Suggestions for a half decent jacket and walking boots?

claire07

Thanks for the helpful advice on boots. Now I know the nubuck/mesh ones will be ok I'll probably go with them.

Pollycat

aliasojo wrote: »

I'm no expert (as you can see form this thread, lol ) but the chap instore said it mattered more about where and when you'd be walking. So if you are more likely to be walking on forest trails on decent weather days for instance, nubuck and mesh is fine and easily looked after. If you're going to be climbing up muddy hills or regularly out in poor weather facing big puddles etc perhaps leather might be better as the mesh can get blocked with dirt particles which interferes with the breathing process of the material. He did say at the end of the day, it's just personal choice.

I'm in the Highlands of Scotland, our weather here is known for it's erratic properties, lol. I erred on the side of caution.

I agree with this, aliasojo.

I have a leather pair (not unlike your new ones) for winter walking in the Peak District, often over soggy and boggy moorland, and a lighter pair for summer.