The Best Stalking Boots???

[Klenchblaize]

Exactly what I use.....in the summer. These are great boots for summer stalking, a bit like the old Bata boot. Like you, I have only one more pair left in the cupboard, so at the moment I'm also breaking in a pair of Magnum Scorpions (Sidewinder Combat Desert MultiCam HPi).

For winter and on the Hill I have a pair of Browning full leather boots and, for the really deep clag, a pair of Lundhags. The latter are excellent - comfortable as slippers, waterproof as wellies and tough as....well, as tough as old boots!

willie_gunn

Thanks for this post as its saved me two-thirds of one!

At no point have I suggested there isn't a place for the c€250 ankle-supporting inclement weather boot. The question however asked about the best "stalking" and not yomping boot.

Massive difference.

Ps: Fat Face clothing shop is selling camo lightweight stalking pumps for £20 in their half-price sale. Got to be worth trying for summer months Lowland woodland stalking. No ankle support though!

 

[Paul 600]

When I was doing all woodland stuff I used to use Viking dry boots, absolutely brilliant! Lightweight and very comfy allowing you to feel underfoot. I use Altbergs now with my home made polish of this site. Very good!

 

[Pointer]

Meindl are great boots and last for ever.
Vakuum - on the hill and woodland
Excellent quality product from Germany.
probably cheaper to get from outdoor/camping shop than dedicated shooting shop.
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[Labrat]

When I was doing all woodland stuff I used to use Viking dry boots, absolutely brilliant! Lightweight and very comfy allowing you to feel underfoot. I use Altbergs now with my home made polish of this site. Very good!

Have to say I used to have a pair of these and they were F'ing excellent - perfect hassle free 'fit and forget' boots.

 

[Magyar Vadász]

Wellies: hunter balmoral neoprenes.
Summer stalking: Istries GTX Le Chaneau, from Decathlon
Winter: Seeland Grizzly Pac Boots

All worn with quality socks.

 

[welshwarrior]

Altberg for me still going strong and have out last all my other KSB Lowas and Handwags.

 

[night stalker]

I wear a pair of Altberg boots on a day to day basis but have been slightly disappointed with them I can't quite put my finger on why but they just haven't lived up to my expectations and eat laces for fun. For my stalking/foxing I now wear a pair of Diotto Auchleeks and think they are fantastic and are as comfy as my slippers!

I had a pair of le Chameux mouflons for nearly 10 years wearing them 3 times a week but it seems they are no longer made like they used to be and after reading so many bad reviews decided to replace them with something different. I've only had the Diotto for 3 months but so far am very happy with them and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

Rick

 

[digger9523]

Interesting that in response to a question that's key word is "stalking" all posts recommend boots that represent the antithesis of a design appropriate to the task!

None of those mentioned permit the ground to be felt with anything approaching the sensitivity that is a prerequisite of woodland stalking. Instead we have what in truth are heavy-duty hill walking boots that are great for making safe and comfortable progress across Highland terrain that oft' includes treacherous clear fell, but little else.

K

Surely these will be on your Christmas list KB?

Personally I'll avoid being able to feel spikes going through my feet after the hedges have been cut and stick to my Alt-Bergs, but i can see the appeal of being closer to nature.

 

[Klenchblaize]

Surely these will be on your Christmas list KB?

Personally I'll avoid being able to feel spikes going through my feet after the hedges have been cut and stick to my Alt-Bergs, but i can see the appeal of being closer to nature.

Absolutely as they are available in both khaki and camo too but they do look a tad exotic when worn with loden +4's and Pineapple Dance Studio woollen leggings!

Frankly amazed an SD trade member wasn't offering them as the latest roe rut must-have.

K

 

[Labrat]

Aren't those Vibram five fingers things just a trendy version of the tried and tested

 

[jp16vrs]

Meindl all the way, not Le Chameau i had them and only the lases were any good

 

[jdevers]

wellies a foot and and a half of water no problem harder for ticks to latch on to and liight weight

 

[Acm]

Altberg gamekeepers , I've been really impressed.
also lowa mountain boots and if your on really steep ground scarpas ( too hard for normal use )