Lightweight, Breathable, Waterproof Boots for summer stalking

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it's always a compromise between waterproofing, breathability and durability - you can get 2 of 3 but not 3
I've been a scout leader, mountain leader, DofE assessor and BMC lowland leader assessor - I've seen a lot of options

my personal choice for where you are would be for pretty much want you have, a highrise light (probably canvas) boots with no/limited waterproofing but decent support and good breathability and just live with the wet feet which would dry easily given the light boot, bring spare socks if it bothers you or you are prone to blisters

lightweight waterproof socks work fine but wont last more than a season - fleece socks or even polyester sports socks dont absorb much water and still cushion nicely when wet

other option is a decent full grain structured leather boot which last forever, give you all the support you need and keep you dry but are a fair old lump to trek around in high summer
 
No such boot exists. I use a police / tactical leather boot - £60 - for evening summer stalking and proper boots - Lowa or Meindl - with gatters for morning dew stalks and to keep ticks out.
 
My suggestion - contact Altberg who make very nice / comfortable but costly boots and see what they could help with they used to have a fitting service for custom fit boots.


At least they could advice what can be done with there boots.

I would say the cost is worth it as they last years -
And the soles can be replaced - designed to be replaced not just throw the whole boot.
 
sh1kar said:
Used these in summer for years

www.mastershoe.co.uk

Ecco Men's Track 25 GTX Waterproof Boots - Bison Bison

The Track 25 GTX ankle boot has an upper made from premium leather which feels great around the foot whild the cushioned midsole provides comfort
www.mastershoe.co.uk www.mastershoe.co.uk
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I’m on my 3rd pair, not really a stalking boot, more a walk along the pier in the rain option.
They do last. You’ll need to compromise, Meatloaf had it right, 2 out of 3 ain’t bad.
 
I've had several pairs of goretex-lined boots and all have been totally waterproof. The fabric ones suffer from the outer becoming wetted through when the water repellent wears off but this doesn't mean that your feet get wet, and is fixed by reproofing (I use Nikwax "Fabric and Leather Proof"). They wear out eventually, of course - everything does. But there's just no reason to have wet feet - just buy any goretex-lined boots.

I have Haix Black Eagle athletic (fabric, low) and Iturri British Army cold weather boots (leather, higher) at the moment - both totally waterproof.
 
I have a pair of Scarpa leather ankle boots for summer use. These are worn daily for dog walks and have kept my feet dry for over 2 years, although starting to fail slightly via a crack in the leather now.
 
slider said:
My wife have her second hip done a couple of years ago and also has one leg shorter than the other (and uses the same solution).

The surgeon told her he had never come across that issue before......
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According to my podiatrist, it is far more common than you think and a very grey area as far as acceptable standards are concerned.
 
The best boot I’ve worn that’s actually water proof (I’ve owned both the 4Ds and the Aku) is the Altberg Sneaker Aqua. There’s a reason Altberg was the chosen boots for almost all soldiers before the Army started issuing Turkish knock offs.

The below are made in Yorkshire and if you’re able to the factory will fit the boot to you as well and keep your mould.

Military Boots | Boots | Alt-Berg

The Men's Sneeker Aqua all weather version of the Sneeker, full waterproof Sympatex® lining & a more substantial Vibram® PU rough terrain sole, used by military & police specialist units, rapid intervention, firearms & dog handlers
www.altberg.co.uk

I currently wear the Altberg as my winter/wet boot. If I’m not expecting to drag reds I’ll wear a pair of scarpa approach shoes but they offer zero ankle support. My summer boot is the non-goretex Aku Spider 2s, just expect to get wet feet and have good foot admin afterwards.
 
I wear Haix Cold-Wet Weather milsurp boots for stalking, winter and summer. I don't get wet feet.
Ankle support is also very good.
I use orthotic insoles in them.
Maybe not what you'd call "lightweight" though, but I don't find them heavy.

Just be aware, if buying, that the sizing is a bit out of kilter. You'll probably need to order a size up from normal.

What size are you looking for @Keith Edmunds ? I've got a couple of spare pairs, surplus to requirements.
 
VSS said:
I wear Haix Cold-Wet Weather milsurp boots for stalking, winter and summer. I don't get wet feet.
Ankle support is also very good.
I use orthotic insoles in them.
Maybe not what you'd call "lightweight" though, but I don't find them heavy.

Just be aware, if buying, that the sizing is a bit out of kilter. You'll probably need to order a size up from normal.

What size are you looking for @Keith Edmunds ? I've got a couple of spare pairs, surplus to requirements.
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Normally 9..EU 43
 
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