Everyday Boots question

[jpryanuk]

I'm looking for a good pair of boots for the winter, they need to handle about 2hrs of dog walking every day in proper wet, muddy conditions through fields and woodland. I can handle wellies for a short time, but they don't give me the support I need, and tend to rub after a while. I currently have a pir of Jack Pyke Hunters boots, but I'm not very impressed so far, they seem to be coming apart after just a few months and have started to let some water in. If I can't return them, I'll keep them for dry days to give the better ones a rest.

Quality is more important than price...but obviously, value for money is a major consideration. At the moment, I'm looking at:

• Meindl dovre extreme
• Crispi Wild Evo GTX
• Le Chameaux LCX High 12"
• Hanwag Tatra ii GTX - (Although I think these will be too low cut for really muddy fields)

Any other suggestions or recommendations?

(By far the most comfortable boots I've ever had are my Magnum Strikeforce 8's, but I think these are really designed for urban use and have almost zero tread, so are useless in the mud and are not the most durable. I do wish they would do a brown version though, so that I don't look like a policeman!)

 

[Dave31]

I like my Meindl Bhutans, however, a lot of people on here have had issues with Meindl recently.

 

[Pelyma]

I have Meindl Douvre Extremes but the number of problems with new ones seems worrying. at the Game Fair I tried a pair of Crispi Highland Pro which felt great, if not a tad pricey. My daughter has a pair of Crispi Hunter GTX and has been very pleased

 

[NigelM]

I have been a Meindl fan for years but on recommendation from a few people on SD, and worried about the reputed drop in quality from Meindl, I bought a pair of Hanwag Tetra Top boots about 12 months ago. Even more comfortable than my Meindl's and have been put through their paces this year. Seem very durable and very waterproof. Can thoroughly recommend them. Had not heard of them and they sounded lie a Chinese brand, but are in fact the result of the brothers who ran Lowa falling out and one setting up the new brand on his own. Definitely top quality gear.

 

[NigelM]

I have Meindl Douvre Extremes but the number of problems with new ones seems worrying. at the Game Fair I tried a pair of Crispi Highland Pro which felt great, if not a tad pricey. My daughter has a pair of Crispi Hunter GTX and has been very pleased

Crispi Hunter - really???

 

[Pelyma]

Crispi Hunter - really???

Yes, clearly something I’m missing. Getting boots for a 19 year old girl that is built like a stick isn’t easy but these suit her. She has done a season beating in them and multiple times per week dog training.

 

[jpryanuk]

?

 

[Reg SJ]

For what you say you want them for try Grisport. Have a look at their website.

 

[GeoffWood]

I have Altberg Defenders for dog walking.
Comfortable and waterproof.
Just had mine resoled

 

[Essexsussex]

Karrimor sf extreme cold weather boots are great and the most comfortable of the issue boots I’ve found. For the price and the job you want I’d buy two pairs and let them have a day off in between. I do that with my leather day to day shoes and they last longer (obviously more wears than just twice as long!)

 

[lochty]

Hanwag.

 

[Monarch Country Products]

For Sale: - Lowa Hunter GTX Evo Extreme Boots

What is the current price of these and do you have size 12 in stock? Thanks Peter

www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk

 

[Moray Outfitting]

Lowa oops you beat me to it Rob

 

[fizzbangwhallop]

Another ‘surplus’ option to look at are the Iturri cold wet weather boots.. new in box around the £70 mark if you bide your time on eBay, I started with a pair of the Haix ECW equivalent but got a pair of Iturri’s for last years beating season.
They’re an upgrade on the Haix and have a Meindl style rubber rand… all good so far despite me not taking particular care over them or what I kick through undergrowth wise.

The only thing that niggles me with them is that they have a closed loop locking cleat at the hinge rather than a hook… have they never heard of speed lacing?

cheers

fizz

 

[TringSaint]

I'm looking for a good pair of boots for the winter, they need to handle about 2hrs of dog walking every day in proper wet, muddy conditions through fields and woodland. I can handle wellies for a short time, but they don't give me the support I need, and tend to rub after a while. I currently have a pir of Jack Pyke Hunters boots, but I'm not very impressed so far, they seem to be coming apart after just a few months and have started to let some water in. If I can't return them, I'll keep them for dry days to give the better ones a rest.

Quality is more important than price...but obviously, value for money is a major consideration. At the moment, I'm looking at:

• Meindl dovre extreme
• Crispi Wild Evo GTX
• Le Chameaux LCX High 12"
• Hanwag Tatra ii GTX - (Although I think these will be too low cut for really muddy fields)

Any other suggestions or recommendations?

(By far the most comfortable boots I've ever had are my Magnum Strikeforce 8's, but I think these are really designed for urban use and have almost zero tread, so are useless in the mud and are not the most durable. I do wish they would do a brown version though, so that I don't look like a policeman!)

How’s about some good old army surplus German para boots?
I bought a pair a couple of years ago and they are superb. Really comfy, nice and high and very weatherproof.
Cost is reasonable too - think mine were top grade and cost £55 shipped from ‘forces uniform and kit’.

 

[Klenchblaize]

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www.tradeinn.com

 

[PhilSN12]

Grisport boots.
Bought a pair after a recommendation on here and have been really impressed.

 

[Essexsussex]

Another ‘surplus’ option to look at are the Iturri cold wet weather boots.. new in box around the £70 mark if you bide your time on eBay, I started with a pair of the Haix ECW equivalent but got a pair of Iturri’s for last years beating season.
They’re an upgrade on the Haix and have a Meindl style rubber rand… all good so far despite me not taking particular care over them or what I kick through undergrowth wise.

The only thing that niggles me with them is that they have a closed loop locking cleat at the hinge rather than a hook… have they never heard of speed lacing?

cheers

fizz

Those are the same as the karrimor - I bought my son some and they must be made to the same contract or something, I was trying to remember the name. I agree on the speed lacing, quite annoying when the rest of the boot is very close to perfect

 

[GeoffWood]

Another ‘surplus’ option to look at are the Iturri cold wet weather boots.. new in box around the £70 mark if you bide your time on eBay, I started with a pair of the Haix ECW equivalent but got a pair of Iturri’s for last years beating season.
They’re an upgrade on the Haix and have a Meindl style rubber rand… all good so far despite me not taking particular care over them or what I kick through undergrowth wise.

The only thing that niggles me with them is that they have a closed loop locking cleat at the hinge rather than a hook… have they never heard of speed lacing?

cheers

fizz

I made the same comment ref the lack of hooks on my last pair of Altbergs. I was told it was to avoid the risk of the hooks snagging when doing parachute jump etc

 

[Rake Aboot]

What boots are the best ?

Holy crap , what a can of worms