Mid Boot recommendations

[dave1372]

I need to get some new mid boots for stalking, just wondering what people are recommending these days?

 

[wet bandit]

100% not dedito.
I have a pair of scarpa that have put up with some punishment. I think I will be getting another pair of them,failing that a short pair of droves.

 

[SirLoin]

Hanwag for me, seem to fit my foot shape nicely as they are a bit wider

 

[merlin]

Lowa Renegade GTX.

Superb.

Light, very comfy, waterproof. Highly rate them.

Rob from @Monarch Country Products will be able to supply you some

 

[wet bandit]

I do like the look of these , plenty of good reports on them.

The Brontolare | Country Boots | Handmade Boots Brandecosse

Hand-crafted in Italy. The Brontolare 9” are hardcore walking boots, with 2.8mm full grain leather and replaceable outsoles. Shop our country country boots.

www.brandecosse.com

 

[lochty]

#1 for hanwag

 

[JonR]

I think it depends on the terrain. If you need ankle support and intend to hit the hills, that will definitely be a different requirement to bimbling about deciduous forestry.

 

[FISH BOY]

Solomon Quest 4.

Love mine in the summer.

 

[Rural Management Services]

Army issue AKU high liability boots. Goretex very tough and comfy and can be had for £50-100 new on eBay.

Because they have D rings instead of hooks I chuck elastic laces in them as well to make them slip on and slip off. If walking any distance one pull on each and they are as tight as normal laces.

 

[SirLoin]

Army issue AKU high liability boots. Goretex very tough and comfy and can be had for £50-100 new on eBay.

Because they have D rings instead of hooks I chuck elastic laces in them as well to make them slip on and slip off. If walking any distance one pull on each and they are as tight

I found aku very very tight, even tried a full size up and still very narrow fitting, sold both pairs after a couple of outings

 

[Rural Management Services]

I found aku very very tight, even tried a full size up and still very narrow fitting, sold both pairs after a couple of outings

That would be the M fitting if you go for your size in the L fitting they are much wider.

 

[Hollowlegs]

I need to get some new mid boots for stalking, just wondering what people are recommending these days?

Have a look at the Grisport website, bought a couple of pairs off there, the gamekeepers are fantastic, just changed the insoles to Superfeet and can wear all day , no issues, super comfy and great value

 

[Donnington]

100% not dedito.
I have a pair of scarpa that have put up with some punishment. I think I will be getting another pair of them,failing that a short pair of droves.

Interesting, what makes you say that about dedito? I was considering a pair of dedito moorlands so keen to understand if I should swerve them

 

[JonR]

Altberg boots served me well in the army. Plenty of choice there, including heavier duty 'keeper' style boots. Plenty of width and height options too. I have wide feet, narrow ankles and high arches and still found something to suit from the range.

 

[Steve.243]

I need to get some new mid boots for stalking, just wondering what people are recommending these days?

I can't recommend the Harkilas - two recent pairs failed their waterproofing far too quickly. Have ordered some Crispis (Hunter GTX) so will see how they do!

 

[wet bandit]

Interesting, what makes you say that about dedito? I was considering a pair of dedito moorlands so keen to understand if I should swerve them

Massively gone down hill. Not the boots they once was I'm afraid. Imo your mo ey would be much better spent elsewhere. T years ago they was the boots to have.the quality has fell through massively.

 

[Sniper308]

Altberg defender boots have served me well all year round for the last 10 years

 

[7Miller]

Altberg defender boots have served me well all year round for the last 10 years

What do you use to treat the leather?

 

[Sniper308]

What do you use to treat the leather?

I use leder Gris wax and I also use saphir conditioner

 

[JonR]

What do you use to treat the leather?

leder gris