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The price of boots is rediculous these days..imo.
i see some HE, Zulu boots on sale an seem to fit the bill for a day to day stalking but also packing boot......
i am wondering if anyone has worn these for any duration an what your opinion on them is, in regard to longevity? they holding together from a fair bit of wear? etc.
appreciate the info
having trouble justifying $600 for Crispi boots at this moment in life!?!?!?
I have the Victor boots which is the same as the Zulu I believe.
They have been good to me, I use them for chasing pheasants as well as out in the bush.
They have a fairly stiff sole, which I like.
Scroll back or search back through forum,you will find very few positive things said about any of Thier gear at all. I wrecked a pair of Thier boots in very short time.
I have the Hunters Element Lima boots, they are pretty close to the worst boot I have ever worn.
I broke them in hunting goats and chasing pheasant, but after a few trips the lining around the heel was coming loose. I foolishly decided to walk into Thunderbolt Creek and these boots just about broke me over the 4 days I was in there.
I came out and went straight to town to buy other boots.
Your feet may be different, but I wouldn't even use hunters element boots to walk the dog.
I had a pair of Zulus, they were so uncomfortable they got relegated to my yard and tractor workboot and they still fell apart in 8 months.
I rate some of their gear. Halo jacket is one. But the boots..... twice now it's been a shit deal. I'm a slow learner, but not that slow.
I bought a pair of Zulus 2 years ago when they were on special for $200 but I havnt been overly impressed.
The sole wasn’t flat, it’s slightly curved so I don’t get a solid grip when walking.
I also find they don’t breathe aswell as they should so the boots end up wet from sweaty feet.
I ended up buying a pair of Lowa Rangers for NZ$320 imported here into NZ and they’re a great boot, PM me if you want more info on where I got them.
As for the Zulus I just use them as a general work boot cutting trees/wood
[QUOTE=Seventenths;1478349]I bought a pair of Zulus 2 years ago when they were on special for $200 but I havnt been overly impressed.
I ended up buying a pair of Lowa Rangers for NZ$320 imported here into NZ and they’re a great boot, PM me if you want more info on where I got them.
Share with the team mine need replacing
Yeah thanks guys.
I also had Limas once.. for two weeks...
Thats a bit of a bugger as their newer stuff looks reasonable but a boot is somethong that gets alot of attention an wears the brunt of what we do.
Il keep searching...
Im on my last set of Sarvos serbian imports but guna step up a bit more.
I won’t put on an open forum where I get gear from overseas as NZ distributors like to close down overseas sellers selling directly to kiwis and are therefore able to clip that ticket more.
Rees, I’ve replied to your PM ��
Everyone i know has had regret buying hunters element boots, i would stay away.
Out of interest, those people who had failures very quickly did you return the boot? The consumer guarantees act covers reasonable use and most manufacturers would be keen to replace the product to protect their name. If it was my company I'd want to know when my products failed so i could light a fire under my suppliers.
I return products regularly if they fail and hardly ever are left worse off
Identify your target beyond all doubt because you never miss (right?) and I'll be missed.
I’ve had a good run from “keen” boots,good price and holding up well .
I tried on a set of HE boots in H&F a while back. I put them on started lacing them up and an eyelet tore out, never touched another set since.
as a general rule I never buy boots or packs from companies that don't specialize in that area, asking for problems lol
I just brought some scarpas from macpac, $330 and comfortable as, no issues with them yet and it's a reputable Italian company, been around for ages
Ive just purchased Salomons.... quest 4 gtxs for $350au
Thanks everyone
They should treat you well. I’ve got the quest prime, very happy with them. Super light, solid enough for the most part, just lack a little rigidity for sidling nasty stuff. Got my sportivas for that, though.
There are some excellent boots going second hand, often barely used, for very reasonable prices on trademe. Just have to keep an eye out, be patient for the right size and class of boot to pop up.
Good move. The HE Zulus are shhhhiiiiitt
They'll be sweet. I got the Quest Element gtx and they're awesome. Wouldn't wear them in the cold but for North Island bush they're perfect.Quote:
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What he said
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Stear clear
They’re an awesome boot, lightweight and won’t need breaking in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees
I also have the zulu's. they just dont feel right when I walk in them. feels crazy to ditch them and buy new boots but it will be a bigger disaster if they fail on me in the mountains.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seventenths
I'll pm you for that overseas buyer if I can?
I'll PM you later for that website, I'm too new on the forum to do PMs I see. got to earn my stripes first :)Quote:
Originally Posted by bacon_lube