Womens Boots
 

With the recent weather and having to walk in it im trying to get some decent boots with grip and leather, had bought a pair in shoe zone & had to return them cos of a manufacturing fault, got a credit note but no luck in finding a good pair these days! I simply cannot find what i want/need, and think womens footwear manufacturers assume that women do not need any sort of grip on their footwear whatsover, or if they have grips they are not water proof to be out in all weathers, i really do not understand the logic!!

Anyone know where i can get a reasonable pair at reasonable price from, done all accy places, someone else having same issue said winfields were rubbish.............any suggestions:confused::confused::confused:

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For the bad weather I chose a pair of wellies.......OK, they are not a fashion statement(althought they are a pretty pink shade with roses on them)....the grips on the soles are excellent. Exactly what is required for snow and ice. Much better than a pot arm(or leg......worse still, at my age a fractured hip).

I have been checking out leather boots in all kinds of shops, but they are for fashion rather than for practicality.......NBG(no blooming good)
Choose wellies and some thick socks......be safe on your feet, and toasty warm.

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I bought wellies last year & gave em to my daughter, they didnt fit my leg properly too tight for tucking my pants and socks dont stay up in them that they rubbed my skin making it sore to wear them - even wellies arn't made like they used to either, hence need ankle boots :(:(

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My wellies have a strap on the side to either loosen them or tighten them up....not the bog standard type, but were not expensive....6.99 from Aldi...and there were a few designs to choose from.
I bought some 'pink ribbon' wellies to support Breat Cancer Charity and they were the most uncomfortable wellies I have ever had......they were handed on to the charity shop.

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Have you tried ASDA? I got some flat work boots from there and they have a good grip on them. I think they were £12.50 :)

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They are out of stock too.....as they are with lots of suppiers.
There has been a huge demand for these. I believe there is one company flying them in from Canada.

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How about Doc Martins Bover boots, kick the LLL out of anything:D

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Have a look at Wynsors Mel, although i live close to it i hardly go in, failing that buy some timberland boots or some Rockports, or as Retlaw said....some Docs

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Thats the kind im looking for something like the good old docs or kickers but can't afford their prices as the gov are squeezing atm :(

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Haven't looked there so will try them, yes it's those kind of things I'm looking for but a bit cheaper lol

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What's your budget ? Just to give us a guide like.

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Below £30 as possible every penny counts as its for me :)

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What about proper walking boots? You can always change when you get to work.

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Like I said have you tried ASDA?

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Plenty on line ... but is a pain if they don't fit .. like these for instance:

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Did get a great pair from Next about 18 months ago .. fur lined and waterproof with good grips, only £20 ... but, dang, don't seem to have them now ... sorry.

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Heth is right ... some of the Supermarket's footwear is extremely good value.

Try New Look too .. they get good reports on their shoes.

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Docs are not very lady like though unless you are going for the cross dressing butch lesbian look. Older ones were always lacking in insulation so needed lots of socks to keep your feet warm but not worn any for ages.

We got Rhonda some really nice boots just before Christmas, supposed to go under the tree but the weather meant they were needed straight away. They were from Winfields.

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I can't wear Asda shoes, find they are really rubbish and last no time at all. I am hard on footwear though and usually have to buy decent quality shoes. I find if I pay twice as much they last a lot longer than twice as long and are more comfortable.

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New look had nowt really most places do fashion shoes/boots and ugg type boot crap which are not practical.

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I'm not a fashion follower not really a typical lady, I walk mile and a half per day then moving about on my feet, I'm all about comfortable in what I wear.

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if you know someone who has a Littlewoods catalogue, they have a sale on at the moment, might be worth having a look in there

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Army surplus, if as you say you're really not bothered by looks but want hard wear & practicality.

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I got me and the girl some Karrimor walking boots from that Sports place in the Mall in Blackburn ( Sports Direct? Sports Connection? - opposite Game) paid £75 for both pairs and mine alone had an rrp of £65, they've been a godsend so far, and haven't slipped once!:)

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My other half got a brilliant pair of boots with a great tread on them, and I would think, knowing her, she won't have paid an arm and a leg, but they are certainly fit for purpose

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I got some some like those Lindsay but they are like walking boot trainers. Really comfortable and a good price from that Sport Direct in Blackburn

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I know what ya mean with the 'grip' situation!, these days they seem to have plastic soles:confused:, Asda sell rubbish shoes IMO, got my son some school shoes from there, less than 8 weeks they where basically 'Knackered'!:(
So i wouldnt bother looking in Asda.
If ya want a good boot i suppose ya have to pay the price., if ya after a good grip boot best looking in hiking shops?
Ossy Mills sell shoes and boots, but they can be expensive.
I have a pair of boots, good grip too but they cost me about £50:( which i got from ossy mills.
Wellies......alright but slippy on ice.
tried Amazon?
;)

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Thanks for the suggestions that really helps and least has opened up the shoe/boot debate for both men and women, good footwear are essential whatever your style :D

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Here you are. £2.99 over budget though.
Regatta Lady Guideway WP Mid | GO Outdoorshttp://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/Img/Dyn/...7891847858.jpg

A waterproof mid-height shoe with a supportive sole and abrasion resistant fabric. Built for trail walking, light hiking and everyday ventures.

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Is that right or have you a type error?

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She did say she wanted to spend no more than £30 - those are £2.99 too much

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Here's the answer.

Don't have to buy online, Go Outdoors have a store in Blackburn.

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I just wanted to ask why you accepted a credit note from shoe zone? As they were faulty they are duty bound to give you full refund unless you were happy with a credit note.

As for boots, haven't got a clue as living in my Uggs at mo lol

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Because of 4 weeks of wear so I was told they offered the full asking price refund by credit note I didn't think they would of given me that and weedle the tough do do response.

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I thought you played hard ball or was all that FB school stuff just hot air :p:D

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Got some decent quality boots eventually from that shoe shop that's closing in accy, so sorted :)