Muddy Funker Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Well the Haix boots arrived today and I'm over the moon with them, perfect condition with no wear to sole or insole, no smells either.At my request they weren't polished as I'll be cleaning them up and putting renapur on them. Lightweight and look bombproof. The model is high liability combat, good enough for a soldier I reckon good enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootnfish Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Haix boots are the best boots I have come across very comfy and long lasting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy 700 Posted January 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Thanks for the replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkAYA Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I have Hiax at the mo....top boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkAYA Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 ECW boots worth a shout to...I where these for work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Another vote for Hoggs of Fife. Top quality boot - made to last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 At the bottom end of the market I would recommend Hi Tec magnums. I use these for work but sometimes end up walking the dogs in them. 2 pairs in 4 years might seem a bit much but I'm constantly moving at work and they are the most comfortable safety boot I've ever worn. I think paid £20 for the last pair, brand new from ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andra Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Lowa hunter extreme £199 at patrolbase dot com..... One word.... Amazing!! They put le chams mouflons (or le ****s) to shame, also steer clear of Beretta boots one pair I had were totally destroyed after one day on a grouse moor, duly returned. The Lowas have been in a good few burns over the season with Barbour endurance gaiters and are 100% waterproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 can't go wrong with lowas the ones I've had have never even needed breaking in , you can get solomon quest in a brown that are also very good and same for some asolo's all depending what you want it for really as too what to look at one thing i will say is don't get used boots as these can cause a lot of problems if your doing a lot of miles as previous owner might have a completely different set of body mechanics and walk differently to you so they have worn in a certain way on the heel block for example and as you walk this can stress out your knees and ankles etc , unlikely if your not doing many many miles but some thing to think about and with the budget ou have you've got plenty for brand new boots I use the same Lowa boot as the royal marines issue and i have two pairs, I also have top name boots that cost double the price and there not as good as the LOWA some time you are just paying for the name. Some might say i have a boot fetish but the LOWA are top class. Best Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepasty Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I bought cheaper brand boots for years, mostly go through a set of boots a year but this year I splashed out on some Meindl Bhutans and what a cracking boot they are, never going back to the cheapys. They had them on the shelf for £189 but I got them for £137.... I like to haggle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 many of the ex army boots grade 1 dont even show signs of wear beyond a a tiny amount. I always used to wear them and they were good value but the modern ones take too long to put on and take off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu nesling Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 haix cold weather boots are great,full leather with no side panels to let in water. currently just started with a pair of altberg field and fell, very comfy so far and no leaks. tall boots with lots of support. keep an eye on gumtree. i got the altbergs for 85 quid brand new!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkAYA Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 http://www.meanandgreen.com/army/Haix/Ex-Army_Brown_Combat_Boots_-_Haix_Desert_Scout/2610/3212.html Bargain!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose man Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 danner pronghorn love them £ 180.00 Got 7 seasons out of mine , really used & abused them .Never polished or treated them with anything ..Comfortable from day one I think they cost me about £100 from cabellas (USA) , what ever possessed me to buy harkila's I don't know ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 my scarpas weren't the cheapest, 120 bills, but theyre still going strong after 5 years, that's £24 a year so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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