Bushwalk Australia

After some non-leather women's hiking boots... preferably cheap or second hand and able to buy here in Australia. Haven't been able to find any...Any ideas?

https://www.wildearth.com.au/buy/the-no ... F0A2YB9TJG

If you opt for a shoe instead of a boot there are plenty of options.

To me Salomon is the best before the really expensive thick mountaineering boots or the heavy Italian made leather boots. Salomon X Ultra Mid would fit you http://www.wiggle.com.au/salomon-x-ultr ... x-shoes-1/ although they seem quite expensive in Australia compared to France. However I wouldn't buy them second hand. Salomon make very comfortable shoes, that's why I buy them, but they're not very durable compared to other brands. Have a look at these reviews this may help https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/s ... ots-womens

Dunlop Volley

Do people still BUY leather boots for bushwalking?
Blimey.

Cheerrs
Roger

rcaffin wrote:Do people still BUY leather boots for bushwalking?
Blimey.

Cheerrs
Roger

Yes
I've had a few pair of LW and UL walking boots, never again because of the comfort factor
Leather boots are much more comfortable for me, on my feet When I don't need boots any old runners will do

[quote][Do people still BUY leather boots for bushwalking?/quote]

Don't know, but this bloke wears them. He's done the odd kilometre or thousand.

http://www.bogong.com.au/jon-muir

I've tried Zamberlan hiking boots. They were ok, a bit heavy, but I stopped wearing them after a 9h hike under the rain and it hurt my achille's tendon. They're durable but too heavy. In the end never hike in boots anymore, only in winter to avoid snow entering my shoes.

This model lists "suede" amongst the materials used in the upper, but I'd bet money it's not leather.
https://www.anacondastores.com/footwear ... BP90063783

You could also try Rivers, or your local disposal/workwear store for cheaper brands. Remember you don't have to restrict yourself to the women's range.

That said, I would never recommend purchasing cheap or poor-quality footwear. If it's for someone to try bushwalking and see if they like it, bad footwear can be enough to turn them off the experience forever. Better to buy quality and then offload it second-hand if it's not going to be used.