boots

sniperman

hi folks,can you recommend a good pair of waterproof boots for shooting/outdoor activity's,?wellies dont seem to last very long,and i have tried a good few brands,will need a pair for the up coming season,thanks all:D

retro d

Ex army boots are fairly decent for the money once you look after them with wax or polish , i heard good things about meindl boots but pricey , but they will probably last you a lifetime , I'm looking for a pair myself I was thinking about the exarmy boots

retro d

And a good pair of gaiters will help if your walking a lot

Woodcock shot

Slightly off topic but just wondering has anybody tried the seeland estate wellies?

sniper83

Are ex army boots heavier than your typical hiking boot?
I was looking at the meindl Dovre Extreme GTX but they are €375:eek: and i have read some bad reviews on them.
Anybody have Lowa Hunter GTX Boots?? heard they are a very good boot.

retro d

Exarmy might be a little heavier a few ounces I'd say , Lowa are another good make i have heard of , if your forking out a lot of money you need to be sure what your buying , look before you leap

sniper83

Having tried a lot of places im finding it hard to get a shop that stock lowa boots and those that do don't have the hunter gtx but they can order them. The meindl shops are the same with the Dovre gtx, its a lot of money to hand over before you actually find out if they fit correctly

eoin.d

retro d wrote:

Ex army boots are fairly decent for the money once you look after them with wax or polish , i heard good things about meindl boots but pricey , but they will probably last you a lifetime , I'm looking for a pair myself I was thinking about the exarmy boots

Where would you get ex army boots retro d?

German pointer

the best army boots I came across were in Limerick have a pair for a few years now. I won't go hunting without them

brieny1000

I got a pair of harkila pro hunters a few months ago from sportsden and so far they are great. Very comfortable and breathable. Have crossed streams up to the side walls and no leaks, have been out lamping/walking dogs etc for hours on end in wet fields and no problems.use them as every day wear if it's wet.I wash them under a tap and brush with a fine floor brush if muddy after a night out/dog walk I have treated them twice with harkila mink oil. This darkens the leather but looks good. I know it's early days but so far would highly recommend them.

retro d

eoin.d wrote: »

Where would you get ex army boots retro d?

theres a place in moneygall that do exarmy gear , there's another shop in Galway city not sure if it's still there , google it as well

retro d

German pointer wrote: »

the best army boots I came across were in Limerick have a pair for a few years now. I won't go hunting without them

what make are they and what shop

Cass

I see everyone has gone with the boot recommendation, but was wondering if you have or have tried Muck Boots?

Like yourself i've tried a lot of makes including Lowa. Some were good others were crap. Some were good, but not ideally suited. By that i mean they were comfortable, waterproof but as an ankle style boot did not give me the cover i would get from a wellie or when crossing streams (which there are a few on my permissions).

My mate had a pair of Muck boots for years. He wore them on the farm, when hunting, and last year he wore them all around the ploughing as we were expecting rain. Nine hours of walking and he was as comfortable when we were heading home as when we arrived. Now his are scrapped, abused and still provide the same level of comfort and waterproof-ness as when they were new. PLus they are incredibly warm.

Muck also do a Wellie/Boot style. Laced fronts, but waterproof. They are not cheap but when you consider the price of Meindl, Lowa, etc they are not dear either.

Worth a look.

deeksofdoom

Here are a few posts I have done in the past on boots, I am a fan of army surplus boots, don't have to be goretex the german army have a very fine boot produced by haix that doesnt have goretex membrane. The brits do good boots too.

deeksofdoom wrote: »

For boots you can't beat a good pair of army boots and a pair of gaiters. They are cheap simple and do exactly what they say on the tin.

I bought a pair of meindl Dovre extreme a few years ago and and the leather on the f'in things cracked - disgusted.

I now have a pair of British army cold weather boots and a pair of German army haix boots.

Not worried about how long they last or if they get scratched coz they are cheap and easy to clean. Give them a good dose of dubbin/wax/polish and they are waterproof.

deeksofdoom wrote: »

To be honest I think the meindls and all those brands they are overrated. When your out in the countryside here walking through toxic cow ****e and stagnant cow piss it's very hard to keep those types of boots clean, the leather will rot off them. They have so much stitching and places to make them hard to clean. I'm wearing German army boots now, they are plain but very functional, no goretex just leather, I soaked them in dubbin to soften them out and then layered on the kiwi boot polish. They are waterproof and give excellent support, I wear them with a pair of British army gaiters. I sometimes wear them with British army goretex boot liners in wet boggy ground. My feet never get wet, the water just beads off them. Give em a wash once a week, dry them out by the rad stuffed with newspapers and reapply the dubbin & polish while I'm watching the late late.

I bought my boots from military1st.

deeksofdoom wrote: »

I've said it before and I'll say it again get yourself a pair of army boots.

I have a pair of these http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-footwear/army-boots-shoes/paras-genuine-german-para-boots-1020216.html

And also a pair of these http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-footwear/army-boots-shoes/boots-goretex-lined-army-issue-234460.html

Use plenty of boot polish, dubbin/ wax or mink oil and they are as good as any of the Gucci brands.

They take a bit of breaking in but they'll last a life time. i also have a pair of British army goretex gaiters and I can cross streams within reason without getting wet.

deeksofdoom wrote: »

Before you go blowing a huge amount of money on a pair of Meindl or Lowa boots and then after a couple of seasons discover they are splitting or cracking somewhere their not supposed to.

Why not go for a pair of surplus army boots, you can pick up the new British Army boots on Ebay for £70 plus postage they are maid by Haix.

German army boots are also made by Haix can get a new pair for €100.

Take care of the leather and they will last you just as long as the more expensive civiliam type boots.

I have a pair of German boots that I'm using at the moment, have put lashings of polish and dubbin on them and they are waterproof. The new ones are tough to break in but sure you'll be able to put up with that.

I also have a pair of british army pro boots they are gortex lined and they have gotten the same treatment, they are a very comfortable boot to wear.

Both these boots are easy to clean as they don't have as much seams and stitching as the civilian boots.

Have a pair of Meindl dovre extrenme boots which crached and split after 2 seasons...........:o

Perazzi

Meindl island top class boot

DubPredator

Perazzi wrote: »

Meindl island top class boot

I have a pair of Meindl army pro boots the last three years, they have gotten very serious use in all different environments. Can't recommend them enough but like all boots regardless of what people will say you need to apply a good coat of waterproof dubbing each season to keep them forever. I got mine for 275€ off grafton street

rhino1

I've been using Grisport boots for the last six months and find them brilliant.Extremely comfortable,light and waterproof.
Ive used meindl in the past and find them stiff as hell to wear.
The German army boots are top quality especially if you can find the super grade ones.

Thedeerstalker

I can recommend Meindl...

td5

Another vote for Miendl top class kit.
I have 2 pr of Dovres and alternate every week . To let them dry and then give them a coat of wax.

.243

Hiax montana's

Vulture 1

Hi cass

I m looking for a good boot myself.

Are the muck boots quite for stalking and which model should I go for.

Regards,

Mike

Vulture 1

Hi cass

I m looking for a good boot myself.

Are the muck boots quite for stalking and which model should I go for.

Regards,

Mike

Vulture 1

Cass wrote: »

I see everyone has gone with the boot recommendation, but was wondering if you have or have tried Muck Boots?

Like yourself i've tried a lot of makes including Lowa. Some were good others were crap. Some were good, but not ideally suited. By that i mean they were comfortable, waterproof but as an ankle style boot did not give me the cover i would get from a wellie or when crossing streams (which there are a few on my permissions).

My mate had a pair of Muck boots for years. He wore them on the farm, when hunting, and last year he wore them all around the ploughing as we were expecting rain. Nine hours of walking and he was as comfortable when we were heading home as when we arrived. Now his are scrapped, abused and still provide the same level of comfort and waterproof-ness as when they were new. PLus they are incredibly warm.

Muck also do a Wellie/Boot style. Laced fronts, but waterproof. They are not cheap but when you consider the price of Meindl, Lowa, etc they are not dear either.

Worth a look.

hi cass looking for a good boot myself for stalking are the muck boots quite and where did yu buy and what model

Regards,
Mike

Cass

Woodland Camo (IIRC)





and i got my last pair at the Borris fair a couple of years ago.

Vulture 1

Cass wrote: »

Woodland Camo (IIRC)





and i got my last pair at the Borris fair a couple of years ago.

Thanks cass

Perazzi

Anyone having problems with meindle islander hearing they are leaking

Sika98k

Perazzi wrote: »

Anyone having problems with meindle islander hearing they are leaking

Yup,regret to say mine are not as water proof as they were. This is despite being dried and liberally waxed with Meindls proprietary wax. Leather is starting to crack across the toes.
Still this is their 4th season. Far better however than Chameau Mouflons I tried previously. Comfortable but immediately porous.

Ex British Army ECW boots get good reviews. Cheap also at £65-70.

Thedeerstalker

Sika98k wrote: »

Yup,regret to say mine are not as water proof as they were. This is despite being dried and liberally waxed with Meindls proprietary wax. Leather is starting to crack across the toes.
Still this is their 4th season. Far better however than Chameau Mouflons I tried previously. Comfortable but immediately porous.

Ex British Army ECW boots get good reviews. Cheap also at £65-70.

Drying the boots has probably caused them to crack - Its better if they get wet to leave them somewhere like a shed or garage, somewhere more humid and dampish rather than just straight dry them...I made that mistake with two pairs until a shoe maker / repair man told me how to care for the leather properly. All the cleaning / waxing oiling in the world isn't worth a thing if you take them indoors to a warm dry air and let them dry, because they WILL crack

BUACHAILL

Just purchased a pair of Hanwag Ancash GTX. Got to use them on Sunday and they were great. My last pair was also Hanwag which I had for almost 10 years. They never cracked or leaked once. No real need to change them being honest just fancied a new pair.

Cant recommend them enough and don't seem to be that popular amongst hunters for some reason..