New Boots?

[pirate pack 109]

Meindl top quality boots I get 3 seasons out of them which is good has I wear them every day,had a pair of harkila fell to bits in 3 months I rate their jackets but the boots I would not have them if they came free with cornflakes

[JDHUNTING 1,817]

I use chiruca, never waxed or anything cracking boot

[TOMO 29,273]

Stay a way from harkila,,,

[Accip74 7,112]

Stay a way from harkila,,,

I just made a pair last 4 years........in truth, only 2 seasons were relatively hard ware. I was relentless with my cleaning & waxing though & always had dry feet until end of last season, but there fcuked now.

 

......but since buying them I've only heard bad about them, so I won't be buying another pair.

 

Trouble is, every time I make my mind up on a new pair, someone says they were fcuked after one season etc etc etc....

[arcticgun 4,548]

Stick too the classic standards Altberg n Lowa proper boot makers sensible prices and fully repairable, when I look up the ranges at Meindels purpose made hunting boots I see more weakness in the structure, let's face it these companies make there real money off the army mod contracts worldwide and it's usually there basic boots that get them this business initially this allowing them to build more luxury boots for stalkers n hunters but with more features comes more chance of damage imho

 

I like all leather boot as I see gortex etc anywhere but the inside lining I loose interest, tho k best way is too have two or three pairs on the go at once

[Accip74 7,112]

Stick too the classic standards Altberg n Lowa proper boot makers sensible prices and fully repairable, when I look up the ranges at Meindels purpose made hunting boots I see more weakness in the structure, let's face it these companies make there real money off the army mod contracts worldwide and it's usually there basic boots that get them this business initially this allowing them to build more luxury boots for stalkers n hunters but with more features comes more chance of damage imho

I like all leather boot as I see gortex etc anywhere but the inside lining I loose interest, tho k best way is too have two or three pairs on the go at once

Yes ideally, if budget allows, then starting the season with 2 brand new pairs would be the way forward.....

[arcticgun 4,548]

Or buy a real good pair then get a second pair off eBay mod surplus stores 30 see you a pair of altberg that's in reasonable condition overall likely seen six week training whilst being kept immaculate by some poor kid trying too get in the army so that's them properly broke with another year or two left in the sole which once worn can be replaced as long as upper looked after

 

Rather Chance a second hand pair of altbergs for thirty bar than say pay 100 for brasher or berghaus hikers any day of the week

 

Having at least two pairs allows one pair too dry out right before being used again treated right most these boots last years with just the on resolving n buff up think incorrect drying lays waste too more boots than anything else

[desertbred 5,490]

Sandles are the way to go ,allow your feet to breath and water or snow drains out easy as feck thats why cockernys were them as well.

[Fieldsporthunter 1,864]

Or buy a real good pair then get a second pair off eBay mod surplus stores 30 see you a pair of altberg that's in reasonable condition overall likely seen six week training whilst being kept immaculate by some poor kid trying too get in the army so that's them properly broke with another year or two left in the sole which once worn can be replaced as long as upper looked after

Rather Chance a second hand pair of altbergs for thirty bar than say pay 100 for brasher or berghaus hikers any day of the week

Having at least two pairs allows one pair too dry out right before being used again treated right most these boots last years with just the on resolving n buff up think incorrect drying lays waste too more boots than anything else

Im bad for giving boots the radiator treatment because Im out again in morning and deffo don't do them any good. Can see the sence in having two pairs.