High leg boots - Suggestions please.

[Wayland]

Well one of my Brit Army boots has parted company with it's sole again.

I've glued it once, which squeezed a couple of months extra use out of it and I'll try it again but I guess I'm going to have to bite the bullet and get some new ones.

I'm fairly fortunate I suppose that my feet seem to be the unique shape that actually fits issue boots but it occurs to me that there are probably much better alternatives around these days.

I like high leg boots and I prefer leather to textiles.

They don't have to be black but I'm not really into bright colours.

So any suggestions / recommendations?

[Mesquite]

... but I'm not really into bright colours.

That's a pity Gary... I think you'd look really natty in a pair of these

[Wayland]

Nah... I refuse to be a blot on someone else's landscape.

[Martti Kujansuu]

So any suggestions / recommendations?

I do not know your definition of a high leg boot but take a look of the collection of William Lennon and tell me what do you think of them.
http://www.williamlennon.co.uk/

[Johnnyboy1971]

How about a pair of the old Matterhorns or any of the Lowa boots.

[Gill]

Lundhags ranger- hi Gary pricey but great .

[Dreadhead]

i love my brodequins. i have the hembury pull ons but they have laced boots and the like. some really nice leathers and sole options
http://www.handcraftedshoes.co.uk/pr...Boots/Himalaya

[Wayland]

I do not know your definition of a high leg boot but take a look of the collection of William Lennon and tell me what do you think of them.
http://www.williamlennon.co.uk/

There are some nice quality boots there. I like the look of these:



Nicely "Old School" but I'd prefer just a bit higher up the leg.

[rik_uk3]

What size are you ?

[Wayland]

What size are you ?

About a UK size 10 depending on the make.

[Wayland]

I think the Matterhorns or Lowas look a bit fancy for my taste.



If I was going for Lundhags I think these would be my sort of thing.

I'm not after linings or anything "waterproof" really.

Any thoughts on Altbergs?

[scoops_uk]

Been wearing Danner's for 25 years. On my second pair now ;-)


Scoops

[Biker]

German army paraboots. I wear mine like slippers they're so comfy and not too heavy either. The older ones are good, I can't comment on the newer versions though.

[garethw]

Hi there
I looked at the German Paraboots too Denbigh surplus had some new, but not in my size. I ended up getting a pair of Lowa combat boots and they are excellent. Cost £139, which was only a few quid dearer than the new paraboots.
They size them in mm's which is an odd way, and are generally a small sizing, so I got half a size bigger than my normal size and they fit fine.. very comfy and well made.
cheers
Gareth

[blacktimberwolf]

+1 for German para boots.....stay clear of Denbigh surplus though, their new para boots look like copies to me.....

I was going to suggest using 'shoe goo' to stick back your Brit. army boot's sole with but not being rubber, I'm not sure it would work.

[forestwalker]

if I could find it I would buy a pair of "LL Bean" style boots with no heel. Softer than many normal hiking boots, waterproofish in our wetter northern terrain. Since I can not find that I'm finally going to pick up a pair of sami style boots for this autumn (from Kero). Again, neither is quite your style. Most of the quality scandinavian boots are the same design as the Lundhags, so again not for you.

The current Swedish military boot (M90) is variously loved and hated, but fits your specs. Never worn them, so I have *no* idea if they are good or bad.

[woof]

Any thoughts on Altbergs?

I like altbergs the field & fell sounds like the boot for you, however, well for me anyway they come up slightly small & narrow.

Rob

[Barn Owl]

I've a pair of altberg gamekeepers i got from a fellow on BB,older model, no 'tex stuff.
Light and very,very comfy.

I also like the lowa hunter extreme,they will be my next pair,(see them in the bushcraft store i think).
I have the ones with the slightly lower leg and they are great boots too.

never really got on with my le chameux mouflons,this was because of how they laced over the top of my feet.

[Barn Owl]

I've a pair of altberg gamekeepers i got from a fellow on BB,older model, no 'tex stuff.<BR>Light and very,very comfy.<BR><BR>I also like the lowa hunter extreme,they will be my next pair,(see them in the bushcraft store i think).<BR>I have the ones with the slightly lower leg (tibet) and they are great boots too.<BR><BR>never really got on with my le chameux mouflons,this was because of how they laced over the top of my feet.&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;&nb sp;

[garethw]

+1 for German para boots.....stay clear of Denbigh surplus though, their new para boots look like copies to me....

I guess they could be fakes, but I spoke to the guy about sizing and he told me the supplies of new unissued boots were hard to come by and he couldn't say when the next ones would arrive. It kind of made me think they were genuine. If they were copies surely the supplies would be easily come by... I don't know. They were £100 a pair which is way dearer than other sites that advertise them as copies.

Anyway I didn't get them and don't regret getting the Lowa's as they are a superb boot. They look very much like the Field & Fell boots.. and are generally around the same price. I managed to find the Lowa's at £30 cheaper so opted for them instead of the Altbergs.

German made boots are in my experience very good products. My wife has some Meindls and they are also exceptional footwear.

cheers
Gareth

[blacktimberwolf]

I guess they could be fakes, but I spoke to the guy about sizing and he told me the supplies of new unissued boots were hard to come by and he couldn't say when the next ones would arrive. It kind of made me think they were genuine.

The older type with welted soles (£100 ) are definately fakes as the German army changed design in 2005 & this particular model hasn't been made to military specs.since that year

Looking at the photos from Denbigh's site, the newer design ones (£90) look like cheap copies too,the stitching is far too shoddy & irregular to be genuine.

Yep I agree with you about the quality of German made boots, reasonbaly priced too for what they are.

[Dougster]

This is going to hurt.

After two years of looking and drooling over a pair of Red Wings I plumped for the traditional Sharp boots from Grenson - I wear them for work and at weekends, I hasten to add I got them in the sale.

I then needed a second pair of boots - my feet run hot and I wear a leather pair of shoes on alternate days (my excuse and I am sticking to it). I found a pair of Red Wing Iron Ranger boots in the sale at Nordtsrom in the States, again, in the sale. It's silly that even though brits traditionally have wide feet they only import the narrower fit. The 9.5 EE (US sized and wide) fits my 9G foot perfectly. They are totally unlined and the leather is superb quality. So much so that when my beloved Irish Setter boots die they will be replaced by another pair or Red Wings (the same company anyway) higher leg ones: The 899

None of these are cheap, but I am on my feet all the time - in a concrete floored workshop where I need to look smart and have good foot protection, or out deer stalking three or four times a week (5 am to 1pm and 6 pm to 10pm yesterday; understanding wife). I like tough, quality boots and I don't mind paying for quality. I see it as pound per month on my feet rather than a number on a tag.

I find the Red Wing and Irish setter boots are like a tweak improvement of the Brit army boots which I have tried and tried to like but just never managed to get on with. A bit of a swine if you get them here and don't like them I suppose.

That William Lennon site has grabbed my attention.

[Graham_S]

I have a Redwings shop down town, I must pop in some time...

[Gill]

I think the Matterhorns or Lowas look a bit fancy for my taste.



If I was going for Lundhags I think these would be my sort of thing.

I'm not after linings or anything "waterproof" really.

Any thoughts on Altbergs?

These are great Gary and Altbergs are fantastic !

[Gill]

I have these ones buddy they are good.http://www.lundhags.se/boots/#showProduct-2?id=16312

[John Fenna]

If your budget stretches then - in my experience as a reviewer, user and even a purchaser of boots for my wife - then Altbergs are unbeatable!
I had to have the wifes made to measure to a standard design ... at vast expense (due to her having wierd feet) - but they are still going strong after about 20 years so have proved great value for money.
Other makes I find comfortable in the extreme are 5.11 and Magnum.

[SimonM]

Hi Gary,

What about Meindl Dovre Extreme...

Had mine a couple of years now and love them. A bit higher than the army high legs, but almost instantly comfortable.

I got mine from Tamarack.

Simon

[Dougster]

I have a Redwings shop down town, I must pop in some time...

I may have to ask you a favour next time you are coming back to the UK......

[Barn Owl]

Hi Gary,

What about Meindl Dovre Extreme...

Had mine a couple of year snow and love them. A bit higher than the army high legs, but almost instantly comfortable.

I got mine from Tamarack.

Simon

Fancy them too!

[wildrover]

I am currently using Altberg P1's(non membrane) and cannot rate them highly enough.

Light, comfortable and excellent build quality.
I always keep them well proofed and never have had any real problem with wet feet.

As for cost, not the cheapest, however well priced for the quality.
Add to that manufactured in Britain by a British Company, made to measure(if you want) and fully resoleable.

You really couldn't go wrong imho. (can you tell I like them!)

hth
Chris

p.s. no connection etc....