, rarely any crush protection, and to be wary of loose laces round gear levers, brake pedals or anywhere near chains.

[alan29]

don't want to spend Alt-berg money.

 

I hate to say it, but are you sure? I wear altbergs for work ( I'm military ) and they are by far the most comfortable, longest lasting and all round best boots I've ever worn, including ones I've spent my own cash on.

Altberg boots are up with the very best in military boots, I genuinely think you can buy different, but not better.

I've just got a pair of clubman bike boots and I think they're pretty great. I've been wearing them at work to break them in and they're really very impressive. They take a bit of breaking in ( as you'd expect of a boot that's going to keep your feet in one piece in an off ) but they will last you a lifetime, both on and off the boots.

Add up the cost of a decent pair of waterproof bike boots, plus walking boots and the altbergs suddenly become a bargain.

Bit, if you can't, or won't, spend the money on the altbergs, then I'd suggest wearing your current walking boots on the bike to go to and from. They won't provide much, or any, protection if you fall off ( depending on what boots they are) it it means spending no money and having boots you already like for walking in.

Generally a lot of military boots are pretty poor for hill walking, you'd need to buy new to get them to break in and for right (and to make sure they weren't knackered ) and the soles on most military boots are too hard for wet rocks etc ( issued military boots tend to be made so the sole lasts well with lots of use on tarmac and concrete ) they also tend not to have good sole or heel cushioning, so if you get military boots you'd do well to get sorbothane insolent.

If you definitely decide to get military boots for it, I'd try the uk pro boots ( goretex lined ) but be aware of the limitation of the soles, and that there is little or no impact protection for your ankles, rarely any crush protection, and to be wary of loose laces round gear levers, brake pedals or anywhere near chains.

 

Cheers for taking so much trouble.

But ........ dammit!!!

[dex]

Lol, yeah I know - the advice you weren't looking was "buy Altberg" but they are the only boots I know of designed to do exactly what you're looking for, anything else will be a bigger compromise, either on the bike or walking.

Personally, if I couldn't get them I'd go for something more suited for walking. If you go hill walking in something unsuitable then you know yourself you'll be more likely to slip and damage yourself.

( but genuinely, take the time to break them in and the altbergs are boots for life)