Trekking shoes/Alpine trekking Shoes in India

Almoraboy · Oct 16th, 2007, 13:24

where can i get good trekking shoes ibn london?

or more specifically, shoes which will help me trek in lots of snow??

AvidTrekker · Oct 16th, 2007, 23:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Almoraboy

where can i get good trekking shoes ibn london?

or more specifically, shoes which will help me trek in lots of snow??

London is generally costly. Get them shipped from the USA.

See these links...

sierratradingpost.com
campmor.com
rei.com
rei-outlet.com

clawhammer · Oct 21st, 2007, 02:06

Weinbrenner is really good and cheaper than Woodlands ... used it last week on Goecha La trek ... served me well in extremely wet conditions, boulder fields, landslide zone and scree
You can get them in all upmarket Bata stores. All of my team used them and were completely satisfied

sjha · Oct 21st, 2007, 02:13

Thanks for the advice everyone.

amitsankrani · Oct 22nd, 2007, 11:53

Hi...
Check the link below for Weinbrenner shoes I purchased. From the look of it you can feel the grip and shoe quality. And Im sure u will retain ur choice when u buy it.
http://www.bata.in/catlist.php?art_n...ze&price=Price

rshri · Apr 10th, 2008, 21:08

I was reading threads on shoes with interest as I am joining a Basic Course at NIM, Uttarkashi in another 10 days and wanted to get some pointers towards purchasing trekking shoes. I finally zeroed in on Adidas Terrex, a Goretex layered high ankle boot which is a fine fit and lighter than the woodlands. Got it in the Adidas showroom in Connaught Place inner circle, Delhi.
Let me see how these work out. Costed a bomb though!

Rajeev.

lalaji · Apr 13th, 2008, 10:45

rshri, how much you paid for adidas terrex?

ashutosh69 · Apr 13th, 2008, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by rshri

I was reading threads on shoes with interest as I am joining a Basic Course at NIM, Uttarkashi in another 10 days and wanted to get some pointers towards purchasing trekking shoes. I finally zeroed in on Adidas Terrex, a Goretex layered high ankle boot which is a fine fit and lighter than the woodlands. Got it in the Adidas showroom in Connaught Place inner circle, Delhi.
Let me see how these work out. Costed a bomb though!

Rajeev.

Have been reading this thread for sometime. Thought I shall throw in my bit too.

Recently I said bye bye to my faithful old Saloman Pairs. The shoes were light weight yet hardy and lasted some pretty tough trek over the last 5 years- mainly glaciers, high passe and long cross country marches. They werent too good on deep snow though but overall a 4 out of 5. Unluckily Adidas in India do not stock any more of these.

Yesterday my "Project New Shoes" finished in view of the 2 serious treks we are planning this year (Harshil-Dhumdharkandi-Yamunotri- Janakichatti Trek in June and Trans Kumaon Trek Munsiyari-Milam-Untadhura Pass- Khingar Pass- Lapthal-Sumna- Malari).

I suggest, if anyone has a US connection there are some awsome deals one can get. For example I got myself a Koflach- Arctis- Expe for US$180. I am sure with some more bargain hunting I could have landed myself a $150 deal....this was merely 2 hours of search on the net. Any one would tell ...these are the best for deep snow trudges. There are other International brands like Scrapa and Lowa that are popular in the US ...but nothing to beat the Koflach technology.

For coss country walks I got a $ 200 deal on La-Sportiva- Glacier EVO. They area tad heavier than my old Soloman but definitely a great deal tougher and stronger. The hi-tech synthetic buckles of my Soloman gave way after 2 years in my Kedartaal trek....but these ones have metal clips and rivets...surely a lot stronger. 7 years back the Soloman cost me INR 5000 at Ansal Plaza Adidas outlet...considering that, these sub 200$ deals are a steal if you can get someone to carry it from the US on the way back..

..especially all the while that Rupee is going strong against the dollar. Just because of currency fluctuation there is a 20% discount already compared to last year.

There are other brands like Asolo, Vasque and Raichele etc which are equally good....for example I saw an Asolo GTX for 140$.

For guys looking at pursuing high Altitude trekking as a passion as a passion and a dominant hobby in worklife....this is the most important investment to make cause its the "Wheel" which has no spare tyres...makes the difference between comfort and agony, doubles or halvs the daily trek distance and saves or aggravates frostbites and injuries.

Saw some modern lines from Woodlands called weinbreiner or something...looks good as well

rshri · Apr 14th, 2008, 14:09

Rs 7990 (and a Rs 500 discount coupon) :-p

ashutosh69 · Apr 15th, 2008, 01:30

200$ !!!

Pradeep Nayak · Apr 30th, 2008, 23:29

Hi
I have been trekking since last two years with Woodland shoes. Good shoes, but they don't hold in snow well unlike the swiss trekking shoes!

born_wild · May 15th, 2008, 12:58

Hi guys,
Any idea as to where we can get Skechers in Bangalore? Checked up Shoppers stop and Planet sports. They dont stock it. How are the weinbrenner shoes from Bata?

cliffhanger · May 20th, 2008, 14:26

Hi-tec shoes are now available in all major cities. check them out. they are really good.

CeeKay · May 21st, 2008, 13:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by AvidTrekker

Here's my recommendation:

For ice and glacier walking:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq/...qx/product.htm

Avid, the link is broken (they must have redesigned their site).
Can you post the names of the shoes, so that I can search on their site?

Sudhir · May 21st, 2008, 16:32

Here is the link

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/d/11030_Men's-Hiking-Boots.html?cm_re=Main-_-Mens-_-Hiking.

Oct 16th, 2007, 13:24	#31
Almoraboy Trekker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London.....Himalayas in between Posts: 907	where can i get good trekking shoes ibn london? or more specifically, shoes which will help me trek in lots of snow?? __________________ Trek blog over here

Oct 21st, 2007, 02:06	#33
clawhammer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: kharagpur Posts: 137	Weinbrenner is really good and cheaper than Woodlands ... used it last week on Goecha La trek ... served me well in extremely wet conditions, boulder fields, landslide zone and scree You can get them in all upmarket Bata stores. All of my team used them and were completely satisfied __________________ .... Wanderer of Lonely shores.... http://www.subhojitchakz.blogspot.com/

Oct 22nd, 2007, 11:53	#35
amitsankrani Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 110	Weinbrenner shoes Hi... Check the link below for Weinbrenner shoes I purchased. From the look of it you can feel the grip and shoe quality. And Im sure u will retain ur choice when u buy it. http://www.bata.in/catlist.php?art_n...ze&price=Price

Apr 10th, 2008, 21:08	#36
rshri Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 5	Adidas Terrex GTX Mid I was reading threads on shoes with interest as I am joining a Basic Course at NIM, Uttarkashi in another 10 days and wanted to get some pointers towards purchasing trekking shoes. I finally zeroed in on Adidas Terrex, a Goretex layered high ankle boot which is a fine fit and lighter than the woodlands. Got it in the Adidas showroom in Connaught Place inner circle, Delhi. Let me see how these work out. Costed a bomb though! Rajeev.

May 15th, 2008, 12:58	#42
born_wild Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4	Skechers in Bangalore? Hi guys, Any idea as to where we can get Skechers in Bangalore? Checked up Shoppers stop and Planet sports. They dont stock it. How are the weinbrenner shoes from Bata?

Oct 21st, 2007, 02:13	#34
sjha Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London Posts: 14	Thanks for the advice everyone.

Apr 13th, 2008, 10:45	#37
lalaji Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IN Posts: 22	rshri, how much you paid for adidas terrex?

Apr 14th, 2008, 14:09	#39
rshri Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 5	Rs 7990 (and a Rs 500 discount coupon) :-p

Apr 15th, 2008, 01:30	#40
ashutosh69 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 121	200$ !!!

Apr 30th, 2008, 23:29	#41
Pradeep Nayak ilovehimalayas Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 59	Hi I have been trekking since last two years with Woodland shoes. Good shoes, but they don't hold in snow well unlike the swiss trekking shoes!

May 20th, 2008, 14:26	#43
cliffhanger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: kolkata Posts: 192	Hi-tec shoes are now available in all major cities. check them out. they are really good. __________________ CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN, FORD EVERY STREAM, FOLLOW EVERY RAINBOW TIL YOU FIND YOUR DREAM

May 21st, 2008, 16:32	#45
Sudhir Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 15	Here is the link http://www.sierratradingpost.com/d/11030_Men's-Hiking-Boots.html?cm_re=Main-_-Mens-_-Hiking.

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