Boots, where to try on?

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sailfish
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Boots, where to try on?

Mon 02 May, 2011 12:56 pm

Hi,

I need some new hiking boots but not a lot of choice available in Bathurst NSW. What would be the closest place with a good range of brands to try on. I got a bit interested in Inov8 waterproof boots for the light weight so would like to check them out. They may be OK for the walking I go these days. Not sold on them or anything else, I just want to try as many as I can before deciding. It's a long way from here to that area around Sydney Town Hall, anything closer?

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Ken
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Re: Boots, where to try on?

Mon 02 May, 2011 1:01 pm

There is a Paddy Pallin shop in Katoomba. I think that may be the closest oudtoor specialist place to Bathurst, some of the other foot wear shops there may also have boots as well.

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Lindsay
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Re: Boots, where to try on?

Mon 02 May, 2011 1:07 pm

Aw, shucks, I read the title and was going to suggest "feet". Not to worry, sorry I can't offer any real help.
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Boots, where to try on?

Mon 02 May, 2011 1:31 pm

There's also a Mountain Designs store at Katoomba. I heard they currently have a sale on there boots.
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Re: Boots, where to try on?

Mon 02 May, 2011 2:04 pm

Yep Paddy's, MDs and also Summit Gear all in Katoomba. Not sure if any stock Inov8 though.
Nothing in Orange or Lithgow?
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