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[JimH]

Diesel? Bollocks. Everyone blames diesel. The simple fact is that here is an inexperienced walker wearing shoes which were unsuited to the conditions. I'm just glad I'm wearing my Loveson Poachers today. Much safer in difficult conditions.

[turboman]

Well I think its really irresponsible of the manufacturers to sell these sort of high performance shoe without checking the abbility of the purchaser, we may have a case to take legal action, at least then they would offer an advanced walker training day with every pair sold.

[ShinyAndy]

Diesel ? On the pavement ?? This is Kew for christs sake, there's more chance of it being aviation fuel

[JimH]

Gieves and Hawkes offer training days for their shoes.

[Richy]

Sorry to hear this mate... Is it an insurance matter? You really should consider going to see a professional walking instuctor.. IMO you were lucky to get away with it this time. Strutting around on such low tread is asking for trouble! Can you imagine what would have happened if you hit someone else or worse still... a big issue seller......You would be totally fooked... those guys have never got insurance.

[ShinyAndy]

inexperienced walker

I object !!

I've been walking for nigh on 35 years, never has such a thing occured in all those years. You'd of thought my previous experience of such practices would've counted for something ??

[ShinyAndy]

a big issue seller

In Kew ??

Edited by ShinyAndy, 07 December 2005 - 10:35 AM.

[Richy]

I'm just glad I'm wearing my Loveson Poachers today. Much safer in difficult conditions.

Sensible choice there Jim

Fast and comfortable.... i see them as the M3 of the shoe market

[JimH]

I've been walking for nigh on 35 years, never has such a thing occured in all those years. You'd of thought my previous experience of such practices would've counted for something ??

My grandad's been walking for over 80 years. That does not make him an experienced walker. Unless you have had regular training in a range of shoes you cannot call yourself experienced.

Fact to remember: In a recent survey conducted for Shoe Warehouse over 94% of respondents thought that they were "above average walkers"!

Edited by JimH, 07 December 2005 - 10:38 AM.

[framauro]

May I suggest you try www.shoelimits.com?

[P40L VX]

It saddens me to say but I did the same this morning. I went over because of leaves on the road Bad thing is, no-one pulled over to help (jealousy) they just all pointed and laughed!!! EDIT: for spelling of leaves/leafs......?

Edited by Troilism, 07 December 2005 - 10:43 AM.

[Richy]

a big issue seller

In Kew ??

True..

Theres loads around this way

Ive even seen them running around on slicks...

They also were Pan am's on size 9's totally the wrong choice for that size foot..

[STRETCH]

its best to put your pumas away in winter, some peolple recommend giving up walking altogether.. .....but alternatively... i suggest you fit some of these.....

[JimH]

May I suggest you try www.shoelimits.com?

Definite thumbs up there. Fast, safe walker that doesn't push you beyond your natural limits. Lots of track time but supported by classroom lessons on sole selection, knot techniques and avoiding being sold overpriced shoe cream.

[ShinyAndy]

Well I think its really irresponsible of the manufacturers to sell these sort of high performance shoe without checking the abbility of the purchaser

..but this is my fourth pair, in all my years I never considered myself an inexperienced low grip shoe wearer. In the past I've always managed to throw myself around with the best of them.

[ShinyAndy]

It saddens me to say but I did the same this morning.

Start your own sympathy thread then

[Ferguson]

I know some would say they are skillful enough to even handle walking in the rain on 5.10 climbing slippers, but I think you were really pushing it on your Cats. It's fellows like you who are driving up the healthcare premiums for responsible walkers.

[trescoman]

how's the wall, no damage I hope, or is it an insurance jobbie

[STRETCH]

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[LazyDonkey]

Maybe its just me, but i relish these conditions.............its great feeling slightly out of control when you give it "big feet" coming round a corner.