mossberg-operator Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Hi! I'm after a heavy duty, warm, waterproof pair of boots. Would use it on the field (winter), mud, snow. What would you recommend? Why? Cheers, guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Altberg mine are still in use today after 13 years and 48 months on OP tours in Afganistan Iraq and other nice holiday destinations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 I've been issued with Haix high liability brown boots they seem so far pretty heavy duty to me not had masses of use though but a suggestion nontheless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Fudd 1 Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Altberg mine are still in use today after 13 years and 48 months on OP tours in Afganistan Iraq and other nice holiday destinations. by far the best reply to a post ive seen on here haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 I've got some Grubs wellies that are very warm & grippy. Not hiking boots, mind, but higher leg than most combat boots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 The ones that fit you best and are in budget,I have just bought some zamberlan vioz goretex. Superb boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Danner Prong horn GTX for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 I've just bought these http://www.hi-tec.com/uk/altitude-v-200-i-waterproof-mens-walking-boot-dark-chocolate.html I have to say they are the best boots I've ever owned. My ankles are really weak but these help so mych Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) Altberg mine are still in use today after 13 years and 48 months on OP tours in Afganistan Iraq and other nice holiday destinations.Did you do any work Seriously Daf how does the soul last that long? Edited October 26, 2014 by team tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) They've been resoled once and had new laces and innersoles several times, but the tops are still good and waterproof. To me it's a bit like my car I don't bin it because the tyres have worn bald. Edited October 26, 2014 by welshwarrior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 They've been resoled once and had new laces and innersoles several times, but the tops are still good and waterproof. To me it's a bit like my car I don't bin it because the tyres have worn bald. I have had my ALT BERGS for over 20years now had them resoled once, that cost more than i payed for the boots. They are like a comfey pair of slippers now. The uppers have had some hammer put they still polish up nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I have had my ALT BERGS for over 20years now had them resoled once, that cost more than i payed for the boots. They are like a comfey pair of slippers now. The uppers have had some hammer put they still polish up nice. Think I paid £50 and that fitted new soles laces and foot beds thought that was good value and done by Altberg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 meindl glockner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansk65 Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I've been issued with Haix high liability brown boots they seem so far pretty heavy duty to me not had masses of use though but a suggestion nontheless Bought the Haix cold weather boot and they are spot on for the money, paid £70 off E Bay, I wear the Altbergs everyday for work, cracking boot but cost a packet, you wont go far wrong with the Haix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I've just ordered some Meindl Dovre extreme GTX off eBay. I was toying with the idea of getting some more wellies but thought I'd stick with meindl's as I can't fault my Burma's. I'll just invest in a decent pair of gaiters for if we get heavy snow. How have you only resoled your boots once in 13 years? I've had my Burma's 3 years got them resoled after 18months and there not far off needing doing again! To be fair I wear them for absolutely everything, generally if I leave the house I've got them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1 Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Anyone wanting Dovre Extremes take a look here.: http://www.penrithsurvival.com/shop/meindl-boots_b01104477.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossberg-operator Posted October 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Thx, guys! Army AB30? Any experience with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Think I paid £50 and that fitted new soles laces and foot beds thought that was good value and done by Altberg. Sounds like triggers broom. Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 God is hate to hear what you'd make of my old brown shoes, they where constantly being resoled and I regularly change my inner soles they where polished that much there was mor polish than leather. Hardly say they need binning though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 You guys will most likely not like these, but I bought a pair of Seeland PAC boots at the start of year in John Norris' January sale. Didnt realise they were so huge (like moon boots!!), as id bought them online. I stuck with them, most of my shooting is at night and on foot, once i got used to the size they are great - im a shepherd by day, and i even took to wearing these through (outdoor) lambing, and intend to do same again this coming spring. Only problem is you need another pair of boots for summer/warm weather as these will cook your feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Altberg mine are still in use today after 13 years and 48 months on OP tours in Afganistan Iraq and other nice holiday destinations. I have a pair of Altberg field and fell as issue boots and they are by a mile the best boots I've ever worn, outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 I just get free HAIX boots from work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 I have a pair of Altberg field and fell as issue boots and they are by a mile the best boots I've ever worn, outstanding. When i got mine they were just starting out, i only lived about ten miles from Richmond,so went to see how they made them he said you can have any colour, there was two to choose from, both brown so you could have them two tone. It was like going into an old cobblers shop. Happy days. i still love mine, we had to put the wifes to sleep last year they were beond repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossberg-operator Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Decision: buying a The North Face Mens Chilkat II Luxe Snow Boots, because I can get a whopping 40% off from it. For £60 it should be a good buy. I'm getting to be like a lady, collecting boots.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITCHF Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Irish Setter 882, can't fault mine, they doeverything well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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