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Old 13 Apr 2007
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Boots again!!
Sorry to raise the issue as it has been discussed to exhaustion but has anyone tried the vendramini marathon boots? Are they available in the UK? When I travelled last time I had hiking boots because I have very wide feet and couldn't find anything comfortable. Any ideas?

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ALtbergs boots
Is it for riding?

For wide feet try Altberg boots. They have a superb high quality range.

My husband had the same problem (wide feets). They do lots sort of motorcycle/military/hiking boots, at your precise measurements.

My hubby seems very happy with his riding boots.

Altberg Bootmakers - Richmond, North Yorkshire

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I use 'Lowa' combat boots on the bike and off it
Not cheap, but very good boots

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Lowas
I'll back the vote for Lowas, excellent boots, on and off the bike. Feel like a trainer on, but very protective and supportive. I have feet softer than a choirboy's cheek, but have never had a blister while wearing them. Top quality build and finish too. I always wear them on my DRZ, where a full-on biker boot can make me feel a bit silly.

The only problem is they are obviously a military boot, and popular with Western forces so I suppose this could cause a problem in some politically unstable areas.

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boots again !!!
I have used Altberg boots for a few years. I like the fact that I can get a pair to suit just me. But I've never been impressed with the thickness of leather, and find that after 18 months of day to day use, they begin to sag and be less supportive.
Best boots I ever had were a pair of Sidi's but that particular model dosn't seem to have been available for quite a while.
Or so I thought until I looked at the Aerostich site. There was this familiar looking pair of boots ! Called "Combat Touring Boot", made by guess who ? Sidi !
So I ordered a pair and I'm eagerly awaiting delivery.
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Altberg prices
Has anybody bought boots from Altberg recently?

I fancy a pair of Hogg lites but I'm a bit confused about the cost. I'm sure I read here somewhere that the prices Altberg quote on their website are not actually the prices you pay. So how does that work then?

Also, I like the Hogg lites as they don't have a waterprooof membrane, which I find makes my feet hot and the boots take an age to dry if they get soaked, but will they keep the weather out?
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Crusty, If you go on to the Altberg website you will see rrp prices, however after you register on site you see a different set of prices about 20% cheaper. I was fortunate to get a brand new pair of Altberg clubmans of ebay that fit like a glove, they do take a bit of breaking in tho.
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Cool altbergs
I went to the altberg factory and found them very helpful however didn't get a pair as I am unconvinced of them. All altbergs are is a pair of hiking boots with some foam stiched to the ankle for protection. or lack of it - a bike landing on your ankle, I doubt these would stand up to this.

I didn't get them as the leather seemed too thin - even on the origional hogg boots (thickest) and also the lack of protection.
If i were that way inclined to want boots with litle protection and good for walking i think a pair of combat boots from an army & navy store would be as good.
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Oxtar.
Only way to go IMO. I visited the Altberg booth at a show in the UK and liked the boots, but as pointed out, they are mostly converted hiking boots and a bit crude compared to the way the Italians do things.

Pluses on the Oxtar's are:
True Gore-Tex. Really waterproof. Never sweaty. Most comfy boot i've ever worn. Walked the whole Louve museum in mine and all over Paris for a week.

I have two pair, the Explorers and the Matrix. Both for around $150 or cheaper if you find a sale online.

I'm waiting for the Infinity Oxtar's to be imported again to the USA. Nice looking boots and if anything like my other Oxtar's then they are the bomb.

These are REAL motorcycle boots...made in Italy. Truly waterproof and breathable (Gore-Tex certified) Rugged with proper Tibia protection, tough
foot / heal box. Good zippers that last.

My Explorers are now 4 years old and just starting to go away. 70,000 miles over this period and lots of walking around.
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