I have had my old Reichel walking boots for the past few years. They have taken me over the Pyrenees France into Spain, across Dartmoor, numerous jaunts in the Welsh mountains and have never failed to give me tremendous toe pain after 2 hours walking on every occasion. Therefore I felt it was time to take the plunge and fork out for a new pair for the expedition. Have I done the right thing “the devil you know”? Boots either suit you or they don’t. You must not wear them outside to check them out, because you cant take them back to the shop. However the only way you can tell if they suit you is to give them a rough ride outdoors. After hours checking boots out in the shop and boring everyone in range to death, it had to be the La Sportiva Glacier Evo. Other kit consideration being: Bergen: OMM-55-15RL-mountain-mover – 70 litre 1150 grammes, Montane Superfly Event Waterproof-Jacket – 425 grammes, Montane Verso Jacket - 440 grammes & more versatile than a fleece. Of course I have to consider the Tilley hat as per Stewarts recommendation, I believe this would be a wise move. Best be nice to the boss!
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