What are the Hanwag boots like pros and cons
Looking for a new pair of hunting boots currently running Lowa
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What are the Hanwag boots like pros and cons
Looking for a new pair of hunting boots currently running Lowa
What about bestard?
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I have a set of hanwags, changed from the lowa Tibet as they were a bit cheaper. They are a similar boot, comfortable, good grip and good support for carrying heavy loads. The stitching on mine came away at the heel after about 6-12 months of use. I sent them away and they were restitched for free but this punctured the goretex liner. Would recommend but will be going back to lowa or trying the bestards
I have seen a lot of Hanwag fail in the sole peeling
Had even brand new ones fail first tramp too :-(
Mind you some Lowa not much better
Meindl would be my choice new in NZ if prepared to spend 500+
Thanks for thatQuote:
Originally Posted by Sarvo
I have heard horror story's of meindls shitting themselves pdq aswell
My lowas are 5 + years old and I'm hard on footwear 6 foot 5 and built like the brick one
Was looking at something a bit lighter on the pocket
Yes - all the mid sole PU system can do itQuote:
Originally Posted by 260rem
Fire places in the bush prob responsible for a lot of down the track peels to be honest
But if you want lightweight boots – there not much other choice
I sold a beautiful pair of Meindl other day with stitched on sole – but they weren’t light but going to a farmer so no issues there most day on horse – his soles wont fall off
I walked out of a set of mendls in 8mths a set of Andrews in 5 running crisipi boots on to my second pair 1st 1 did 14mths
Mate of mine who has a sportshop says 9 of 10 lowas come back, Meindls about the same.
Crispi and Grisport have the least returns. Pretty sure he said no Crispis have come back for faults.
Scarpa are great boots too.
With that all said have had Meindls fckout on first outing and Lowas last 3 or 4 months. Best pair of boots i have currently are Hanwag Alaska's 2 years going well (winter boot). Have also got a pair of Lowa Z6s ive had for 4 years and still great boots, starting to show signs of wear due to age and the fact i wear them a lot (summer tops boot).
Ive seen it many many times debated on here and facefuck this boot vs that but at the end of the day I think sometimes ya just get lucky and get a mint pair of boots that just do what they said they would!
Then sometimes ya just get a shitty pair at no fault of your own.
Ive experienced both shitty Good boots and Great Good boots. The bit that counts is the customer service when it go's south.
I can tell you from experiance with Meindl, Stager Sports is the NZ agent for Meindl and they are complete shithouse to deal with, absolute cnuts. but thats just me. Lowa not much better. All look to you as the problem.
2c
I have heard good things about Zamberlan no personal experience though...
A pair of gronells lasted 4 years of nearly constant use before the leather started cracking at the flex point. I still wear them in the dry.
The lowas that replaced them the Rands split within 12 months and the sole began delamiating. No interest from the importers.
I've gone back to gronells.
I bought the leather lined Tibets out of Austria and got a pair of Hanwags for a mate from Germany. Putting the two side by side, the Hanwags were a little wider, but the lacing system was poor in comparison. The Tibets are very good and I will get them again and the leather lined - which means I can put leather dressing inside and out - no Gortex.
See if Sarvo can get a pair in for you
Bought some hanwags not to long a go, 2nd trip the toe cap peeled away.. back at the shop awaiting the rep to sort them..
also don’t like how they lace up, a prick in the cold
I have been wearing Hanwags for just on two years now, so far no issues at all very happy with them ,probably a bit too rigid for the north island but got used to them now.
One downside is once they get properly wet as in river walking they take ages to dry out , all that padding on the inside does not help.
I try to wear them regulary even if just for a walk round town as i believe there is an issue with the type of glue used on the soles, the glue hardens and breaks down if the boots are not worn often , something like that anyway and is common to all these types of boots. cheers
I have had a pair of Zamberlans (Voiz GTX) and they were the most comfortable boots I have ever owned. Unfortunately their mid sole shat itself after about 5 years. Disappointing because the rest of the boot was perfect.Quote:
Originally Posted by dollarknife
Its not glueQuote:
Originally Posted by 30late
Its a PU compound that is between the Tread sole and the part your foot is sitting on
Lack of use - poor storage - heating by fire - all contribute to this PU substance breaking down
It turns into a texture like cottage cheese (but black) and swells - which then pushes off the tread sole
Age get all boots eventually - but lack of use and stored in humid place will assist it happening way earlier
Zamberlan - Crispi both very underrated hereQuote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
Lowa - most over rated of the lot especially the men's Tibet's
Yeah. Heard that before. "They failed because you don't use them enough". BS. If they fail because you don't use them there is something wrong with them. They must be using the wrong materials for the purpose. I still have a pair of Scarpas I bought 30 years ago. The tread is shot but the rest of the boot is fine. No sign of the sole coming off. I also have a later model of the same boot. 5 Years and the sole is delaminating?????WTF. Having said that most of the Scarpas I have owned have been great. Very durable and a good fit for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by 30late
I have recently bought a pair of Salewas for half the price of Lowas etc and they seem well made but time will tell whether they last or not.
Its the "Modern Way" nowQuote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
Your like me stuck in the past :-)))))))))
You would think there was a suitable material they could use for the mid sole that wouldn't break down. In fact I'm sure there would be but I guess it's not in the manufactures interest for their boot to last tooo long.
PS. Those old Mantas I got off you @Sarvo feel bullet proof. I have been wearing them while doing chainsawing/scrub baring and it is like having a pair of small Sherman tanks on your feet.
Have had my hanwags alaskas for 4 years and still going strong. Only use for hunting tho and that would be 3-4 times a month. Will be buying another pair when mine blow out. Just got back from 5 day tahr hunt did not get sore feet once, good boots.
Yes - I think its an arse of a system - but then what do we knowQuote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
Scarpa Mantas yea
Yes - the Scarpa Matterhorn also is bllet proof - but I tried a pair and just to rigid for my doings and terrain - but for serious Alp etc - be bloody hard to beet
I sold these the other day
These soles wont come off :-)
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But is the mid sole the same modern PU crap?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarvo
No - diff system - stirched on Vibram Sole
My last pair were Zamberlan, fit really well, soles wore out, but uppers are still good. Goretex/waterproofing wasn't that great, but they were a semi-textile boot, so maybe that's what you get. I have purchased a pair of Lowa Ticam from Torpedo 7, full leather, full rand, hopefully they last me okay.Quote:
Originally Posted by dollarknife
I’ve had my Hanwag Alaska’s for over two years now. Still ok. Made by the same family as Lowa. For daily wearing I’ve been using Gronells. Got a pair of 4 year old Bestards that have been resoled twice - wouldn’t wear them on a multi-day trip now though. Used to buy Meindls and Lowas because everyone else did, they’re not worth the premium prices as far as I’m concerned, there’s some bloody good boots out there for ~$450-500. My last pair of Meindls lasted me not even a year.
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+1 for the salewa boots. They are great, very light weight , and well designed with the rubber welt right around them. heaps of support but feel like you are wearing sneakers.I will never go back to the big clod hoppers like lowa now. you can get the full stiff mountaneering type sole or one with a bit more give ,and they are way cheaper than lowas.
Agreed, my sale was are like wearing a pair of sneakers.Quote:
Originally Posted by ANOTHERHUNTER
Best footwear I have ever had.
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