j1985 1,984 Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 My choices are Meindl Dovre or Taiga or Lowa Hunters. Pros and cons for digging Quote Link to post
Mary 352 Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 I had them meindl dorve boots, brilliant boot but not for digging, wasn't long putting a hole in the sole of them. I now use Arbortec fellhunter, a chainsaw boot, very heavy and not for plodding around in all day, but a good tough boot. Quote Link to post
j1985 1,984 Posted October 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 I need them for digging, lamping and bushing really! Quote Link to post
Mary 352 Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Hard to get an all in one, but definitely recommend meindl dorve for lamping/bushing, maybe a cheap pair of something for digging that you don't mind wrecking. 2 Quote Link to post
Francie 6,368 Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 I had them meindl dorve boots, brilliant boot but not for digging, wasn't long putting a hole in the sole of them. I now use Arbortec fellhunter, a chainsaw boot, very heavy and not for plodding around in all day, but a good tough boot. How heavy are the chainsaw boot mate, they must be really tough, are they comfy? Lol Quote Link to post
leethedog 3,071 Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Not been at it as long as some of you but I love these boots warm tough waterproof trousers over no shit in ya boots https://www.cromwell.co.uk/shop/personal-protection-and-clothing/safety-and-non-safety-wellingtons/purofort%2b-rugged-rigger-boot-black-size-8-(42)/p/DUN9637745L?utm_campaign=pla+-+&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping-pla&utm_keyword=DUN9637745L&istCompanyId=6aa6787b-063e-4414-802d-129f235df603&istItemId=aqrxxriit&istBid=tztx 2 Quote Link to post
Daniel cain 45,420 Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 If your digging then ebay for grade 1 hiax boots-35 notes.for that money I don't mind if I only get a season from them.tried most nothing lasts-stay away from harkila over priced and total wank imo.atb dc 4 Quote Link to post
shaneg 2,578 Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 I gave over 200 for a pair of haix and I can't fault them foright digging a bit heavy but when there wore out I'll buy another pair. But I'll be getting them of ebay ad Daniel said. 2 of my mates got them on eBay and you can't fault them for that price 1 Quote Link to post
downsouth 7,283 Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Tried most of the expensive ones Le chameau,lowa,meindle and now on my second pair of Altberg Defenders. £85 off eBay Comfy dry and take plenty of stick. 4 Quote Link to post
Mary 352 Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 I had them meindl dorve boots, brilliant boot but not for digging, wasn't long putting a hole in the sole of them. I now use Arbortec fellhunter, a chainsaw boot, very heavy and not for plodding around in all day, but a good tough boot.How heavy are the chainsaw boot mate, they must be really tough, are they comfy? Lol What's the lol about? Don't know if you been sarcastic or not. They are a heavy boot, and are comfy to a point, but you know your wearing them after 8 or 9 hours work and tripping over brash roots and briars, also waterproof, and best of all, your feet are safe from slip of saw. 1 Quote Link to post
jayjay 264 Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 always had and use Lowa combat gtx boots, waterproof if looked after and considerably hard wearing and comfy, never had any problems with these.................just my opinion. all the best, jay. 3 Quote Link to post
YOKEL 2,234 Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 i have the lowa mountain gtx, (there the same boot as the combat just lower on the leg) like carpet slippers for comfort and keep the tootsies bone dry! before these i used to swear by breamaster fell boots by hoggs. hard as nails boot, and if you look after them will last many a hard season, but be warned, they take some breaking in, i actually walked the last mile and a half home in me socks once they cut me feet up so much! lol Yokel 1 Quote Link to post
Pick and bar 381 Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Haix work boots high leg lace up. comfy dry last me couple of seasons. About 95 quid great value, I never treat em just hose em off. On my 2nd pair now. 1 Quote Link to post
Francie 6,368 Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 I had them meindl dorve boots, brilliant boot but not for digging, wasn't long putting a hole in the sole of them. I now use Arbortec fellhunter, a chainsaw boot, very heavy and not for plodding around in all day, but a good tough boot.How heavy are the chainsaw boot mate, they must be really tough, are they comfy? LolWhat's the lol about? Don't know if you been sarcastic or not. They are a heavy boot, and are comfy to a point, but you know your wearing them after 8 or 9 hours work and tripping over brash roots and briars, also waterproof, and best of all, your feet are safe from slip of saw. Nah mate was not been sarcastic, I put the lol after the question about them being comfy? What ones you for mate. Can you throw up a link. Quote Link to post
Mary 352 Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 I had them meindl dorve boots, brilliant boot but not for digging, wasn't long putting a hole in the sole of them. I now use Arbortec fellhunter, a chainsaw boot, very heavy and not for plodding around in all day, but a good tough boot.How heavy are the chainsaw boot mate, they must be really tough, are they comfy? LolWhat's the lol about? Don't know if you been sarcastic or not. They are a heavy boot, and are comfy to a point, but you know your wearing them after 8 or 9 hours work and tripping over brash roots and briars, also waterproof, and best of all, your feet are safe from slip of saw. Nah mate was not been sarcastic, I put the lol after the question about them being comfy? What ones you for mate. Can you throw up a link.[/quote Get yea now, don't know how to put up links sorry, they are the class 3 version, like I said very heavy but are virtually indestructible. I've wrecked so many pairs of various brands but these are holding true. Quote Link to post
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