tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post1929379778756527267..comments2024-03-23T20:56:40.825+00:00Comments on A Blog on the Landscape!: Walsh Enforcer lightweight trail boot.AlanRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-6955310422004136272013-06-02T14:13:49.804+01:002013-06-02T14:13:49.804+01:00That’s great Maria. Thank you and i am glad you li...That’s great Maria. Thank you and i am glad you like them. I have also bought a pair of Carn Kaiteur’s which are just a bit heavier than the Walsh but not as heavy as the Meindl’s. They are a fantastic boot at a fantastic price too, whilst stocks last.<br />AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-22478344986394324842013-06-02T08:14:31.712+01:002013-06-02T08:14:31.712+01:00Hi Sheila & Alan,
I just want to say I'm ...Hi Sheila & Alan,<br /><br />I just want to say I'm very glad I bought these boots. The size is perfect, and I haven't had any blisters or hot spots wearing them. I've been using them regularly since we got rid of the snow, so they have quite a few miles on them by now.<br /><br />There may or may not be a review on my blog one day (the blog is again running behind...), but I just wanted to pop over and thank you.-maria-https://www.blogger.com/profile/00769586507003743048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-49612473906573745782013-01-11T19:25:29.818+00:002013-01-11T19:25:29.818+00:00Speed reading! I do it too.
No worries. Have anoth...Speed reading! I do it too.<br />No worries. Have another bottle of 1849.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-13010893164258210372013-01-11T18:20:48.372+00:002013-01-11T18:20:48.372+00:00Oops! It does say that right at the start. What a ...Oops! It does say that right at the start. What a fool I feel.afootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-88810266032774147752013-01-11T15:43:24.307+00:002013-01-11T15:43:24.307+00:00Hi Gibson,
These are Sheila's boots and Sheila...Hi Gibson,<br />These are Sheila's boots and Sheila's post. Nothing to do with moi what soever. Although, i might do a boots post in a couple of months time.<br />These Walsh's are very nice especially if like Sheila you prefer trail shoes over std boots.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-66974535963816330712013-01-11T14:38:43.284+00:002013-01-11T14:38:43.284+00:00Alan Rayner and Boots. Not words you often see tog...Alan Rayner and Boots. Not words you often see together:-) They look quite natty though.afootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-63291998764869625342013-01-07T19:17:05.101+00:002013-01-07T19:17:05.101+00:00Thanks for the comment. Always good to hear from a...Thanks for the comment. Always good to hear from a long term user. Grip wise, i am sure that they would cope with snow but not ice, without grips. I don't think i would use them in deep snow for long periods after all they are just a light weight boot.<br />I will let the readers know if/when the membrane gives way but if i get more than a year out of them, for this price i won't complain.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-56628623889115179912013-01-07T18:50:26.108+00:002013-01-07T18:50:26.108+00:00I really like my Enforcers, they are superlight an...I really like my Enforcers, they are superlight and comfy with great grip.<br />I've been using them above the snowline during this, and last, winter in Scotland. They are great for snowy conditions and are really secure on everything except hard ice. Being light and minimalist I do need to wear two pairs of socks with them, so I went up a half size for winter. They work with flexible crampons and mini-spikes (Hillsound Trail). My Enforcers have not remained waterproof for long, however, but, hey thats what waterproof socks were invented for. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-41734798773348114862013-01-07T17:56:27.085+00:002013-01-07T17:56:27.085+00:00Thanks Martin,
That will be the very same.
Oooh, ...Thanks Martin,<br />That will be the very same.<br /> Oooh, seized up waterworks. Sounds painful.<br />I'm saying nothing about JJ's hobling.<br /><br />2013 has not started too well so far. All the best to you and Sue too.<br />See you soon hopefully.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-59446187313717063722013-01-07T17:18:16.831+00:002013-01-07T17:18:16.831+00:00Very interesting. That'll be the same 'co...Very interesting. That'll be the same 'concretion' that seized up our waterworks then, and the same 'JJ' that hobbles whatever his footwear?<br />Have a great 2013.<br />MartinPhreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-1926047815879909162013-01-07T16:05:54.210+00:002013-01-07T16:05:54.210+00:00
Hi Maria,
Wow, that will be great. Maybe start a ...<br />Hi Maria,<br />Wow, that will be great. Maybe start a new trend in Finland. The power of the blogger is alive and well. I do hope you like them.<br />We look forward to reading your opinion soon.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-6036019402227027282013-01-07T14:47:33.099+00:002013-01-07T14:47:33.099+00:00Thanks again, Sheila. Based on my quick internet s...Thanks again, Sheila. Based on my quick internet search it seems many have gone half a size up with Walsh shoes/boots, so that's what I did, too (that is, I have just ordered a pair of these boots in size UK4.5!). If they are huge for me I can always hand them over to my son (whose shoe size is right now almost the same as mine - but unlike my feet, his feet are growing and by the summer they are likely to be bigger than mine).<br /><br />Walsh are not known in Finland (well at least I didn't know them but I don't fell run - maybe the fellrunners among us know them?). But they seem to be well respected by the fellrunners in the UK - and I also have your word for it! ;)<br /><br />The price is very good for a pair of decent boots. I hope they'll fit me as they certainly would fill in the gap between my trail runners and the heavy duty leather boots. They should be here by the end of the month, so I'll report you back then! Thanks again for this review!-maria-https://www.blogger.com/profile/00769586507003743048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-91337186023350602762013-01-07T11:24:11.073+00:002013-01-07T11:24:11.073+00:00Thats a shame Robin, maybe they are available else...Thats a shame Robin, maybe they are available elsewhere?AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-69073117896173623552013-01-07T09:56:56.152+00:002013-01-07T09:56:56.152+00:00Look good. Shame they don't have my size :(Look good. Shame they don't have my size :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-8664382308644844362013-01-07T09:46:04.085+00:002013-01-07T09:46:04.085+00:00Thanks JJ. Burma’s are quite a heavy boot, too hea...Thanks JJ. Burma’s are quite a heavy boot, too heavy for me but these Walsh’s would be great for you as you could use them for both hiking and running. At the cost of these i think i would get 2 pairs and still be quids in.<br />AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-78870880986537125482013-01-07T09:41:53.341+00:002013-01-07T09:41:53.341+00:00Hi Dawn,
Yes i can imagine that with your foot pro...Hi Dawn,<br />Yes i can imagine that with your foot problems you must have some difficulty selecting a boot. Sounds like you are on the mend now and i wish you well with the TGO Challenge.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-70964701867202830012013-01-07T09:10:00.293+00:002013-01-07T09:10:00.293+00:00They are nice boots at an impressive price. So muc...They are nice boots at an impressive price. So much so I ordered a pair last year. However, I had to send them back. They tend to be a narrow fit and as a result of foot operations I now need a broader boot. Good footwear though.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09839157927650251268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-76479579998465027442013-01-07T00:35:24.859+00:002013-01-07T00:35:24.859+00:00Very interesting. I use Walsh PB fell-running shoe...Very interesting. I use Walsh PB fell-running shoes (used for hobbling in my case!) and they're tremendously well made and comfy.....and they grip like blazes.<br />I'll have a look at these boots. I love my Meindl Burmasm but a lighter boot would be good from time to time.....and a chap always needs more boots.<br />JJJohn Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569413172924501491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-51130239386892934602013-01-06T22:11:10.380+00:002013-01-06T22:11:10.380+00:00Hi Maria, My normal shoe size is UK5. I chose UK5....Hi Maria, My normal shoe size is UK5. I chose UK5.5 so that i had the option of varying my sock thickness. I don't think you will be disappointed in them. I don't know if Walsh are known in Finland but they have been making running shoes in Bolton England for years and have a good reputation. And what a good price.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-85875934750456303852013-01-06T21:54:55.520+00:002013-01-06T21:54:55.520+00:00Sheila, thanks for the review! I think I'm one...Sheila, thanks for the review! I think I'm one of those who've been asking for this :) I'm after a pair of lighter boots than my leather Meindl boots - they are good boots and I like them, but they are a bit heavy-duty for day walks in the neighbourhood when I walk on a mix of road/off-road. They are also too heavy to be dragged on summer holidays when backpacking is not the main thing but some day walks are in sight. These boots might be a good alternative, and the price is very tempting (especially as they charge nothing for the standard delivery, which is 10 - 14 days, to Finland!). I think most of the boots I've been looking at have a price tag of 120 €+, and these are under 50 €!<br /><br />As to the sizing: is UK 5.5 your normal shoe size, or did you need to go up or down a size? <br /><br />Maybe I still sleep overnight before pressing the "ORDER NOW!" button, like you and Alan said, for that price they might be worth getting.-maria-https://www.blogger.com/profile/00769586507003743048noreply@blogger.com