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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Trekking shoes

Shoes choices


1) Action hiking shoes 650/- Rupess from action shops 
2) Quechua Forclaz 500 3500/- Rupees from Wildcraft linking Road.
3) Reactor Evolv 4,250.00 /-
http://thenomadicquest.com/ProductInDetail.aspx?Id=65
http://trekkinggear.mumbaihikers.com/
Action Trekking Shoes










"Action" Trekking shoes for 650/-. it looks more comfortable then Hunter, has rubberised soles for grip, and air ventilation for the comfort.
"Action" also have a high ankle version of the same but it is not available here in the local market. (updated july 2009)

Andheri (east)
All right shoes ph 26832603,56990691 40a,1 Sunderji Bhagwanji Bhatt Bldg,Old nagardas Road, Andheri East) mumbai 69

Goto http://mumbai.justdial.com to find more action shoe dealers






Quechua Forclaz 500


Quechua  walking shoes-Forclaz 500



Traction    Rubber outsole with 5mm lugs.
      
Cushioning    Full-length EVA midsole and sockliner.
      
Waterproofing    Waterproof and breathable Novadry® membrane.
      
Support    High-cut upper with leather reinforcement. Self-locking hooks on instep.
      
Low weight / lightweight    956g per pair (size 9).
      
Use restriction    not suitable for mountaineering in the himalayas only hiking in the sahayadris
Technical   
NOVADRY: Decathlon Production technology guaranteeing the waterproof and/or breath ability of a finished product in heavy rain conditions.
http://www.novadry.com/EN/  
Composition    polyester and split leather upper, EVA midsole, rubber outsole.


WildCraft linking Road Bandra
http://www.wildcraft.in/


BATA

Bata hunter
Bata people says they have stopped production.
The army cantonment in Kolkata has some , and it is of a different make.

Personal experience :- it gives blisters if you treks in the rains.

Hunters@Suratwala, Dadar...
hunters from a shop called Suratwala next to Visawa hotel at Dadar(West)


New Bata stores in india
Bata shoe Stores in Mumbai
POWER
Power Catalogue
North Star Catalogue

Materials
upperSYNTHETIC
solePVC
insoleSYNTHETIC


Woodlands

Men : Footwear : Performance
SPECIES NO:582108 (looks good not tried it)
Men : Footwear : Custom
Men : Footwear : Sandals


Woodland shoe stores in Mumbai

Woodland shoes are ok for
DRY season . These shoes are dangerous if used on slippery wet surfaces

http://www.naanushande.com/2006/11/savandurga-bike-trip-n-trek.html

I tried to continue ascent my woodland shoes gave up, I lost the grip and slided downwards.


The above shoes slips on wet surfaces

Article No.: G 40777
Color: KHAKI
Price: INR 2395


When allocating your backpacking budget, boots should be your first priority. A good pair of boots is expensive, but there are a few reasons that I advise spending money on them. First off, a good pair of boots is usable in many situations other than backpacking. If you decide at some point that backpacking isn't for you, you can still use them for tramping through snow to work or school, yard work, wood working, construction, camping, hiking, or any time your feet need protecting. A good pair of boots allows you to do a wide range of things safely, and it's good to have one around. Secondly, if you take care of them and don't lose them, a good pair of boots will last you 10+ years. The pair of boots I bought when I was 13 lasted me through my first year of college (when I lost them.) Thirdly, no matter where or under what conditions you are hiking, the quality of your boots will have a big impact on how much you enjoy yourself. If your boots don't work well for you, you're likely to be wincing along with blistered heels, soggy feet, and in danger of spraining your ankles. If your feet are still growing I'd recommend borrowing a pair, or buying them off someone who has grown out of them. There are other things where it is worth it to spend money, but boots are the least borrowable.

Socks

Wear a pair of wool socks over a pair of polypropylene liner socks. Don't wear cotton. The wool and polypropylene will keep your feet dry and cushioned. The liners will absorb most of the friction of your foot moving around and help prevent blisters.

from How to Backpack Starting From Scratch