British Army Ammo Boots
(2015-12-14)
I was very surprised at the quality of their construction and the thickness of the leather used. I wear an orthopaedic insert which I am able to put inside the boot and still have plenty of room. I have not attempted to wear the boots without this insert, and I am not, therefore, sure whether or not they may fit a little large.
As one individual mentioned above, the thickness of the leather engenders a touch of 'breaking in' -- however, instead of wearing them wet (which really does work), I chose to soak them heavily with dubbin, and then drive around with my Land Rover heater on full to soften them up (I have spent far too many days with wet feet, and elected a much more comfortable bedding-in mechanism -- though getting the wet will probably work much more effectively).
The boots are extremely comfortable, and I appreciate a stout leather sole's support. They came with hob-nails and cleats front and rear (though the hobnails are not attached and are optional), and two pairs of leather laces.
Given boots I have purchased from Loaks' or Grenson's, these boots are of not-quite-similar quality, and are, therefore, worth every penny of the $100 (given the $800 price tag of Loaks and Grensons. I chose them to wear as everyday dress boots, but as I live in Canada, I have yet to determine whether or not driving the hobnails in will improve grip in the winter at all.
As one individual mentioned above, the thickness of the leather engenders a touch of 'breaking in' -- however, instead of wearing them wet (which really does work), I chose to soak them heavily with dubbin, and then drive around with my Land Rover heater on full to soften them up (I have spent far too many days with wet feet, and elected a much more comfortable bedding-in mechanism -- though getting the wet will probably work much more effectively).
The boots are extremely comfortable, and I appreciate a stout leather sole's support. They came with hob-nails and cleats front and rear (though the hobnails are not attached and are optional), and two pairs of leather laces.
Given boots I have purchased from Loaks' or Grenson's, these boots are of not-quite-similar quality, and are, therefore, worth every penny of the $100 (given the $800 price tag of Loaks and Grensons. I chose them to wear as everyday dress boots, but as I live in Canada, I have yet to determine whether or not driving the hobnails in will improve grip in the winter at all.
Dr.
(2015-11-16)
These are a fabulous pair of boots. Well made at a very fair price!
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