reddawn 2,173 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 I was at the altberg factory about 2 weeks ago........ Seen 2 guys,carrying a ferret box and a terrier walking on the road Between the petrol station and the race course Coming away from John bulls way......Wasnt you Was it will have been if there was a lurcher or 2 with us mate, but there are a few guys ferreting this kneck of the woods Quote Link to post
Neal 1,888 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Does anybody have any experience of the Altberg Sneeker or Ranger? I wear ultra lightweight footwear all summer so find the changeover to average to heavyweight boots too heavy for me but these seem a tad lighter. Quote Link to post
reddawn 2,173 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Does anybody have any experience of the Altberg Sneeker or Ranger? I wear ultra lightweight footwear all summer so find the changeover to average to heavyweight boots too heavy for me but these seem a tad lighter. only seen them on the shelf mate, dont know know anybody that wears them, they will be very well made tho every boot they make is well made Quote Link to post
Neal 1,888 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Thanks Reddawn. I particularly liked the sound of the sneeker. May try to find a local stockist of their hiking boots to get an idea of my size in Altbergs and then save up for a pair. I did have a pair of Meindl Douvres but found them far too heavy for my little hobbit legs! Quote Link to post
B.P.R 2,798 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Ahh I see reddawn Altberg sneaker are v.good aswell. Lots of lads wear them too. Lightweigh but make sure you don't get the jungle version or you will have p!ss wet feet. Lots of lads made that Mistake. They look identical. Quote Link to post
Neal 1,888 Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Thanks Veedublee. I now prefer breathable/non waterproof footwear during the warmer months after starting to wear inov8s this year as they're unbelievably light, but not exactly up to a bit of bushing or ferreting. I guess it's a bit like lurchers i.e. do you go for more than one pair of specialist footwear or a single pair of jack of all trades? Quote Link to post
B.P.R 2,798 Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 I just wear flip flops Quote Link to post
milo 74 Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Just went and bought a pair of "han wag"spoke to friend of mine in the "regiment"apperently they swear by them...cant wait to try them out,bit expensive tho Quote Link to post
B.P.R 2,798 Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Han wag are exactly the same as lowa. Also have a pair Quote Link to post
milo 74 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 How do you rate the "han wag"..i wore mine last night lamping ...very comfy,warm and easy to get on and off so so far so good...big test this weekend tho. Quote Link to post
bunnyboiler 1,054 Posted December 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 How do you rate the "han wag"..i wore mine last night lamping ...very comfy,warm and easy to get on and off so so far so good...big test this weekend tho. let us know how you get on with them mate still unsure which ones to get Quote Link to post
Hawkeye. 26 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 CRISPI, STEGG boots After a lot of research I decided on a pair of these, had em a couple of months now and I am delighted with them, very comfy, fit like a glove, plenty of ankle support and terrific grip even while crossing a few normally slippery streams.Time will tell how long they last tho. Quote Link to post
SINDASOX 256 Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Han wag are exactly the same as lowa. Also have a pair How do you come to that conclusion...if you just take the Lowa Combat GTX or the Hanwag Special Forces GTX they have a different lacing system for starters. SINDASOX Quote Link to post
B.P.R 2,798 Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Oh sorry. Pardon my error, Han wag and lowa, look Exactly the same and after using them both are exacty the same. I have a pair of lowa mountain NON GTX and a pair of han wag passed on from a mate. If you didn't see the name you wouldn't know the difference. Quote Link to post
dytkos 17,863 Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Got a pair of Lowa Mountain GTX about 6 months ago. Comfy straight out of the box and good support, fairly grippy and well warm. No complaints so far. Google RV OPs. They were the cheapest I could find at £132.00 delivered. Cheers, D. Quote Link to post
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