Have you been up to the Altberg factory and been measured up?, I wouldn't have minded another pair of the Lowa hunters, but don't like the fabric lace hook they've replaced the riveted metal one with, looks like a weak point, these Lundhags are crippling, comfortable under foot, but the tough leather shank is cutting down into my ankles, might treat them with neatsfoot oil, feel like claiming a refund from Neal as he's promoted them heavily