Best boots (tabbing, etc.)

**stabtoreg** · 08-12-2009, 22:47

Does anyone have any thoughts on the Altberg Desert Microlite boots?

**davyskuller** · 08-12-2009, 22:54

Originally Posted by therealbigdizzle

Originally Posted by 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?

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.

**The_Kurgen** · 08-12-2009, 23:23

Seen this topic before somewhere
http://www.arrse.co.uk/Forums/viewtopic/t=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

**stormtrooper2006** · 15-12-2009, 15:07

Just wondring does any one know where I could vet altbergs in NI with out having to buy online ?

**bomb-int** · 03-01-2010, 19:05

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-protection.co.uk

**jarrod248** · 03-01-2010, 21:03

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.

**Jungelism** · 03-01-2010, 21:15

Originally Posted by Major_Clanger

Originally Posted by 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.

**sticky** · 03-01-2010, 22:03

Originally Posted by 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!

**jarrod248** · 03-01-2010, 22:09

Originally Posted by sticky

Originally Posted by 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?

**dog1** · 03-01-2010, 22:35

altbergs look like the dogs but which ones

**jarrod248** · 03-01-2010, 22:41

Originally Posted by dog1

altbergs look like the dogs but which ones

That is why there are 9 pages on this thread and other ones around too :D

**Zega** · 05-01-2010, 11:40

Originally Posted by 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!

**ooooh_matron** · 05-01-2010, 11:52

Originally Posted by dog1

altbergs look like the dogs but which ones

Visit them, or alternatively VISIT THEM.

**Mag_to_grid** · 05-01-2010, 12:22

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.

**richard.james** · 05-01-2010, 19:23

Originally Posted by 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-protection.co.uk

Great website and great prices and great service!