Altberg defenders

[czgerry]

Hi I’m currently wearing a pair of the above for hunting and hill walking. They have never let me down bought for £35ish pounds.
Are there any other ex military boots that are lighter ,shorter leg for summer use ? Or any type of walking boots that are reasonably priced?
Thanks in advance gerry

 

[Rory]

Military currently use AKU, which are quite low, they are Goretex lined, but not overly heating.
Have a check for 'AKU military brown boots' on your favourite website.

 

[alun1960]

Altberg base boots , brasher superlight .

 

[Rory]

If you like the Altberg fit, buying a new pair of Altberg Jungle or Sneekers would serve you well as light weight summer boots.

 

[Acm]

The altberg defenders are a really tough and comfy boot. A real bargain at surplus prices. I used a pair coppicing for a couple of years till the mice in my shed ate them. Currently using an eBay bargain pair of Meindl islands which I really like.

 

[StoatallyDifferent]

I like the Meindl desert boot, you can get them in dark brown if sand isn’t your thing. Not that short a cut, but it’s a good summer boot and they look smart.

 

[Jamie956]

My brother in law uses his AKU for their intended purpose and says they're really good and comfy but not as waterproof as his issue altbergs

 

[Siggy]

Alt berg tabbing or sneaker boots are pretty good. fairly high in the leg but definitely lighter.

 

[wb2710]

Another vote for brasher superlight, had mine over 13 years, re-soled once by Timpson's (last year), keep them waxed and they just keep going.