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Sounds like my last trip to Altberg in March. Was worth it; 8 months down the line and now despise my Lowas, they feel like breeze blocks!
Couldn't you have just cut a toe off each side? Would've been better than the 8-week wait?
the Meindl boots are the dogs for desert use.
the Meindl boots are the dogs for desert use.
Make sure you get sorbathane insoles for whatever boot, double strike ones helped me out no end for the 2nd half of tour after R and R.
Sounds like my last trip to Altberg in March. Was worth it; 8 months down the line and now despise my Lowas, they feel like breeze blocks!
Another vote for Altberg. Mega service at the factory with actual customer service, and excellent products. My Peacekeepers have done a fair few hard miles and are like slippers compared to the issued torture contraptions.
Yes had the heel section, crumbled on a pair and seen others with similar problems, shame as they were comfy as!
Yes had the heel section, crumbled on a pair and seen others with similar problems, shame as they were comfy as!
Not just me then. Loved how comfy they were, wonder if anyone has any aged Altbergs that have sufferred the same fate?
That is why there are 9 pages on this thread and other ones around too
Depends what you want them for really. Can't comment on the whole range but I've known people who were very happy with there peacekeepers. I had a pair of sneekers and they were worth every penny. Light as a feather, was like wearing silver shadows round a CFT
Downfall with the sneekers, used them training at Lydd when it was snowing last year, and the skin on the end of 2 toes went black and scabby from the cold and water so they offer no protection from the elements, but suppose it's my own fault for being thick enough to wear them and not the issue g-tex boots!
Visit them, or alternatively VISIT THEM.
Great website and great prices and great service!
Plus anything else G4!
Re: Best boots (tabbing, etc.)
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 5:19 pm
JonnoJonno:
To echo the sentiments of the poster above, I have just returned from Altberg and was amazed by the quality of both the service and product. Excellent throughout. Worth the 7 hour round trip 
Sounds like my last trip to Altberg in March. Was worth it; 8 months down the line and now despise my Lowas, they feel like breeze blocks!
Major_Clanger
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Re: Best boots (tabbing, etc.)
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 10:10 pm
Wotcha. I'm off to somewhere hot and sandy very soon and I have been informed by the chaps handing over to us that the issue Lowa desert boots are a bit crap with tales of them shrinking when getting wet and even falling apart.
Now am I right in thinking the issued Lowa boots are the Elite Desert model or are they referring to a different boot? Also does anyone have any first hand experience to refute this as I really prefer Lowa to AltBerg?
Now am I right in thinking the issued Lowa boots are the Elite Desert model or are they referring to a different boot? Also does anyone have any first hand experience to refute this as I really prefer Lowa to AltBerg?
soldier.a
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Re: Best boots (tabbing, etc.)
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 10:48 pm
I had both the Lowa and Meindl issue boots and would go for the meindl, they lasted me 4 months straight before the material on the inside started to tear around the heel
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Re: Best boots (tabbing, etc.)
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 7:18 pm
Sensesworkingovertime:
I have to go 2 sizes up to size 10 L from size 8 L because my feet are that wide! As a result the boots are far too long and have far far far too much empty space at the back towards the heel. Only so much space in the boot can be taken up with socks before your feet start to sweat and smell
The guy at altberg who measured my feet and was pretty amazed at how wide my feet are compared to their length. When I tried on a test pair of boots they had (size 8.5 XXwide) I was shocked at how the sides of my feet didn't rub against the sides of the boot. It was a revelation at how awesomely nimble they felt; Lighter and much shorter than my issued boots. "F*cking hell!!" I thought; I could walk normally in a pair of boots!
Altberg boots FTW
And now I'm cursing the 8 week waiting list
The guy at altberg who measured my feet and was pretty amazed at how wide my feet are compared to their length. When I tried on a test pair of boots they had (size 8.5 XXwide) I was shocked at how the sides of my feet didn't rub against the sides of the boot. It was a revelation at how awesomely nimble they felt; Lighter and much shorter than my issued boots. "F*cking hell!!" I thought; I could walk normally in a pair of boots!
Altberg boots FTW
And now I'm cursing the 8 week waiting list
Couldn't you have just cut a toe off each side? Would've been better than the 8-week wait?
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Re: Best boots (tabbing, etc.)
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:28 pm
soldier.a:
Wotcha. I'm off to somewhere hot and sandy very soon and I have been informed by the chaps handing over to us that the issue Lowa desert boots are a bit crap with tales of them shrinking when getting wet and even falling apart.
Now am I right in thinking the issued Lowa boots are the Elite Desert model or are they referring to a different boot? Also does anyone have any first hand experience to refute this as I really prefer Lowa to AltBerg?
Now am I right in thinking the issued Lowa boots are the Elite Desert model or are they referring to a different boot? Also does anyone have any first hand experience to refute this as I really prefer Lowa to AltBerg?
the Meindl boots are the dogs for desert use.
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Re: Best boots (tabbing, etc.)
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:47 pm
Does anyone have any thoughts on the Altberg Desert Microlite boots?
stabtoreg
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Re: Best boots (tabbing, etc.)
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:54 pm
therealbigdizzle:
soldier.a:
Wotcha. I'm off to somewhere hot and sandy very soon and I have been informed by the chaps handing over to us that the issue Lowa desert boots are a bit crap with tales of them shrinking when getting wet and even falling apart.
Now am I right in thinking the issued Lowa boots are the Elite Desert model or are they referring to a different boot? Also does anyone have any first hand experience to refute this as I really prefer Lowa to AltBerg?
Now am I right in thinking the issued Lowa boots are the Elite Desert model or are they referring to a different boot? Also does anyone have any first hand experience to refute this as I really prefer Lowa to AltBerg?
the Meindl boots are the dogs for desert use.
Make sure you get sorbathane insoles for whatever boot, double strike ones helped me out no end for the 2nd half of tour after R and R.
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Re: Best boots (tabbing, etc.)
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 10:23 pm
Seen this topic before somewhere
www.arrse.co.uk/Forums...77244.html
Only thing I can fault my Altbergs for is the soles.
They have split on both accross the ball of foot, seems they they dont like being in minus 30 then plus 25 then minus 30 then plus 25 repeat for 12 hr shift
www.arrse.co.uk/Forums...77244.html
Only thing I can fault my Altbergs for is the soles.
They have split on both accross the ball of foot, seems they they dont like being in minus 30 then plus 25 then minus 30 then plus 25 repeat for 12 hr shift
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Re: Best boots (tabbing, etc.)
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:07 pm
Just wondring does any one know where I could vet altbergs in NI with out having to buy online ?
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Re: Best boots (tabbing, etc.)
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 6:05 pm
Hi all,
just to let you know that we have lowered all prices on boots.
Lowa, Danner, Magnum, Blackhawk & 5.11 Tactical ranges in stock.
we also offer a 10% forces discount (use discount code UKF09)
Happy New Year
Alex & Team
Intelligent Armour Limited
www.body-armour.co.uk
just to let you know that we have lowered all prices on boots.
Lowa, Danner, Magnum, Blackhawk & 5.11 Tactical ranges in stock.
we also offer a 10% forces discount (use discount code UKF09)
Happy New Year
Alex & Team
Intelligent Armour Limited
www.body-armour.co.uk
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Re: Best boots (tabbing, etc.)
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 8:03 pm
Has anyone had a problem with pro-boots and the soles rotting apart? I've just had a second pair do this, loads of wear left but just crumbled/perished and useless. I can't imagine they can be re-soled, this happened with other boots? They were really old though.
jarrod248
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Re: Best boots (tabbing, etc.)
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 8:15 pm
Major_Clanger:
JonnoJonno:
To echo the sentiments of the poster above, I have just returned from Altberg and was amazed by the quality of both the service and product. Excellent throughout. Worth the 7 hour round trip
Sounds like my last trip to Altberg in March. Was worth it; 8 months down the line and now despise my Lowas, they feel like breeze blocks!
Another vote for Altberg. Mega service at the factory with actual customer service, and excellent products. My Peacekeepers have done a fair few hard miles and are like slippers compared to the issued torture contraptions.
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Re: Best boots (tabbing, etc.)
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 9:03 pm
jarrod248:
Has anyone had a problem with pro-boots and the soles rotting apart? I've just had a second pair do this, loads of wear left but just crumbled/perished and useless. I can't imagine they can be re-soled, this happened with other boots? They were really old though.
Yes had the heel section, crumbled on a pair and seen others with similar problems, shame as they were comfy as!
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Re: Best boots (tabbing, etc.)
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 9:09 pm
sticky:
jarrod248:
Has anyone had a problem with pro-boots and the soles rotting apart? I've just had a second pair do this, loads of wear left but just crumbled/perished and useless. I can't imagine they can be re-soled, this happened with other boots? They were really old though.
Yes had the heel section, crumbled on a pair and seen others with similar problems, shame as they were comfy as!
Not just me then. Loved how comfy they were, wonder if anyone has any aged Altbergs that have sufferred the same fate?
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Re: Best boots (tabbing, etc.)
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 9:35 pm
altbergs look like the dogs but which ones
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Re: Best boots (tabbing, etc.)
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 9:41 pm
dog1:
altbergs look like the dogs but which ones
That is why there are 9 pages on this thread and other ones around too
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Re: Best boots (tabbing, etc.)
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:40 am
dog1:
altbergs look like the dogs but which ones
Depends what you want them for really. Can't comment on the whole range but I've known people who were very happy with there peacekeepers. I had a pair of sneekers and they were worth every penny. Light as a feather, was like wearing silver shadows round a CFT
Downfall with the sneekers, used them training at Lydd when it was snowing last year, and the skin on the end of 2 toes went black and scabby from the cold and water so they offer no protection from the elements, but suppose it's my own fault for being thick enough to wear them and not the issue g-tex boots!
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Re: Best boots (tabbing, etc.)
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:52 am
dog1:
altbergs look like the dogs but which ones
Visit them, or alternatively VISIT THEM.
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Re: Best boots (tabbing, etc.)
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:22 am
Peacekeepers are a good all rounder, warm enough in a British winter with decent socks but then not too hot for the summer or tabbing. Personally I prefer these over Lowa's by a big margin.
Sneakers are good for mincing about in during the warmer months however the ankle support isnt that great.
Sneakers are good for mincing about in during the warmer months however the ankle support isnt that great.
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Re: Best boots (tabbing, etc.)
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 6:23 pm
bomb-int:
Hi all,
just to let you know that we have lowered all prices on boots.
Lowa, Danner, Magnum, Blackhawk & 5.11 Tactical ranges in stock.
we also offer a 10% forces discount (use discount code UKF09)
Happy New Year
Alex & Team
Intelligent Armour Limited
www.body-armour.co.uk
just to let you know that we have lowered all prices on boots.
Lowa, Danner, Magnum, Blackhawk & 5.11 Tactical ranges in stock.
we also offer a 10% forces discount (use discount code UKF09)
Happy New Year
Alex & Team
Intelligent Armour Limited
www.body-armour.co.uk
Great website and great prices and great service!
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