Which hiking boots?
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Soldato
From that list Scarpa or Salomon. Berghaus boots have always been a bit shady IMO. I wear TNF shoes but not boots. Never had Mammut personally so can't comment there
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Soldato
My current pair are karrimor bodmin mid mkIII's, ridiculously cheap and yet seem really good. Ive put a couple of hundred miles on them and they look new and are still comfy.
These. Pricey, but you get what you pay for.
Was a thread recently http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18628309 not much different to the replies here though.
Soldato
If you're doing this for charity, as you say you are, then I think you should make the accent in flip flops. You'll get more people donating that way. 
i would never advise a brand when it comes to this kind of thing. The best thing to do is just go somewhere and find something that fit your feet perfectly! Seen too many people damaging themselves due to ill fitting footwear (i live in the lakes)
Soldato
They're the very boots I have for walking my mutt in the local woods, very comfy and only about £30, still going strong after 10 months of daily abuse.
Associate
I have a pair of Salomon Quest 4D GTX Boot which cost ~ £150.
Lightweight, totally waterproof and I find then very stable and comfortable.
My sons love their Berghaus Men's Explorer Ridge GTX Walking Boots and have done quite a few miles and DoE hikes in them without incident.
Lightweight, totally waterproof and I find then very stable and comfortable.
My sons love their Berghaus Men's Explorer Ridge GTX Walking Boots and have done quite a few miles and DoE hikes in them without incident.
Soldato
As others have said, comfort and fit is #1 when it comes to boots. Forget online research - just get to a shop with knowledgeable staff and try and a bunch on.
Having said that, I can vouch for TNF boots. Mine hiked all over the world in every condition you can think of and they were great. Unfortunately, I recently left them within reach of the dog. Turns out they're no match for a 60lb lab
Having said that, I can vouch for TNF boots. Mine hiked all over the world in every condition you can think of and they were great. Unfortunately, I recently left them within reach of the dog. Turns out they're no match for a 60lb lab
Associate
What Glaucus said - a pair that fits you properly! Bear in mind the upper mountain will be still in the depths of winter, you'll need a decent pair (at least B1-rated). Crampons and an ice axe would also be in my rucksack for an ascent of the Ben at that time of year.
Alt Berg offer custom fitting.
Custom fit at a silly price. If you go that route go custom made, rather than just heating the leather and stretching.
Soldato
I have a pair of these Merrell Moab Peak Ventilator boots and a pair of these Merrell Chameleon shoes. Both are as comfy as a high-class escort and both have served me well.
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Man of Honour
This. Personally I use Scarpa Rangers, as I prefer leather to fabric boots. I'd also add Brasher Hillmasters to the list.
Caporegime
My current pair of zamberlans have about 2000 miles on them. Have been utterly abused and still work perfectly.
They're like slippers.
They're like slippers.