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im getting new boots this week out of lowa are these the ones to have http://www.lowaboots.com/catalog/ShowBoot.cfm?StockNum=21188009 99&Category=8&Type=M
:shock:arent you going to try them on first ?
defiantly just wanted to no if people thought these were the best for English winter in their range
Thems my work boots - for general wandering around, and lower fell/ dales etc they rock. But not suitable for anything where you need a rigid sole/crampon set up ie Highland in snow & ice.
Very comfy, warm and waterproof. I wear mine for walking field that are ankle deep with no problem.
my apologies mal, i read that the wrong way :biggthump
bambodoggy
11-01-2005, 13:54
I've got a pair and think they are the Dog's danglies....very warm, very comfy, very waterproof.....no problems to report at all. Best boot I've found at the price...beaten only by my Danner's.
I've used them with articulated crampons but EdS is right they aren't really meant for that...I did get up a frozen waterfall but I wouldn't have been able to walk to and from it in them and they won't take rigid crampons at all.
Still, there's about as much need for crampons in Hampshire as there is in Surrey lol :o):
You'll be getting yourself a good pair of trotter covers there Matey :o):
(Oh, if the heel feels a little tighter than normal boots...it's supposed to)
(Actually....just one small issue now I think about it. A lot of boots slip on wet/damp wood, hence we all step over fallen logs and not on them but....these seem particularly bad for it so be carefull).
Lowa Combat are the best boot I've ever had - they aren't light but they are tough, comfortable and waterproof. Treat them well (clean and protect the leather with NixWax products) and they'll last a LONG time.
cheers for all that gents another thing as i plan to do a bit of rummaging around down our beech how good do you think the leather would be with the salt should i treat the boots with anything or get rubber over boots or get something else completely for this job.
Mal
Great Pebble
11-01-2005, 14:42
I spend a fair bit of time arond salt water in my Danners and as long as you're good at boot care you should have no problem.
I use polish (Kiwi, always Kiwi) at least once a week, more if they've had a bit of a rough time. Not to a shine mind you, just enough to keep the leather uniformly black.
Actually one of my favourite "by the fire" activities.
I'm with GreatPebble,
do use any wax on goretex boots - it stops them breathing, plus many makes will not honour the warrenty if you use it. Use Kiwi parade gloss, it is the same as the "recogmended/boot company labled" stuff that Brasher, Berghaus etc say to use. It even comes of the same production line.
Got my boots yesterday love them so comfortable thanks for all the advice gents
MAl
bambodoggy
13-01-2005, 12:30
(Actually....just one small issue now I think about it. A lot of boots slip on wet/damp wood, hence we all step over fallen logs and not on them but....these seem particularly bad for it so be carefull).
Lol....I'm suprised nobody pulled me up on this....I was talking temperate zones because of the type of boot we're talking about....clearly in Jungle and Desert etc you always step ON logs rather than over them just in case there's a snakey having a little snooze curled up on the other side!
Glad you're happy with your new boots matey....as with all good boots if you look after them they'll last you years and if you like them out of the box just wait till you get out and about in them :o): :super:
bushblade
13-01-2005, 16:45
I'm with GreatPebble,
do use any wax on goretex boots - it stops them breathing, plus many makes will not honour the warrenty if you use it. Use Kiwi parade gloss, it is the same as the "recogmended/boot company labled" stuff that Brasher, Berghaus etc say to use. It even comes of the same production line.
Brasher use repackaged Grangers products, not Kiwi. In store we would strongly advise against Kiwi products, it does exactly what you say "wax" does, no manufacturer we stock would advise the use of Kiwi products.
I have two sets of Lowas, both are the Mountain boot, one has a GTX liner and the other hasn't. Having used both I would only ever buy the ones without the GTX liner. I find that my feet are warmer and dryer in them and I don't suffer for immersion foot that can happen with prolonged use in the GTX pair.
Your feet will get damp from sweat when using the boots in adverse conditions as the boot can't breath through the GTX liner when covered in mud and rain. I find that the leather ones still breath and they dry a lot quicker than the GTX and they are cheaper too.
Just my 2pence worth
[QUOTE=bambodoggy]I've got a pair and think they are the Dog's danglies....very warm, very comfy, very waterproof.....no problems to report at all. Best boot I've found at the price...beaten only by my Danner's.
Thanks for the post Bambodoggy. As a result of your endorsement, I tried a pair and they are now the worthy successors to my aged Salomons.
Danceswithhelicopters
19-01-2005, 09:40
How do they compare to Danner Acadia/Matterhorns with regard to sole and ankle stiffness and does anyone have an opinion in the high versus low ankle versions?
bambodoggy
19-01-2005, 09:47
:o): Glad to be of help Mate...... Sure you'll love the Lowa's as much as I do! ! !
Just watch out for them on wet logs!!!! :shock:
DWH, I have the high version, which I perfer to lower options... I like the extra support they give me if carrying a heavy bergan (not often nowadays I have to admit). I'm also more used to high boots from wearing them in the Cadets and then the TA.
I have two pairs of Danner boots, the old Arcaida and a new pair of Striker GTX boots. Can't rate the new one as only picked them up in the summer and haven't put them to much use yet.
I don't like the very high (14") leg boots, never worn them but think they'd be too hot.
The Daner Arcadia are very good boots, I completed the Nijmegen 100 mile march in Holland three years running in them with very little in the way of blisters just a few hot spots and I don't think that's bad for road bashing.
The Lowa are more of a mountain boot imo....I wouldn't want to do any serious road work with them but I'b ben happier in them on a hill than the Danners, far more support and a stiffer sole to slow the tiring of your feet.
All in all...it's horse for courses but if you can only afford one expensive pair of boots I think it's a little to close to call and depends what you do more of.
Hope that helps....lol....Phil's quick capsule review!!!! :rolmao:
Hi I want to purchase the low version without Goretex.
Where can I got it?
Which is the lengh of your bare foot and the size you have got it?
Thanks
tenbears10
19-01-2005, 17:43
Hi I want to purchase the low version without Goretex.
Where can I got it?
Which is the lengh of your bare foot and the size you have got it?
Thanks
Faca you need to try them in a shop before ordreing online unless the shop will do full refunds but you still lose out on postage. Some peoples feet are narrow some wide the lenght of his bare foot doesn't mean they will fit you by any means.
Bill
steven andrews
19-01-2005, 21:08
Hi I want to purchase the low version without Goretex.
Where can I got it?
Which is the lengh of your bare foot and the size you have got it?
Thanks
The low version without Gore-Tex is called the Lowa "Super Camp".
Super Camp (http://www.aarondistribution.co.uk/supercamp.html)
UK Stockists (http://www.aarondistribution.co.uk/stockists.html)
£116 from here (http://www.rvops.co.uk/)
bambodoggy
20-01-2005, 10:00
Faca you need to try them in a shop before ordreing online unless the shop will do full refunds but you still lose out on postage.Bill
Definately agree with Bill here...not only are everyone's feet different, your feet are also slightly different to each other (this is the same with everyone to a greater or lesser extent) so if you measure your left and order the size to fit that you may find your right foot is a tad bigger and the boot too tight...much better to try them on first in the shop.....
If you still want the online discount you could try this....depending on how bad they want to sell a pair of £100+ boots...
Find them online in this country (or abroad if you can get away with it...harder to argue at the shop though), print the page off to show the price clearly, fold it up and pop it in your pocket,then tootle off to the shops. Go in, get a shop worker to help you try them on...talk about how much you want them, walk up and down making all the right noises that you are going to buy there and then but never actually saying it and then right at the last minute say something along the lines of "That's great, you've been really helpful, thank you very much... Pity I'll have to wait a week or so for them to arrive". The assistant will no doubt be keen to tell you that they have them in stock and at that time you play your ace! Whip out the printer page with the cheaper price on and say that you're very greatful for their help but you're going to actually buy them online as they are X ammount cheaper....pause a while and then enquire along the lines of "Hey....I've had an idea...if you can discount to the same price I'll buy them here and now"....then see what happens... :o):
Won't always work and it could be claimed that it's a bit sneaky but hey...that's the way of the commercial world....
I got our new fridgefreezer this way and saved myself the best part of £200 (it's one of those massive american style ones).... I figured they could afford it and still make money or they wouldn't do it....
Hope that help... :-P
If it’s of any use Peglers in Arundel (Peglers Below the Knee – for the boot shop) are very good. I think they have the largest range of boots in the country. I know they used to let you pay a bit extra if you felt uncertain about a boots size in order that you could keep it/try it, for a decent period at home. As long as the boots hadn’t been worn outside, you could still return them. Their number is: 01903 883375.
ranger
steven andrews
20-01-2005, 10:36
I believe that walk-in shops have more overheads, so things will be more expensive.
Most things that I like can't be bought in a shop in Jersey (wow..I must be some kind of weirdo), but if they can I generally examine them in the shop, try them on, then order online, without rubbing their nose in it. :wink:
bambodoggy
20-01-2005, 10:44
I believe that walk-in shops have more overheads, so things will be more expensive.
Most things that I like can't be bought in a shop in Jersey (wow..I must be some kind of weirdo), but if they can I generally examine them in the shop, try them on, then order online, without rubbing their nose in it. :wink:
You're more than likely right but hey they do all make a decent profit out of you and if you can get the price down then why not.... they don't have to sell it at that price if they dn't want to but I look at it rather that you are offering them a chance at a sale that they otherwise wouldn't get as you're buying online... Anyway, I'm not argueing with you Steve...if I remember rightly you have rather a lot of handguns in your collection!!! lol :nana:
Where in Jersey are you? I lived in Portlet Bay for a couple of summers in the late 90's... top place to be in the summer! Yo're right about the outdoor shops though...there's plenty of surf shops but not real outdoor shops I can remember....maybe "Earth, Wind and Sea" in St.Helier....
steven andrews
20-01-2005, 12:11
Actually I've only got two handguns.. but rifles is a different matter..
Portlet is beautiful, but I'm more of a Beauport boy!
http://img116.exs.cx/img116/9236/beauport28fg.jpg
The holiday village at Portlet is now derelict..we (the fire service) have been using it for training. I think its going to become luxury flats. Rare.
We have one good outdoor shop "Trek Plus" and the prices there are quite good as they take off the VAT, unlike many Jersey shops.
bambodoggy
20-01-2005, 12:24
Isn't that Pic of St.Brelade? Yes, I loved it at Portlet.... I worked at the holiday village teaching rock climbing, snorkelling, mountain biking and archery to the hotel guests.....worked out well actually as most of the guests staying there were OAP's and obviously weren't into climbing etc....so me and my other two assistant instructors spent most of our time playing and having fun snorkelling in Portlet bay, climbing all around St. Brelades Bay, surfing over on St.Ouens bay or up at a Mate of mines Farm in St.Martin.... definately very very happy times for me!
Then down to "The Venue" on a Saturday night! lol :o):
bambodoggy
20-01-2005, 12:30
Ahhh....just looked again...That's Beauport bay (did heaps of climbing there) and St.Brelade's bay in the back ground....
As I said....fantastic place!!!! :o):
steven andrews
20-01-2005, 16:37
Then down to "The Venue" on a Saturday night! lol :o):
From 95 to about 98 I used to live in the Venue!! I loved that place.
The Northern Exposure Tour with Sasha and John Digweed.. :hug:
Sorry to hijack the thread ....