 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi
We have never been skiing before and not sure what boots/shoes to wear when not skiing,
we need to buy four pairs so dont want to spend too much.
Can any one suggest please?
Cheers
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I just wear trainers or Timberlands, no need to buy Moonboots or the like!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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minicat, Anything with a half decent tread on the bottom - i use a pair of Merrell trainers,but anything will do, certainly no need to buy smoething specific.
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Thanks
The only doubt I've got is is it too cold for trainers
thanks
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Ordinary walking boots seem to do the job.
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I wore a pair of boots with some warm socks and that did the trick. To be honest I think you'll find that you aren't outside in the cold evening for long enough for it to be a problem.
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great boots it is then
can anyone recommend where to go and what brand - not too expensive!!
thanks
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If you go to www.mandmdirect.com you can find a good selection of discounted Timberland boots. They're comfy for travelling and will do you well over here as well so it's not money spent on just one week. I buy loads of stuff of M and M as it's just so cheap.
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Forgot to mention - M and M have got some nice Karrimor boots as well
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thanks will have a look - are trainers ok though as my son isn't keen on boots
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I have snowboots and Timberland ankle boots.
The snowboots are never used now as they're not too comfortable for travelling and I don't want to wear trainers on the plane and pack the boots in my luggage.
My timberlands are worn whenever I'm not in ski boots. Also mine are made of cordura (or something similar) with goretex. They are lightweight and flexible - more like trainers than boots.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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thanks, are they warm enough though
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minicat, not the question to ask this season, ask whether they are Gore-Tex or otherwise water resistant and whether the tongue is one piece-stitched to the rest of the shoe.
First puddle of melt you step in, you'll know why.
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You know it makes sense.
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minicat, Our lot (2 adults, 4 teenagers) just wear their ordinary trainers. No-one has complained of cold feet. The only problem is if it gets too WARM and the snow turns to slush you can get wet feet! 
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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minicat, Minicat, as per Comprex - waterproofness is more important than warmth in a shoe/boot. Pair of ski socks and a leather or goretex boot will be plenty warm enough.
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Poster: A snowHead
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minicat, Trainers are generally fine as long as they've got a decent sole. They've done me fine for years. If you specifically want boots try Decathlon or TK Max for some bargains.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Hi Minicat, as aforementioned, just get some Goretex trainers, Salomon, Merrell etc. They look like normal-ish trainers but do the job in terms of waterproofing and warmth. I spent a whole season in a pair without a problem. They are designed for the job!
Something like these....
You can get cheaper though just follow the goretex advice and you'll be fine!
Good Luck
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wow these look great - will show the others - thanks for the advice - I think I will have Timberlands though, good excuse to treat myself!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Can you wear snowboard boots to walk around in??????
Sorry if its a dumb question!
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minicat, yes, you can.....but I wouldn't. They're far comfier than ski boots, but not as good as a proper pair of boots/trainers.
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sorry but why are they not as good
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Because a good fitting pair of snowboard boots are not that comfy to walk in (at least mine aren't). And after a day on the slopes wearing them, it's nice to put something else on.
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minicat, Definitly go with good tread, I got caught out last year on ice. Not all resorts are good at keeping pathways clear. I bought myself some UGGS (they're not cheap though) this year, but the ones with the thicker tread, and they were like wearing slippers - I love them!
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After many years of skidding around on the pavements apres ski - or the piste pulling a sledge - finally found some boots like the lifties wear - Alpine Snowsports 'Snowdome'.
Has grippy sole, 2 inches of rubber on the uppers to make it waterproof and insulated with 'Thinsulate' to keep you warm if standing around.
The very thing.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I saw someone out in Meribel last winter wearing stillettos. 
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Snowy, with anything else? Male or female?
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I'll pass on the stilletoes thanks - where do you get the Snowdome ones from?
Thanks
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