Berger Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Iam after buying a new set of boots there is so many on the market i thought I would ask to see others opinions on comfort and value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auquhollie Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 There is only one. Meindle are one of the toughest boots out there. They will last years of abuse. Ads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millwall Paul Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I always wear Dubarry leather welly type boots when stalking on anything apart from clearfell, when stalking clearfell in sctoland I like to wear Le Chameaux Mouflons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
provider Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I will second the meindl . I have the dovre extreme and they are fantastic, really comfortable straight from the box. The vibram soles are a little on the hard side but that i can put up with. Prov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finman Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I will second the meindl . I have the dovre extreme and they are fantastic, really comfortable straight from the box. The vibram soles are a little on the hard side but that i can put up with. Prov I'm a Lundhags fan... Have the Scout for warmer weather, and the Professional for colder/wetter stuff. Never been cold, uncomfortable, hot (was hunting with my Scouts in Africa) or wet. Can't say enough good things about them. The only 'down' side is the price, but, if they are going to last as long as I think they will, they are not expensive at all. best wishes, Finman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlestead Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Miendl Glockner......... ......anything else is second best!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I'll Second Finman. If you do get water over the top they dry out better than goretex as well. Combined with Berghaus yeti gaiters cock on. Friends Lundhags are 15 year old and still sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 i have mendl, and they scrub up nice when i need to wear my shooting suit , a good all round boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berger Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 thanks for the input guys its given me something to think about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamfarmer Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 hi guys, have had a pair of lowa boot for 20some odd years but they where brought from a tradditional boot maker and fitter in alpbach austria. regularly get there skiing fitted over a week complete with moulded insoles and have had a couple of streching sessions on return vists sadly the sole has started to part from the boot whilst beating but have spoke to him on the phone and he said send them to him or bring them with me and he will have a look at them .surpose will have to get out their some time soon as got a couple of pairs of his shoes that could do with a resole as well considering they cost the equilavent of 25 pounds in the early eightys they dont owe me much. think that lowa now make the standard issue mountain boot issued to the austrian mountain troops and german army special forces units. graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Another vote for Meindle, had a pair for years and are warm, waterproof and very supportive. Consider Alt-Berg "High Moor" boots too, they are made in UK and also a worthy contendor - I use these as work issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v-max Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 It depends on your stalking as i also work the meindle glockner but i dont wear them at the low ground roe stalking as there soles are to hard for me & i find i cant feel the ground under foot with them. On the hill its all i wear & have done for 15yrs with some serious work/testing & they are exelent boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Berger, the lads above have provided by experience some good options. Possibly use these for your short list but do try all on your list and I am sure one will stand out as comfy and the winner. Waterproofing or any other single attribute in isolation is no good if you keep getting blisters. For example, Lundhags have not given me one blister yet my other cheap knock about boots can't do more than 1/2 mile contouring before they start to rub the skin off my ankle bone. On close inspection there is a seam just below that rubs upwards on side slopes. Comfort is all, the other attributes combine to justify the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sprags Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I am considering the Meindl Dovre Extreme, http://www.grahamsonline.co.uk/product.php?ID=4374 Not sure though, people have told that the Le Chameau Mouflon are not bad, Lundhags are supposed to good too! I just cannot make my mind up. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I am considering the Meindl Dovre Extreme, http://www.grahamsonline.co.uk/product.php?ID=4374 Not sure though, people have told that the Le Chameau Mouflon are not bad, Lundhags are supposed to good too! I just cannot make my mind up. . . . ive had three pairs of mouflons , originally bought 1 pair and had them replaced twice thats twice in two years never again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sprags Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 ive had three pairs of mouflons , originally bought 1 pair and had them replaced twice thats twice in two years never again Thats Mouflons out the window then!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berger Posted July 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 ive had three pairs of mouflons , originally bought 1 pair and had them replaced twice thats twice in two years never again I have heard this quite a lot surfing around different sites reading what people use,I have been today to a local shop and decided on the Meindl Dovre Extreme £197.50 I may get a few quid cheap on the net but i like to spend money with local busineses the shop was very helpfull I asked about the glockner but he said there far too stiff for hill walking there designed for mountain work and to take a cramp on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sprags Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I have heard this quite a lot surfing around different sites reading what people use,I have been today to a local shop and decided on the Meindl Dovre Extreme £197.50I may get a few quid cheap on the net but i like to spend money with local busineses the shop was very helpfull I asked about the glockner but he said there far too stiff for hill walking there designed for mountain work and to take a cramp on Berger, if you wouldn't mind, would you let me know how you get on with them please as I have considered those? Thanks Sprags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berger Posted July 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Berger, if you wouldn't mind, would you let me know how you get on with them please as I have considered those? Thanks Sprags well mate Iam collecting a pair tommorrow,after weeks of hunting around (you can see the date i posted the question) looking at different boots reading reports what people have said,there the only set worth having,I was going to wait untill the game fair for any cheap deals but again there around the sme price give or take a few quid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berger Posted July 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Berger, if you wouldn't mind, would you let me know how you get on with them please as I have considered those? Thanks Sprags collected a set today be warned if oredring of the net you will need a size smaller as they are generous,I treid mine on in the shop and Iam very very pleased,there like slippers,a little stiff from new but I have a lot of satlking bokked so should be broken in fairy quickly go get a pair you wont be disapointed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytie Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 I am considering the Meindl Dovre Extreme,http://www.grahamsonline.co.uk/product.php?ID=4374 Not sure though, people have told that the Le Chameau Mouflon are not bad, Lundhags are supposed to good too! I too will never buy Le Chameau again, one pair lasted 4 months, the second (replacement) pair 6 months, they cracked like hell. I now wear Meindl. When these wear out I will buy more! Meindl dovre extremes Ft I spoke to the Altberg chaps when I was up that way and bought some superfeet inserts from them. Probably the best money I have ever spent. I used to suffer from plantar fasciitis, now I do not. ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sprags Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 collected a set today be warned if oredring of the net you will need a size smaller as they are generous,I treid mine on in the shop and Iam very very pleased,there like slippers,a little stiff from new but I have a lot of satlking bokked so should be broken in fairy quicklygo get a pair you wont be disapointed Thanks for the info Berger, I do appreciate it. Could you please tell me what shop you used as I see from your profile that you're in Derbyshire, not a million miles from me! The local shops to me only seem to stock Le Chameau, so if you could give me the info I may take a ride there one weekend! Oh, and #### buying off the net, not after the fraudulent attack I have recently suffered! Regards,Sprags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berger Posted July 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Thanks for the info Berger, I do appreciate it. Could you please tell me what shop you used as I see from your profile that you're in Derbyshire, not a million miles from me! The local shops to me only seem to stock Le Chameau, so if you could give me the info I may take a ride there one weekend! Oh, and #### buying off the net, not after the fraudulent attack I have recently suffered! Regards,Sprags the shop is called w slack and sons,the guy is very very helpfull they stock all the sizes even 1/2 sizes I paid £200 and got boots socks and wax,the socls are £18 alone so I was happy www.wslackandsons.co.uk 01623 624449 tell him a big bald guy sent you,you will get the same deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moses Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 the shop is called w slack and sons,the guy is very very helpfull they stock all the sizes even 1/2 sizesI paid £200 and got boots socks and wax,the socls are £18 alone so I was happy www.wslackandsons.co.uk 01623 624449 tell him a big bald guy sent you,you will get the same deal I bought my Meindl Dovre's from Slacks back in October. I found them on the web and then phoned them regarding sizing etc.. The chap was very helpful and really new his onions, when the boots arrived both mine and my mates fitted perfectly. Top boots and a great service, nuff said! Moses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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