It’s been a wee while since I have posted my blog, but I’ve
been so busy working on my new website that I had almost forgot about it :-(
Anyway, this will be my last post at
sabsrandomblog.blogspot.com before I move to my new home. I hope to officially launch
my new site on Wednesday 12th June!
My New Boots
Anyone that knows me will be able to tell you, I LOVE my
walking boots. I wear them a lot of the time – they are really comfortable,
support my feet and protect my feet from elements. They have done every walk
that I have done since Christmas and I think I may have clocked up 300 miles in
this time.
About two weeks ago,
I was out on a long walk when my boots started to cause me some minor issues. I
was aware that one of the seams was a bit iffy but only when I stood in some
water did I realise that not only was there a iffy seem but a few little holes
that lead to cold water pouring in and my feet becoming wet – not exactly the
nicest thing in the world.
Soon, I became used to my wet feet. The rest of the walk was
going fine until I stopped at the midpoint of the walk. After sitting down for
a wee break, I stood up and my right ankle was unbelievably painful. I thought that it would sort itself out as I continued
on walking, but no. I limped for a while before stopping to examine it. After
taking off my sock, I was expecting to see something but no nothing – not a
mark. Puzzled, I put on another sock on to add some padding and continued on. This
didn't make any difference. Any little downward slope was very painful and this
slowed me down greatly. I think I moaned
for most of the walk back but finally I was at the end of the walk and I could
take the boots off – what a relief!! I
examined my ankle again and still no marks and then the boots. I could see
nothing that would cause this but I did notice that the holes where getting
bigger. This was the end for these
boots.
Now I needed new boots and I looked around Aberdeen but
found nothing. Any boots I liked the shop didn't have my size or they were very
expensive, so I had to look elsewhere. After seeking some advice, I decided
that a trip to Inverness would be best.
I really hoped that this trip would be successful as I had an 8 hour round
bus trip to endure. And it was!!! After a wee look around I found a pair of
boots within my budget, of good quality, that suited my needs and most importantly
fitted me. I was so happy with my “New Shiny Boots”!
Brasher Supalite II GTX Womens's Walking Boots
I was a little afraid of them at the beginning, if I’m
honest. I found them a wee bit hard to walk in and the top was higher compared
to the other boots making them uncomfortable because the leather was quite hard
but by the end of Monday, the leather had soften and they had become
comfortable and I am very grateful for them.
I hope that these boots see me through many miles, many
walks and many hills. www.sabrinamaguire.me.uk
