As a family we quite often head out to the beach, the park or the local woods for a walk at the weekends.
My husband in particular likes to go walking.
Every year, for the last few years, he’s done what he calls ‘the Gower walk’ with his friend. Basically they walk their way around Gower, which is quite a trek.
He also walks to work pretty much every day, regardless of the weather.
Which means he needs decent shoes or boots and clothing to keep him warm and dry. So we were both thrilled when Blacks asked him if he’d like to try out some really sturdy men’s walking boots and a pair of men’s waterproof trousers to see what he thinks of them.
The boots he chose are these brown leather boots from Brasher.
We both really like the look of these boots. They are perfect for casual family walks through the woods, but also actually look smart enough for Steve to wear for work too.
The boots are waterproof which is great as he so often heads out in the rain, walking through the park to get to work. What’s really great though is that they’re also designed to be breathable so his feet stay completely dry while wearing them.
The Brasher boots have vibram soles which are designed to give an optimal balance of traction and durability, making the boots perfect for walking on all sorts of terrain.
They’re made for stability and comfort and hopefully they’ll stand the test of time with my husband who has a tendency to wear his boots down quite quickly!
He also quite often has trouble finding boots that fit him properly as his feet are slightly different sizes. We got these boots in a 12 and they are a bit on the snug side for him, and as they’re brand new they feel a bit stiff at the moment. But he’s sure that after a bit of wear the leather will soften up a bit and they’ll be just right.
As well as the boots Steve was also asked for his thoughts on a pair of men’s waterproof trousers.
Steve already had a pair of waterproof trousers that he’s had a lot of use out of. He walks to work most days, rain or shine, so they’ve come in really handy to keep him dry on his way to the office.
With this new pair of men’s Berghaus waterproof trousers he can keep one pair at home and one at work so he’ll always have some handy if it suddenly starts to pour down.
These trousers are made with AQ2 fabric which has been designed to be completely waterproof and windproof. They’re also really breathable, and the loose liner makes the trousers comfortable to wear while still being really durable.
The men’s Berghaus waterproof trousers have a zip to open up the bottom 1/4 of each leg to make them quick and easy to pull on over your normal trousers. You can then do up the zips and fasten the bottom of each leg with the popper to secure them and keep you dry.
They’ll be perfect for the rainy weather this winter and, as far as waterproof trousers go, they look good too. Living where we do, it won’t be long before both the boots and the trousers are really put to the test and from what we’ve seen so far they’ll do a great job of keeping Steve warm and dry.
The weather might be getting colder (and wetter) but Blacks have got a huge range of footwear and clothing for all different outdoor activities, so there’s no excuse not to get out in the fresh air this winter.
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