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    Grisport boots

    Does anyone rate the grisport full leather hiking boots? Are they durable and comfortable?

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    They are ok I suppose I had a pair of high leg ones, found the sole a bit slippy and flexible for my liking as a hunting boot. Relegated to work boots but didnt last. Now I buy gronells and am very happy. Pricy though but after a days walking if your feet arent sore its worth it.

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    On my second pair of full length "Kaikoura" boots. I find them very comfortable and durable. The sizing is rather generous so as was recommended to me by the importer, you'll probably need to go down a size from what you'd normally buy.

    I use them for everything... gardening, working around the house and climbing the hills. I need a good chunky sole for the tussocks as much of the hunting around here involves sidling around in and out of guts. These fit the bill nicely.

    I didn't wear out the first pair... the stitching on the side started to let go from being cut by sharp rocks.

    Pretty certain you wont be disappointed.

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    Spend your money on something else, comfy as all hell but I've had maybe 5 pairs and none last more than 6 months, the soles keep falling off and the leather behind the toe area wears through.
    Maybe they dont like farm use but similar priced boots have lasted 2 years.

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    Wow. I've never had those problems... especially not issues withe the sole.

    Is that the result of an acidic environment?

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    Quote Originally Posted by planenutz View Post
    Wow. I've never had those problems... especially not issues withe the sole.

    Is that the result of an acidic environment?
    I don't no to be fair mate, youd think not considering farmlands push them.

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    @BRADS what boots do you use on the farm now?

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigbear View Post
    @BRADS what boots do you use on the farm now?
    I use Andrew boots, they just seem to keep lasting, I dont where gumboots so they get a pretty hard life, never clean or oil them.
    I cant recommend them enough to be honest.

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    I rate Gri sport Hikers as a budget light weight stalking boot. They aren't very waterproof or designed for running around in the rocks chasing Tahr but are fine for general bush hunting.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Philipo View Post
    I rate Gri sport Hikers as a budget light weight stalking boot. They aren't very waterproof or designed for running around in the rocks chasing Tahr but are fine for general bush hunting.
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    Thanks for the opinions, I see Kathmandu have a few on sale even some lowa so might just get a pair of those. There are some hunters element ones at outdoor supplies that say they are suitable for intense hunting and lay ages but might just be out of budget I don’t want to pay like $600 for a pair of boots haha

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    Several friends have had issues with hunters element boots. If kathmandu have a sale on either their boots or the lowa would be good value just remember cow shit etc is not boot friendly.

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    Could always buy a pair of gore Tex ones off @Sarvo

    I can't rate mine highly enough. They're way better than my Kathmandu ones

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    Go have a look at some of the boots at EZ Direct in Taupo.

    I've had 2 pairs of GriSport Kawekas. Very comfortable boot at a reasonable price, but depending on the amount of use and how hard you are on gear, longevity could be an issue. Mine lasted just over a year per pair, but that is daily use plus a fair amount of tramping with regular care...

    Now I'm trying some Kostyle boots from EZ Direct. Different level of boot altogether. Lot less stitching, rand, re-enforced heel (that's where I wear out mos boots). Will see how these go.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Russian 22. View Post
    Could always buy a pair of gore Tex ones off @Sarvo

    I can't rate mine highly enough. They're way better than my Kathmandu ones

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