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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 !
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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.
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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!
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In reply to Post #23
Apologies I replied to the wrong post, doh.
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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!
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In reply to Post #8
For the defenders, would you say 1/2, a size up on your shoe size, or the same?
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In reply to Post #19
We can start a circus mate lol
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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.
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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 !!
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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.
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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.
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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?
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In reply to Post #12
Ace stuff is Leder Gris.
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On the subject of resoling if anyone's in the Cheshire area I can recommend Cheshire Shoe Repairs. I had my Meindl (German military boot supplier) boots done by them and they're like new, cost a bit over £80.
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In reply to Post #12
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In reply to Post #11
Try and get some Shimmer ,I'm not kidding its the best stuff is 'leder gris'...it feeds the leather in the boots better than other makes..
It's good,very good..
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In reply to Post #3
no i havent
i just used good quality brown boot polish
for harsher and wetter conditions i have a goretex army boot which i am not sure of the make or brand
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In reply to Post #9
They will resole but its not cheap . I get mine altbergs brand new from ebay and big savings.
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In reply to Post #8
Will do,
Defenders I have also wide,come with 2x special insoles..I bought new,next purchase will be 2nd time around ,as ones I've seen both Haix and Altberg lots of life left in them.
Did you know,Altberg will re sole yr boots if needed,I believe Altberg, the only true British manufacturer for boots left ,re the forces, or it was when I genned up on it last yr..
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In reply to Post #7
Look for the wide option, and 1 size up. You can lace tighter if needed, and space for winter socks if required.
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In reply to Post #6
My local shop has got a load of those Haix boots in.,gonna get a pair for me self also ..
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Haix cold and wet weather boots, strong leather and goretex lined.
I also use leder gris on them.
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In reply to Post #4
Alright Ged ,yes it's very,very good stuff...
I take all the laces off my boots every 2nd use ,'gris ' the boots AND the laces ,and put a stop overhand knot at the end of each lace ,for speed and ease if use..
Mine are Anfibio,I think or similar ,no liner just leather inside ,great to wear ..
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I've got their Raby boots, and yes I use leder gris on them and my other boots.
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In reply to Post #2
Have you tried that 'leder gris' ?
It's what Altberg recommended, I thought it a sprat to catch a mackerel, but no what a fantastic protective polish that is ,..you can walk through dense mud etc ,the debris won't stay on yr boots ,you can use it on any boot ,it's brilliant stuff
If Gerry was still about it'd be a link poo,for sure
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In reply to Post #1
yes i sourced a couple of pairs of ebay before i got a good pair
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Altberg Defender boots ,any users on here?
I got a pair last year ,these are new ,but not the goretex lined versions ,if your after a great pair of strong boots ,that are warm and comfortable, completely waterproof especially if you use the fantastic 'leder gris ' ,get on them ...
You can also by grade 1 ,which have been worn in at 50 % of the price
They good ..
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