Did a stupid thing

[Wilder the Better]

Having regularly tramped around in soaking wet ground for 3 or 4 days you at a time, perpetually wet feet was getting me down. Everyone has a different prererence on what boots perform the best as is shown by the replies in this topic.

I have to agree with Fred. I did loads of research and it pointed me in the direction of Altbergs. Most of my life I was between 9 and 9.5 but when they were measured (few people now do this but IMHO essential), I was surprised when the guy said I was now a 10.5 - apparently your arches drop when you get "old". The thing with Altbergs is they have both half sizes and width fittings.

Anyway these are the finest boots I have ever had. 2 hard seasons in and they are still fully waterproof and as comfy as hell.

[Wildfisher]

Anyway these are the finest boots I have ever had. 2 hard seasons in and they are still fully waterproof and as comfy as hell.

Carpet slippers for hill walking.  :

[haresear]

Having regularly tramped around in soaking wet ground for 3 or 4 days you at a time, perpetually wet feet was getting me down. Everyone has a different prererence on what boots perform the best as is shown by the replies in this topic.

I have to agree with Fred. I did loads of research and it pointed me in the direction of Altbergs. Most of my life I was between 9 and 9.5 but when they were measured (few people now do this but IMHO essential), I was surprised when the guy said I was now a 10.5 - apparently your arches drop when you get "old". The thing with Altbergs is they have both half sizes and width fittings.

Anyway these are the finest boots I have ever had. 2 hard seasons in and they are still fully waterproof and as comfy as hell.

i'm in the market for a new pair of boots myself, so I will have a look at these. Looks though, like there are no stockists in the Glasgow area, which is surprising.

Late edit.... It looks like Greaves in Glasgow stock them, so I suppose I will have to venture in to the city, which is a rare occurrence.

Alex

[Laxdale]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/272088309399?clk_rvr_id=975163144181&catId=11450&item=272088309399&rmvSB=true

Hebridean walking, fishing, climbing and work boots.     :lol:

[Wildfisher]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/272088309399?clk_rvr_id=975163144181&catId=11450&item=272088309399&rmvSB=true

Hebridean walking, fishing, climbing and work boots.     :lol:

And perfect for a night at the dancing in Stornoway :lol:

[bibio1]

What kind of altbergs was it you all got? Defender?

[burnie]

I got a pair of Goretex Zamberlan suede/man made mix , can't wear leather as they kill my feet, had a pair of Brashers for years, but binned them.

[Wildfisher]

What kind of altbergs was it you all got? Defender?

I got these Paul. At £200 not cheap, but mine are still in first class condition after over 3 years use

http://www.altberg.co.uk/stockist-product/the-tethera-mens-boot/

The most important thing is getting them fitted properly by someone who knows what they are doing.

[shad]

Ive 3 pairs of altbergs and love them, they are the ones now issued to the army.I have black for work and 2 pairs of brown for walking and general use.They are very comfy ,waterproof  and have not developed any issues yet.

I think they are the defender model, you can pick up nearly new pairs on ebay pretty cheap, my last pair were £70 and looked to be new - squaddies getting some beer vouchers Id imagine.

They come in 3 widths so you can get a good fit, not bad for the money and they look good as well.

[Bobfly]

I'm with Laxdale .... I wore Nora wellies when I lived and worked in Argyll for 11 years. Fantastic welly boots for work.
After the Elf n Safety got in I had to go to different safety toe-capped wellies