zandy01 3,575 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 lowa hunter gtx evo extreme Are the worth the money ??? And if so, what do people recommend to treat them with ??? Had Altberg Warriors for past 6 years but they’ve finally started letting in even after being waxed... Like the look of the Lowa and it appears that they’ll offer plenty support which would be good as I have problems with a weak ankle, also insulated would be ideal for snow covered Cairngorms hills in the winter... Any opinions on the above boots welcome please. Quote Link to post
zandy01 3,575 Posted September 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Cheers Joe, I wear Bridgedale socks during winter but my feet feel the cold more than anything else. Quote Link to post
Moorman 1 1,339 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) These boots are very good and very comfortable I have had most makes of boots over the years and these have kept the water out the longest. Mine stayed dry for 6 good seasons. Bought another pair, and they are the only boots here that are still waterproof. Good value for money in my opinion. I treat mine with Meindl Sportwax, it makes the nu buck shiney like normal leather but according to the instructions also makes it stronger and more durable. Edited September 18, 2019 by Moorman 1 2 Quote Link to post
zandy01 3,575 Posted September 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 Thanks Moorman, if I get 6 years out of them I guess it’s not a bad price in the long run.. If you’ve bought a 2nd pair then you obviously rate em... Cheapest I can find them in stock is £235 on bushcraft store, anywhere else I should be looking ??? Quote Link to post
Moorman 1 1,339 Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 I think that was what I paid for my second pair and they are an improvement on the earlier model. My first pair that stayed dry for 6 years had a lot of abuse on very wet ground and stood the test, I can't fault them. 1 Quote Link to post
leegreen 2,152 Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 On my third pair of Lowa's Mountain GTX, had 2 pairs resoled and get nearly 2 years out of the sole. I use Leder-Gris military brown wax oil now, it works well and makes hard worked boots look decent again. 1 Quote Link to post
zandy01 3,575 Posted September 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 Thanks LeeGreen, I’m gonna bite the bullet and invest in a pair... The leder-Gris is what I treated my altbergs with, good stuff and goes a long way Quote Link to post
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