Stalking Boots.
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I had Meindl Dovre extremes but was told by my friend in the army that you can't get better than Altberg. I took his advice and I have been really disappointed in them, I think the leather is too soft so for real hard ground they wear quite quickly, I find the fit uncomfortable and they never seem to have worn in as well as the meindl's. I run 2 pairs of boots at a time so that if one pair gets wet I can let the others dry slowly while I wear the other pair and I can rotate my waxing, it makes your boots last longer but obviously costs double. Even doing that the leather on them is cracked in less than one season whereas the meindl's last 2 and a bit. I even don't like the eyelets on them. Half way up the boot they have this ****ing stupid "snatch block" type thing that traps the lace so that you can't tie the laces with an even taughtness all up the length of the boot. Oh and the laces they were supplied with were too short also. I'll wear the altbergs until they fall to bits or the end of the season whichever comes first then they are going in the bin and I'll be going back to Meindl.
I am aware Altberg offer a free repair service but unless that service includes replacing them with Dovre extremes I'm not interested.
I should have just thought if it ain't broke don't fix it.
oh and don't even start me on le chameau mouflon. Utter crap.
I am aware Altberg offer a free repair service but unless that service includes replacing them with Dovre extremes I'm not interested.
I should have just thought if it ain't broke don't fix it.
oh and don't even start me on le chameau mouflon. Utter crap.
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Dougster
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You obviouydidnt go for the made to measure option which if free!
Not sure where you got this info from. I went to their shop last year to get a pair of Altberg boots and was quoted an extra £300 to get the lasts made and the cost for a set of their made to measure boots was over £1000.
Got a pair of their off the shelf gamekeeper boots but not impressed to be honest - most uncomfortable boots I've ever owned.
cerealthriller
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Do NOT go for Harkila mountain hunt gtx boots.I bought a pair and returned them after only 10 months as they started to let in water.
I waited a month to be told that they couldn't be repaired or replaced so was offered a refund.
Very disappointed and now have to search for new boots once I get the refund in my account!
I waited a month to be told that they couldn't be repaired or replaced so was offered a refund.
Very disappointed and now have to search for new boots once I get the refund in my account!
I have had 4 pairs of their boots and had every pair tailor made. Never paid a penny more!
Blackrider,
Boots are a personal thing, maybe best to try a few and see which feel most comfy.
I had a pair of Brashers for years and they were brilliant, albeit perhaps not supportive enough round the ankle for very rough ground. When the Brashers let go I got a pair of Altberg Velthogs. They've been superb. They were comfy straight out of the box and have worn very well, although I am an amateur so don't hammer them.
Hope this helps
Cheers,
Bob
Boots are a personal thing, maybe best to try a few and see which feel most comfy.
I had a pair of Brashers for years and they were brilliant, albeit perhaps not supportive enough round the ankle for very rough ground. When the Brashers let go I got a pair of Altberg Velthogs. They've been superb. They were comfy straight out of the box and have worn very well, although I am an amateur so don't hammer them.
Hope this helps
Cheers,
Bob
have these great boots
Like yourself I cycle between two pairs of boots the altbergs and Blackislanders and they are both in great condition waxed all the time and dried after each outing warn for shooting, dog walking, stalking, beating etc and never missed a beat....
what wax are you using?
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I. Farticus
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Aigle Artemis GTX High work well for me. At £130ish won't break the bank either...
Cheers
i.
Cheers
i.
I have had various boots,the last pair I had for 8 years were a pair of hunter high scree,great boots good support,but alas now no longer available,so I went for a pair of black islander boots,best decision iv made,great boots for the rough heather and light enough for general day to day work.
all the best in your search
all the best in your search
paul o'
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muckboots tay sport dry warm [
QUOTE=dlz90;531417]Ok fair enough to all the above and I have spent too many hard earned ££££!!!! if you really want the toughest most waterproof that need no lookin after its gotta be the humble wellington in its most modern form for me just now its these
Dunlop Purofort Wellington PU Boots D760943 NON SAFETY: Amazon.co.uk: Shoes Accessories[/QUOTE]
muckboots tay sport dry warm [
QUOTE=dlz90;531417]Ok fair enough to all the above and I have spent too many hard earned ££££!!!! if you really want the toughest most waterproof that need no lookin after its gotta be the humble wellington in its most modern form for me just now its these
Dunlop Purofort Wellington PU Boots D760943 NON SAFETY: Amazon.co.uk: Shoes Accessories[/QUOTE]
Deer man, no I didn't go for the custom made job, but to be fair the Dovre extremes weren't custom built either.
Mongoose, I use the wax that Altberg sell, the stuff in a green tin, can't remember what it's called and I am not at home but I bought several tins with the boots.
They really don't like heather, it seems to wear the leather like sandpaper. Even that snow we had a few weeks ago was wearing the leather. I wear them every day and I cover ALOT of ground on foot so they do have a tough time but then again comparing them to the meindl boots there is no contest.
They are a hundred times better than the chameau lace up boots and better than a pair of Gronnels I had a few years back which may as well have been made of steel. Most uncomfortable boots ever.
Mongoose, I use the wax that Altberg sell, the stuff in a green tin, can't remember what it's called and I am not at home but I bought several tins with the boots.
They really don't like heather, it seems to wear the leather like sandpaper. Even that snow we had a few weeks ago was wearing the leather. I wear them every day and I cover ALOT of ground on foot so they do have a tough time but then again comparing them to the meindl boots there is no contest.
They are a hundred times better than the chameau lace up boots and better than a pair of Gronnels I had a few years back which may as well have been made of steel. Most uncomfortable boots ever.
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