I would get some modern lightweight goretex boots, shop around for end of line. I've got some Sportiva ones I got for £70 from GoOutdoors. Don't worry about crampon compatibility, just get some Kahtoola walking crampons, you can strap them to just about anything.
I went with the below in the end. Usefully, the sales assistant had put the wrong price inside the shoe and they conceeded that they had to sell them at the price shown (£91). They also have 15% off all items in store at the moment if you get a voucher from purchasing anything (Kendal Mint cake etc.). This includes sale items too.Reviews seem to be OK and pretty sure they'll fit the bill:http://www.millets.co.uk/mens/157488-salomon-mens-ultra-2-mid-gore-tex-hiking-boot.html
Quote from: Johnny Brown on March 22, 2016, 09:27:22 amI would get some modern lightweight goretex boots, shop around for end of line. I've got some Sportiva ones I got for £70 from GoOutdoors. Don't worry about crampon compatibility, just get some Kahtoola walking crampons, you can strap them to just about anything.Is this the answer for slightly wintery walking in the Lakes etc. (ZERO UK winter expertise here; likely apparent)?
Slightly wintery means to me that you won't need crampons. With P-Ben's luck I'd suggest turning round if you get to crampon terrain. Cheaper and safer.