Altberg Defender boots ,any users on here?

I got a pair last year ,these are new ,but not the goretex lined versions ,if your after a great pair of strong boots ,that are warm and comfortable, completely waterproof especially if you use the fantastic 'leder gris ' ,get on them ...

You can also by grade 1 ,which have been worn in at 50 % of the price

They good ..

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yes i sourced a couple of pairs of ebay before i got a good pair

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Have you tried that 'leder gris' ?

It's what Altberg recommended, I thought it a sprat to catch a mackerel, but no what a fantastic protective polish that is ,..you can walk through dense mud etc ,the debris won't stay on yr boots ,you can use it on any boot ,it's brilliant stuff

If Gerry was still about it'd be a link poo,for sure

I've got their Raby boots, and yes I use leder gris on them and my other boots.

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Alright Ged ,yes it's very,very good stuff...

I take all the laces off my boots every 2nd use ,'gris ' the boots AND the laces ,and put a stop overhand knot at the end of each lace ,for speed and ease if use..

Mine are Anfibio,I think or similar ,no liner just leather inside ,great to wear ..

Haix cold and wet weather boots, strong leather and goretex lined.
I also use leder gris on them.

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My local shop has got a load of those Haix boots in.,gonna get a pair for me self also ..

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Look for the wide option, and 1 size up. You can lace tighter if needed, and space for winter socks if required.

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Will do,

Defenders I have also wide,come with 2x special insoles..I bought new,next purchase will be 2nd time around ,as ones I've seen both Haix and Altberg lots of life left in them.

Did you know,Altberg will re sole yr boots if needed,I believe Altberg, the only true British manufacturer for boots left ,re the forces, or it was when I genned up on it last yr..

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They will resole but its not cheap . I get mine altbergs brand new from ebay and big savings.

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no i havent
i just used good quality brown boot polish

for harsher and wetter conditions i have a goretex army boot which i am not sure of the make or brand

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Try and get some Shimmer ,I'm not kidding its the best stuff is 'leder gris'...it feeds the leather in the boots better than other makes..

It's good,very good..

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On the subject of resoling if anyone's in the Cheshire area I can recommend Cheshire Shoe Repairs. I had my Meindl (German military boot supplier) boots done by them and they're like new, cost a bit over £80.

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Ace stuff is Leder Gris.