Thats good innings to be fair. Thanks.
Boot Recommendations
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Thanks, shall give them a look.
Heym SR20
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I did use the Lowa Tibets in the Austrian Alps hunting chamois, so they are not bad in the mountains. Would be very good if you walking on long rocky mountain trails. Where they struggle us on steep softish ground or in snow where you need to kick step and support your whole weight on just the edge. Such work needs a stiffer crampon compatible boot.
Unless you on such ground regularly, or a carrying heavy loads, the Tibets are a good boot.
If you would prefer something with a more traditional foot-bed, ie a stitched welt/mid-sole/sole sort of thing, maybe have a look at the Brandecosse line, they're not all like that but about half are
I love my Brandecosse Brontolare boots, they're wide fit, tough, good old-fashioned leather boots. They are quite heavy though, and the foot bed isn't the softest, mine definitely benefitted from a swap out to more comfortable, cushioned insoles. They are such a generous fit that I can do that and still fit my essential in-shoe orthotic to my right boot. The fact that the lacing extends to down near the toe means that I can adjust each boot to fit, even with the added bits I mentioned.
They're maybe not something as discussed by HeymSR20 above, I don't know if they are crampon compatible (I doubt it) because I'm a soft southerner these days and have no need of such capability
I bought Brandecosse because I was fed up with trying to find specialist cobblers &/or boot-repairers who could or would repair the training shoe style boots such as Danners (my long-lasting former favourite brand), the likes of the Brontolare can be re-soled by any good traditional cobbler, and I'm lucky enough to live close to one of those
I still own two serviceable pairs of Danners, but use the Brandecosse all winter now, despite there being nothing really wrong with the Danners for the type of stalking grounds I typically find myself in. The Brontolares do fine whether I'm bimbling around field edges on a farm or hiking over a bit of Exmoor.
OK I've got owners bias, but I recommend that you at least take a look at the Brandecosse line up
I love my Brandecosse Brontolare boots, they're wide fit, tough, good old-fashioned leather boots. They are quite heavy though, and the foot bed isn't the softest, mine definitely benefitted from a swap out to more comfortable, cushioned insoles. They are such a generous fit that I can do that and still fit my essential in-shoe orthotic to my right boot. The fact that the lacing extends to down near the toe means that I can adjust each boot to fit, even with the added bits I mentioned.
They're maybe not something as discussed by HeymSR20 above, I don't know if they are crampon compatible (I doubt it) because I'm a soft southerner these days and have no need of such capability
I bought Brandecosse because I was fed up with trying to find specialist cobblers &/or boot-repairers who could or would repair the training shoe style boots such as Danners (my long-lasting former favourite brand), the likes of the Brontolare can be re-soled by any good traditional cobbler, and I'm lucky enough to live close to one of those
I still own two serviceable pairs of Danners, but use the Brandecosse all winter now, despite there being nothing really wrong with the Danners for the type of stalking grounds I typically find myself in. The Brontolares do fine whether I'm bimbling around field edges on a farm or hiking over a bit of Exmoor.
OK I've got owners bias, but I recommend that you at least take a look at the Brandecosse line up
Having a few pairs of boots to change into when needed is key for me, depending on the ground conditions. Using a single pair of boots is going to hammer them. Wet weather, grass, and not getting them dried and waxed regularly will take its toll on them.
My everyday, I've had them for years, dog walking boots are Altberg gamekeepers, roughly do 30 to 50 miles per week every week in them.
I shift between 6 pairs of boots depending on what and where I'm using them.
Altberg, Meindl, Grisport, Lowa, La Sportiva, and Hoggs, can't have too many pairs of boots.
My everyday, I've had them for years, dog walking boots are Altberg gamekeepers, roughly do 30 to 50 miles per week every week in them.
I shift between 6 pairs of boots depending on what and where I'm using them.
Altberg, Meindl, Grisport, Lowa, La Sportiva, and Hoggs, can't have too many pairs of boots.
Yes currently have a pair, had them about a year
stalking and rough shooting very comfortable and holding up well so far.
Freeforester
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They are indeed durable, as are the Hanwag Yukon, a little more heavy duty than the Tatra, but not much so, just a higher all round rand.
I use orange superfeet insoles in all my boots, so can’t really comment on the stock soles, they come out before I start wearing the boots. NB neither of these are high leg, but both Lochty and myself are no strangers to the wilder parts of the highlands, and I’ve tried some other brands with generally sub par results. The Hanwags if looked after will serve well, high leg they ain’t, though.
Hill ground mostly, boggy, rocky, long grass, Heather come across most terrains west scotland has to offer any given day. A lot to think about, thanks.
paulbshooting
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Have the Hunters. Seen a lot of use over past 3 years. Will buy lowa again and from Rob at Monarch again too
Thanks for that.
Thanks.
Heym SR20
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In that case I would have a look La Sportiva Karakorum or Scarpa Manta 4 Equivalents. Not as soft and comfortable at first as a softer boot, and require breaking in, but once broken in they give huge levels of support and after a hard day your feet are not broken. Its the sort of ground that a 4 season boot is made for.
But such boots are not the sort of boots all day, every day, driving the truck pottering about a farm type use.
Koenig
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Very personal thing boots, you really need to try them for type (high / low leather / synthetic etc) and then individual fit etc.
The current crop of issued boots aren’t bad at all and seem to have something to fit most needs and feet. Much less pricey than the leading ‘stalking’ brands too.
The current crop of issued boots aren’t bad at all and seem to have something to fit most needs and feet. Much less pricey than the leading ‘stalking’ brands too.
johnnytheboy
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The Dovre take some beating tbh, Lowa are a quality boot, I was stuck between the two but chose the Dovre as is wasn’t insulated.
Danner boots are quality but don’t have a rubber rand so wear quicker! They are super comfortable.
Crispi seemed decent at the Stalking show but most boots had orange in them and looked like they were hivis straight out of screwfix! Only one pair were brown/black!
Danner boots are quality but don’t have a rubber rand so wear quicker! They are super comfortable.
Crispi seemed decent at the Stalking show but most boots had orange in them and looked like they were hivis straight out of screwfix! Only one pair were brown/black!
Yeah, was going to have a go with crispis this time. The evos or the hunters looked pretty bang on. Unfortunately could not for love nor money find any in a 9.5.
Thanks, will be in them more or less every day to be fair.
Johnnywood
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I’ve had a few different pairs of Meindl’s over the years, the glues that they now use seem to fail sooner than previous versions. I’ve got a pair of Haix boots that are still serviceable after a good dubbing that are 15+ years old! It’s a cliche, but things just aren’t made to last, like they use too..
Essexsussex
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Less Than you I expect but had them 5 years, 20 days a year highland staking and a day a week down here. Holding up well. These are issue boots if that wasn’t clear, hence the price.
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