jonghorn1986 0 Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 I am going hunting later this year out west, and I need some good boots for walking that are comfortable and waterproof. Also, Looking for some that will keep my feet warm for hours on stand.. Thanks for all the info! Quote Link to post
Born Hunter 17,628 Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 Out west? Meindl, Lowa, Altberg, Gronell, Scarpa, all produce a range of quality boots that are stalwarts of sportsmen in just about every terrain on the planet. 2 Quote Link to post
low plains drifter 9,461 Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 Lowa or Hanwag Quote Link to post
Neal 1,784 Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 My Lundhags eventually died after about seven years...well, that's not actually true...the heels and toes have worn out but the rest of the boot is going strong. However, I can't afford to send them back to Sweden for a refit. I did think about all the types mentioned above, including trying on some altbergs in Devon, but in the end I decided to get another pair of Lundhags. I'm aware that's more expensive than the refit but, the way I see it, I've now got two pairs of great boots and, when I eventually find a decent cobbler who's prepared to chance it, I'll be able to wear both of them. Quote Link to post
neil b 2,264 Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 I am on my second pair of these boots, can’t fault them at all 3 Quote Link to post
Daniel cain 42,837 Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 I buy these from ebay £35/45... Got 4 seasons out of the last pair... Only f****d them buy wearing in concrete Walk for days in them, keep your feet dry when looked after 1 Quote Link to post
CHEVINFOX 3,537 Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 have a look on here https://www.gameandcountry.co.uk/Footwear/0_CAAA199.htm i have a pair of the hanwags just like having slippers on Quote Link to post
wilbur foxhound 480 Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 On 29/08/2020 at 17:17, neil b said: I am on my second pair of these boots, can’t fault them at all How long do they last Quote Link to post
smithie 2,427 Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 I bought some altberg combat off Ebay after I had read about them on here. Really cheap and fine in mud of water but as soon as I step on a wet flag or cobble my foot slips away that fast I got to watch I dont put my back out lol Quote Link to post
Shortstraw 473 Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 31/08/2020 at 19:23, Daniel cain said: I buy these from ebay £35/45... Got 4 seasons out of the last pair... Only f****d them buy wearing in concrete Walk for days in them, keep your feet dry when looked after I’ve got a similar pair of haix boots, a tad too small though however, the grip the soles give is superior to many other boots I’ve owned and find them superior to the alrberg army style boots which weren’t for me, didn’t give much support. Quote Link to post
shovel leaner 7,648 Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 28/08/2020 at 09:21, Balaur said: Get on Cabela's website put in your criteria and look at reviews, atb Joe. I visited Bass pro / Outdoor world in Florida earlier in the year . I was like kid in a sweet shop . But while I bought clothing and other bits and pieces the one thing I didn’t rate was the boots . Compared to Meindl , lowa , scarpa , altberg . The quality wasn’t there . I didn’t see one pair of boots there that would last me a season . I’m not one for knocking American stuff , because I admire their hunting and shooting culture . But that is just my opinion. 2 Quote Link to post
Daniel cain 42,837 Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Shortstraw said: I’ve got a similar pair of haix boots, a tad too small though however, the grip the soles give is superior to many other boots I’ve owned and find them superior to the alrberg army style boots which weren’t for me, didn’t give much support. I've tried all sorts over the yrs... The worst were harkila, utter f***ing shite, broke them first day on the banjoI'd pay full price for the hiax if I needed but grade ones for the money are ideal for knocking around with the dogs.. 4 seasons for £40 is well worth it.. My mates don't hunt, but have a pair each for fishing, great for slippery River bank's... And no more moaning their feet are cold 3 Quote Link to post
dytkos 17,536 Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 3 hours ago, Daniel cain said: I've tried all sorts over the yrs... The worst were harkila, utter f***ing shite, broke them first day on the banjoI'd pay full price for the hiax if I needed but grade ones for the money are ideal for knocking around with the dogs.. 4 seasons for £40 is well worth it.. My mates don't hunt, but have a pair each for fishing, great for slippery River bank's... And no more moaning their feet are cold I got a pair bnib from a Marine mate, £40 knock the Lowas into a cocked hat. Had em a few years but only started wearing them last season, Lowas lasted 2 years before they cracked and the soles wore down quite quickly also. Cheers, D. Quote Link to post
Daniel cain 42,837 Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 D, in all honesty I won't buy any other boots now.... I told you they was good bootsI've worn them in the river upto my bollocks.... If my socks hadn't been sticking out the top my feet would of stayed dryclean them once a week and I rub liquid paraffin to waterproof.... I never found my lowas comfortable when on all day... Don't even know I'm wearing the hiax Quote Link to post
dytkos 17,536 Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Daniel cain said: D, in all honesty I won't buy any other boots now.... I told you they was good bootsI've worn them in the river upto my bollocks.... If my socks hadn't been sticking out the top my feet would of stayed dryclean them once a week and I rub liquid paraffin to waterproof.... I never found my lowas comfortable when on all day... Don't even know I'm wearing the hiax I agree. Have you changed your number mate? Cheers, D. Quote Link to post
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