Can I have some recommendations on Boots please?

[Swallow]

I need to replace the cheapo work boots I've been using

Requirements
All Leather
UK use
All year round
Walking/Bushcraft style activities

Was considering membrane like goretex or other for waterproofing but interested to hear thoughts on whether waterproofing in boots is up to scratch or even a good idea.

I've seen hi-tec Eudora's which look ok, Dark Horse Dave had some nice Lowa's (don't know which ones or how they been working out) and my inner 16 year old is still after some Danners (though I think he had a much better exchange rate).

Any and all advice welcome particularly on blisters.

 

[blacktimberwolf]

Have you considered German para boots.?.....well made, reasonably priced & very comfortable .

 

[Springheeljack1]

I am really enjoying my Rouges RB5's, I've not had any problems with the lack of a waterproof Goretex layer, as I don't hang about in streams and I waterproofed them with creams and nikwax.
The only down sides are the laces, and footbed, they are bobbins, I replaced them and the boots have been great, also it's odd to feel the ground your walking on, and they are quiet.

 

[clive.s]

I've just been waxing lyrical about my Asolo 535s, they've done me well for snow/crampon work, bush work, river work for 3.5 years...

I'm not keen on waterproofing - because when, not if, WHEN your boots soak through (in a ford, river, puddle) then they're just heavy buckets.

 

[spoony]

meindl dovre extreme

 

[Bowlander]

Meindl Dovre Extreme - pricey but great boots, comortable straight out of the box, last 2 or 3 years of more or less daily use in the uplands.

 

[Dougster]

I have these:

http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/prod...a1b145e113e9&destination=/checkout/basket.jsp

and I'm very very happy with them. Super comfy straight away and they are standing up well to bashing through some tough stuff.

 

[Swallow]

Thanks. All good stuff. Personally recommended kit beats good reviews IMHO. Keep 'em coming.

 

[Retired Member southey]

British army combat assault boot, take very little breaking in, as comfy as comfy slipppers, proof them with kiwi black, my current pair have lasted me for seven years with LOTS of hard work both walking and running with and without weight, very good IMHO.

 

[Robbi]

TK Maxx = Danner boots really cheap

http://www.gandermountain.com/modpe...t&i=420534&r=view&aID=566A1C&cID=GSHOP_420534

these for £30

 

[Swallow]

TK Maxx = Danner boots really cheap

http://www.gandermountain.com/modpe...t&i=420534&r=view&aID=566A1C&cID=GSHOP_420534

these for £30

feck! which branch?

 

[Robbi]

these ones were in Northern Ireland some time back but keep your eyes open, they or very similar turn up quite often ( check the size though as they are american sizes )

 

[Swallow]

these ones were in Northern Ireland some time back but keep your eyes open, they or very similar turn up quite often ( check the size though as they are american sizes )

I have enough trouble keeping the other half out of there. She's obviously looking in the wrong sections. The contents can vary widely from store to store. I was sent to Belfast TK Maxx for Ferrari stuff, but then Irv was driving for them at the time so maybe all the Ferrari stuff was diverted to the Belfast store.

 

[The Lord Poncho]

Unlined for me- the goretex membrane tends to reduce dramatically how quickly they dry out once they recieve a soaking (water over the top/rain dripping down legs), and the membrane will break down after a while.

To the above suggestions, i would add Lowa patrol boots (love my pair), and altbergs (many swear by them, but i couldn't get them to fit me properly, so went with the lowas). I think altbergs can be made to measure though. Whatever you do, try them on in the shop first, even if you must later order from the net to get the best price! Always worth asking if the shop will price match the net too.

 

[calibanzwei]

I need to replace the cheapo work boots I've been using

Requirements
All Leather
UK use
All year round
Walking/Bushcraft style activities

For just a weekend about camp, German Paras - bomb proof.
For walking and your budget doesnt stretch to Meindls/Lowas, I'm damn happy with my Brashers.

 

[rik_uk3]

Army Pro boots are a good all rounder
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GORETEX-P...ctables_Militaria_LE&var=&hash=item8bb480a77b

 

[Jaymzflood]

I personally love these boots, dont know how cumfy they are but Id still love to find a shop that sells them to try em' on.

http://www.uktactical.com/acatalog/Altama_.html

 

[nunzionuk]

MMm.. I am looking for new boots, something equally acceptable in the office as the campsite/forest, with loads of walking/hiking inbetween.. any ideas? was looking at the brasher shoes.

 

[calibanzwei]

Brasher Azuma GTX is what I have... a quick look online seems to show they're being/are discontinued. Check out the Hillmaster/Hillwalkers.

 

[lavrentyuk]

Well if your budget will stretch to it then pay a visit to the Altberg website - something for every desire and beautifully made in Yorkshire.

I can't speak highly enough of them.

Richard