Arry 22,512 Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 Out for a walk with the Wife couple miles down by the river and this happened to her Scarpa boots. Found some bailer twine and tied it around to get her back to the car lol. She has had them few years but shouldn't happen to hiking boot. The sole is only 2mm or 3mm think bloody rubbish. So new pair needed any recommendations was thinking Altberg or Lowa maybe ? Cheers Arry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 27,563 Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 Lows are good,worn mine for a few years,put some mileage on them,Lowa offer a resole service. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 27,527 Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 15 minutes ago, Arry said: Out for a walk with the Wife couple miles down by the river and this happened to her Scarpa boots. Found some bailer twine and tied it around to get her back to the car lol. She has had them few years but shouldn't happen to hiking boot. The sole is only 2mm or 3mm think bloody rubbish. So new pair needed any recommendations was thinking Altberg or Lowa maybe ? Cheers Arry I've had Altbergs a few years now Arry, they are solid well made boots, touch heavy... my favourites were Miendl, quality but expensive... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 22,512 Posted June 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 13 minutes ago, NEWKID said: I've had Altbergs a few years now Arry, they are solid well made boots, touch heavy... my favourites were Miendl, quality but expensive... Yea have two pairs of Altberg's Kev and they are bomb proof I use Ferreting and Metal detecting. Been looking at the Lowa Renegade for her and she kinda likes the look at them but want to try then on. f***ing shopping trip I hate that. Cheers Arry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve66 3,562 Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 Had a pair of brashers for years , light and comfortable and seem hard wearing 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bakerboy 4,736 Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 Brashers for normal walking for me as well 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vfr400boy 3,469 Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 3 hours ago, steve66 said: Had a pair of brashers for years , light and comfortable and seem hard wearing Yer iv had my brashers for years and still a good walking boot 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 16,201 Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 Akus 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bakerboy 4,736 Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 12 minutes ago, THE STIFFMEISTER said: Akus Bless you 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 16,201 Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 8 hours ago, Bakerboy said: Bless you well played 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
comanche 3,076 Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 (edited) 19 hours ago, Arry said: Out for a walk with the Wife couple miles down by the river and this happened to her Scarpa boots. Found some bailer twine and tied it around to get her back to the car lol. She has had them few years but shouldn't happen to hiking boot. The sole is only 2mm or 3mm think bloody rubbish. So new pair needed any recommendations was thinking Altberg or Lowa maybe ? Cheers Arry I had a pair of unissued desert boots that l kept for several years . When l did start using them the soles fell apart in what looked like lumps of cheese in a couple of days . I don't know if its true or not but l was told they had biodegradable soles that broke down if the boot wasn't worn regularly. The metal plate that poked into my foot certainly wasn't particularly biodegradable! As for replacements - don't get fixated on a specific brand . All the respected brands make boots to the same specifications . Military personnel are often allowed to select footwear from a range offered by several manufacturers who's products all satisfy technical requirements . The choice makes it easier for the service person to find something that suits their own feet. Find the boot that fits comfortably and look at the name afterwards. Edited June 23, 2023 by comanche 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
low plains drifter 10,736 Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 Meindl Bhutan 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Borr 6,463 Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 I'd go for a lighter boot I use the men's version of these , great for summer and wear all year unless walking quarries or bog.... Merrell MOAB | Shop Mother of All Boots WWW.MASTERSHOE.CO.UK The Moab (mother of all boots) series were designed in 2006 by... Merrell Moab 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 28,968 Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 If she likes them mate just get new bottoms Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EDDIE B 3,166 Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 That would never happen with a pair of Dunlop's. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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