In reply to Post #30
Most of my expensive outdoor footwear like Salomon, aku, mammut, Merrell... all leak!
Scarpa though have been awesome for me, five years not a drop gone through, still on original laces too. Ranger 2 gtx.
Most of my expensive outdoor footwear like Salomon, aku, mammut, Merrell... all leak!
Scarpa though have been awesome for me, five years not a drop gone through, still on original laces too. Ranger 2 gtx.
In reply to Post #31
Probably made on the ridgemonkey production line
Probably made on the ridgemonkey production line
In reply to Post #31
I've got a few pairs of MOD issue Aku's and I love them. Super comfortable...Zero break in.
If it's super wet, I wear Aigle wellingtons though.
I've got a few pairs of MOD issue Aku's and I love them. Super comfortable...Zero break in.
If it's super wet, I wear Aigle wellingtons though.
In reply to Post #32
🤣🤣 probably right!
🤣🤣 probably right!
In reply to Post #1
Going by Ridgemonkey's reputation on some of their gear the last thing I'd buy from them would be footwear. I had some Prologic boots for years and they were brilliant until last year when they started to split.
I replaced them with a pair of Jack Wolfskin Texapore Polar boots after much research. They cost me £200 but they are absolutely worth every penny. Easy to get on and off, very warm and no water ingress.
I agree with the poster below that said don't go for angling brands when you are buying footwear such as this although I was happy with my Prologic boots.
Going by Ridgemonkey's reputation on some of their gear the last thing I'd buy from them would be footwear. I had some Prologic boots for years and they were brilliant until last year when they started to split.
I replaced them with a pair of Jack Wolfskin Texapore Polar boots after much research. They cost me £200 but they are absolutely worth every penny. Easy to get on and off, very warm and no water ingress.
I agree with the poster below that said don't go for angling brands when you are buying footwear such as this although I was happy with my Prologic boots.
In reply to Post #35
I've bought some on the back of a recommendation. They look and feel well built but time will tell
I've bought some on the back of a recommendation. They look and feel well built but time will tell
Coming from a military background
Salomon except no substitute
Salomon except no substitute
In reply to Post #30
+1, my personal choice for high boots is Meindl as used by the German Military, shoes are Merrel Moab normal and Goretex. I was thinking of trying the Moab boots as a lighter summer boot but never got round to it. 1000s of reviews for each online.
+1, my personal choice for high boots is Meindl as used by the German Military, shoes are Merrel Moab normal and Goretex. I was thinking of trying the Moab boots as a lighter summer boot but never got round to it. 1000s of reviews for each online.
In reply to Post #39
second the Merrel Moabs got the ventilated version for £60 from Amazon 3-4 years ago now and have been nothing but fantastic. still not found a good winter boot/shoe so tend to just wear wellies.
i tend to buy everything nowadays from companies that actually specialize in the product I want, clothing, footware all outdoor brands, cookware trianga etc etc
second the Merrel Moabs got the ventilated version for £60 from Amazon 3-4 years ago now and have been nothing but fantastic. still not found a good winter boot/shoe so tend to just wear wellies.
i tend to buy everything nowadays from companies that actually specialize in the product I want, clothing, footware all outdoor brands, cookware trianga etc etc
In reply to Post #37
Agree completely. I walk about 40 miles a week. With Salomons they basically last as long as the vibram sole. About a year with my mileage. They are also comfy and the waterproof membrane holds up well.
I tried Merrell boots and not a patch on Salomon. Good trainers though.
Agree completely. I walk about 40 miles a week. With Salomons they basically last as long as the vibram sole. About a year with my mileage. They are also comfy and the waterproof membrane holds up well.
I tried Merrell boots and not a patch on Salomon. Good trainers though.
In reply to Post #41
Salomon's the last five years or so have been utterly useless. They know it as well they refund or send a new pair out no questions asked if within the two year warranty. I've got a pair from 2017 and they're brilliant, I've had multiple newer pairs and they are useless. Scarpa much better.
Salomon's the last five years or so have been utterly useless. They know it as well they refund or send a new pair out no questions asked if within the two year warranty. I've got a pair from 2017 and they're brilliant, I've had multiple newer pairs and they are useless. Scarpa much better.
Merrell Moab Gortex. not the cheapest but very comfortable. on my 2nd pair of boots. 1st pair lasted 18 months of walking 6 miles a day. also have the Moab trainer again very comfortable and hard wearing. i steer clear of fishing branded boots since i bought a pair of vass boots which are utter rubbish.