Trekking shoes / Alpine trekking shoes in India

arjunm · Jul 7th, 2007, 17:31

Plus a little note for others. Weinbrenner shoes are now available in India. Bata is marketing them. They have excellent hiking shoes. The grips are good and the soles are neither too soft nor too hard. Just right for miles and miles of walking over all kinds of terrain.

The shoes are priced at around Rs 1200/- You are likely to find them only in upscale BATA stores so go out and get them. There is one problem though, they don't have ankle support. However, most of our hikes are over trails so it is a good buy for all treks that involve lot of walking and good grips. They had excellent traction on 60 degree snow incline too.

Ladies, buying shoes for you can be difficult sometimes. You never get size 3 or 4 or 5 shoe. Power (for women) has a good imitation of the Weinbrenner shoes at these sizes. Again, you can get them only at upscale stores. The price? Rs 700/-

Arjun

roy_supratim05 · Jul 7th, 2007, 17:53

thanx, Arjun.

I've already placed the order and as per their size chart. They've also called me and confirmed the order. I should get the boots within 3 - 4 days. In Rs. 799/- no shoe can be a better one from this

. One more info. needed, though I will use thick woolen shocks, Just asking, how abt the cushioning in it??

arjunm · Jul 7th, 2007, 17:59

Supratim

Your woollen socks are fine. The padding is so-so in this shoe but adequate.

Arjun

roy_supratim05 · Jul 19th, 2007, 08:12

Thanx Arjun,

I got my shoes yesterday from Bigshoebazaar and those are really very nice stuff. Thanx a lot once again for suggesting that shoe.

VSK Sharma · Jul 19th, 2007, 22:53

You were lucky, they had your size. Do post your exp after the trek.

T.I.P · Jul 20th, 2007, 00:41

Check out Sadar Bazaar in the Army Cantontment area!
There are many shops (run by ex-service men) who sell army stuff

You can get some really good shoes at GI Rates!!

arjunm · Jul 22nd, 2007, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by roy_supratim05

Thanx Arjun,

I got my shoes yesterday from Bigshoebazaar and those are really very nice stuff. Thanx a lot once again for suggesting that shoe.

Dear Supratim

Glad to be of help.

This morning we did a day-long hike for about 1000 ft. Over mud, slush and rocks. The shoes held up pretty well with good grip.

Arjun

hill_man · Jul 29th, 2007, 14:17

Arjun,

How much does it weigh? I saw some Woodland shoes, but found it to be very heavy.

Also, how good is the ankle support?

Basically, I am going to VOF end of Aug. I was planning use my jogging shoe. But I noticed that if it is raining, then it may get wet and can become uncomfortable.

Thanks

arjunm · Jul 29th, 2007, 14:22

Hi Hill Man

The shoes are quite light weight. About 60% of the Woodland shoes that you talk about. Ankle support is good too. Covers your entire ankle well, so no chance of sudden twists.

In a downpour this shoe is a good option. But running for cover is a better idea!

Arjun

hill_man · Jul 29th, 2007, 14:29

Thanks Arjun, for the quick reply. I will order one immediately so that I can get used to it as early as possible.

Thanks once again

Regards

cliffhanger · Jul 31st, 2007, 23:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by arjunm

Dear Supratim

Here is a good shoe for you at the price you want. We did the recent Roopkund trek and walked a lot with these shoes. They took the snow, slippery paths quite well. I am not saying they are of international standard, but they passed our trekking test quite well.

Bigshoebazaar : 3273 : Big Shoe Bazaar

Arjun

I am very sorry to say, but this are the most disgusting pair of hiking shoe i have ever seen. sorry i might be sounding rude but i dont like it at all. i have got one pair for myself and now i am trying to get rid of it.

roy_supratim05 · Aug 1st, 2007, 08:28

Hi,

May I know what kind of problem u r getting from it?? The cousioning is not up to the mark, but I'm using it regularly in various terreins and with quite comfortably. Rs. 799/- shouldn't bring more than that, else other manufacturers will be angry

.

Dilliwala · Aug 1st, 2007, 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.I.P

Check out Sadar Bazaar in the Army Cantontment area!
There are many shops (run by ex-service men) who sell army stuff

You can get some really good shoes at GI Rates!!

That's a great tip, TIP (no, I'm not stuttering

).
Have never needed ex-army stuff till date, but sometimes wondered how easy/difficult it wud be to get if required. Sadar Bazar isn't even very far from home.
Thanks much!

T.I.P · Aug 1st, 2007, 18:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dilliwala

That's a great tip, TIP (no, I'm not stuttering

).
Have never needed ex-army stuff till date, but sometimes wondered how easy/difficult it wud be to get if required. Sadar Bazar isn't even very far from home.
Thanks much!

Hi Dilliwala

I have bought a lot of stuff from Sadar Bazaars all over India.

Back packs, Tent, water bottles, Shoes, socks, jackets, sleeping bags et. al

They are dirt cheap and are the best you can get!!

Oh.. forget to mention.

All these steps are good but heavy to carry!!

For instance my tent, three people can sleep in it. is VERY HEAVY! I can't lift it and walk a few kilometres. So it makes sense if you have a porter or a vehicle carrying it for you..

cliffhanger · Aug 2nd, 2007, 00:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by roy_supratim05

Hi,

May I know what kind of problem u r getting from it?? The cousioning is not up to the mark, but I'm using it regularly in various terreins and with quite comfortably. Rs. 799/- shouldn't bring more than that, else other manufacturers will be angry

.

HI.
have u seen the duplicate colombia shoes or the hiteks or uplanders in the market. colombia cost 700 bucks and is much better than this thing. a good inner sole is must for trekking and this thing doesnt even have it. yes, those shoes are not available everywhere and in this price you cant expect more than this. actually i think my expectation was too high.....

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roy_supratim05 Mountain is calling!! Dare to Challange . Join Date: May 2007 Location: West Bengal, Barrackpore Posts: 238	thanx, Arjun. I've already placed the order and as per their size chart. They've also called me and confirmed the order. I should get the boots within 3 - 4 days. In Rs. 799/- no shoe can be a better one from this . One more info. needed, though I will use thick woolen shocks, Just asking, how abt the cushioning in it?? __________________ Supratim Please visit my Homepage.

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Jul 7th, 2007, 17:31	#46
arjunm Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 213	Plus a little note for others. Weinbrenner shoes are now available in India. Bata is marketing them. They have excellent hiking shoes. The grips are good and the soles are neither too soft nor too hard. Just right for miles and miles of walking over all kinds of terrain. The shoes are priced at around Rs 1200/- You are likely to find them only in upscale BATA stores so go out and get them. There is one problem though, they don't have ankle support. However, most of our hikes are over trails so it is a good buy for all treks that involve lot of walking and good grips. They had excellent traction on 60 degree snow incline too. Ladies, buying shoes for you can be difficult sometimes. You never get size 3 or 4 or 5 shoe. Power (for women) has a good imitation of the Weinbrenner shoes at these sizes. Again, you can get them only at upscale stores. The price? Rs 700/- Arjun

Jul 7th, 2007, 17:59	#48
arjunm Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 213	Supratim Your woollen socks are fine. The padding is so-so in this shoe but adequate. Arjun

Jul 19th, 2007, 08:12	#49
roy_supratim05 Mountain is calling!! Dare to Challange . Join Date: May 2007 Location: West Bengal, Barrackpore Posts: 238	Thanx Arjun, I got my shoes yesterday from Bigshoebazaar and those are really very nice stuff. Thanx a lot once again for suggesting that shoe.

Jul 29th, 2007, 14:17	#53
hill_man Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 16	Arjun, How much does it weigh? I saw some Woodland shoes, but found it to be very heavy. Also, how good is the ankle support? Basically, I am going to VOF end of Aug. I was planning use my jogging shoe. But I noticed that if it is raining, then it may get wet and can become uncomfortable. Thanks

Jul 29th, 2007, 14:22	#54
arjunm Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 213	Hi Hill Man The shoes are quite light weight. About 60% of the Woodland shoes that you talk about. Ankle support is good too. Covers your entire ankle well, so no chance of sudden twists. In a downpour this shoe is a good option. But running for cover is a better idea! Arjun

Jul 29th, 2007, 14:29	#55
hill_man Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 16	Thanks Arjun, for the quick reply. I will order one immediately so that I can get used to it as early as possible. Thanks once again Regards

Aug 1st, 2007, 08:28	#57
roy_supratim05 Mountain is calling!! Dare to Challange . Join Date: May 2007 Location: West Bengal, Barrackpore Posts: 238	Hi, May I know what kind of problem u r getting from it?? The cousioning is not up to the mark, but I'm using it regularly in various terreins and with quite comfortably. Rs. 799/- shouldn't bring more than that, else other manufacturers will be angry .

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