Meindl,Hanwag,crispi,bandecosse boots

[ryanb]

Another boot post

I’m looking to buy a new pair of boots , I do mostly rough shooting on a mixture of terrains

I’m so undecided on what to buy -

Meindl dorve - have the sorted the glue / cracking rubber issue ? (Currently have these )

Bandecosse- can only order direct unable to try on? Heard they have a stiff sole

Hanwag tattoos- look a great boot

Crispi hunter- look a great boot also

Any thoughts On the above ?

 

[Ajax]

Hanwag Trapper they are an excellent boot

 

[eldon]

Another vote for Hanwags.
Terra purchased this summer, comfy, waterproof and just the ticket for around £300.

 

[ryanb]

Sorry I ment trapper

 

[eldon]

I tried Trappers but thought the Terra was a touch more suitable for my foot volume/shape.

There's a stockist in Keswick, if you're on a weekend out in the Lakes.

 

[ryanb]

Clunny country in Fife stocks them, I’m a 10 in trainers

 

[TheCornishman]

Honestly you can’t beat trying them on… at £250-350 it’s a considered purchase

I was all set for dedito boots but when I tried them on they felt too narrow under my gurt pasty feet

I went Meindl as the fit was so much better…

 

[Acm]

Dare I say it I think Meindls might be sorted now? I’m 11 months into a pair of Island Pro’s (worth a look as a much nicer boot than the douvre in my opinion!) absolutely love them to be honest, I often wear them at work if coppicing or fencing.

I wouldn’t bother with brandecosse, if you buy boots from Diemme direct (diemme make them) they are a much cheaper boot. Brandecosse do a great job at marketing and back up though.

 

[User00040]

Dare I say it I think Meindls might be sorted now? I’m 11 months into a pair of Island Pro’s (worth a look as a much nicer boot than the douvre in my opinion!) absolutely love them to be honest, I often wear them at work if coppicing or fencing.

I wouldn’t bother with brandecosse, if you buy boots from Diemme direct (diemme make them) they are a much cheaper boot. Brandecosse do a great job at marketing and back up though.

Bridge is burned with Meindl.

NEVER AGAIN!!!

Meindl Quality Control

No, the thread is not in the wrong section. Got them new from HIS this week, had to wait nearly two weeks for my size. Obtained through work so not my own coin. Two days of hill ground work should not result in this. Not for boots which are near £250. At a loss what to do, so I'm appealing...

www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk

Crispi, area that flexes above ankle wore out after 1 year, so leaks now. Otherwise OK.

Trying Hanwag now

 

[HonestJohn]

Hanwag vote from me, going strong on 6 years with mine and they’re as good as new. Also the most comfortable I’ve ever worn. Hated my meindls, but that’s just me.

I had to get a size down in hanwags from my usual size, so do try before buying!

 

[Ajax]

Hanwag vote from me, going strong on 6 years with mine and they’re as good as new. Also the most comfortable I’ve ever worn. Hated my meindls, but that’s just me.

I had to get a size down in hanwags from my usual size, so do try before buying!

As above, I ordered 2 pairs in different sizes and sent the other one back, expensive way of doing it but it worked for me.
Would never purchase Meindl boots again last pair only lasted a year and started to full apart!!
Hanwag will do the job, comfortable and long lasting IMO.

 

[ryanb]

As above, I ordered 2 pairs in different sizes and sent the other one back, expensive way of doing it but it worked for me.
Would never purchase Meindl boots again last pair only lasted a year and started to full apart!!
Hanwag will do the job, comfortable and long lasting IMO.

We’re u true to size or have to size down

 

[Ajax]

I went up half a size , Im an 42=8 but went 42.5= 8.5.
Hope this helps.

 

[ryanb]

I went up half a size , Im an 42=8 but went 42.5= 8.5.
Hope this helps.

Cheers man thanks

 

[Klenchblaize]

Look nice and solid but for that price you’ve got to either try them on or have a no quibble arrangement whereby you may return for another size if they don’t fit:

Cervo Rosso Gamekeeper Shooting Boots | Brandecosse

Handmade in Italy, The Cervo Rosso lace up shooting boots. Perfect for gamekeepers, stalkers & shooters with an 11" upper and replaceable outsole.

www.brandecosse.com

K

 

[Island]

Look nice and solid but for that price you’ve got to either try them on or have a no quibble arrangement whereby you may return for another size if they don’t fit:

Cervo Rosso Gamekeeper Shooting Boots | Brandecosse

Handmade in Italy, The Cervo Rosso lace up shooting boots. Perfect for gamekeepers, stalkers & shooters with an 11" upper and replaceable outsole.

www.brandecosse.com

K

My experience in dealing with Brandecosse is that they would have no issue with that at all, they are a genuinely nice bunch of folks in my experience.

 

[gixer1]

Having posted a “boots” thread the other day - everything I read is pointing me towards Crispi, that’s based on people’s feedback, length or warranty, features and pricing.

 

[ryanb]

Sales may have put me back in the Meindl camp £270

 

[Tazz]

I am a die hard Meindl man, 4 pairs including Dovre Extreme all the way down to Respond shoes, never had any quality issues. My shooting mate has been wearing the tall Brandecosse for 2 seasons he is very happy with them

 

[User00040]

Having posted a “boots” thread the other day - everything I read is pointing me towards Crispi, that’s based on people’s feedback, length or warranty, features and pricing.

If you buy these:

I'm not speaking to you again!

(Half of SD will now run out and buy them... )