bullet boy Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Im looking for a new pair of Boots after mine leaked in the washout we had at the Welsh Gamefair recently! What ones do you guys recommend for Hunting/Walking and Shooting please? Thankyou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) I have a pair of Skarpa, on average they last me around 10 or so years, i am now on my 3rd pair. I have had the Manta Atack or as close to that model/style as they do. Extremly good in all weathers, -15 heavy snow 2ft deep, water not a problem. Walking in wet grass again not a problem. Expect to pay around £150-£180 Edited June 28, 2012 by Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 A good pair of Hi Tec magnum boots will suit your needs. Get the full leather ones, for around £90. I wore mine to the Himalayas, and also on many farms here. They are excellent. I got mine from 'Ned's in Pontypridd. Steve. EDIT: If you are a size 8, you can try mine on to see what they are like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finreid Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 cant go wrong with MEINDL boots, will last you decades, but expect to pay for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I think any of the top brands should do you fine. I find Salomon boots fit me realy well. But any of the above should be fine. I think you get what you pay for my current Salomon are about 5 years old and still going strong and were about £110.00 then, having a quick look about £150.00 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Meindl ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Carrymore hiking boots .Bought them in TKmax for 50 jim . Best pair of boots I have bought . Every time I pass this shop I have a look around for another pair . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 ive got meindl burmas and think they are fantastic can get them for around £140 online, if your gonna be doing serious walking you wont regret buying them. im gonna be investing in a pair of meindl dovre extreme for winter instead of wellies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben0850 Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Boots are like any kit, you get what you pay for and you must try them on! Boot fit is so important. I've had salomon boots, meindl and aesolo boots all of which have been spot on. Scarpa and great and also La Sportives are fantastic boots however as italian they are quite a narrow fit. My summer lightweights are aesolo and my winter ice climbing boots are also aesolo but that's just pure coincidence as they are what fitted me best at the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Meindl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I have some Italian Zamberlan boots and they are fantastic - warm, comfortable, waterproof and great traction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy 700 Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 meindl are good , the hitec full leather boots are suprisingly very good indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Meindl or Lowa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Hi For the sort of prices Meindl etc are it should be worth discussing what Altberg in Richmond can do in terms of a 'made-to-measure' pair - should not need 'breaking-in' and customised to your feet. My pair are still going strong after 5+ years stalking as well as hiking/walking several times a year. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexikia Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 cant go wrong with MEINDL boots, will last you decades, but expect to pay for them! Recently bought a pair of these and was very impressed. Sports direct sell these but on there hikers website, heavily discounted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guinty1 Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 To a certain degree you get what you pay for, so if I were you I would pull up a chair and get on the net as there can be some great deals out there on quality boots. Places like john norris and swillington shooting supplies do some great offers on quality boots, sometimes up to 50% off but you have to be quick for the popular sizes. Places like go outdoors, nevis sport and blacks can have some decent reductions on some of the big brand boots. I saved £50 on a pair of mammut boots in blacks at xmas. My personal favs are Lowa gortex Renegade boots these normally retail well over £100 but I picked up my last pair of flea bay for £70. I have been told by outdoor shops that german boots are normally a wider fit than Italian boots, so worth bearing in mind when buying. Good luck whatever you buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Recently bought a pair of these and was very impressed. Sports direct sell these but on there hikers website, heavily discounted. Try Raygills too, my glockners were £199 when everywhere else advertised 239/249 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Thanks for all your replies. I do like the look of the Lowa Mountain Boots-does anyone know if these are good? Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatingisbest Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Black Islander or Meindl I'd go for black islanders personally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Thanks for all your replies. I do like the look of the Lowa Mountain Boots-does anyone know if these are good? Thanks again. Had mine 10 years before they died, wore them pretty much 5 days a week, and covered more miles than my old jimny. Like any boot though, you need to look after them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Skarpa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 I have/ had the following. Lows mountain x2 Meindl Burma pro Meindl Vakuum Ultra Hanwag Magnum x2 Le Chameau Mouflon The Lowas are worn every day on the beat, driving and kicking doors in for the last 9 years. Very comfortable and a good fit. They can be resolved and last a long time. I'm only on the second pair as I got the first pair resolved the second time on the cheep and the bloke messed it up. Nothing wrong with the actual boot. The Burma pros have taken a fair bit of abuse and are being repaired at the moment. Very strong and probably not as comfortable as the Lowas but more sturdy and better for walking over rough ground. They have a very good grippy sole for walking over boulders and stuff like that. The Vakuum ultras are the most comfortable boot I have ever worn but they are not really for rough country as the leather is quite soft. Paths tracks and dog walking only as I don't want to ruin them. Hanwag are very similar to the Lowas but the lacing system is not as good but they were free so I cant complain. Magnums are light and comfy but the sole split after 12 months on one pair and they can't be repaired. The mouflons are a better boot for beating/shooting but not really a hiking boot unless your off paths and tracks all the way. If I were you I would get the meindl Burma pros. I have just dealt with the customer service department and they are very good and sound like they actually give a dam and that's worth a lot in my book. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Man Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Meindl. Mine lasted for years and had them resoled more than once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted June 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Thanks lads but I think I'll take a chance on the Lowa Mountain Boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterside Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Lowa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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