I use my boots both for stalking and for work . My work means standing outside from anout 4h30 am to 8h30 am . This without moving .
Then you get an idea what cold is . This winter was a TRUE test .
I own Chevalier Ultimate , Sorel Caribou and Chiruca Pointer boots .
From these the Chiruca's are by far the best . They where comfortable from the first second you use them . I could walk hours in them from the first minute , without having blisters or pain .
The Chevalier boots have Gore Tex Duratherm , the Sorels a felt innerboot , the Chiruca's just a simple Gore tex . I notice that the lightest ones are just as cold resistant as the heaviest ones .
I use Falke TK4 socks in all of them .
My experience is that a supple boot wich gives more freedom to the foot is just as warm or warmer as a thick boot wich almost immobilizes the foot . The Pointer is a cheap basic model and the only improvement I would give them , would be a thicker sole , but by no means more rigid .
When stalking , the Pointer alows you to feel a small stick under your foot before it breaks . They allow you to feel just how much grip you have with your toes before you put your weight on it .
Now my questions :
- How Waterproof are the lundhags ? Are the supple from te first minute or do they need breaking in ?
- Who has good experience with the American boots like Irish Setter / Danner . Are they more supple tha the "German" boots ?
- Who uses Kangaroo leather boots ? Very good ????