Cornish lad Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Hi guys looking for some advice on the above ,I've been invited to join some good friends doing some walked up grouse in Scotland ,and so I think I might need to invest in a good quality boot ,which I can also use afterwards for general shooting / beating ,been recommended the meindl doure extreme 12 inch has any body any thoughts on this boot or any similar boots that will be up to several years wear to make the cost be a bit gentler also need to get some soon to try and get worn in a bit before the end of September thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 I bought a pair on the recommendation of two 'keepers and my nephew. Very light, very tough, very hard wearing. I wont be buying Le Chameau again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr gen Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 I have a pair and they great boots, waterproof, warm, comfortable and with a bit of looking after will last a long time. if I remember rightly they didn't need a lot of breaking in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neillfrbs Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 meindl doure extreme . great boots ,love mine like slippers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
did i miss Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 (edited) Have a look at irish setter shooting boots Edited May 30, 2017 by did i miss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypig Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Or just get a pair of brown current issue boots from the bay Lowa or altbergs.... look good and will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 I prefer a short 7" or 9" boot and gaters for moors and fells. Bit more ankle movement, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Lundhags are the best boot for heather. Synchro Pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Meindle dovre extreme! Great boot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytheboy Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Miendl dovre extreme but avoid their sportswax isn't the best it leaves the leather tacky and overtime softens it up to the detriment of the boots life span, look at snoseal or gwax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 The Meindls are great boots, but I have moved over to Altberg gamekeepers. Recommended by a gamekeeper friend, I think every bit as good as the meindls but for me more comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a303 Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 I use Lowa Hunter Extremes in winter and Lowa Tibets in summer. First pair were still going strong after 3 years. Only swopped em as I wanted a bigger size and they were on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodach Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Mine are Crispi from Italy from Amazon 4th season this year and I walk up grouse about 10 times a year and mine are still going strong, half price of most other boots. B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn2233 Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 meindl doure extreme . great boots ,love mine like slippers .+1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Harkila Pro Hunter GTX (The 12" version) very comfortable and a superb back up service from Harkila. I've had all makes of wellies and during the last decade the quality has dropped away. A steep investment but well worth the money if you look after them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 I prefer a shorter boot ........ worn with long gaiters. I have walked up grouse for over 30 years with this combination in various 'makes', and the present set are Brasher (model unknown, but about 5 years old and bought in Pitlochry) leather boots with gaiters from John Norris (their own brand?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andra Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Also recommend Lowa extreme hunter and rate very highly. I have wrecked many other brands. quote name="a303" post="3266432" timestamp="1496231641"] I use Lowa Hunter Extremes in winter and Lowa Tibets in summer. First pair were still going strong after 3 years. Only swopped em as I wanted a bigger size and they were on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Mine last 18 months , I'm not the worlds best at taking care of them and ware them all weathers and all year round . Currently plodding about in a pair of mammut , £117 from go out doors two years this coming September . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleachan Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) I prefer a shorter boot ........ worn with long gaiters. I have walked up grouse for over 30 years with this combination in various 'makes', and the present set are Brasher (model unknown, but about 5 years old and bought in Pitlochry) leather boots with gaiters from John Norris (their own brand?). ^^ Me too There's two schools of thought round here, some go with long boots like "meindl doure extreme 12 inch" whilst others go with the ankle boot n' gaiters combo, both give great ankle support and will do the job very well, but for me it's the ankle boot n' gaiters combo as I believe that's the more versatile combination and I look less like a sister chasing good old boy I'm a fan of Meindl boots it must be said, but always best to go and try the various brands in person for best fit. Gaiters. Not all gaiters will cut the mustard for a formal occasion like being invited on a walked up day at the grouse, most are the wrong colour, most are synthetic material (that make an annoying noise as you walk) and many may be too short. I'm not a formal occasion kind of guy but I'd make the effort if invited. Personally I'd go with long breeks ankle boots and green ventile gaiters, ventile material is great in a gaiter. But for a breeches (+4s') guy, the main problem is length, the gaiter should fasten above the cuff of the breeches leg and many off the shelf garments may prove a poor fit. There are several outlets doing ventile gaiters but few will do them bespoke, Hilltrek over in Aboyne will, very helpful people (My only connection to them was buying a ventile field jacket and ventile shirt from them), and you never know off the shelf may be fine: http://www.hilltrek.co.uk/acatalog/Ventile-Gaiters.html I'd go with single ventile and if need be I'd pay a wee bit extra for made to measure if I needed the length. Edited June 7, 2017 by Uilleachan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andra Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 (edited) LOL x 2 - and I look less like a sister chasing good old boy Edited June 8, 2017 by Andra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasabi Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Mine are Crispi from Italy from Amazon 4th season this year and I walk up grouse about 10 times a year and mine are still going strong, half price of most other boots. Very true. I have the same boots. Going strong after 5 seasons of beating and shooting 20 days a season plus general hill walking. B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleachan Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 LOL x 2 - and I look less like a sister chasing good old boy Lowa Tibet's would facilitate that right enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Is there such a thing as a good high ankle boot under £100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 See my post on the £117 jobbies (near enough £100 😁) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 These are brilliant for the money http://m.gooutdoors.co.uk/merrell-accentor-mid-vent-wp-mens-walking-boots-p409148 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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