New Boots

[dully1963]

Hi
I'm looking to get some new boots but dont want to spend a fortune anybody got any Idea's

 

[weeman]

It all refeclks on what your budget is. Have a look on uttings and field and treks websites some good offers on there. If we new your budge it would be easier to narrow it down.

 

[vizslamad]

Hi
I'm looking to get some new boots but dont want to spend a fortune anybody got any Idea's

A friend of mine has purchased a pair of Jack Pyke and I took the PXXX but I have to say I have seen them and spoken to other users and they all think they are great. You need not spend a fortune to get decent kit and to be frank some of it is total marketing crap.
John.

 

[norma 308]

Altberg gamekeeper stark extreme £200 best I've had .you only have one set of feet ! Buy once.
​norma

 

[caorach]

A lot of this stuff is often a "fashion" item and so it is possible to buy end of line boots at considerable reductions just because they are "last year's model."

Given this I'd look around the various "outdoor sports" type stores and see what quality boots they have as end of line. Try them on in the shop and get something that fits you well. It would be hard for us to recommend a boot as it might just not suit you or fit you.

I've got some of the high leg "shooting" boots and in my view they don't offer the same level of support as the dedicated walking/climbing type boots plus they are also expensive for what seems like a lower quality item. I guess there is an economy of scale with a walking boot.

Also many people find boots uncomfortable as they might only wear them once a month or similar. I get around this by wearing my "old" boots, that have got too soft for the hill, to work as this means my feet are always broken in to the boots. Of course it depends on what sort of work you do and it also requires that you have a number of pairs of boots in the pipeline all the time but it works for me.

 

[Cascade]

Altberg gamekeeper stark extreme £200 best I've had .you only have one set of feet ! Buy once.
​norma

Definitely +1 .... http://www.altberg.co.uk




Bob

 

[tusker]

I have a pair of Jack Pike Tundra boots less than £100 and better than a pair of £250 boots that I binned. Water proof , warm, and very comfertable. What more can you want,
Tusker

 

[norma 308]

I've previously had la crosse ,le cham ,and miendel Douvre extreme and the altberg beat them all .norma

 

[gelert]

Sealskins waterproof socks,instantly transform any boot waterproof.Ive got the knee high shooting type,great.
Been looking at the altberg and also the pinewood from bob parratt,at under £150 and waterproof,breathable, got to be worth a punt.
Will be replacing my le cham soon sadly.

 

[rooster]

Just got a pair of the new british army pro boots, the lowa look a likes. For £50 new they are a bargain, vibram sole, high leg, goretex lined and very comfortable, not as good as my Meindls but not near the price either.

 

[pip]

I've had danner and lundhags. Currently on Meindl glockners which I have found to be the best so far. Not sure if they would be in your budget though.

 

[tattie]

Altberg

 

[th32]

From Spain. Extremely good quality for the price! Check model Kaki 790

http://notton.es/tienda/

 

[bazil]

Try John Norris of Penrith I picked a pair of Harkilla stalkers for £79 from £149 there's some great offers on their site bazil

 

[Norrie1956]

Hiya, I have a pair of Chameau Kevlar Mouflons, and love them, tad expensive tho....BUT, I recently bought a pair of Lowa Patrol NON Goretex boots, absolutely fantastic boots, and comparable to the Chameaus in every way,,...except price...

http://www.fitnessfootwear.com/Lowa...e=googlebase&gclid=CPze-KrV4bYCFUXJtAodAhIAvw

 

[jackfish]

Jack Pyke, into my second season in them and for £100 they cant be bad, they have taken some punishment. Just give them a wax dubbing every now and then, look good as new. I use Meindl wax by the way!!! lol

ATB

Bryan

 

[BuckarooUK]

Altbergs. Anything else is a compromise.

 

[Mauser243]

http://www.uttingsoutdoors.co.uk/Product/152/102149/crispi-stegg-gore-tex-walking-boot-cristegg/

Pretty good boots in my opinion never had any issues, dont let in, and comfortable. Used to swear by my le-chameau mouflon+ (older style, as they are now not nearly as good)

George.

 

[Wildboar1973]

I am wearing heavy boots about 370 days a year, because of work, under all kinds of outside conditions and terrain...
I had the most expensive pair from Meindl (Elk Perfect) and it last for 16 years, so well worth the money.
I sent it to Meindl once to get a new Vibram sole on them, perfect service for less money, so I was really pleased with this buy....
I bought a new pair, of course of these, in 2007 and I am not happy with them anymore, I am sure they wont survive their 7th year now.... Also I sent them to Meindl twice already.....
I think to chance to Haix, sooner or later....
Through the directory I am going to get a new stalking boot from Cabelas in May, I will see how they will performe!
Till now I can only recommend to get a solid leather boot, wear it in combination with functional hiking socks and stay away from synthetic fibre combinations like gore.... According to my experiences, it takes them one morning stalking a soaking wet meadow to get weak and wet...

 

[NorthDorset]

If you want a genuine bargain then try these Brasher SupaLite II GTX Mens Walking Boots - Field And Trek


I have never seen them on sale so cheap. I bought a pair for the wife and eldest daughter recently. Was sorely tempted to buy a spare pair for me.

These are serious walking boots. I love mine.