Peter Storm Compact Walking Pole

Advantages: (+)Waterproof, (+) Breathable, (+) Sturdy, (+) Good quality, (+) Well Priced
Disadvantages: (-) Leather boots need taking care of

...of socks and then a pair of thick walking socks over the top for comfort and warmth. **********Width/Size********** I am an E/F width, I have one foot sized 7 ½ and the other an 8, which is a pain, which is why I couldn't go up to the next size as the 7 ½ foot would have been too lose in a nine so I have a size 8 which is quite a good snug fit. The boot does however only go up to a size eight, but there is always men's?! The width is good for me too, however I keep the lower section of the boot loser when I tie my laces and the ankle support quite tight to secure my foot and prevent it slipping in my boot. **********Price********** Peter Storm is often a slightly cheaper make to other competitors like North Face, Regatta, Gore-Tex or Berghaus. These boots had an RRP of 49.99GBP, however now it is 59.99GBP. When I bought mine... Read review

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Advantages: increase stamina, stability, safety while walking on any terrain
Disadvantages: you might not want to use them round sainsbury's

...Following an appointment with my consultant today it looks like I will be fit enough to go hiking again in 3-4 weeks , around the start of august. Obviously I’m going to have to build up slowly, so partly to celebrate and partly to assist my training; and follow the Drs advice I have treated myself to a pair of trekking poles. For those of you who don’t really know what these are I will explain. They are a bit like walking sticks and are used to lessen the load on the ligaments and muscles when hiking, particularly when laden. Some people use 1 and others use 2. I intend to use 2 for maximum support and assistance. As a rule of thumb if you’re walking easy terrain with no load, one pole is frequently sufficient. If, on the other hand, you’re walking on varied terrain or carrying a load the advice is to use 2 as not only do you get... Read review

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Advantages: Reduces impacting of knee joints
Disadvantages: No free hands

...Last week I walked the 80 mile Great Glen Way across Scotland from Fort William in the west to Inverness in the east. The walk is mainly flat although I\'d say about 25% of it is up and down some fairly big hills. I had never used walking poles before last week and seeing as I had not walked a long distance walk for nearly 10 years I thought I would give these particular pair a go, given they had such a good review from Miskah. Well I\'m very happy to say they were outstanding and I cannot recommend them highly enough to other long distance walkers - this is what I did on the way last week in fact to quite a number of non-walking pole walkers ! After the 5 day walk I was expecting to come home with a limp and a bit of difficulty walking for several days after - well that just has not happened as the poles have reduced the forces... Read review

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