Dawnraider
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+1 and no goretex so they don't rot from the inside out,tough as old boots,excuse the pun.
Stalking Boots.
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For those who are interested I've been using this homemade wax for a few years now and it's great for waterproofing anything, my leather boots have not cracked or leaked since using this and it just repels water like nothing I've ever used and that includes many of the boot polishes and waxes etc just thought I would mention it.....
Homemade Waterproofing.... Cotton, Leather, Wood, Metal, or Whatever !!! - YouTube
Homemade Waterproofing.... Cotton, Leather, Wood, Metal, or Whatever !!! - YouTube
270Buck
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I got some seeland zip up neoprene wellies, they went back to John Norris after 3 weeks. They both leaked through the zips?! A friend has the seeland non zip up neoprene and he likes them.
cheers
I have a pair of non-zip neoprene seelands and they are great for wandering around clay and pheasant shoots but pants for the hill. Just my opinion.
Have to agree.
tweedbreeks
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see no-one has mentioned hanwag boots, maybe not many people have tried them. brilliant in my opinion, apparently used by special forces. ive had the alaska and trapper gtx (higher leg) both been great if looked after and dont allow the leather to dry out. had 2 and a half years almost constant use out of one pair and into a year and a half with current pair.
Xsubmariner
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Agree 100% you carn't go wrong with these boots, not cheap but well worth the investment.
Does anyone wear Crispi Boots
Mine sound crispy in a hard frost.
paul o'
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Ha Ha Ha
Steyer 6.5
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BuckarooUK
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Altbergs.
I've worn mendil, lowa, issue boots, Danner, matterhorn and all kinds of supposedly indestructible boots. All have failed me except Altbergs. They were my only choice of boot in the army (most other's too). I've used them in Iraq and other rock infested, scree covered ***** holes.
I'll back up Deerman's claim that made to measure service is free. It was common practice for us to even draw around our own feet onto cardboard, post back to the Mrs and have her order from the factory in Yorkshire. Some guys visited the factory but I never bothered, however service men were always made welcome.
For those who claim them go be uncomfortable. Have you ever actually had your feet professionally fit? No offense, but there's alot more to it than just the length and width of your feet. Especially when you expect them to perform faultless under extreme conditions. A quality service will include instep shape, arch height and position, foot height, toe shapes (seriously - like some people have a longer toe than that of the big toe, etc).
Lastly, regardless what type you buy, care for the bloody things. Regularly check the stitching and eyelets, wax them and consider it a regular part of maintenance. Wax your boots when you clean your rifle (assuming you do clean it) and forget about polishes. You want the leather protected, kept supple and avoid them drying out; not glossy.
I've worn mendil, lowa, issue boots, Danner, matterhorn and all kinds of supposedly indestructible boots. All have failed me except Altbergs. They were my only choice of boot in the army (most other's too). I've used them in Iraq and other rock infested, scree covered ***** holes.
I'll back up Deerman's claim that made to measure service is free. It was common practice for us to even draw around our own feet onto cardboard, post back to the Mrs and have her order from the factory in Yorkshire. Some guys visited the factory but I never bothered, however service men were always made welcome.
For those who claim them go be uncomfortable. Have you ever actually had your feet professionally fit? No offense, but there's alot more to it than just the length and width of your feet. Especially when you expect them to perform faultless under extreme conditions. A quality service will include instep shape, arch height and position, foot height, toe shapes (seriously - like some people have a longer toe than that of the big toe, etc).
Lastly, regardless what type you buy, care for the bloody things. Regularly check the stitching and eyelets, wax them and consider it a regular part of maintenance. Wax your boots when you clean your rifle (assuming you do clean it) and forget about polishes. You want the leather protected, kept supple and avoid them drying out; not glossy.
Altberg P3 Aqua.
Can not fault them including the service from the factory 1st class. Apply the wax as supplied and no probs.
Cheers
A.M.
Can not fault them including the service from the factory 1st class. Apply the wax as supplied and no probs.
Cheers
A.M.
varmint223
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Well I collect my new Meindl Dovre Extreme boots on Saturday.....they look really well made ......I just hope wet feet a thing of the past
Mauser243
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Yes Crispi Stegg, Very!! good boots, changed to them once my Le Chameau Mouflon+ wore out. (The older style ones)
George.
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