need new boots

hey team, im in the market for some new boots, now i have no clue what the good or bad makes are so id like a bit of advice. i currently have gri sport mohakas, great boots, lasted about 3 years of hard abuse and now the treads getting well down and sole has come away on the right boot. now im looking at getting some that i will be able to add crampons to as i am planning on some serious winter hunting this year. iv seen a few cheaper brands in h&f but i never like shopping there and every brand i see on the internet is the best you can buy which doesent tell me if theyre any good so if you could shed some light on some other brands that would be up to the task let me hear it.

thanks

Try on as many pairs as you can and get what fits YOUR foot best.

Asolo Sasslong

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Shearer

Try on as many pairs as you can and get what fits YOUR foot best.

---

This. I'm quite partial to LaSportiva myself.

If you're planning to do tops/mountain stuff, go for a boot with a stiff sole (especially for crampons).

Had my meindls for 3 years this feb just gone, the soles are just about worn, and i think there is a small hole on one of the tounges. Will probably buy another pair!

Shearer nailed it.
I wear Lowa boots, but only as they fit so well for me.
Generally when spending a good amount of coin they are all good boots.

How about trying a firmer pair of gri's?

Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Shearer

Try on as many pairs as you can and get what fits YOUR foot best.

---

Exactly my thought.

I got a pair of full grain leather Kathmandu 10 years ago that fitted me like a glove. I have just replaced them with some lowa, they start to feel and fit better now. Everybody s feet are differents.

FishnHunt - New Zealands Famous Hunting and Fishing Forum Since 1995 - Lowa boots at good prices.

at this price i would buy them again

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by puku

Shearer nailed it.
I wear Lowa boots, but only as they fit so well for me.
Generally when spending a good amount of coin they are all good boots.

How about trying a firmer pair of gri's?

Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

---

i thought i bought the best gri sport had at the time?

Got a pair of scarpas, but prefer my lowas

Wow. And I thought I was making a saving getting them for around 600

Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

At the price on that link, I might need to get a second pair!

Has anyone tried Altberg boots?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Shearer

Try on as many pairs as you can and get what fits YOUR foot best.

---

Yep. Comfort and fit before brand and looks.

tried allot of boots in my time. now i only use paraflex. made in christchurch by hand and bloody inexpensive.
Home - Paraflex. its a little unmarked factory on tuam st, the guy who owns it is damn good to deal with too

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Sideshow

Has anyone tried Altberg boots?

---

Yes and I love them.

I wear Altberg Clubman Classic Motorcycle boots every day, my pair are a 18 months old and will last another year or two before I send them back tot he UK to be resoled (the factory resoles on the original lasts and much cheaper than buying a new pair).

My main outdoor boots are Altberg warriors, they arnt a proper hiking boot but perform very well, my pair are two years old and still have heaps of life left.

Also have a pair of Altberg Field and Fell, these are a insulated boot that i am breaking in for winter.

Overall Altberg produces excellent boots I have been very impressed with them all, I would not hesitate to purchase them again.

+1 for paraflex. Designed for NZ feet.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by rupert

+1 for paraflex. Designed for NZ feet.

---

thats all i use nowadays, just bought another pair for the missus. i suggest anyone interested buy now as he is struggling against cheap nasty imports