Karrimor Reviews 

Some time ago I left a very negative review of my Karrimor hiking boots due to poor quality soles which wore down very quickly in around 12 weeks, The main boot was in perfect condition but the tread on soles had wore down, I have recently purchased both boots and trail shoes on a resale site, It looks like Karrimor took the negative review's seriously as I am delighted to say the new soles are excellent very hard wearing. Cheers Mark

I’ve always had Karrimor walking boots but not any more. My latest pair were awful. No resistance to water leakage and the soles wore out in a couple of months. Since no longer being manufactured in the UK the quality has nose dived.
DONT BUY KARRIMOR.

Bought a karrimor long length ladies coat with feathers in, got it November 2024 rrp was £200 sale ticket £65 bargain ? No since purchasing the coat its fine wispy feathers keep leaking through i look like a plucked chicken. I have tried everything to stop this they recommend shake it, not tempted to pull the feather out. Its now February 2025 its still awful and not worth buying at any cost, karrimor reckon its normal and will settle but as an ex employee of a sewing factory that made outerwear this product is not fit for purpose don't by feather filled jacket especially from karrimor

Awful Trainers. Plastic inside the shoe tore my heels to pieces. Tried 2 pairs in 3 monyhs 2nd pair lasted a few weeks . When i took 2nd pair back to sports direct they refused to exchange do not buy from their. .karimoor walking shoes very good but avoid the trainers.

Purchased a pair of karrimor trail running shoes from sports direct. Within less than 1 month of light use, cracked uppers. The quality is pathetic. Avoid karrimor products, they are cheap junk.

Bought a pair of waterproof walking shoes less than 2 months ago. The sole has already started coming away and the liner is split on both heels. Plus my feet were soaked when it was raining so they’re not waterproof either. Absolutely appalling quality. Avoid

AVOID. Bought boots for £99.99. They arrived with huge sticker on box saying £49.99 - still charged me full price, of course. No way to get in touch - no phone number, no email address. So, sod 'em, instead of me asking for £50 back I returned the boots and got the whole lot back. Bought some better boots elsewhere for less than half the price. Only gave them 2 stars instead of 1 because they did process the refund quickly.

Well this is what they said: The Karrimor Snowfur Sn41 is the ultimate companion for those who demand performance and style. waterproof protection, ensuring your feet stay warm and dry.
Day one of a trek in light snow in Austria and they leaked like vented training shoes. As soon as the snow went above the sole, the inside got wet and eventually cold. Useless.

Have always worn karrimor walking shoes and boots but recently noticed that they are not the same quality as before as ankle protection is not as good and rubs. Waterproofing is almost non existent. I would no longer recommend

Bought a Karrimor coat from an sports direct and returned it shortly after I bought it because all the stuffing was coming through the outer material. They took it back and refunded me and I actually bought another one hoping it was a one off. I bought the second one in march and then didn't really wear it much until the weather got really cold again around October time. Now the second coat has done the same thing. So this is after maybe 4 months wear. The stuffing is coming through and goes all bally and white. It looks so bad. Sports direct where I bought the coat have said they can't refund because it only has a 6 month warranty so they said to contact karrimor. I did that and they are not willing to help at all. Even if it was bought within 28 days they won't accept it because it's not directly from their website. I think it shouldn't matter where I bought it. It's their product and they are responsible. Wouldn't recommend their coats if you want anything lasting beyond 6 months. Apparently that's all the time you should get out of a 100 pounds coat! Will definitely not be buying from them again and will be advising colleagues not to buy either. I work outdoors a lot and need something more reliable.

Bought a pair for occaions use around our local nature reserve. Internal lining split in both boots within a few months of occasional use, ofollowed by one of the soles becoming detached, and the leather constantly went mouldy obviously being inadaquately tanned. Went in the bin after 6 months, what a waste of raw material, not what they use do be

I bought a pair of 'waterproof ' Helix mid boots. One of the cleats snapped, they're plastic and one snapped off altogether. They are comfy with an ortholite insole and vibram soles, which I love. They are not waterproof, the trim has deep scuffs in it and the overall quality is poor. They weren't cheap, but my advice, invest in gortex and a better brand

Having previously loved my Karrimor walking boots I purchased an identical pair.
A completely different product despite looking the same.
They leak and are wearing out after just 3 months.
DO NOT BUY KARRIMOR WALKING BOOTS. APPALLING QUALITY!

Bought a pair of walking boots from a charity shop. They had never been worn and were brand new with tags still attached. I wore them once and the soles fell off both boots. Contacted customer services and was told they couldn't do anything - I appreciate they were bought from a charity shop but I would have thought a quality might have at least been raised and not just brushed me off saying they couldn't assist in any way.

boots leaked within 3 months, failed after 6. Not worn them since the summer then wore yesterday to find the sole coming away on the right boot. Took them back to Sports direct to be told they didn't expect them to last for 6 months. Should not be sold as walking boots - surely sales description act applies??

If you've already read my previous review, you may be wondering why I would have purchased another pair of Karrimor boots. I had actually been using a perfectly good pair of actually waterproof boots from another supplier for my daily use, but in June of last year (2023) my wife and I visited Australia for 6 weeks. Because of biohazards, Oz do not like you to bring in used footwear, particularly if you come from a farming area. I therefore bought a pair of Ksb Aspen 6 "Weathertite" boots specifically for this trip, not expecting much wet weather. I wore the boots maybe 50% of the time whilst out and about in Oz. Bearing in mind that I am 70, we didn't cover a vast amount of ground. On our return to the UK, the boots were relegated to spare status, and were worn maybe once a month by my son when visiting. Nonetheless, the waterproofing failed on first encounter with UK rainfall. Fast forward to October this year, when I elected to take these boots along on a one week holiday on the Gower. On the second day of our holiday, whilst walking dogs on the beach, the sole of one boot became almost completely detached, rendering them useless. The boots were not ever immersed in fresh or saltwater, have no visible signs of wear on the soles, and yet despite such very limited use have failed utterly.

Got some for £85, seemed good except they crushed the trunk of my big toes, causing a LOT of pain especially when sitting. Swapped out for a £40 pair which are ok, but absolutely not breathable as advertised.

I live from a van and like to have one pair of shoes that can handle most situations ok. Key features are waterproof and breathable. This is my second pair of Karrimoors and I don't think they deserve another chance. My feet are sweating all day, every day. It's really unpleasant. All I want is a pair of waterproof shoes that don't turn my feet into saunas.

I bought 2 pairs of Bodmin mid iv walking boots never again absolute rubbish the metal studs that hold the laces protrudes inside boot, after walking a couple of miles found that the back of the stud had cut the top of my foot and then had to get home again since I have had to have plasters on top of my foot as to stop the rubbing while wearing other shoes, the company would not take the boots back because it was past their 30days, but having bought these boots early to prepare for winter is pathetic, I have pairs of boots 1still in box and 1pair worn once, don't buy these badly made items.

ORDERED SOME WALKING SHOES FROM THEIR WEBSITE £90. WHEN THEY CAME THEY HAD A HALF PRICE STICKER ON THEM - MARKING THEM DOWN TO £45. WE COMPLAINED BUT THEY WERE NOT INTERESTED. CUSTOMER SERVICE BASICALLY SAID - THAT'S THE PRICE (PLUS POSTAGE OF COURSE), IF YOU DON'Y LIKE IT, RETURN THEM

We bought karimor trainers 2 weeks for our daughter as never had a problem in the past.
Within a week the sole was coming away from the bottom a seem completely useless.
Please avoid like the plauge