High cut stalking boots possibly daft question.

[Pellet Pinger]

My Meindl boots have finally given up and i’ve just taken delivery of some Grisport Gamekeepers and as the general consensus they seem very well made and fit spot on.
This is the first pair of high cut boots ive owned and i’m used to the lower cut type, wearing them around the house im conscious of the potential of them rubbing my shins and calf being higher, does anyone suffer from this or am i just overthinking it!
Cheers.

 

[Apthorpe]

Overthinking...although if you don't wear socks, perhaps an issue.

 

[KeithW]

Agree with Apthorpe. I’ve never had a problem with this. Long thick socks and experimenting with the lacing to find the right “tightness” is key.

 

[Stalker-of-the-deer]

Take a bit of getting used to but no issues.

If you of out on any hills or moving around with a full roesac on make sure you can get two fingers between your shin and the tounge when done up. Stops you getting painful shins from the blood flow being restricted.

 

[Pellet Pinger]

Thanks, i’ll be out in anger in them tomorrow

 

[Rutland lad]

Thanks, i’ll be out in anger in them tomorrow

Experiment with different lacing patterns - then you can achieve the tightness around the foot/calf, but have the upper shin part looser. I have a photo of different styles I’ll try to post. It’s worth it !

https://steelblue.com/app/uploads/2022/12/LACING-GUIDE.-Lacing-for-comfort-and-safety.-Dec2022.pdf

 

[jb1]

I bought a pair of Chiruca Dogo leather , that replaced a pair of Harkila tissue paper boots.
I had similar thoughts regarding rubbing, but have never had an issue apart from folding trousers the wrong way round and wheni tighten them up the crease from the trousers creats an uncomfortable area, but just get it right in the 1st place. Brilliant for stalking up Scotland in clear-fell where they dont back fill the 2 feet deep holes

 

[Ranger22]

Over thinking it.

 

[Loki]

Rutland lad #6 - interesting, thanking thee.

 

[Dave_45]

Alfa jerv

Norwegian

 

[chriswjx]

Another thank you to Rutland lad, very interesting read. Will be having an experiment too!

 

[Stalker-of-the-deer]

Main thing your all looking for is tight around the foot and ankle joint with a bit of looses in the shin.

Kneel down when tying them up and it gives you the right tension.

 

[McKenzie]

And if none of the above works get some thin ski socks with shin padding.

 

[Longstrider]

I find low cut boots (typical fell walking boots) really uncomfortable these days, having worn 10" boots for most of my adult life. They just don't feel right at all. Shoes and trainers ... no problem, but ankle height boots are just 'all wrong'. Pretty sure you'll quickly get used to the higher boots and benefit from the greater ankle support they offer
This from a man who spent so much of his childhood and youth in wellies that they rubbed the hairs off my lower legs to the point of killing the follicles. My calf muscles are as smooth as a supermodels !

 

[Norfolk Deer Search]

Pull yer socks up

 

[slider]

Won't be a problem if they are good boots and fit well

 

[Doctorken]

Takes a while to wear in the stiff sole but after that the uppers are soft and plaible. Best boots I've ever had...have survived snow and ice in lapland, bogs in bowland and everything inbetween

 

[Pellet Pinger]

Well after 3 weeks of dog walking and a handful of stalks i’m glad to say i’m very happy with the Gamekeepers, really comfy no real rubbing of the shins etc. Certainly give more support than my prevoius Meindls.
Had to cross a small ditch yesterday to retrieve a Muntjac and it was deeper than expected, waited for that cold feeling that would have happened in lower boots but all good.

 

[dggowdy]

I have mine tight to just above the ankle then loosen off the rest of the way. Works for me but it's what ever works for you everyone is diffrent.