8 shot Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Broke my ankle quite badly some 25 to 30 years ago, and it over the last couple of years has started to play up a bit, i guess getting old it not helping. Fancy trying some high length leather boots which i've never tried before, and have found some Harklia 10" boots on sale. Are Harklia boots any good, if not what do the collective recommend. I'll use them for between 20 to 30 days beating/shooting and vermin control plus a bit of general tootling about on the farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 I’ve read on here that some people have had issues with the sole coming apart and leaking. I have some Lowa Hunter GTX boots and haven’t had any issues, could be worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 J Norris have a Harkila sale on at the moment. The two pairs I bought from him ( albeit over ten years ago ) both leaked at the heel, although I’m assured that problem has been resolved. They were very comfortable I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8 shot Posted September 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 26 minutes ago, Scully said: J Norris have a Harkila sale on at the moment. The two pairs I bought from him ( albeit over ten years ago ) both leaked at the heel, although I’m assured that problem has been resolved. They were very comfortable I recall. Yes these are in the John Norris sale, I assume they are old stock as they don’t have the Vibram sole. They looked very good, looked at the top end stuff £300 plus but as I’ve never had these type of boots before I’m reluctant to spend big and not get on with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 Danner boots are in my opinion the best in the world and if you go to danner direct they currently have a huge sale on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archi Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 Have had harkila and comfy straight out if the box and wore well. now have dedito which are really good as well. I had danners many years ago where insulated and gorged lined and at that time cost an arm and a leg but certainly lasted very well and if I had had them stored properly when I moved out they no doubt would have lasted a lot longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 (edited) I cant recommend Harkilla boots, spending £260 on a pair of boots to last less than 3 years for me is poor quality/ Pictures to follow. Edited October 2, 2021 by Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 Have a look at the Georgia boot range. Fabulous boots ,tough and waterproof . They will also supply boots with two different sizes if you have one foot bigger than the other . harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8 shot Posted October 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 19 hours ago, Dougy said: I cant recommend Harkilla boots, spending £260 on a pair of boots to last less than 3 years for me is poor quality/ Pictures to follow. Ye i'm generally getting the vibe they're a bit hit and miss, more miss than hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 I cant complain about the comfort, or the lace system its exceptional, but the build quality is very poor. I went against my ruling when buying any boot thats going to get some use, and thats the least stitching the better, historically i have always gone for and recommended Scarpa boots having had 10+ years service out of the 4 pairs I've bought. I still have 2 pairs in use, 1 old tatty pair for around the garden and the other for walking if ending up in a local hostelry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr grumpy Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 I too have ankle trouble and pondered this.bought meindl dovre extreme.had them 3 years and cant reccomend them enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8 shot Posted October 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Mr grumpy said: I too have ankle trouble and pondered this.bought meindl dovre extreme.had them 3 years and cant reccomend them enough. They do seem to have favourable reviews, quite pricey ?. I've not had these sort of boots for shooting before and didn't want to go all in and not get on with them, they do look heavy though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr grumpy Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 On 04/10/2021 at 20:47, 8 shot said: They do seem to have favourable reviews, quite pricey ?. I've not had these sort of boots for shooting before and didn't want to go all in and not get on with them, they do look heavy though I dont find them too heavy,even after a full days beating.they have never let water in or split at the back,like some others appear to do.i was hesitant to make a big spend,but wish i had done it earlier.far better than my le chameau wellies and they were not cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetty Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 I have noticed a trend that a lot of people who have had problems with harkilla boots have bought them in the John Norris sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8 shot Posted October 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 3 hours ago, Vetty said: I have noticed a trend that a lot of people who have had problems with harkilla boots have bought them in the John Norris sale Meaning ? Old stock, seconds or something else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 4 hours ago, Vetty said: I have noticed a trend that a lot of people who have had problems with harkilla boots have bought them in the John Norris sale Indeed. Which is where I bought mine, took them back due to leaking and replaced with another pair which also leaked. I replaced with another pair which weren’t Harkila. I spoke to a lady on a stall at Lowther Show sometime later, who did explain how and why Norris managed to sell them so cheap, but it was quite a few years ago now, and I can’t remember unfortunately. A vendor on another stall told me the problem had been resolved, but I’ve never bought a pair since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Bought mine from country covers i think it was at Chatsworth, i dont think its the retailer at all, just poor design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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