Berghaus Men's Expanse Mid Gore-TEX® Walking Boots £84.44 @ Amazon

I don't have experience of these particular boots but Berghaus are fantastic with after sales - particularly anything that requires a repair. They do free repairs for life. The only thing you have to pay for is the postage. I sent my boots back for about £5 with Royal Mail Tracked 24. They were insured, quick to arrive and fully tracked. The repair took about 5 days and the boots were returned fully cleaned and repaired.

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mbd26/12/2021 19:51

How waterproof would these be and are the relatively warm for cold weather?

Base on my experience: NO they won't keep you warm, but they prevent you losing extra temprature by keeping dry.

Actually the boot keep you warm because the temprature from your feet kept within the boot (just like a winter jacket), which lether ones might do a bit better. But GTX waterproof is always considered "could have more breathbility", so I guess it helps a bit (but not a worthy opponent as something like UGG).

On the other side, these are GTX, you cannot something better for the waterproof material on the market, unless go up to 600+ pounnds (I am saying technically hiking boots like La Sportiva Olympus, but they are not for everyday use at all).

scottyab27/12/2021 11:42

Thanks for the post, can anyone comment if these are true to size?

Yes They are.

Kevo2k727/12/2021 20:26

Anyone know of any cheaper branded walking boots for around £50 that rival …Anyone know of any cheaper branded walking boots for around £50 that rival these branded ones? Cheers 🍻Read lessRead more

I won't recommend brands like Peter storm or other cheaper ones. If you going outdoors, boots is almost top 1 priority, which keeps you save and comfortable. From my experience, the cheaper ones are hard to fit in and less trustworthy. (edited)

turkey_man26/12/2021 19:41

Thanks. Bought for a nice middle point between my leather walking boots …Thanks. Bought for a nice middle point between my leather walking boots and trail running trainers.Hopefully they last well despite the design flaw in having that weak point where the boot flexes.Read lessRead more

Yeah that is a goood fit for something in the middle - I guess all eva hiking shoes are similar. There definately trade offs - cushioning/comfortable to stability and protection. But as long as fitting the purpose, it is good.:D

windym27/12/2021 06:24

I don't have experience of these particular boots but Berghaus are …I don't have experience of these particular boots but Berghaus are fantastic with after sales - particularly anything that requires a repair. They do free repairs for life. The only thing you have to pay for is the postage. I sent my boots back for about £5 with Royal Mail Tracked 24. They were insured, quick to arrive and fully tracked. The repair took about 5 days and the boots were returned fully cleaned and repaired.https://www.berghaus.com/repairs.list?gclid=Cj0KCQiAwqCOBhCdARIsAEPyW9nGvLmxq1L09kTOFR1K1k9LuthnNODajiYGRJUyyntBiLG0cwGk2uEaArsZEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.dsRead lessRead more

Not when the actual sole MELTS!
These are really nice boots but I did not use mine that often (when it's muddy enough to need these I don't go for walks).
After a few years my almost "new" boots suddenly fell to bits the middle "rubber" layer just became soft like putty and fell to bits when you run your finger over it. I contacted Berghaus but it was beyond repair - they kindly offered me a voucher for a new pair of boots.

Thanks. Bought for a nice middle point between my leather walking boots and trail running trainers.

Hopefully they last well despite the design flaw in having that weak point where the boot flexes.

How waterproof would these be and are the relatively warm for cold weather?

txw311um26/12/2021 19:55

Yeah that is a goood fit for something in the middle - I guess all eva …Yeah that is a goood fit for something in the middle - I guess all eva hiking shoes are similar. There definately trade offs - cushioning/comfortable to stability and protection. But as long as fitting the purpose, it is good.:DRead lessRead more

That's the true test! Not trying on before buying isn't the best idea for walking boots but I'll return if they don't fit well.

Good point about the trade off. Can't expect the same durability in lightweight fabric boots.

turkey_man26/12/2021 20:05

That's the true test! Not trying on before buying isn't the best idea for …That's the true test! Not trying on before buying isn't the best idea for walking boots but I'll return if they don't fit well.Good point about the trade off. Can't expect the same durability in lightweight fabric boots.Read lessRead more

That's one benefit with Amazon, but you might want to look into a bit since it is sold by Blacks on Amazon (normally it goes fine with me, but might be different from product to product).
And yes we can never expect a lightweighted boot lasting like the heavy leather ones, they have pros and cons.

txw311um26/12/2021 20:01

Base on my experience: NO they won't keep you warm, but they prevent you …Base on my experience: NO they won't keep you warm, but they prevent you losing extra temprature by keeping dry.Actually the boot keep you warm because the temprature from your feet kept within the boot (just like a winter jacket), which lether ones might do a bit better. But GTX waterproof is always considered "could have more breathbility", so I guess it helps a bit (but not a worthy opponent as something like UGG).On the other side, these are GTX, you cannot something better for the waterproof material on the market, unless go up to 600+ pounnds (I am saying technically hiking boots like La Sportiva Olympus, but they are not for everyday use at all).Read lessRead more

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Grant_26/12/2021 21:44

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Quite the stream of consciousness. The gist was gettable, though.

Based on the info here and 2 youtube reviews and the Price, I bought. Thanks

windym27/12/2021 06:24

I don't have experience of these particular boots but Berghaus are …I don't have experience of these particular boots but Berghaus are fantastic with after sales - particularly anything that requires a repair. They do free repairs for life. The only thing you have to pay for is the postage. I sent my boots back for about £5 with Royal Mail Tracked 24. They were insured, quick to arrive and fully tracked. The repair took about 5 days and the boots were returned fully cleaned and repaired.https://www.berghaus.com/repairs.list?gclid=Cj0KCQiAwqCOBhCdARIsAEPyW9nGvLmxq1L09kTOFR1K1k9LuthnNODajiYGRJUyyntBiLG0cwGk2uEaArsZEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.dsRead lessRead more

I used them for some velcro on an a jacket recently and can also recommend this

WCS.Tony27/12/2021 09:26

Not when the actual sole MELTS!These are really nice boots but I did not …Not when the actual sole MELTS!These are really nice boots but I did not use mine that often (when it's muddy enough to need these I don't go for walks).After a few years my almost "new" boots suddenly fell to bits the middle "rubber" layer just became soft like putty and fell to bits when you run your finger over it. I contacted Berghaus but it was beyond repair - they kindly offered me a voucher for a new pair of boots.[Image]Read lessRead more

Yeah this is pretty common. One rumer says all boot companies switch to environment friendly glue, not as good as the old ones. But normally you can reglue it.
But sorry to see such issue, and especially sad this is such a common issue across brands.

Thanks for the post, can anyone comment if these are true to size? (edited)

Anyone know of any cheaper branded walking boots for around £50 that rival these branded ones? Cheers 🍻

WCS.Tony27/12/2021 09:26

Not when the actual sole MELTS!These are really nice boots but I did not …Not when the actual sole MELTS!These are really nice boots but I did not use mine that often (when it's muddy enough to need these I don't go for walks).After a few years my almost "new" boots suddenly fell to bits the middle "rubber" layer just became soft like putty and fell to bits when you run your finger over it. I contacted Berghaus but it was beyond repair - they kindly offered me a voucher for a new pair of boots.[Image]Read lessRead more

This is exactly what happened to mine, they weren’t interested. Offered me 20% off items on there site which were 30% more expansive than other places. Won’t buy again. Shame as I WAS Really happy with them.

First time buying some hiking boots and they have just arrived today. I would usually not had looked as closely at the boots if it weren't for the comment/pic from one of the other posters. The boots came without the tags on the laces, as new shoes do and there are some defects between the bottom and top sections of the boots.
Specially worried about the glued sections...

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Hmm, they look a bit ropey to me in the photos

Leather ones will last longer

£135 now (edited)