After a bit of research, and the fortunate coincidence of being on holiday within an hours drive of the factory, I have got myself a pair of Altberg Field & Fell boots. http://www.altberg.co.uk/Web/military_FFOrig.jsp
I've always had problems with blisters on my heels from boots, so I figured getting a custom fitting at the factory might finally get me a pair of boots that fitted snugly enough. Turns out I have narrow feet.
Anyway, I've had them on for 3 to 4 hours a night for the last week, just bimbling around the house. The fit is snug, but that's how Altberg fit them - they'll stretch slightly over time. I only have one issue - when I bend my foot, the base of the lace eyelets digs slightly in to the top of my foot.
I have two choices here - take them on a few long walks and hope that they break in and the leather around the eyelet loosens enough or send them back now and get a refund or another model. I can't do both - once I wear them outside they are non-returnable.
So, does anyone have any experience of Altberg F&F boots or a similar problem with boots? And if so, is there anything I can do or are they a lost cause? I hope not, as I like the style.
Algie
I've always had problems with blisters on my heels from boots, so I figured getting a custom fitting at the factory might finally get me a pair of boots that fitted snugly enough. Turns out I have narrow feet.
Anyway, I've had them on for 3 to 4 hours a night for the last week, just bimbling around the house. The fit is snug, but that's how Altberg fit them - they'll stretch slightly over time. I only have one issue - when I bend my foot, the base of the lace eyelets digs slightly in to the top of my foot.
I have two choices here - take them on a few long walks and hope that they break in and the leather around the eyelet loosens enough or send them back now and get a refund or another model. I can't do both - once I wear them outside they are non-returnable.
So, does anyone have any experience of Altberg F&F boots or a similar problem with boots? And if so, is there anything I can do or are they a lost cause? I hope not, as I like the style.
Algie