hunters_return Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 Hi Guys, Any suggestions for a pair of high waterproof boots. I have a great pair of wellies so not looking for any of those. all advice appreciated. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katzenjammer Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 I have Harkila Pro Hunter GTX 12inch. Expensive but good boots and half sizes available if my memory serves me right. I am a firm believer in trying a range of makes and sizes on in a shop before buying footwear. At the end of the day it is what feels right and comfortable on your foot. Don't forget to try on with thick socks or whatever you will be wearing in the field. I find my Harkilas very comfortable with good ankle and lower leg support. Waterproof - I've stood in puddles in them for some time and waded shallow streams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 It all depends on your budget. I have always had Scarpa boots as I have always found them 100% reliable. My next pair will probably be SL Active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterside Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 For money and quality you can't go wrong with lowa last for yrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunters_return Posted December 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 Thanks guys. Budget is not a problem as the wife is buying them ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 Hi Guys, Any suggestions for a pair of high waterproof boots. I have a great pair of wellies so not looking for any of those. all advice appreciated. Paul Here we go again........... REALLY can recommend the Meindl Glockner for hard upland and moor walking, Dovre for other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1 Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 +1 for Meindl Dovre Extreme's but make sure you get the size right , best to try them on if possible. I avoided the expense for a long time but glad I bit the bullet. You do need to wear them in as they are a bit rigid to start with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 +1 for Meindl Dovre Extreme's but make sure you get the size right , best to try them on if possible. I avoided the expense for a long time but glad I bit the bullet. You do need to wear them in as they are a bit rigid to start with. totally agree.... I got a good deal on my Glockners from Gilsan on mine a few years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kory1986 Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 For money and quality you can't go wrong with lowa last for yrs. I second that lowa are very good boots alt berg not to bad either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blankfirer Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 phillip morris selling off le chameaus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 Altbergs and then Altbergs again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plank06 Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 Another +1 for Meindl Dovre extremes- very comfy, I like the very high ankle design, offers good support. Ok in summer aswell with the right socks on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeksofdoom Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 Here are a few posts I have done in the past on boots, I am a fan of army surplus boots, don't have to be goretex the german army have a very fine boot produced by haix that doesnt have goretex membrane. The brits do good boots too. Quote: Originally Posted by deeksofdoom For boots you can't beat a good pair of army boots and a pair of gaiters. They are cheap simple and do exactly what they say on the tin. I bought a pair of meindl Dovre extreme a few years ago and and the leather on the f'in things cracked - disgusted. I now have a pair of British army cold weather boots and a pair of German army haix boots. Not worried about how long they last or if they get scratched coz they are cheap and easy to clean. Give them a good dose of dubbin/wax/polish and they are waterproof. Quote: Originally Posted by deeksofdoom To be honest I think the meindls and all those brands they are overrated. When your out in the countryside here walking through toxic cow ****e and stagnant cow **** it's very hard to keep those types of boots clean, the leather will rot off them. They have so much stitching and places to make them hard to clean. I'm wearing German army boots now, they are plain but very functional, no goretex just leather, I soaked them in dubbin to soften them out and then layered on the kiwi boot polish. They are waterproof and give excellent support, I wear them with a pair of British army gaiters. I sometimes wear them with British army goretex boot liners in wet boggy ground. My feet never get wet, the water just beads off them. Give em a wash once a week, dry them out by the rad stuffed with newspapers and reapply the dubbin & polish while I'm watching the late late. I bought my boots from military1st. Quote: Originally Posted by deeksofdoom I've said it before and I'll say it again get yourself a pair of army boots. I have a pair of these http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/sh...s-1020216.html And also a pair of these http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/sh...ue-234460.html Use plenty of boot polish, dubbin/ wax or mink oil and they are as good as any of the Gucci brands. They take a bit of breaking in but they'll last a life time. i also have a pair of British army goretex gaiters and I can cross streams within reason without getting wet. Quote: Originally Posted by deeksofdoom Before you go blowing a huge amount of money on a pair of Meindl or Lowa boots and then after a couple of seasons discover they are splitting or cracking somewhere their not supposed to. Why not go for a pair of surplus army boots, you can pick up the new British Army boots on Ebay for £70 plus postage they are maid by Haix. German army boots are also made by Haix can get a new pair for €100. Take care of the leather and they will last you just as long as the more expensive civiliam type boots. I have a pair of German boots that I'm using at the moment, have put lashings of polish and dubbin on them and they are waterproof. The new ones are tough to break in but sure you'll be able to put up with that. I also have a pair of british army pro boots they are gortex lined and they have gotten the same treatment, they are a very comfortable boot to wear. Both these boots are easy to clean as they don't have as much seams and stitching as the civilian boots. Have a pair of Meindl dovre extrenme boots which crached and split after 2 seasons........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrM Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 I have Harkila Pro Hunter GTX 12inch. Don't you find heels that high get stuck in the mud? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy bingo Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 Altbergs and then Altbergs again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 totally agree.... I got a good deal on my Glockners from Gilsan on mine a few years ago my mistake it was Raygill ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazb1967 Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 Meindl all day for me, I have the Burma, had them for quite a few years now and I have a new pair of Meindl Vakuum ready to replace them when they give up, only problem is they won't give up,only got the Vakuum because I got a really good deal, they are not the height your after but they are high enough and have good ankle support, I have had higher boots in the past and found I was leaving the tops undone purely because I couldn't be bothered to lace them all the way, If high boots are important I would consider the Meindl Dovre, I wear the Burma for Ferreting, shooting beating and walking the dogs and they are a great boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) I'll throw a bit of a curve ball. I bought the all leather iron ridge boots from cabelas. I really like them. A shooting friend bought danner boots from cabelas and he likes them. We both wear them with gaiters. Cabelas have some great sales around this time of year so watch their "bargain cave." That said, if the wife is buying and money is no object I'd be going for the meindl dovres. I have the Burma as a hill walking boot and they are great quality. Edited December 13, 2015 by Big Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clumber Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Can't fault Alt-Berg boots, won't go anywhere else. Ordered a pair of Warriors in October and as I have wide feet the boots were not stock size so would be special order and be ready around the end of January (10-12weeks). 4 weeks later the phone rings, my boots are ready. Top job. Also have the Tethra, and they've taken a lot of punishment from everyday use, had the soles renewed and came back like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolk dumpling Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Just in case you see them on your travels - I've had a pair of Swiss-made Mamut boots for some years now, £200 normally but Go Outdors had them for £150ish. Added benefit for me with my dodgy heels/ankles was the hard plastic heel section which stops my foot from wringing over. Look good too and I do a lot of days in them. Not sure if this is a recommendation but a couple of theCountryfile team were wearing them a couple of years back including Julia Bradbury. Will be my next boots if/when current now wear out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Being a tight wad I just bought some karimore snowboots. £54 from sports direct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry136 Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 AKU Pilgrims, issued to the SAS, very comfy, hardwearing, waterproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andra Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Lowa hunter goretex evo extreme all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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