Farmers saint Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) I'm after a pair of good reliable boots, I like the look of the Le CHAMEAU Mouflon Plus. What do you chaps think Thanks Allan... Edited November 7, 2010 by Farmers saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 I'm after a pair of good reliable boots, I like the look of the Le CHAMEAU Mouflon Plus. What do you chaps think Thanks Allan... good quality boots had the mouflon's lasted very well, very warm and super comfortable for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintime Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) DONT GO FOR THOSE MATE the leather cracks and they wont do anything about it go for lowas or danners magnun half the price and twice the boot in my opinion and just for the record i have the boots he has stated and sent them back for the leather cracks and they refused to do anything Edited November 7, 2010 by Justintime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 They are good boots,will keep your feet warm and dry,but the leather is prone to cracking.Mine are in their 4th season,and the leather is cracking and the stitching coming undone.This doesn't mean they'll let in water,a mates are in a lot worse state than mine,but are still waterproof.As long as the membrane is still in one piece they'll still keep out water.Like I said,they are good boots,but I think you can get better for the money.Gronel are another very good make(which I also own)as are Meindl.The best pair I've owned were Matterhorn,from the USA.Wore them almost everyday and they were 10 years old when I reluctantly had to bin them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Depends on your budget My best winter boots are Berghaus Ogre, trad. leather with a stiff sole, will take a walking crampon, vibram soles. £120 in 1995 still a great boot My best 3 season boot are Berghaus Storm, goretex composite boot again stiff sole and i have had walking crampons on them, will take a yeti gaiter. £100 in 2002 My everyday boots are Hitec £20 from Makro, worn out but 4 years old and Karrimor water resistant £18 from Sports Soccer (Donnay Shop) Karrimor KSB are good Chris Ryan escaped from Iraq in a pair. Do you want leather or goretex Do you want a custom gaiter eg Yeti to fit Do you need to fit a crampon Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 there are a dozen recent threads on this, do a quick search - it's very subjective (personally i'm a fan of Meindl Burma Pro MFS) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmooney Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Just ordered a pair of Asolo boots this morning, we'll see how they work out. The Meindls get recommended a lot but I found a good deal on the others and a few of my mates love theirs. Follow Beardo's advice too. Lots of good info in older threads. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Real men from Essex and the US military buy Danners. Very comfortable, all the water proof goretex 'stuff' you need and they look good. All the other boots look like you should be made of light blue plastic and placed outside a high street shop for passers by to put money in the back of your head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 I'm after a pair of good reliable boots, I like the look of the Le CHAMEAU Mouflon Plus. What do you chaps think Thanks Allan... Very much depends on what you are going to us them for in the main. If its for serious hiking I would reccommend a Synthetic breathable waterproof boot with emphasis on the sole matrix and ankle support Something akin to a Hitech for £50 you should be spoiled for choice If its for general countryside use, shooting fishing, bit of work around the garden, get a muck boot, cheap, warm, 100% waterproof reliable. Ive had Le Chams, Du barry, et al, leather boots in the past..... complete waste of money your paying for the snob value..they all say they are waterproof when they actually mean water resistant and there is a big difference. Good old Muck boots do the job at a fraction of the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 I'm after a pair of good reliable boots, I like the look of the Le CHAMEAU Mouflon Plus. What do you chaps think Thanks Allan... army boots from 1986 never had owt as snuggly to my feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikky Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 not walking boots but very comfortable and hard wearing http://www.arco.co.uk/products/6J4200 mikky ps wear mine every day at work and have a pair for fishing and shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyatt Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Altbergs for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) As stated, allot of previous threads on this subject, I personaly will always reccomend what boot has been good for me over the last 30 odd years, i am now on my 3rd pair and only replaced due to sole ware, i could of had them re-soled but i think that 10 years use is bloody good value for money. They are "Skarpa" 1st & 2nd pair were "Manta Attak" £120.ish, my last pair i cant recall the name RRP £185, but all were a 4 season walking boot very good in just about any weather you will encounter anywere thats only about £18 a year for warm, dry, comfortable feet. Edited November 7, 2010 by Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerH Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Had a pair of Gore-Tex Danners since the early 90s and I still have absolutely no reason to change or renew them... You just have to treat quality gear with proper TLC. There's no other secret in my book. Cheers Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Hoggs of Fife tell me my boots are the finest money can buy. They are okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy75 Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 Anything Scarpa for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 If its for serious hiking I would reccommend a Synthetic breathable waterproof boot with emphasis on the sole matrix and ankle support Something akin to a Hitech for £50 you should be spoiled for choice Couldn't disagree more. Forget synthetic for serious walking you need leather. Mrs D went through a pair of very expensive synthetic boots in 11 months, took them back and got a refund against a pair of Meindls. We both wear these and are out in the 2/3 times a week, every week. They are comfortable too, I wore mine all day everyday on 5 day boar shooting trips only taking them off to go to bed (Mungler doesn't like dirty sheets) Yes they are expensive, but look after them they will last you for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckytrigger Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 I'm after a pair of good reliable boots, I like the look of the Le CHAMEAU Mouflon Plus. What do you chaps think Thanks Allan... Ive got a pair of berghaus storm which are ten years old and still have plenty of life in them although they are mostly used for walking the dog nowadays just dont get time for hill walking at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymc Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 I have a pair of Brashers - great fit. I would recommend going to a place where they measure your feet (width etc) and then recommend a brand that would be most suitable for you. I believe Cotswolds do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 I haven't tried the majority of brands mentioned here so can't compare, but I have worn Timberland boots for years and swear by them. Enormous range to choose from, never had a pair split on me, warm and water proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 Altbergs for me! I was issued with two pairs of Altberg leather boots when I started as a police dog handler in 1997. They have been used and abused, neglected and starved of leder gris, but they are still warm, dry and comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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