In reply to Post #45
Probably true,the pentland group I believe is Chinese and owns many brands including berghaus.
Probably true,the pentland group I believe is Chinese and owns many brands including berghaus.
In reply to Post #46
The Pentland group is British, but I suspect most of it's products are made in China.
The Pentland group is British, but I suspect most of it's products are made in China.
In reply to Post #47
Just did a bit more research, British owned ,global company ,most manufacturing appears to be Asian.
Just did a bit more research, British owned ,global company ,most manufacturing appears to be Asian.
In reply to Post #47
China
Nuff said, mass produced cheap *****
China
Nuff said, mass produced cheap *****
In reply to Post #21
Shame brasher have gone down hill. Ive had a pair of leather lined hillmasters for 20 years and there still going strong, mine are made in Portugal.
Shame brasher have gone down hill. Ive had a pair of leather lined hillmasters for 20 years and there still going strong, mine are made in Portugal.
In reply to Post #48
In reply to Post #50
There are lots of quality outdoor cold weather brands available but I would avoid the big chain store retailers now and look at the high end shooting and feild sports specialist shops.
There are lots of quality outdoor cold weather brands available but I would avoid the big chain store retailers now and look at the high end shooting and feild sports specialist shops.
In reply to Post #50
Same. Well, mine are about 15 years. Leather lined
Super comfy. They did scuff to buggery immediatly.but apparently that was common. Don't get much use to and from my swim so will outlast me I'm sure.
Same. Well, mine are about 15 years. Leather lined
Super comfy. They did scuff to buggery immediatly.but apparently that was common. Don't get much use to and from my swim so will outlast me I'm sure.
In reply to Post #50
Bet mine are the same, gortex lining. Mostly retired but still wearable
Bet mine are the same, gortex lining. Mostly retired but still wearable
In reply to Post #54
Yes gortex lined then cream leather lining
Yes gortex lined then cream leather lining
I've had Aku...rubbish not waterproof.
Salomon...very comfy but fall apart and defo not WP.
Harkila...fall apart.
My current ones that are awesome are the Scarpa ranger 2 GTX
Salomon...very comfy but fall apart and defo not WP.
Harkila...fall apart.
My current ones that are awesome are the Scarpa ranger 2 GTX
I'm a dog walker by profession and have gone through probably 6 pairs of boots in the 4 years I've been walking.
Solomon, north face, brasher, Muck boots, boots costing £100-150+ all fallen apart some in just a few months.
Even some scarpa trainers didn't last me a whole summer but on a different pair of scarpa now that seem to be holding up.
Maybe 1.5 years ago I got some Hanwag boots and although expensive are in a totally different league to all the others I've had before. So much more comfortable to wear for hours on end and so far minimal signs of wear. They have also been the only boots that are actually waterproof even in downpours.
Also some Meindl shoes for spring / autumn use which have also held up well.
If you put alot of miles through your boots it's well worth forking out for some decent ones, and also take care of them! Don't leave them caked in mud, give them some treatment every now and then.
Solomon, north face, brasher, Muck boots, boots costing £100-150+ all fallen apart some in just a few months.
Even some scarpa trainers didn't last me a whole summer but on a different pair of scarpa now that seem to be holding up.
Maybe 1.5 years ago I got some Hanwag boots and although expensive are in a totally different league to all the others I've had before. So much more comfortable to wear for hours on end and so far minimal signs of wear. They have also been the only boots that are actually waterproof even in downpours.
Also some Meindl shoes for spring / autumn use which have also held up well.
If you put alot of miles through your boots it's well worth forking out for some decent ones, and also take care of them! Don't leave them caked in mud, give them some treatment every now and then.
In reply to Post #57
Miendl Mens Magic 2.0 - have only just fallen apart after 20yrs!
Miendl Mens Magic 2.0 - have only just fallen apart after 20yrs!
These are pretty unbeatable for the money,
https://www.militarykit.com/products/meindl-waterproof-mountain-boots-black
https://www.militarykit.com/products/meindl-waterproof-mountain-boots-black