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Im looking for a new pair boots the price is not a problem just want to by once and buy write ive got altbergs at the moment and get on well with them but just after something new looking for something multi purpose so for stalking digging and being out walking a long way with the hound im think irish setter elk trekkers but im sure you guy with have a good idear of whats good and whats not
 
Hi,
I swear by Meindl, i am currently wearing a pair of there Kansas models, I wear them to work/home/shooting/fishing/shopping, my last pair were the Burma model and with everyday use they lasted three years!
 
I have the elk trekkers, and they are fantastic, only thing I would say is that mine are probably half a size too big which makes them perfect with thick socks on and sitting still in the cold and still allowing enough movement to keep blood flowing well, they're also super comfy (never had boots feel so much like slippers!) but, because mine are fractionally big, I wouldn't choose them for a long days hiking. That said, I'm sure if they were the half size smaller, they would be fantastic for that too, they are seriously nice boots, but get the right size according to your intended usage.
 
Irish Setter and Vasque are owned by Redwing. Some of the Redwings are of similar style to the Irish Setters, but come in narrower widths, too. Redwing is more of the work boot with some hunting boots, while Irish Setter is all hunting. If you can find a retail store, they have a computerized scanner that you stand on, which measures your feet, and shows the pressure points, so they can include the proper inserts.

If you get the traditional all-leather ones, they make a good dressing, but I like the Danner dressing even better, and use it on all my leather boots.
 
I know you're after a change but if Altbergs fit your feet well then maybe just try a different model if you fancy a change? It's difficult to recommend boots as fit is far more important than anything else, assuming a good quality boot maker. I've worn Altberg boots for years (10+ pairs), in all sorts of environments, and being made in England is a bonus. Recommendations for boots are only worthwhile as long as the last suits your foot.
 
Meindl Dovre for me. Hunt in all weathers here and abroad, keep them waxed never let me down and I've had them a good few years now
 
Meindl's all the way...its the goretex that keeps the water out so don't slather them with stuff which will stop the goretex working properly...just a smear of the stuff that Meindl sell to keep the leather in good nick.
 
I have had a pair of Goretex Meindl Vakuum for a number of years. They are the most comfortable boots I have ever had. Waterproof, robust, easy to maintain and a good all rounder.
 
Meindel Burma take some beating , buy them a size to big and wear two pairs of socks . ( when your feet swell on a tab take a pair off ,saves getting blisters) can't go wrong , my proven system.
 
I bought a pair of Altberg Field & Fell off a lad at work and I've been impressed with them. They seem much better than the new "Altbergs" we get issued.
 
Hanwag GTX available through Game and Country in Selkirk are the best boots I have had. Not cheap, but what price warm, dry feet?
 
Bought a pair of Meindl Dovre Extreme GTX from here to compliment the other 2pairs of Meindl boots I already have. The best £50 I've spent in a long time & really great, comfortable boots that seem to put a spring in my step. The only bad thing I can find to say about them is that they are crap for running in!
 
I like Lowa - mate had some Mendl glockner that he wore as a hunt terrierman in a really hard digging country and they stood up to that test for two seasons, he typically used three pair of fell boots per season !!
Lowa have done me years, and good to wear, found the mendl Dovre very well made but a bit numb
 
Im looking for a new pair boots the price is not a problem just want to by once and buy write ive got altbergs at the moment and get on well with them but just after something new looking for something multi purpose so for stalking digging and being out walking a long way with the hound im think irish setter elk trekkers but im sure you guy with have a good idear of whats good and whats not


You could go for a Branded product from a specialist outdoor shop at £150-£250, or save yourself a lot of money and buy the same boots 'used' Grade 1 condition (which often works out to be new and in the box) for £30-£35 form the Army Surplus store.
 
I just picked up a pair of gortex lined leather Brasher boots to replace my Meindle Burma boots that have been good until the sole disintegrated. Never tried Brasher until now and have to say they are 100% waterproof so far and the most comfortable boots I have ever walked in.
 
I bought a pair of Meindl Vakuum boots a couple of days ago:

Vakuum GTX | Meindl UK and Ireland

I got them from Go Outdoors:

Meindl Mens Vakuum GTX Walking Boots | GO Outdoors


GO price is £197.99 with their discount card.

They offer a price match, which I took advantage of, when I found this offer:

Meindl Vakuum Men GTX | Rutland Cycling £175.99


GO were happy to honour the price match - less 10%, so I came home with the boots for £158 and change.

The boots seem well made, and are very comfortable.





Steve.
 
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