Courteney boots

[Gelert1416]

Anyone got experience using these in the UK as a summer stalking boot?

 

[Heym SR20]

Anyone got experience using these in the UK as a summer stalking boot?

Very very much will depend on the nature of the ground over which you are stalking. They are made in Zimbabwe for dry African conditions. They would be great in dry summer conditions in Suffolk but not so much in wet summer conditions in Sutherland.

 

[HonestJohn]

Had a pair and wore them stalking in the U.K for about 5 years. Didn’t cut the mustard for UK stalking due to dew and wet grass. Probably great for Africa, but there’s better options for the U.K.

 

[Gelert1416]

Makes sense @triggertrix. What do you recommend for the warmer months?

 

[HonestJohn]

I wear these and they are amazing - Grünten

Now they are worn in, almost 7 years later, they are perfect and still the best boots I own. Wear them as day boots around town 5/7 days, winter days and look great in Levi’s they stand next to my highland and mountaineering boots - mammoth (ex Raichle) monoliths. Those have climbed some crazy ridges in the U.K., and done a lot of highland stalking as well.

 

[HonestJohn]

The Monoliths are great for mountain climbing and highland stalking - there’s severe cuts to these from free climbing the wrong route up the Curved Ridge at Storb Dearg - where I almost lost my life after going off route into vertical walls without ropes and wearing scrambling boots

 

[Bonzo dog]

I use them for summer stalking and really like them as a cool summer boot,. But I do agree with @triggertrix not great in the wet however I only use them on dry days. Very comfortable boot for hot dry days, whether stalking or casual wear.

 

[deerstalker.308]

I used to wear them regularly for work and play, as above drier months, but they are fantastic, I’ve recently been trying some vivobarefoot boots for lightweight day to day stuff and these are waterproof (I would take that with a pinch but I got them soaked the other day and they certainly were better thank I expected, but for lightweight silent footwear I’m finding them very comfy

 

[Nkawu]

I am a big Courteney fan but agree that there are better options for the UK. I would look at the Rogue boot offerings.

 

[Dorset Shakari]

I have used them extensively, but not recently. Nearly always in dry conditions. Now I'd be seriously considering a Blundstone boot as an alternative.

 

[Mungo]

Makes sense @triggertrix. What do you recommend for the warmer months?

Decathlon trail running shoes

 

[tackb]

got some , didn't like them so they sit gathering dust in my shooting room

for summer stalking i would recommend Tracker Forest Esc Mens

 

[sy247]

I wear these and they are amazing - Grünten

Now they are worn in, almost 7 years later, they are perfect and still the best boots I own. Wear them as day boots around town 5/7 days, winter days and look great in Levi’s they stand next to my highland and mountaineering boots - mammoth (ex Raichle) monoliths. Those have climbed some crazy ridges in the U.K., and done a lot of highland stalking as well.

They look like a very nice well made pair of boots

 

[JSF]

Love my Courteney boots, been worn in Africa, Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan and Warwickshire. Early morning stalking through wet grass will result in wet feet. In summer I often wear my Scarpa Crux.

 

[NickJ]

I have a pair and agree no good for UK where there is any moisture

I stalk in the summer in a pair of low Scarpa (Terra) boots (winter high Meindl Dovres) I used to have Meindl desert boots for summer, they can we waterproofed, can be bought as milsurp Meindl Desert Boots in Floor Mats, Carpets & Boot Liners | eBay

 

[Marrajack1]

Unlined Lundhags. One pair of socks summer two pair in winter also tall and keep wet grass moisture out unlike a lot of fabric boots

 

[Selous]

got some , didn't like them so they sit gathering dust in my shooting room

for summer stalking i would recommend Tracker Forest Esc Mens

What size are they, have a mate looking for a pair….. if you would consider parting with them?

 

[Stalker62]

Mine are currently tramping around Limpopo.

They could do with a clean.

Not sure I would wear them for Stalking in the summer, especially if there is (there always is), the chance of rain.

 

[tackb]

What size are they, have a mate looking for a pair….. if you would consider parting with them?

size 11 , happy to part with them

 

[Selous]

Ahh …. you have feet like canal barges! He’s looking for a 9. Thanks anyway, I’m sure someone will have them off you