Footwear that will last?!
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If you are speaking of the Shepherd boots in the other guy's post, you'd better ask him!
I have only recently got the brand new pair of Ammo Boots. They are heavy but surprisingly comfortable. As for making a good walking boot, the William Lennon's might well, but they will need a fair bit of breaking in first. They are SOLID!
They also do a proper hobnail boot which was the almost standard walking boot many years ago.
Ask me again in a couple of years about the comfort!
Gareth
I bought a pair of Red Wing boots for everyday in the sale. I love them and they are supposed to really really last.
So I ordered these:
http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/899-red-wing-shoes/899-red-wing-mens-8-inch-boot-brown
Built on the same last as the ones that are like gloves. No Goretex, liner or whatnot, just good old single skin quality leather.
Can't wait.
So I ordered these:
http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/899-red-wing-shoes/899-red-wing-mens-8-inch-boot-brown
Built on the same last as the ones that are like gloves. No Goretex, liner or whatnot, just good old single skin quality leather.
Can't wait.
I always vote for Lowas personally. The lowa mountains are great for me and they really last.
I had a bad experience with a very expensive set of Hanwags last year when the locking lace eyelet simply popped out of the leather whilst lacing them up. It was probably a one off though.
That Redwing company looks good, but how do they manage to produce so many different product lines!? Is is weird that I like these?
http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/88875-red-wing-shoes/88875-red-wing-mens-6-inch-boot-brown
I had a bad experience with a very expensive set of Hanwags last year when the locking lace eyelet simply popped out of the leather whilst lacing them up. It was probably a one off though.
That Redwing company looks good, but how do they manage to produce so many different product lines!? Is is weird that I like these?
http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/88875-red-wing-shoes/88875-red-wing-mens-6-inch-boot-brown
Red wing have some really nice shoes. The ones I have, Iron Ranger are really heavy. Maybe some of their work models are lighter.
These looks really nice:
http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/899-red-wing-shoes/899-red-wing-mens-8-inch-boot-brown
Irish Setter is also nice.
But still I will go with Hanwag Grünten
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007TIXAVW
These looks really nice:
http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/899-red-wing-shoes/899-red-wing-mens-8-inch-boot-brown
Irish Setter is also nice.
But still I will go with Hanwag Grünten
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007TIXAVW
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I like Brasher Hillmasters, http://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2012/11/26/on-test-brasher-hillmaster-ii-gtx-boots They keep me dry and the main reason for me is that they are the only boots that I dont get ankle rub with, tried a fair few different boots over the years and the brashers have been the best all-round boot, I just wished I could get them with steel toecaps for work.
Smogz
My 899s arrived last week and they are superb. Buy 1/2 size smaller though. I'll put a leather insole in to make them perfect.
My Iron Rangers are the most comfortable boots I own, and I have Irish Setter boots too, pretty good but the Red Wing are better.
My 899s arrived last week and they are superb. Buy 1/2 size smaller though. I'll put a leather insole in to make them perfect.
My Iron Rangers are the most comfortable boots I own, and I have Irish Setter boots too, pretty good but the Red Wing are better.
Dougster
I agree, my Iron Rangers are very comfortable, but the sole is completely blank and one of them weighs as much as two Hanwag Grüntens. I see that the Red Wing 899 have a real outdoor sole, but are they as heavy as the Iron Rangers? Are they one layer leather?
My Grüntens arrived last week and I have only walked short distances. My impressions so fare are that it is a great shoe. Nice role in the sole, great build, wide enough for my duck feet, light and surprisingly good grip on snow (the sole on my old Meindls was hard as a hockey puck and as slippery). Of course they are still stiff , but no problem with chafing so far.
I agree, my Iron Rangers are very comfortable, but the sole is completely blank and one of them weighs as much as two Hanwag Grüntens. I see that the Red Wing 899 have a real outdoor sole, but are they as heavy as the Iron Rangers? Are they one layer leather?
My Grüntens arrived last week and I have only walked short distances. My impressions so fare are that it is a great shoe. Nice role in the sole, great build, wide enough for my duck feet, light and surprisingly good grip on snow (the sole on my old Meindls was hard as a hockey puck and as slippery). Of course they are still stiff , but no problem with chafing so far.
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I bought a pair of Scarpa SL M3 boots years ago. They are the toughest boots I have ever come across. A bit heavy for running, but, in terms of waterproofness & durability, they **** all over my Lowa Patrol boots (which are awesome for tabbing). I've covered so many miles in them, including walking 1000 miles on a pilgrimage to Santiago (starting at Le Puy) and they're still going strong. In fact I'd say they're only just broken in 
The new model has possibly lost it's way a bit (I suspect "Memory Foam ankle padding" etc will be destroyed within the first 100 miles) and they've gone a bit over the top with the new price scheme, though Cotswolds are doing 15% off this month (March 2013) with their free Explore More card + a further 10% off with HM Forces discount (Probably something similar for scouts/cadets etc. too) http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/inde...oducts.detail/code/31110040/group/150/level/3
The new model has possibly lost it's way a bit (I suspect "Memory Foam ankle padding" etc will be destroyed within the first 100 miles) and they've gone a bit over the top with the new price scheme, though Cotswolds are doing 15% off this month (March 2013) with their free Explore More card + a further 10% off with HM Forces discount (Probably something similar for scouts/cadets etc. too) http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/inde...oducts.detail/code/31110040/group/150/level/3
I was over the moon to get these lightly worn from a guy on ebay.fr for around a third of the uk RRP (£320!!!). Danner Mountain Light Made in USA with Vibram sole.
I've also got Redwing 875, 8181, 8131 and 8130 boots for everyday use, all brilliant everyday boots but the Vibram traction sole is useless on anything but on dry concrete.
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