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| turbo17. 06. 2009 16:59:44 |
In winter I use Meindl (hiking, cramponing), in summer Asolo (high mountains, light climbing), for easier stuff (winter and summer) Garmont. All three top A. Leather plus Gore membrane and regular maintenance and no problems. 
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| Nosko27. 06. 2009 12:09:21 |
Hey!
I'm also thinking about buying new boots, because the other day this happened to me
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30465372&l=9044ba2e51&id=1343216675
and like this it really can't go on anymore
I'm wondering if it's even worth going to check Hervis, Intersport, Gigasport? namely the colleague who got boots there, after 2 years the sole is already peeling off.
Do I need to watch out for something when buying?
Need them for high mountains, up to 150€.
LP
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| jersy27. 06. 2009 13:41:47 |
When choosing boots always take time and try the boot well. I personally recommend Alpina boots (models: anapurna, peak, teton)
lp
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| viharnik27. 06. 2009 13:50:53 |
Just came from K2 store-Ljubljana. Maybe they'll import in a week (not sure) good Fitwell boots for via ferrata, all terrain walking. They made two new models Spirit and Merak with new Event mesh which slightly raises the price but breathes better than Gore-Tex. Also reinforced sole and padded for shock absorption. Purchase price 189eur maybe with some discount. I'd save you checking big sports stores where they have nothing, some hiking Asolo, Salomon which is also expensive and worse in this alpine segment. Looked at Scarpa but via ferrata model too climbing (asymmetric front and less comfortable for normal mountain walking). Cheaper versions of useful mountain boots no less than 170-180 eur. Lp-Rok
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| HeroOfMonks8. 07. 2009 10:33:32 |
I'm selling Alpina hiking boots.
Model: Namib
Upper material: nubuk 2.0 mm
Lining: alpitex
Sole: vibram
Weight in grams/boot: 648
Boots bought last year (16.7.2008) and worn only on one hike in Pohorje. Selling because I bought too small. Size 42. I'll include receipt as they have 2 years warranty against wear.
Call 040-632-631 (Sandi, Celje).
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| heinz24. 01. 2010 22:45:52 |
Does anyone have experience with Alpina Anapurna?
I've already got them, but still interested how they held up for you.
On first trip they were a bit stiff (rigid). I know they'll soften, adapt etc..
Did you use them all year round, or only in winter, etc.?
Thanks!
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| heinz25. 01. 2010 10:57:26 |
Repeating yesterday's inquiry about Anapurna..
LP!
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| grinhorn25. 01. 2010 11:32:37 |
Maybe contact Bojan, I think he used them a lot 
Anapurna
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| Bojan_A25. 01. 2010 11:54:09 |
Hi
Yes, I'm currently using the second pair already.
The boots in my opinion soften too much over time. I think these are gojzars good for one-day winter hikes. For multi-day ones I definitely advise against them, because they soak through too quickly. I use various impregnation sprays but it doesn't help much. Definitely not for any top alpinism with them. For an average mountaineer they are fine cheap winter gojzars. Otherwise I had no problems with them (except that they soaked). The 4-year old pair I still use for sledging or easier ascents.
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| Bojan_A25. 01. 2010 12:23:52 |
And one more thing: I used the first pair all year round - even in summer, because I didn't have summer gojzars. I know I'll never do that again, because I hammered my toes so much that after long hikes I was almost screaming in pain. When I took off the boots I couldn't even touch the toenails for a while, they hurt so much.
Besides, they are also very heavy and I really don't see the point of suffering with them in summer.
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| heinz25. 01. 2010 14:45:06 |
Bojan, thanks!
So if I understand correctly, they are quite solid, considering that you are already using the second pair..
Did they get soaked on one-day hikes too, despite using impregnation? Did you spray them before every use?
Somewhere I read that recently, on the 30th anniversary of the Slovenian ascent of Mount Everest, our entire team that went there used exactly Anapurnas.
Wonder what they used to impregnate them with??
Well, yesterday it seemed to me too that they might let moisture through after longer time. I hope really only after longer..
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| Bojan_A26. 01. 2010 09:19:00 |
I use the second pair mainly because I got them for free, since my brother outgrew them after a few hikes and now I have his (exactly the same as the first pair). Otherwise I would probably buy something else.
I didn't always spray them, because it didn't help much. No, I know - for me they always soaked through.
Probably they used Anapurnas on the expedition for the approach. For higher up probably something else.
Hope you'll still be satisfied with them
Best, Bojan
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| heinz23. 06. 2010 19:30:31 |
What are your experiences with Alpina Tundra? (solid, nice boot for a good price)
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| ljubitelj gora9. 12. 2010 17:11:46 |
I use the same Namib gojzars as user @HeroOfMonks had.
Now I'm interested if they will also be suitable for winter hikes, I don't plan to overdo it up to about 1600 meters, so easier hikes that are not dangerous.
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| otiv9. 12. 2010 17:56:11 |
@ljubitelj gora
Definitely useful for easier hikes where you won't use crampons and you'll be home by evening. Namely all lighter footwear soaks quickly, it all depends on the snow and weather conditions. If it's wet snow, you soon feel moisture in the boots. There are also impregnation sprays available for better water resistance. Good luck on the trail
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| Santi9. 12. 2010 18:10:47 |
Where does it say that easier hikes are up to about 1600m..., I mean, what kind of thinking... 
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| lingo9. 12. 2010 18:12:12 |
ljubitelj you are a phenomenon, do you think they will hold up to 1600m and then let water through? You don't distinguish a waterproof watch from a mountain boot!
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| atoamac9. 12. 2010 18:42:45 |
Come on, come on, guys, not so impatient... You can also rub boots with some impregnating cream. I apply seal fat to my Planika leather gojzarji (Impermeagrasso, manufacturer Kents, bought it somewhere in Ljubljana - in one of the boot shops, don't remember any more. And they don't let water through, that's important.
Previously I used another wax-based ointment which also did its job solidly.
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| turbo10. 12. 2010 07:17:30 |
Leather gojzarji have never soaked me in the dry, plastic Scarpa neither in slush. 
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