Leather boots without a waterproof liner

[duir]

Looking for a new pair of tough 3 season boots or similar but I don't seem to be able to find a single pair without a waterproof liner. Time was you bought boots with just a cambrelle or leather lining and the quality of the boot and leather kept them waterproof as long as you waxed them. To me waterproof liners are far too hot and once filled with water take forever to dry.

Any decent manufacturers make a tough leather boot without waterproof liners?

 

[copper_head]

Altberg Defenders.

http://www.altberg.co.uk/product/mens-defender-combat-boot-mod-brown-uk-military-issue-boot/

I really rate mine and you can pick them up for 60-80 quid on eBay (new).

 

[Wildgoose]

Lowa patrol boots,

 

[SGL70]

Lundhags, perhaps? (not all leather, tho)

 

[johnnythefox]

Altberg the best you can get imho.

 

[duir]

Thanks folks, hadn't thought to look at military boots as I usually get more walking boot orientated but the ones mentioned look great. I had a pair of Alt-Berg Tethera a few years ago that lasted one walk and then were sold. They were brilliant quality but I am a U.K. 10 and I found them just a little too tight on the toes. I expect I need a 10.5 in Alt-Berg how is the sizing on the military boots?

 

[johnnythefox]

the defenders use a liner to get the best fit see the web site

I got a new pair of ebay bargain price,very comfortable and with leder gris I av never had wet feet from altbergs.

 

[Janne]

Lundhags and Haglöfs. Made to take the Swedish wilderness. Repairable.

My old trusty boot is a Redwing Irish Setter, unlined, but I think they all are lined these days?

 

[leaky5]

IIRC The Altbergs are rated well by soldiers for marching in. I have just bought a pair for my son for cadets, got a new pair at a stupidly low price and he loves them. I might have a second pair up for sale soon, but they will be size 13/M

 

[copper_head]

Yeah I find the altbergs very comfy for hiking in and the fit options are excellent. Available in half sizes and wide fitting options. Plus made in Yorkshire and repairable.

 

[Jaeger]

Aye Up,

Hanwag SF LX - leather lined - brown. Best boots I've ever owned (4 decades of operational service). Pricey but top quality, they should last you donkey's!

Advert is from Becketts Adventure.



Hanwag boot 'in action'

 

[Tonyuk]

Thanks folks, hadn't thought to look at military boots as I usually get more walking boot orientated but the ones mentioned look great. I had a pair of Alt-Berg Tethera a few years ago that lasted one walk and then were sold. They were brilliant quality but I am a U.K. 10 and I found them just a little too tight on the toes. I expect I need a 10.5 in Alt-Berg how is the sizing on the military boots?

Its not the length its the width. Since you live in Cumbria your only about an hour away from the altberg factory in Richmond. I would reccomend that you go there and get a proper fitting done by the people who actually make the boots. It doesn't cost any extra over the price of the boots themselves and obviously it means you can try them for fit before buying.

I don't rate the defenders myself, they're too soft at the ankle for proper support. Look into lowa boots, they do a few without the goretex (Patrol, supercamp) They fit a bit neater at the ankle for me and the leather isn't too soft, but still very comfortable. The issue Haix are also very good with a squarer toecap so they have a bit more width in them, although they have a liner.

Tonyuk

 

[superc0ntra]

Bundeswehr (German) combat boots. They've had good boots since at least the 80's

 

[duir]

Lows Patrol look excellent and can be had for £30 less than AltBergs new but that's online without being able to try first so may not work out. Its between the Patrol and Warrior for what I want so will go with one or the other.

 

[MikeLA]

I still like my altbergs and hanwags but recently gone back to the 80/90s lighter issue assault boots

 

[Mowmow]

Bundeswehr (German) combat boots. They've had good boots since at least the 80's

This guy knows. Cheap, comfortable, do very good at keeping the water out, even better if treated and damn tough!

I've got some swiss army boots off go army for like £20, they fit extremely well for me personally, and I like the design, they'll last forever and share the same pros as the boots above.

Shop around military surplus! Amongst the crap there's usually a gem

 

[duir]

Thanks will look at those as well. Problem for me with surplus is you really need to go look at the stuff first hand to weed out the chaff and there isn't a surplus shop anywhere near where I live!

 

[johnnythefox]

What size you take?

 

[Janne]

if your budget is limited, then the old Swedish Army boots are superb. Get a new or nearly new pair and your son will inherit them. The newer version is good too, but not as well made.

 

[duir]

Size 10.5

Budget not limited but happy to save money if I can!