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Ive had a couple pairs of walking boots in the past and none of them have survived more than 6-8 3 day hikes and I'm sick of replacing them. What are some points to look for in good walking boots, where should I look to buy them from in the UK, how much should I look to be spending as a rough guide?

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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I have never owned any but I constantly hear that Red Wing boots are some of the best.

https://www.zappos.com/red-wing-work-boots

https://www.redwingshoes.com

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

They're generally good but you have to be selective if longevity and quality is a priority. They have a plant in the US and one in China. If you get a model built in China it's going to be noticably lower quality than the American ones. I bought my redwings years ago so I don't remember how to tell which models come from which country