harkila boots

[the scudd]

hi does anyone have any experience of harkila boots, what would you recommend. I like the look of the Kevlar ones. any feedback appreciated. thanks

 

[floyd]

A mate of mine bought the Kevlar ones from John Norris last year, wore them once, they leaked, he sent them back, had another pair, wore them once they leaked too, sent them back and had his money back.

 

[the scudd]

don,t sound to hot then, already got a pair of leaky irish setter boots

 

[White Hart]

I've only got good things to say about my Harkilas I had the older style Kevlar boots they were comfy and were dry but the eyelets started to pull out and the rubber sole started to come away. I contacted Harkila's UK importer about it and got a brand new pair sent out. These are the newer style Kevlar ones, I found them comfy out of the box, there dry and light they do the job. My only regret going down the Kevlar route is that they don't look as good / smart as a leather pair on a driven day.

 

[Briar]

I bought a pair about 15 months ago - in a sale - they are worn every day in all conditions as I'm not too fond of wellies. As a farmer they have suffered a fair bit of abuse and neglect and its only now the sole has decided to part company with the uppers. Too much kicking walls to get dubs off! A quick clean and an application of super glue has worked wonders. In comparison, previous footwear barely lasts a year with me and all have failed to repair. Must admit I'm not sure what to replace them with when the time comes.

hope this is of help
Andy

 

[roedeerred]

I have always been a fan of Irish Setters but last Scone game fair I got a pair of harkilas l have no problem with them except the laces don't last long the lacing eyes seem to cut laces quickly unless its just that I wear them a lot! at least 3 days a week

 

[the scudd]

I have always been a fan of Irish Setters but last Scone game fair I got a pair of harkilas l have no problem with them except the laces don't last long the lacing eyes seem to cut laces quickly unless its just that I wear them a lot! at least 3 days a week

I was always a fan of irish setters but my current pair are letting in like a sieve, only had them 9 months and always were well looked after, the company only stand over them for 6 months, needless to say I will never have another pair

 

[roedeerred]

scudd my last pair of setters did not last well that's why I tried Harkilas plus they cost less on offer at scone

 

[wikedwickedmotox]

Anyone tried the harkilas with the boas lace system? was thinking about buying!

 

[the scudd]

been thinking about these, they look very like the churuca boots, I know a few lads who had problems with the wire breaking

 

[wikedwickedmotox]

did the wire break on the harkilas?

 

[the scudd]

not heard of any breaking yet

 

[woollyback]

Sent my Kevlar Harkila's back to John Norris' (who were very good and efficient with their return) I got my money refunded and just ordered some Diotto Woodland boots instead

 

[yetidude69]

Check out the Lowa range of boots, Awesome bits of kit!*

 

[andreas1980]

I got a pair of Harkila pro hunter through my course. I have to say I am not impressed by them and wear my Meindl most of the time.

 

[Neumo]

Interesting that people are getting a split experience between being very pleased or having wet feet. I invested in some high topped Lundhag Ranger Highs which have been fantastic so far. Their boots are well worth a look if you have not seen them yet & are known for being very waterproof. I can stand in a 6" puddle in mine for ages and have never had a leak yet.

Lundhags | Boots

 

[Hunting Solutions]

been thinking about these, they look very like the churuca boots, I know a few lads who had problems with the wire breaking

This. Cracking boots but the wire snapped and I couldn't find any replacements.

 

[highseat6.5]

Bought a pair of harkilas in November ,waiting delivery of a new pair tomorrow to replace them due to leaking .. like most things now they are probably made in china for a price not for quality

 

[the scudd]

Bought a pair of harkilas in November ,waiting delivery of a new pair tomorrow to replace them due to leaking .. like most things now they are probably made in china for a price not for quality

hi what model were they, some boots are part textile, wonder what the full leather one are like

 

[highseat6.5]

Hi scudd ,they are the big game gtx 8in ..comfortable ,... but wet ..