Best Stalking/Rough Shoot Boots
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Bryan71
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I have 2 pairs of Brandecosse and the quality is amazing.The best boots I have worn.
Daft as this may sound but the quality is like things use to be made.
That's good to hear.
I've emailed the company to ask about sizing, but yet to receive a response. Are they true to size or do you need to go up or down a size?
It is the trouble of buying boots on line. I hope you find something that suits eventually.
Clunky is good to prevent twisted ankles as far as I can see, otherwise I would be wearing trainers! I do like the firm support from the Meindl Dovres on uneven ground. Before that I had the Le Chameau Mouflon Plus which were the most comfortable boots I have ever owned.
I have tried some of the unbranded ex-army extreme cold weather boots, which have the same quality construction as the Meindl and Le Chameau, but I found they took forever to put on because they used eyelets rather than the speed lacing hooks. Fine once they were on.
The mix of reviews for all these boots I think is more likely to be prompted by the fact that they are using leather which is a variable natural material than deliberate cheapening or falling quality standards. Not only in the tanning and part hand work of the manufacturing process but also the actual individual animal life and health.
So the best advice is to go and try some on in a boot shop...Altberg in Yorkshire if you happen to be up there sometime...and go with the ones that are comfortable on your feet.
As far as longevity goes I think it is a secondary consideration. I would far rather have a comfortable boot that did the job I needed, even if it only lasted a couple of years than an uncomfortable one that lasted 10.
Alan
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Bryan71
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I found them true to size
Another one who thinks Meindl's have gone downhill. My first pair lasted prob 7 seasons of very regular use. Second pair looked crap after 1 season - leather all split and cracked despite plenty of waxing. Comfortable but feels like you only have to show them a bit of moisture and then they dry out and crack. Won't be having another pair.
SikaHunter
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Meindl Dovre Extreme are good but seem to only last me 2 seasons before they let water in. I may be biased though as their waterproof walking shoes fell apart after 3 months in parks and on grass. To cap it all they refused to even look at them as they said I did not mind them properly.
LarryLightFoot
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I use both Meindl & Berghaus for my day job when the terrain needs it, but for my hunting I bought a pair of these on FleaBay, cheap ( suits my budget for now ) warm, dry and good ankle support .
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I don’t know the answer to the OP’s question but if you stalk precipitous ground in lightweight boots or trainers make sure your socks have a padded toe!
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You will not be disappointed great boots Meindl
countrryboy
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No idea if its the same thing but berghaus have a style of gaiter called 'Yeti's' and the gaiter fits completely over the boot, strictly speaking designed for berghaus own boots as they have a sole that suits the rubber seal.
With other boots u sometimes have to trim bits off grip off sole or silicon the toe to boot as can be bad for sliding up on some boots.
Sounds harsh but worth it
I really rate those yeti gaiters esp with a comfy older boot that does leak u can get extra years of wear out of them and still have dry feet, i had a pair of harkila (complete rubbish boots) comfy but u could stick 3/4 fingers throu a hole at ankle hieght above the heel on both boots, i wore them for years with yeti's and rarely had wet feet.
I've no had loads of different boots, a few pairs of harkila ( cheap from john norris) never ever again all have been complete junk couple of pairs of meindl dovres, been excellent althou leak now, but a new pair is top side of 300 quid.
But between different keepers ( both grouse and lowland) i've heard about most boot makes by folk working them hard, locally Dodittos were getting a lot of praise but they've jumped up in price now.
Personally idon't think i could justify spending that money on boots again, had a couple of ex army haix for 50 quid and honestly they have been worn and abused more than any other boot ( i do generally look after my expensive boots, definately never wear them for fencing, rough work etc) i've had and as good as any i've had.
From now on will just be buying ex army boots even if have 2 pairs on the go at same time so u can alternate them in real wet conditions, for the money u just can't go wrong even if u only get 1 season out of them, as chances are ur expensive 300+ quid pair wont last 6 seasons dry
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