In reply to Post #1
Good timing this post.
Im in for a set for hiking and only hear good stuff about these.
I have large clown wide feet (size 13) so a mare to get decent fitting boots.
Would anyone recommend buying used, off shelf or fitted?
Good timing this post.
Im in for a set for hiking and only hear good stuff about these.
I have large clown wide feet (size 13) so a mare to get decent fitting boots.
Would anyone recommend buying used, off shelf or fitted?
In reply to Post #16
Altberg offer a fitting service at their factory, though I needed a size larger than suggested, and would guess it's a bit far for you to travel. Maybe a phone call to the factory would give you some options.
Altberg offer a fitting service at their factory, though I needed a size larger than suggested, and would guess it's a bit far for you to travel. Maybe a phone call to the factory would give you some options.
In reply to Post #16
Gentleman I know has bought used, they were nearly new ,not properly worn in.
Mine were new,but only as my local shop didn't have my size ,used. Mine took a few walks to wear in..
When the time comes,I'd have no problem buying used as local shop have some great used examples at 50% off compared to brand new.
Gentleman I know has bought used, they were nearly new ,not properly worn in.
Mine were new,but only as my local shop didn't have my size ,used. Mine took a few walks to wear in..
When the time comes,I'd have no problem buying used as local shop have some great used examples at 50% off compared to brand new.
In reply to Post #16
I have had both if you can find a military supplies and go and see them in the flesh you can bag some great bargains. I too am 13 wide !!
I have had both if you can find a military supplies and go and see them in the flesh you can bag some great bargains. I too am 13 wide !!
In reply to Post #16
I'd be wary of buying without trying personally.
I'm a 11 wide but I also have quite a deep foot. I bought my boots a long time ago, theyre on a second resole at the mo and only splitting on the stress points may make them redundant. I can't put a liner in, or wear thick socks in mine due to the tightness of the fit, I'll probably go custom fitting when these give up the ghost.
It's always rec to go half size up due to your feet swelling, perhaps more if wearing layered socks, worth keeping in mind.
I'd be wary of buying without trying personally.
I'm a 11 wide but I also have quite a deep foot. I bought my boots a long time ago, theyre on a second resole at the mo and only splitting on the stress points may make them redundant. I can't put a liner in, or wear thick socks in mine due to the tightness of the fit, I'll probably go custom fitting when these give up the ghost.
It's always rec to go half size up due to your feet swelling, perhaps more if wearing layered socks, worth keeping in mind.
In reply to Post #19
We can start a circus mate lol
We can start a circus mate lol
In reply to Post #8
For the defenders, would you say 1/2, a size up on your shoe size, or the same?
For the defenders, would you say 1/2, a size up on your shoe size, or the same?
In reply to Post #22
My comment in post 8 was about haix, but I'd imagine it's also true of altbergs.
If constantly marching then you wouldn't want your foot slopping around in a big boot, but you can always wear a bigger sock and lace tighter for fishing.
If boots are tighter your feet soon become cold when you are more static when fishing!
My comment in post 8 was about haix, but I'd imagine it's also true of altbergs.
If constantly marching then you wouldn't want your foot slopping around in a big boot, but you can always wear a bigger sock and lace tighter for fishing.
If boots are tighter your feet soon become cold when you are more static when fishing!
In reply to Post #23
Apologies I replied to the wrong post, doh.
Apologies I replied to the wrong post, doh.
How are you all cleaning your boots? I want to apply some Gris to mine but there's so much conflicting advice on cleaning boots.
I generally rinse off any chunks of mud daily, end of the week clean off with a damp cloth.
Brought some saddle soap but seen arguments for and against using that, really just want to get them clean enough to proof them. All saddle soap I've seen including the one I have also treat them a bit which I don't want, just want them cleaned.
I got some Altberg Tethera and went half a size up as recommended for wide boots and they are too big for me, might be OK with a super thick pair of socks but they slip around the heel.
Felt fine walking around home in them but not when walking, and was too late to return by then!
I generally rinse off any chunks of mud daily, end of the week clean off with a damp cloth.
Brought some saddle soap but seen arguments for and against using that, really just want to get them clean enough to proof them. All saddle soap I've seen including the one I have also treat them a bit which I don't want, just want them cleaned.
I got some Altberg Tethera and went half a size up as recommended for wide boots and they are too big for me, might be OK with a super thick pair of socks but they slip around the heel.
Felt fine walking around home in them but not when walking, and was too late to return by then!
In reply to Post #25
Altberg themselves do a video on cleaning, it might be stand alone or in the Gris video, I can't quite remember but it's there.
Altberg themselves do a video on cleaning, it might be stand alone or in the Gris video, I can't quite remember but it's there.
In reply to Post #25
All I do is ,wash the crud ,muck off of them .there's a huge puddle on the way home from walking ,so I wash em in that ,but....I have had a tap installed by my front door that's mainly what i wash my boots under ,plus my porter wheel and other bits..
Then....when nearly dry ,I take all the laces out ,I use a stop knot at the end of ALL ,my boots and shoes .anyway..I have a put on brush and a buff off brush .
The put on brush is smaller and stiffer ,I really work the Gris ,into all the leather ,especially the walk crease on the toe area,and the stitching holes ,leave for 20 mins maybe buff up,,relace,job done ..
Mine are Anfibio ,ie ,no goretex lining ,no leaks at all
I have an open fire,and never dry my boots near it ,only at room temp
You can get a insole ,that makes the altbergs fit better,I'm a 9 and it's fine for me..
Don't forget to phone pic or memorise the lacing pattern,I only take laces off every third use,otherwise I just gris and go !
Hope that helps .. its hard being anal !
All I do is ,wash the crud ,muck off of them .there's a huge puddle on the way home from walking ,so I wash em in that ,but....I have had a tap installed by my front door that's mainly what i wash my boots under ,plus my porter wheel and other bits..
Then....when nearly dry ,I take all the laces out ,I use a stop knot at the end of ALL ,my boots and shoes .anyway..I have a put on brush and a buff off brush .
The put on brush is smaller and stiffer ,I really work the Gris ,into all the leather ,especially the walk crease on the toe area,and the stitching holes ,leave for 20 mins maybe buff up,,relace,job done ..
Mine are Anfibio ,ie ,no goretex lining ,no leaks at all
I have an open fire,and never dry my boots near it ,only at room temp
You can get a insole ,that makes the altbergs fit better,I'm a 9 and it's fine for me..
Don't forget to phone pic or memorise the lacing pattern,I only take laces off every third use,otherwise I just gris and go !
Hope that helps .. its hard being anal !
In reply to Post #27
Helpful thanks 👍🏽
Going to gris mine this weekend, I rinsed them and wiped with a cloth before putting away the other day and they are 90% clean and mud free but just don't know how to get them 100% clean in order to treat them? They just have a tiny sheen of mud in a few areas and feel like I shouldn't be treating over the top of that
Svartz are the insoles you speak of for the Altbergs?
Helpful thanks 👍🏽
Going to gris mine this weekend, I rinsed them and wiped with a cloth before putting away the other day and they are 90% clean and mud free but just don't know how to get them 100% clean in order to treat them? They just have a tiny sheen of mud in a few areas and feel like I shouldn't be treating over the top of that
Svartz are the insoles you speak of for the Altbergs?
I have some warriors bought from the factory, custom fit, made to measure then delivered to the house. Cracking boots with a reputation to match, tough and last. In the corner of the shop was a fair old pile of boots waiting for resoling, tells you something that 
To be fair mine took a bit of breaking in, use them for walking not fishing, took them back to the factory and they softened one up for me, after that, like slippers. Leader Gris is the way forward, they do a few different types too.
Popular with the armed forces and police. From what I have seen you can get some good bargains on EBay if anybody is after a pair. Had all sorts over the years, Mendl, last two pairs, good boots but the sole came off on Scafell pike on some air revolution lights. Stick with the Altberg for now, gave them quite a few layers of polish before wearing them, super water repellent too with the leader Gris
To be fair mine took a bit of breaking in, use them for walking not fishing, took them back to the factory and they softened one up for me, after that, like slippers. Leader Gris is the way forward, they do a few different types too.
Popular with the armed forces and police. From what I have seen you can get some good bargains on EBay if anybody is after a pair. Had all sorts over the years, Mendl, last two pairs, good boots but the sole came off on Scafell pike on some air revolution lights. Stick with the Altberg for now, gave them quite a few layers of polish before wearing them, super water repellent too with the leader Gris
In reply to Post #29
Out of interest what do you use to clean yours to the point you can treat them?
Out of interest what do you use to clean yours to the point you can treat them?