Harkila GTX Boots?

[Frithy]

Does anybody have any advice or opinion on Harkila Intrepid Hunter GTX boots? 10inch ones to be precise!

thanks!

 

[User00040]

As a general rule new Harkila boots are ****.

In fact most modern 'stalking' boots are, comes down to the use of cheaper materials and processes to counterbalance rising labour costs.

Fine for the weekend warrior but not daily wear!

 

[375 mag]

Avoid harkila boots of any type. You may as well go stalking in sandals.

 

[Frithy]

Seems a pretty damning answer quickly then

 

[Uncle f]

Avoid harkila boots of any type. You may as well go stalking in sandals.

I wouldn’t even give them the high esteem of a sandal??? More like an iffey pair of slippers without the soles. That just about covers it I think.
Save you money mate and
Get a pair of hanwags, lowas or altbergs

 

[robfromcumbria]

Meindl GTX Extreme - job done. Bomb proof!

 

[sh1kar]

Agree
Avoid Harkila boots

 

[Pedro]

Plenty of better boots than Harkila. Altberg, Hanwag, Meindl, there are others. A friend of mine has a pair of Harkilas and they have lasted a year. But the only wear they get is on a shoot one walk one pheasant shoot. There’s some tough going on it, but they only get a dozen outings a year. So they probably have their uses. But aren’t on the top of my Christmas list.

 

[User00040]

Meindl GTX Extreme - job done. Bomb proof!

Nope!

See here: Meindl Quality Control

 

[robfromcumbria]

Nope!

See here: Meindl Quality Control

Must admit looks like you have had a poor journey with them, but the 3 lads I know who have them (plus myself) have had zero issues with ours over a few years. Perhaps you got a bad batch / pair?

 

[Frithy]

Plenty of better boots than Harkila. Altberg, Hanwag, Meindl, there are others. A friend of mine has a pair of Harkilas and they have lasted a year. But the only wear they get is on a shoot one walk one pheasant shoot. There’s some tough going on it, but they only get a dozen outings a year. So they probably have their uses. But aren’t on the top of my Christmas list.

Are the other brands you are suggesting any better value for money? I see you can pay whatever your willing to for stuff in the shooting market. Value for money spent has to be the aim, not brand snobbery lol

 

[@theroedeerguy]

The only boot beginning with an H worth considering is Hanwag.

My experience of Harkila has not been good.......

Wellies leaked after 6 months and then the replacement pair leaked soon after.....

Harkila Roe sack, first use with an average Roe doe, stitching went on one of the straps.....

There won’t be a third Harkila purchase for me!

 

[@theroedeerguy]

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[Bull]

Never had any issues with my Harkila boots, They have kept my feet dry and warm for the last 8 years,

 

[3xspringer]

Had Harkila GTX for about 5 years no problem yet! Dry warm feet.

 

[lochty]

Buy hanwag tatra gtx if you're feeling flush with cash, lows or altberg mil surp if you're skint.

 

[eldon]

The only boot beginning with an H worth considering is Hanwag.

Nope disagree Sir, Haix do some excellent boots and I personally go for the airpower P9 model with goretex lining.
Recommended.

 

[Frithy]

Buy hanwag tatra gtx if you're feeling flush with cash, lows or altberg mil surp if you're skint.

I am just starting out so boots are just one of many things I’m in the market for. With that in mind, I’m trying to spend wisely ...

I’ll have a look at the surplus stores and see what’s about. Thanks.

 

[Tazz]

Meindl GTX Extreme they only make boots and they are good I have the high Extreme, the mid Bhutan and the mid lightweight all are Gortex

 

[white van man]

Bought a new pair of Altberg from surplus for £80 about 3yrs ago. Brilliant boots after two pairs of "flip flops" sorry Harkila.
Steve.