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How do I select BIFL walking boots?
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this post was submitted on 11 Feb 2024
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I'd go to a renowned outdoor store, let them take a peek at you feet and have them recommend a model/make. If you want BIFL make sure the soles are replaceable. I love my leather+goretex memoryfoam Meindls
What would you class as "renowned" because I've tried trespass and go-outdoors but neither one have been very much help for me. Perhaps it was lack of knowledge on either mine or the clerks part but they've never seemed to be too sure of what they're selling.
What you're saying about replaceable soles is absolutely one of the most common (and probably best) pieces of advice I've recieved here and will absolutely make sure I do pick up something repairable in that aspect! Thanks for your input on that!
I'm not based in the UK, so I don't know :( . Locally, bigger 'outdoor' stores have a clerk who is 'the shoe guy/gal', they can get your feet scanned and pick a shoe model that is right for your feet shape. Bever Outdoor // Outdoor XL would be options here.