Need New Boot, What Do You Think?

[Somewhereyournot 1,117]

anyone got any experience with LOWA HUNTER EXTREME and HAIX K2 boot?
been looking at these pair?
had jack pyke, sealand, muckboot, amongst a few others and they dont last a few months, absolute shite.
so my next boot i dont mind spending a little.

thanks..

[Terra Firma 136]

I've had 4 pairs of lowa mountain gtx boots now, love them.

My pal has bought the hunter gtx extremes and these are what I shall be upgrading to soon, as my 4th pair are getting tired now. Comfortable straight out the box and very hard wearing.

[Fieldsporthunter 1,864]

I have haix and they are a good solid boot, however they took ages to wear in and are fairly heavy compared to other boots.

I'm happy with mine now there are worn in but I won't be getting another pair. Atb

[dytkos 17,806]

My Low as are 3 yo and have split across the top and the welt is coming away. Not the best person regards maintenance but have done lots of walking but not much digging in them tbh

Got a pair of Haix ready to go (army buddy) lol

 

Cheers, D.

[Neal 1,873]

The problem with lined boots is that once they're wet you have two problems: they take ages to dry out and you loose your confidence in them keeping you dry the next time you put them on. Leather boots properly treated dry much quicker and, if they do get wet, you just add a bit more of whatever it is your treating them with. I can recommend Lundhags. I have the Scout which is much lighter than equivalent Gore-Tex lines boots and mine are over three years old and still going strong.

Edited November 4, 2015 by Neal

[Brewman 1,192]

I have the Lowa Combat gtx and they're like wearing trainers. I need them for the ankle support as mine are made of paper mache.

I treat them with the full works cleaner/dirt remover then conditioner then waterproofing and finally parade gloss polish. This will waterproof them but needs to be done regularly. It will also stop the leather from splitting.

There are a couple of places that are licensed by Lowa to replace the soles on them.

Will upgrade to the Lowa Hunter in a few years when these finally give way.

[Fat-Ferret 857]

Meindl

[trenchfoot 4,243]

I've had a pair of HAix Tibet for 2 1/2 years. Lived in them at times. Been through all kinds of muck, wet, sh#t. Covered miles in them. Never let me down and never leaked. WIfe has 2 pairs and she is the same. Like all leather boots, keep them well treated and dry gently. And get a half size extra if you wear thick socks

[Somewhereyournot 1,117]

Looked into meindl extreme dovre boots, anyone had these? From what I can gather it don't get much better?

[trenchfoot 4,243]

Looked into meindl extreme dovre boots, anyone had these? From what I can gather it don't get much better?

I've had a pair for a year now. Very comfy and stand up well to hard use. Down side is they are heavy and costly (but worth it) but the lace hooks are flimsy compared to those used by Haix.

[vizlauk 1,568]

I've got the Haix boots the British army wear, true quality , I would defo,buy another pair, never leaked, never had cold feet, or sore feet, can be bought for sensible money as well.

[RossM 8,121]

Got a pair of Alt-berg off of a mate, used but in good condition, can't fault them so far......

[subzeer0 5]

Alt Berg all the way

[CHEVINFOX 3,537]

http://www.altberg.co.uk/product/moorland-extreme-boot/

[oxo 457]

As above try to get the Haix goretex combat boot, got mine off ebay brand new with spare laces and foot beds for either £50 or 60, easily as good as my meindl and altberg at a third of the price.