Anyone got the new style UK issue wiinter boots ?

[R3XXY]

Anyone had any experience with these ? The new UK army issue winter boots.

I'm thinking about getting some, I have a pair of the old style ones and they were great for a while but seemed to lose their insulating properties quite quickly. They're still an awesome comfortable, hard wearing and waterproof boot but I want something that will keep me warm as well. I can't double up my socks in my old ones as they're too small for that. Most of the cold seems to come through the sole.

Anyway any feedback from you guys and gals on the new style boots would be welcome.

TIA

R3XXY

 

[Chiseller]

I've got them . Faultless....

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[dwardo]

Stunners, my favourite boots.
First pair lasted about 5 years including winter hills. Last pair i got i managed to kick one of the lacing points off with the opposite boot.
Had them repaired good as new. They are a little much for the summer months but i still use them anyway.
Great ankle support, great tread, very waterproof and incredibly hard wearing.

Down side they are heavy but i just walk slower. Also very hard to get new in your size for decent money.

 

[R3XXY]

Thanks guys, would you recommend getting one size up for extra sock room or is it not necessary ?

 

[torc]

Who makes these boots?

Happy trails...torc.

 

[dwardo]

Thanks guys, would you recommend getting one size up for extra sock room or is it not necessary ?

The sizes are very generous so stick to your usual size. Come in three width sizes too.
Been around for a while these boots but were a special issue I believe. Never once had a wet foot in water or snow.

 

[ozzy1977]

What make? How much? Where from?

 

[R3XXY]

They're all over ebay.

 

[dwardo]

They're all over ebay.

Quite lucky at the minute with ebay. I tried for months to get my size at a decent price. about £50 in the end as far as I remember.
Often going for around 70 new or near new.

I believe and dont quote me but they were made by lowa. Just make sure you get the most recent ones with the Vibram soles.

 

[Bluffer]

Made by a company named Prabos, although not the current issue cold climate boot, which is brown in colour and I think is Karrimor?

Not a fan of the Prabos boots, find them too stiff and unwieldy, I much prefer any of the Meindl MFS range.

 

[dwardo]

Made by a company named Prabos, although not the current issue cold climate boot, which is brown in colour and I think is Karrimor?

Not a fan of the Prabos boots, find them too stiff and unwieldy, I much prefer any of the Meindl MFS range.

Thanks for that had only heard anecdotal mutterings that it was lowa. They are certainly not light weight hiking boot but great over uneven ground and woods bashing. Have used them for the hills too mind.

 

[Bluffer]

Yeah, they do have the Lowa-esque appearance. I suppose they would be great for some folk who want the stiffness and a robust boot. I find the old Scarpas too clumpy as well, but if anyone was looking for a tough winter boot for the woods, these would fit the bill.

 

[Chiseller]

I find them quite light and flexible with how I've laced them (ladder and cross)

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[mr walloping]

Thanks for the info as i have been looking at these boots recently.

 

[AdamSon]

I have a pair, best boots I've owned, I run for miles in mine and wear them for work. I've never had wet feet or a blister in them.

 

[tiger stacker]

Yeah, they do have the Lowa-esque appearance. I suppose they would be great for some folk who want the stiffness and a robust boot. I find the old Scarpas too clumpy as well, but if anyone was looking for a tough winter boot for the woods, these would fit the bill.

I prefer scarpas over these, MOD are slowly changing to broon boots. Expect these black ones to become more available.

 

[Balloonatic]

Ok, I'll chuck in a negative for balance. I was issued a pair and hated them! The main problem was that as a short...err...person they came up too high on my leg which made them quite uncomfortable. I also found they took ages to break in and were rather heavy. Most of our guys chucked them and used their light assault instead. I'm something of a boot collector but just couldn't get on with these.

That said, I've been spoiled by loess and altbergs so maybe I'm no judge. Certainly try them and I've yet to hear of a pair falling apart.

 

[torc]

I picked up a pair in almost unissued condition last month for £25 at Military Odyssey.
I haven't worn them out yet but they seem quite light and comfy.
They do come up a bit high on the calf and the laces are of poor enough quality.
http://www.prabos.cz/en/11-produkt/3-prabos-uniform/14-police/288-s00625-profi-trek-gtx.html?list=5
Happy trails...torc.