welshwarrior Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Yes they have a welt that sitts around the boots welt and a couple of pieces go under the soles so a lot more protection that normal gaiters more like wellies but a lot more comfortable than wellies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Well this thread got my interest the other day, I did a bit of sniping on Ebay & ended up with a pair of Haix cold/wet weather boots, latest issue, for £30 delivered. Well Chuffed, & just in time for winter.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungle The Bear Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 I use Black islander gaiters - not the cheapest but I cant fault them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 I don't rate the alt-berg defenders, short in length and not wide enough, I've got a pair of size 9 army surplus sat here doing nothing if your interested. I've only worn them twice and given them a good wax. They fit more like an 8.5 on my stubby wedges! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromwell7 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 I wear yeti gaiters as I find them brilliant. Berghaus yeti's are the daddy of all gaitors especially the older model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 I literally bought a pair earlier. Thanks for the offer bkg I wish I had seen your post earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savhmr Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 I don't rate the alt-berg defenders, short in length and not wide enough, I've got a pair of size 9 army surplus sat here doing nothing if your interested. I've only worn them twice and given them a good wax. They fit more like an 8.5 on my stubby wedges! That got me scratching my head! I have wide feet and my Defenders are a perfect fit and not at all short (as in hiking boot ankle length short). I'm sure that the British Army wouldn't agree that they're pants either as they've gone down really well with the guys I still know in service who've used them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Just taken delivery of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06WGQ2Q85/ref=pe_3187911_189395841_TE_3p_dp_1 Very impressed for the price. Fit as expected, feel really good on. Looking forward to getting a lot of use out of them (mostly for work). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Berghaus yeti's are the daddy of all gaitors especially the older model. Is the sizing of the gaitors true, for a size 9 boot it says you need xl gaitors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromwell7 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Depends on the boot you've honest for example I had some scarpa Nepal uk 11 but with a chunky outsole and toe rand a less robust boot in size 12/13 could be smaller overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted October 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Just got my Hiax , seem a very good boot for under £30. Blackpowder Well had my Hiax boots for over a month now and worn them mainly dog walking which is minimum one hour daily, mostly nearer two. The first two days managed to skin the middle of the left foot, which stupidly I did not treat or apply a plaster two. Result slight festering on middle toe joint now healed and sorted. Today I found that there was a rigid insole above a softer shock absorbing one and removed this. Now well pleased with the comfort and fit. Certainly waterproof at this moment as even morning dew, notorious for penetrating leather has been repelled. Battle will commence next week with serious beating underway and looking forward to a season not wearing wellingtons every outing. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted October 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 . Seen a bit action then? Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hod Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Berghaus yeti's are the daddy of all gaitors especially the older model. Only the older model! A mate bought some new ones, total garbage compared to the previous effort - bits snapped off and fell to pieces within weeks. A quick read of online reviews seems to confirm this, sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 Only the older model! A mate bought some new ones, total garbage compared to the previous effort - bits snapped off and fell to pieces within weeks. A quick read of online reviews seems to confirm this, sadly. That really is a shame as I love mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 I too have the older model, looks like they wont be replaced by the newer offering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Just got a pair of Karrimors Army Boots for £50 brand new, crackin boots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 That got me scratching my head! I have wide feet and my Defenders are a perfect fit and not at all short (as in hiking boot ankle length short). I'm sure that the British Army wouldn't agree that they're pants either as they've gone down really well with the guys I still know in service who've used them. Hi, I don't remember calling them pants, I said I didn't rate them which was due to the odd sizing. They don't suit my feet and come up short and narrow compared to my Meindl's and other brands I've worn in the past. I've sold mine now and will stick with Meindl in future. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmcg Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 I bought a pair of Haix wet weather boots from evil bay this season. Very impressed with them, £60 brand new, comfy straight out of the box and dry feet at the end of the day 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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