I bought my trekking boots!

I finally purchased my trekking boots yesterday! Its a Columbia Frontier Peak. Well, I guess since I will be going for a number of treks these coming years (so much inspired by the “Journey to the Ends of the World” book), it would be an investment.

Its great, because just right up in a month’s time, I will be bringing these boots to the peak of South East Asia - Mount Kinabalu! I heard that the weather is like 4 degrees Celsius, and having experienced the wind chill in my feet in Melbourne, I guess these boots would be just the right equipment for such weather!

The boots are also made of Gore-tex material, so they are waterproof - but I don’t think I will be using them for any wet treks, more for keeping dry during wet weather. Well then, I’ll report back once I get to use them in the trek, to see if it is worthwhile getting for tropical treks!

One thing for sure - it’ll be heartsore when I see these boots covered with mud! Haha.. but its inevitable, well. So much for the passion for trekking!

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6 Responses to “I bought my trekking boots!”

1. ping Says:
   November 25th, 2006 at 12:31 am
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   Hi, can you share where you bought the boots and price if possible? I’m looking to get Columbia boots in Singapore as well, and I’m not sure where’s a good place to look.

   Thanks!

2. Kian Ann Says:
   November 25th, 2006 at 12:34 am
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   Hi Ping,

   I bought mine at World of Sports. I think the original price was something like $200, but I bought when there was a discount

   Hope that helps

3. ping Says:
   November 25th, 2006 at 12:53 am
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   I will check that out. Thanks for the info!

4. Kian Ann Says:
   November 25th, 2006 at 12:53 am
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   no problem

5. Lawrence Says:
   April 7th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
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   Hi,

   Are there any other places that sell trekking boots? Are the ones at Beach Rd good, waterproofed etc?

   Anyone heard of Scarpa Trekking boots?

   I’m going for the Kilimanjaro in July, need to get one soon for a series of training treks.

   Thanks!

6. bernard Says:
   May 3rd, 2008 at 12:50 am
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   scarpa has gotten some good feedback from the internet. i have never used or seen one tho. i’ve been using hi-tec shoes for hiking all these while, as they serve me well. it was also not too expensive, hundred plus sing dollars only but less than 150.
   everyone’s feet is different. so u have to try it out on your own. buy it (a good, genuine pair of shoes) and then hope for the best

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