sambu13 Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Im thinking about getting some walking boots for shooting/mooching. any recomendations? about £100? cheers sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Take a look at the Regatta range here! Majority of my footwear is Regatta because i find them everso comfortable,good price and they wear well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambu13 Posted March 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 What about these from SGC: X3M1 LEATHER Stalker MED Boot? any opinions welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver_fox Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 What about these from SGC: X3M1 LEATHER Stalker MED Boot?any opinions welcome! Very comfortable, like wearing slippers. But... my pair lasted about 6 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 (edited) I use a pair of Hi Tech magnum boots. I'm on my second pair now. I've worn them while trekking through the Himalaya, and they were brilliant. Kept my feet cool when the weather was warm, and warm when it got very cold (- 15 degrees) There may be better ones out there, but pound for pound, you won't beat these. I paid around the £80 mark, but I have seen them cheaper. They are waterproof and breathable. Edited March 8, 2009 by steve_b_wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plinker Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 What about these from SGC: X3M1 LEATHER Stalker MED Boot?any opinions welcome! i had a pair of x3mi stalking boots, not sure which ones they were rubbish they leaked and fell apart. get meindl job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steyrman Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 I wear a pair made by land rover gortex lined comfortable as a pair of slippers straight out of the box and light too would defo buy another pair and had them 4/5 years now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 MEINDL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckytrigger Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Pair of goretex lined pro boots would do the job for most of the year and last ages and a pair of pro boot desert boots for the really warm weather.. I had a pair of hi-tech magnums for about 5 minutes originally bought for going on exercise in Cyprus but soon binned as they were utter sh*te imo. You could feel every rock and pebble through the the sole only any good as a barrack boot although newer versions could be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Altberg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprags Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 MEINDL I am considering getting a pair of Meindl - Dovre, does anyone have any experience of them? Thanks Sprags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozninja Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 It Really All Depends On What Height You Want Your Boots !!!! I use and swear by " Brasher Hillmaster GTX Walking Boots " £ 105 , Goretex , I have had 2 pairs of these and i have to be fair they are the best boots i have ever owned . I use mine ALL year round across farms chalky tracks , Mud, And just General Stomping . They are extremelly comfortable from the word go straight out of the box , No breaking or wearing like other Boots . They are fully waterproof , Breathable , and above all " VERY QUITE " . Stalking in these is fantastic nice soft quite soles so you get really close to your prey , quarry etc . They are cut low ankle height but i have never had a problem with wet legs or shins or anything , obviously being sensible. Even in the summer time i never have sweaty feet and i wear these ALL DAY Long. Available in millets or blacks outdoor shops . Go and try a apir on you might like them . Good luck hope this helps . Lozninja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 MEINDL Exactly Borneo Pro's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 El Cheapo M.O.D. boots, if well dubbined(is that a real word ?) they last ages and will become like slippers, however they need some form of footbed in them for max comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliebrown Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 It Really All Depends On What Height You Want Your Boots !!!! I use and swear by " Brasher Hillmaster GTX Walking Boots " £ 105 , Goretex , I have had 2 pairs of these and i have to be fair they are the best boots i have ever owned . I use mine ALL year round across farms chalky tracks , Mud, And just General Stomping . They are extremelly comfortable from the word go straight out of the box , No breaking or wearing like other Boots . They are fully waterproof , Breathable , and above all " VERY QUITE " . Stalking in these is fantastic nice soft quite soles so you get really close to your prey , quarry etc . They are cut low ankle height but i have never had a problem with wet legs or shins or anything , obviously being sensible. Even in the summer time i never have sweaty feet and i wear these ALL DAY Long. Available in millets or blacks outdoor shops . Go and try a apir on you might like them . Good luck hope this helps . Lozninja Yup, very good boots! Use mine for most of my 'outdoor' stuff, and they are deffo the dogs wotsits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 I used to work for a Meindl distributor, so whilst I have umpteen pairs, I am a little biased. I've worn Meindl boots on shooting and Army forays all over the world. I wear Burma Pros almost all year round for shooting and farming. I have a pair of the Douvre Extremes, which I don't think can be beaten as a British winter hunting boot. The Glockners are heavier duty. Meindls can be re-soled. For £100 you should be able to get a pair of Meindl Burmas in a sale. Brasher Hillmaster GTX are excellent, if a little low on the ankle for my liking. Don't bother with anything that is not Gore Tex lined. You get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 I am considering getting a pair of Meindl - Dovre, does anyone have any experience of them? Yes, they are superb. As Baldrick says, can't be beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambu13 Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Thanks for all the suggestions, the Burmas are tempting i think il go and try some on and see what i think! cheers again sambu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENGRASS Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 I am considering getting a pair of Meindl - Dovre, does anyone have any experience of them? Thanks Sprags I have had Meindl boots for about 4 years now and still going well. Treat yourself its well worth the out lay. Regards GG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot57 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 just done a weeks walking in the Yorkshire dales, bought a pair of breathable waterproof 40 quiders they were breathable but they also let water in, good job i had my working leather boots with me,good old farming clod hoppers did the job fine.....so all i say is make sure they are water proof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Been told by ex army guys that danner assault boots can't be beaten, and they weigh about 400g each!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 (edited) I have had my Meindl's 5 years - admittedly they don't get much use these days, but they have done ALOT of digging, like most weekends when we used to go out with the terriers, stick the pace really well, good sturdy sole, warm as toast, never let the water in (with decent gaiters I've been up to my knees just about in mud, water and **** without any getting in. Mine were £125 - would highly recommend getting a pair These ones: http://www.gear-zone.co.uk/eshop/Meindl-Bu...lking-Boot.html This is a better picture: Wish mine still looked that good - time for some maintenance I think! Cheers, Sam Edited March 14, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Hamburger Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Always being thrifty, I recommend a pair of ex-special forces Gore-Tex lined boots which you can get for just £15 + P&P - a steal, in very good almost new condition, and worth every penny. The best, warmest and dryest boots I have ever had. Weblink: http://www.britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/is...shopscr181.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Always being thrifty, I recommend a pair of ex-special forces Gore-Tex lined boots which you can get for just £15 + P&P - a steal, in very good almost new condition, and worth every penny. The best, warmest and dryest boots I have ever had.Weblink: http://www.britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/is...shopscr181.html They are general issue army pro-boots mate Try any of the following; Scarpa Lowa Saloman Brasher Altberg Meindl Berghaus All good makes of boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytie Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Meindl, every time! I put superfeet inserts in them because of plantar fasciitus and can beat all day, they are the comfiest footwear I own. ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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