I want some walking boots

wilburpig

DD is going on a school trip for which she needs some walking boots (size 6). She's growing fast so they won't get much wear after, so I don't want to pay too much for them. I've looked on ebay, but most cheap new boots have high postage charges. I don't fancy buying secondhand. Can you help??

annie-c

wilburpig wrote:

DD is going on a school trip for which she needs some walking boots (size 6). She's growing fast so they won't get much wear after, so I don't want to pay too much for them. I've looked on ebay, but most cheap new boots have high postage charges. I don't fancy buying secondhand. Can you help??

What's your budget wilburpig? Mountain warehouse have these at £29 and if you have an outlet nearby you'll save on postage, plus they may have something cheaper instore:

http://mountainwarehouse.com/shop/product/products_id/2753.html

annie-c

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-Walking-Boots-Hiking-Size-6-USBrass-Pink_W0QQitemZ7765209955QQcategoryZ53557QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

These are a bit pink, but are £20 inc p & P

wilburpig

Hi, I can walk into Millets at the moment and get some (Peter Storm) for about £25, but the trip is only 5 days long, and money is tight!!!!

Quite often, the online deals seem good, but then the postage costs are really high.

I suppose I could resell on ebay to recoup costs.

annie-c

I can understand that feeling!

Could you check with the school first and see if her trainers might be good enough?

Otherwise, re-selling might be a good idea, if you don't fancy second hand yourself....

Good luck!

wilburpig

No, the school has specified proper walking boots with ankle support, they're going to the Brecon Beacons.

dazco

Tkmaxx often have them cheap. But please make sure they are waterproof. I have spent many a day in that godforsaken corner of the world when I was in the army and it is very wet. It rains on a cloudless blue sky day.

Also make sure she wears them in before she goes.

Peter storm goods are usually rubbish.

ManAtHome

They had some in Aldi for less than £20 - full (ankle-length) boots, gore-tex style not leather (didn't pay enough attention to see if they were waterproof).

sweetsoul

Every now and then you can get them at Lidl. I picked some up a couple of weeks ago for £4.99. They'd probably suit the job, they're not top notch but for 5 days - hey!

Hope the info helps

choccyface2006

I got some great leather walking boots in Aldi a few weeks ago but I think the offer has gone now, have a look at these though..

http://www.cottontraders.co.uk/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=4900

or

http://www.cottontraders.co.uk/productdetail.asp?productcatalogue=q466zwww

Sarah x

annie-c

About 10-15 pairs left in my Aldi this morning - look really good quality at £17.99 - think the offer was on a few weeks ago, so stock is a bit low, but you might be lucky...