Boots…

[Monolithic]

You won’t beat these. Red Wing Irish Setters Mine are 6 years old and abused. My shooting buds are 12 years old. He’s had his re soled. His were originals made from Kangaroo skin mine are cow hide. Both still perfectly water proof still. Certainly not fashion boots but many keepers swear by them.
Thinsulate lined. Fitted perfectly from new very comfortable.

Irish Setter Shooting Boots 882EE | Shooting Boots | Footwear Country

This is a superb welted 12inch shooting boot in Full Grain Cow Hide Leather from Irish Setter boots giving instant waterproof comfort with added 600 gram insulation. Sells on recommendation.

footwearcountry.co.uk

 

[wully1234]

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Well…the choice was made and they arrived….now to test them…

View attachment 343615look good but are they as practical as high boots and good gaiters.. when you go down a hole up to shin/knee height and are remarkably dry

 

[gixer1]

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That’s what wellies are for!

 

[Jamie956]

I also have a pair of setters at 8 years old and they are warm, comfy and waterproof and if I was on a peg all day Id want nothing else. But when beating etc over rough terrain, stepping over brash and marching over ploughed fields I find they do feel heavy, which us why I'm also looking for something else

 

[Dave31]

So @gixer1, how have they held up?

 

[gixer1]

So @gixer1, how have they held up?

So….i’m loving them…. comfortable, slip on and easy to tighten and adjust with the Boa’s, they haven’t had much of a test yet but they’ll get a work out over the next 6 month.

Regards,
Gixer

 

[Ben23]

And so it begins again! First impressions are good. Fit seems much more confortable and the boa system is excellent and easy to get on, tighten etc…time will tell!

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Sorry to resurrect an old thread but I like the look of these, what model are they? Looking for some high BOA (/similar) boots but can’t find all that many out there.

 

[gixer1]

Sorry to resurrect an old thread but I like the look of these, what model are they? Looking for some high BOA (/similar) boots but can’t find all that many out there.

They are Meindle Sonnalp Ben, 10 month in and they are fantastic - wore them on a wet dreich hill today and my feet stayed warm, dry and comfortable. Highly recommended.

 

[Will the chippy]

Sorry to resurrect an old thread but I like the look of these, what model are they? Looking for some high BOA (/similar) boots but can’t find all that many out there.

Look at the treksta boots from vale field and game. Treksta Winchester 6" BOA trekking stalking walking boots | Vale Field & Game valefieldgame.com

My mate has a pair and is well impressed and doesn't take much care of anything. Been wearing them for work as there so comfy.

 

[Klenchblaize]

Well…the choice was made and they arrived….now to test them…

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They look very 'technical' but let's hope that's of no concern and they over-deliver commensurately in performance/protection.

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[Dickie]

They are Meindle Sonnalp Ben, 10 month in and they are fantastic - wore them on a wet dreich hill today and my feet stayed warm, dry and comfortable. Highly recommended.

I've always got on with Meindl boots for fit, Elbus pro with the rubberised toe were the best but unfortunately they stopped making them, these look ideal with the BOA system but I can't find them available where you suggested.

 

[Ben23]

I've always got on with Meindl boots for fit, Elbus pro with the rubberised toe were the best but unfortunately they stopped making them, these look ideal with the BOA system but I can't find them available where you suggested.

Yes I can’t find them either. Shame as they looked perfect! Only ones I can find are £300+ in Germany.

I’ve bought a pair of Chiruca Dogos, so fingers crossed they fit my foot!

 

[gixer1]

Here you go folks @Dickie @Ben23 - just over £200.

https://www.snowleader.co.uk/en/sonnalp-mfs-brown-orange-MEIN00408.html?srsltid=AfmBOorAc-bjH3uwpsG8WrlZDVQNmSZ1PWUd5EFAOCaDMOC3pr8dWuFY

 

[Dickie]

Yes I can’t find them either. Shame as they looked perfect! Only ones I can find are £300+ in Germany.

I’ve bought a pair of Chiruca Dogos, so fingers crossed they fit my foot!

I've just found found them at a place in Germany called Globetrotter for $179 but not available online only instore.

 

[Dickie]

Here you go folks -

https://www.snowleader.co.uk/en/sonnalp-mfs-brown-orange-MEIN00408.html?srsltid=AfmBOorAc-bjH3uwpsG8WrlZDVQNmSZ1PWUd5EFAOCaDMOC3pr8dWuFY

UNAVAILABLE though

 

[gixer1]

UNAVAILABLE though

Ah! Bugga! That’s a shame - guess I was lucky as that’s where I bought them from!