$604 Handmade Norwegian Mountain boots - Dundas

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[@hansmemling2311]

The amount of products you pushed in this video, is a bit out of hand tbh. By all means, get that bag, but there's a limit. I watch your stuff exactly because you are saving me money in the long run, not to be a consumer you shill a bunch of products to.

[@Ronald-g3z]

The kodiac color is very nice, I really want a pair now!!

[@davelrd]

Put some good wear into them before cutting them. It will allow an honest appraisal of its fit and functionality.

[@Yataro79]

oh yes, please.

[@dl6860]

This is a GREAT IDEA!

[@watchreport]

I agree. I would love to hear some actual wearing feedback, even if it’s only 2 weeks wear before cutting them in half.

[@irkypots]

it would be nice to see you cover more european brands, since getting classic pnw boots is a pain (import tax, VAT, customs and shipping) it would be nice for us europeans to see handmade, high quality products that are easily available :)

[@highfructosedreams]

Agreed!

[@Sbjweyk]

Yes please and information on good brands is surprisingly hard to come by

[@RyTrapp0]

I'd like to see more euro brands too, shipping to the US may be rough but I could see the occasional offering enticing me enough to go for it. I tend to be pragmatic with my spending, but having an interest in interesting things can definitely overrule that lol.

[@joaogaspar9155]

Yes, this!

[@Northernerdownsouth]

@@irkypots agree. I’ve wasted lots of money over the years trying to find good quality boots. I’ve found the following to be worth the money; Fracap (exceptional quality, repairable) and Lanx (new brand, handmade in the UK, repairable), Dundas (exception quality and repairable).

[@gudstav666]

European hiking boot showdown? Paraboot, Fracap, Diemme, and a bunch of other ones?

[@highfructosedreams]

I'd like to add Steinkogler who used to make to make the Austrian army boots, real heavy duty stuff

[@Snegojui]

That would be nice!

[@raffy141]

Meindl Trabert (Small handcraft company in Germany - own 2 pairs from them and LOVE them , Real Goodyear welt boots)

[@ckra2001]

@@raffy141 Traberts are not goodyear welted, they are "zwiegenäht" (norwegian stitched) I own one pair a swell (Kreuzberg), best one is propably the Andechs

[@KC2761-d5x]

@@highfructosedreams I was about to comment the same thing, I have a pair of the heavy Feldschuhe and I love them

[@I_THE_ME]

Absolutely cut these open. It's lovely to see them on a bigger channel.

[@Vjekoslav-vf3hr]

No!!!!

[@kristofferholst6053]

After some wear of course

[@citb3483]

I do not want to have them cut up but I would like to know how their shank and midsole is constructed.

[@no1isperfect4anyone]

Hello, ragg socks are not considered girly at all. It is an essential piece of wear here in Norway througout the year, even in summer. They are often used with hiking boots because they are warm, soft and durable. Most people who buy boots in norway use a ragg sock when testing if the boots fits to ensure that the boot is big enough to wear with ragg socks!

[@chrdal]

Absolutely this!

[@EvzenKovar-i5p]

I may have to pick up a pair. Recently got into wool socks. Took the plunge and bought a pair of Darn Tough hikers last year. Now I wear nothing else. Merino wool seems like some sort of miracle textile.

[@chrdal]

@@EvzenKovar-i5p Most ragg socks arent merino wool. The ones I have are wool and acrylic mix, for more strength and less itching. I bought a couple pairs of factory made ones at a military surplus store, but the rest were made by my mother and my grandmothers. Personally I just use them around the house in the winter and for hiking. I havent tried Darn Tough, but I have enjoyed a few pair of Smartwool, but I struggel finding ones big enough. I might try to get some Darn Tough ones.

[@EvzenKovar-i5p]

@@chrdal Many guys I work with kept recommending them to me over the years but they’re really expensive and that kept me away. Tried one pair and was shocked. Now have 4 pairs and guard them. Gotta make sure the drying thief never gets one. :)

[@jayhorton4275]

Yes to cutting in half. These look like what Danner should aspire to.

[@mr.y.mysterious.video1]

How on earth are wool socks girly? What are manly socks made of? Barbed wire ?

[@axelskull]

sandpaper. condoms.

[@w0033944]

LOL.

[@JonasKFriedChicken]

So we would usually call the Norwegian welt "beksøm" in Norway. More named after the thread used than the actual welt stitch. "Bek" is pitch, and the traditional linen thread used for the welt stitch was traditionally infused with pitch for strength and water resistance.

[@aeonsnarfus]

I checked out all of Dundas’ boots, and let’s just say a new love affair has begun. ❤

[@poolauncher3064]

I wanna know how’s the true norwegian welt is made 👋

[@fearnpol4938]

These are made in England not Norway.

[@poolauncher3064]

@@fearnpol4938 their website says boots are made in austria 🤔

[@maddoxortiz3458]

@@fearnpol4938still a “Norwegian welt” no matter the location made

[@qltyboots]

@@fearnpol4938These are made in Austria. Their 01 boots are made in England by William Lennon

[@AliceBowie]

⛧⸸RVE NORWEGIAN VVEL⸸ KVL⸸⛧ 🤘

[@RandomGuy-qm3mg]

These are classic European style mountain boots! Like watching a documentary of an Everest expedition from the 70's before all the plastic came in. These will take a long time to break in but they'll be amazing when you do. Would be interesting to see what a Norwegian welt is. Almost too pretty to cut but cut them anyway! for science

[@theorenhobart]

i had a pair like this in the 80s made in Italy. fabulous boots in beautiful thick leather but the soles could not survive the cold and split. because they were real mountain boots and not winter boots like the salesman said.

[@BlazeYourOwnPath]

Give em the chop. They just look like the real McCoy. Always nice when you see something handcrafted and can feel some of the energy and care that went into making it.

[@aeonsnarfus]

So uniquely beautiful. Do not cut. And wool knit socks. So lovely. Wear, break in, but no cut! ❤

[@dizzan5042]

I was thinking about voting to cut, but perhaps a true break in would be neat. Especially now that it's cooling down...or is it up????

[@alexanderteremkov5549]

Finally real hiking/mountain boots! Love it. Definitely wants to see how they made.

[@JJ_Gu]

Dundas are made by Steinkogler of Austria and William&Lennon Co of UK, and in this case, Steinkogler. They all make beautiful boots, check them out

[@highfructosedreams]

That's good to know, I had no idea

[@krazmokramer]

Those boots look like my Vasque Mountaineering & Hiking Boots hand made in 1976 (mfg date stamped inside) by Red Wing, except mine are tan roughout. Unbelievably comfortable! These were popular when I was in high school in the early '70's. Of course it's a Norwegian welt! They're Norwegian boots!😂THANKS for this view!!

[@jhwsrl311]

I had a pair of made-in-Italy Vasque mountain boots like this that I absolutely loved. Bought in Oregon on sale for about $200 in the early 1980s. I worked as a field geologist bushwacking through the northern Rockies and desert. They were the only type of boots that really lasted - maybe a couple of seasons worth. Wish I could still get them. Will look into the Limmers.

[@MarkJarz]

I can concur, In HS in the 70s. Even the dept stores carried cheaper knockoffs. We called them “Waffle Stompers”

[@krazmokramer]

@@MarkJarz Yup, exactly. Garmisch (made in W. Germany) was the brand of choice in Kansas and Nebraska. These Vasque are as good or better than the Garmisch. $90 on ebay. They were barely worn.

[@davidfantle6721]

I used my Lowa Alpspitz mountaineering boots for rock and ice climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, and occasionally as a fashion statement in high school in the 70's as well. They now occupy a space on my wall with old crampons attached as decor :)

[@waltbh1562]

You should check out Limmer boots

[@myge]

These boots are made for walking, and that’s just what I’ll do. But if you would cut them open, well, that’s what you should do. I am still amazed over the details that makes these shoes so great, and almost everlasting!

[@scorah73]

How about some Hanwag doublestitched boots? Slightly more reasonably priced than these but look like traditionally made mountain boots

[@magnusberger6762]

Dundas are the best! I’ve had a pair of Type 01 for many years. Except from new rubber outsoles (due to a lot of loving use) they are still in great condition. They are really solid, but very comfortable when you break them in. My wife has got a pair of the Lille Bjørn, and she loves them too - both for trekking and for casual use. Even though I would hate to see them destroyed I think you should cut them and see the fantastic quality and materials!

[@TheFrontyer]

As a Norwegian its interesting to see this, they look like traditional mountain boots that we use, though most now are of course mass produced. Did not know about this brand, very interesting. These need to be cut apart. But please wear them a little first, get a good feel for them. Epseicially try walking in mud, water, sumps etc..test them in the elements they should be tested.

[@1maico1]

I think they are made by Steinkogler in Austria. Their model 01 are made by William Lennon in England

[@Toad_Hugger]

Definitely interested in seeing these cut in half! I was a bit disappointed in how the Danner boots were made, so it'd be great to see a more proper pair of traditional hiking boots. More info on their Norwegian welt would be great too. Don't see too many shoes made with them!

[@Taugtaug]

You should review traditional hiking boots from the alps oit of "Juchten" leather. :)

[@araki_nago]

here are some of traditional mountain boots - Hanwag Grünten, Hanwag Tashi, Hanwag Bergler, DIemme roccia vet, Fracap m120, Alico Tahoe. cut!

[@Northernerdownsouth]

Hanwag quality still good? Meindl has gone down the toilet

[@araki_nago]

@@Northernerdownsouth have no idea about Hannah

[@Northernerdownsouth]

@@araki_nagoautocorrect. I meant Hanwag

[@araki_nago]

@@Northernerdownsouth I see. Don't have any of Hanwag boots, so I can't tell anything about the quality, sorry. Just know that Hanwag has a mountain boots. but I heard from people who have it(Tashi, Grunten, Bergler) that the quality is pretty awesome.

[@asphericalelephant]

I absolutely love Dundas boots. I brought a pair of the Type 01's in Mustard Suede a couple of years back, I'm still breaking them in!!!

[@dangniewecki6248]

Literally went to their website to check them out after this and those were the ones that caught my eyes. I am super curious about that leather. I wish we could post pics in the comments I am dying to see better pics and worn in pics.

[@asphericalelephant]

@@dangniewecki6248 The patina of the leather is really beautiful as it ages. It does scuff easily during daily wear, and initially I was concerned about spoiling my boots when treating the leather. However, having got in touch with Dundas, they recommended Saphir Everest for the Mustard Suede leather which make the boots look brand new whenever I re-treat them! Regarding the size, I’ve found the boots to be true to size. The toe box has just enough room but isn’t overly spacious. Oh, and they do take some putting on and taking off as there’s no speed hooks. When I wear my pair, I’ll wear them all day long. Also, be prepared for a long break in, the sole of the boots are about a 1/2 inch thick vegetable tanned leather!!!

[@CharlesLeChat]

As Swede I would love to see what our neighbours has to offer. So go for the cutting!

[@petersimeone3491]

YES I am interested in what's inside, but NO I do not want you to cut them in half!! :-)

[@mariogiardinazzo8381]

Probably the best made hikers I’ve seen so far!

[@tracye9297]

Limmer Boot Company in New Hampshire. They have traditional hiking boots.

[@harryrider8047]

Was just going to comment this same thing. Limmer is famous for their mountain boots. Would love to see a review of theirs.

[@sweetpadre]

These are the nicest boots you have unboxed in a while.

[@dimitaryolovski7612]

Can you take a look at Urban Shepherd boots. Its a European brand that makes heritage boots at an affordable price

[@Blakesgig]

I'd love to see a full teardown/explanation on Norwegian welts in general

[@ktraughb]

This boot is almost too beautiful to destroy, but I think you DEFINITELY need to do it for your channel. I love this type of construction. Tough, good welt, good leather and a true mountain stiff sole. Also, add zamberlan to the list on the higher end mountain boots!

[@fil668]

Love to hear your thoughts on a pair of Zamberlan 1996 VIOZ Lux GTX RR. Leave the Dundas boots intact, too nice to destroy.

[@ktraughb]

I own the zamberlan. And man, they're tough. Crazy stiff, but oddly comfortable on day one with their rocker toe shape and good cuff leather. I wore them all last winter and they're similar construction to this boot, but with gore tex and a rubber toe rand of course. Absolutely amazing company.

[@TrondOleJensen]

Never heard about the boot brand before, as a Norwegian I’m going to look into getting a pair of boots from Norway. They look awesome 🤩

[@LitQueen3]

Those boots are amazing. Now I have a pair of Limmers witch is one of the last American companies doing these kinds of boots the right way aka the old way. When I thought I found the best this video comes out. Not saying ones better than the other, but I want these.

[@dscat5908]

which witch is which? :)

[@trulsdirio]

They are almost too damn nice to be cut, but I would really enjoy seeing the ins and outs of them!

[@asc7147]

The upper looks like it's Badalassi's Pueblo leather. It is veg tanned and is very, very nice to work with. Gets a great patina with age

[@steladimi4785]

Check out the Limmer boots made in the East Coast. New Hampshire, I think.

[@jsteeves9286]

I got the cobalt ones earlier this year, hardly broken in. They do rub on my toe knuckles a bit but it hasn't been cold enough for chunky socks.

[@hippiebits2071]

Those boots are gorgeous! The socks look like they are going to be amazing to wear as well.

[@barneyfyfe8313]

Lover the look of their old school designs!

[@billystpaul8907]

They are a nice looking boot. The red and black go together well. I would like to see how they are made. But, they look like a good mountain boot for Utah. You have cut why more expensive boots, so, cutting this one would informative.

[@ObelixCMM]

For US these boots are $487.56 as they don't collect VAT for sales to US, shipping will get you back up to $601.81

[@kd5byb]

WOW!!! So awesome looking. I wonder about the width? I DO want to see them cut in half...although it seems like a minor crime to do so...

[@philosoaper]

pretty much everything in europe falls into what you'd call "wide" over there...

[@kd5byb]

@@philosoaper SWEET!!! That's awesome to know. 😀😀😀 And sort of makes me laugh - the common and more or less accurate perception of Americans is that we're quite fat...so you'd think fat feet over here...but we've got narrower footwear than in Europe? 🤣🤣🤣

[@D2C3R5]

@@philosoaper I live in Germany - for 30 years. I have to disagree. Euro shoes are narrower. I've bought several over the years. I bought a pair of Hanwag boots last year and had to get their wide to fit my normal foot.

[@philosoaper]

@@D2C3R5 I've lived in Norway for 50

[@philosoaper]

@@kd5byb nordic feet are just wider and you typically won't even find choices like wide in stores, just size...usa being a much more diverse ethnic mix, having more choices makes sense

[@coreyb9920]

not sure if your video had impact or not, but it appears these have increase in price ~$50 since this video released. Sweet looking boots, they remind me of the Velasca Resegott, similar Italian vs. Austrian style, both of the Alpine hiking look.

[@joshurrr]

I can’t stop thinking about these boots

[@massbaiter]

Cut them! I have had the Lillebjørn for nearly a year and it's the best pair of boots I have owned. Serious handcraft and will last you a lifetime if you look after them. You'll need to change the soles at some point of course but that goes without saying.

[@pickagreatname]

they look awesome. Any chance you'd look at Limmers? I'm looking for a great hiking boot.

[@SeeveJo]

I'd like to see these cut in half. Dundas is an interesting boot company. Some of their other boots use brass screws to hold them together. And it's nice to go over the different stitching on welts. Do it

[@Ronald-g3z]

That's what I've been looking for. Thanks mate!

[@theorenhobart]

cut cut cut. it's what your channel was built on!

[@timmccleary8615]

That's a well-designed boot! Yes, please slice one of them. It will be interesting to see if the innards are as premium as the outsides. What a great looking boot.

[@emersonmsd]

Not only them, look to Bavaria Hanwag double stitched handmade Kranzegg. Maybe what Danner used to be? Hanwag is made in Europe the Kranzegg in Germany. Leather from Germany. No Made in the PRC and not a bad price for a boot that might last 20 years.

[@Indiskret1]

Looks like a great boot, and from from my westerly country neighbours! Norway is a great and beautiful country with very nice people. Would love to see more of these on the main channel!

[@mouthbreathr]

I'm interested in learning about the differences between a Norwegian welt and a Goodyear welt, stitch down, etc.

[@qltyboots]

Dundas Hiking boots Are awesome. Built like a tank

[@EDHBlvd]

You are the OG Dundas reviewer!

[@rickjensen1480]

Yep, I'd like to see what's inside. Looks like a seriously nice boot.

[@keenankomoto44]

It's cool! The velcro is killing me though. Would love to see how you like wearing them for a month and then cutting them in half.

[@fleshrot52]

I don't think I could bring myself to cut those in half, they're a great looking boot.

[@sorensandved]

Hi. Definitely cut these. Would love to see the cross section and build up.

[@mikef495]

I would love to see a full video on this one and learning more about some other European boot brands

[@tatheilambertchan6007]

Hi Weston, you have to clean the sensor of the camera above your head. There's a gray spot in those clips.

[@citb3483]

Please do a comparison between Danner Mountain Light, that Dundas, Jim Green Razorback, Zamberlan Tofane and Eddie Bauer K6. Would be nice to see how they perform backpacking, via ferrata, scrambling, strap on crampons and kicking steps in snow. These boots span from $180 to $600.

[@JeppeEbbesen]

Would love to see them cut in half - in general love to see more European boots 🤩. Maybe European boot showdown?

[@stphns1737]

Absolutely would like to see these on the main channel

[@joshm9363]

They look fantastic! Really hoping they get worn heavily and cut in half after some serious use. A high-end hiking boot series would be awesome in general.

[@jeffharlan5039]

Wear them until they're not "stiff" and then cut 'em down. These look awesome. How well do they break in? That's what I want to know.

[@jhanschu]

Yes! That is the kind of boot I've been lusting for!

[@chrism4823]

These remind me of the Raichle expedition/mountaineering boot I lusted after as a youngster. I really hope you cut these up and that they're priced right. On a different note, I work for Amazon and have moved quite a few Flexispot products over the past several months....

[@cameronstapf7126]

Definitely need to be reviewed

[@axelskull]

i kind of prefer when its a bit sneaky and they don't expect the boot to be cut in half so its unlikely they'll send a better product that what an average consumer gets to represent them in the video. but that's some extra budget and its nice when they send you some free boots to wear/cut. I love boot makers out there that innovate

[@dalydaniel6999]

Been waiting for you to get a hold of a pair of these for years! I’d love to see what you think of them.

[@ronyoung3167]

Those are beautiful boots. Love that style. I would hate to see them cut, but that is the only way to see what's inside.

[@wjaschaffhauser]

Love to see more of these

[@erikseaholm286]

Please do a review and cut in half on the M.CROW BDDW high laker boot. Small shop in Oregon has these made. Beautiful hiker boot, horween leather.

[@guidojabdo4790]

But which company in fact manufactures the boot in Italy?

[@ianlawless7481]

Love the boot review. I am born and bred Pacific Northwest til death, and Danner is the standard. That being said this boot is sexy af and seems to be worth every penny as far as value goes. Love the review and this boot is definitely something I think I will invest in for the 24' 25' season. Thanks for the review! I am new to your channel but you have proven your worth in an unbiased review. Thanks bro!

[@cktrumpet]

I get it a lot, since I drive one. It's row-May-oh. A bunch of people had trouble pronouncing the manufacturer name when I got it, to where I started referring to it as "Cesar Romero the Alfa Romeo". Great car, not awful to repair yourself (and I do), but a bit of a tongue twister before a cup of coffee.

[@ariescustom]

Great looking boots. Added to the shopping list...

[@aidanthompson4328]

Are those the Imperfects pin stripe pants? I would love to know!

[@bsbpdx]

These are beautiful and look a bit like old OneSport Moraine mountain boots from the early 1990’s. I bet they will take 6 months to break-in if worn in rotation on hikes. The socks they sent will help.

[@davidumlauf1997]

I see these very nice mountain boots and think that cutting them to be able to show construction and materials would be a great idea AND probably nice intro for the Dundas brand.

I’d love to see these cut open. I’ve been considering getting a pair of the Store Bjorn and love to get a better feel for the construction quality

[@DavidJahr-di7oe]

Those look sharp! I’m Norwegian-American and would to see what those are all about!

[@SnaggleX]

Definitely want to see these on the main channel please!

[@scottrusspatrick2555]

Cut them! I've had these for years, hiking through the Norwegian forests, and they are as high quality as you can find in a hiking boot.

[@Pengranger]

Definitely one to cut in half. A European showdown sounds like the way forward. Diemme, Bestard, Altberg, Hanwag and Limmer.

[@EssenceofPureFlavor]

These are some high quality hiking boots.

[@mabslotman]

I absolutely would like to see you cut these in half. Being very old school mountain boots, it would be nice to see the difference between them and American heritage style boots.

[@bigsmooshflopdong33]

These are gorgeous. One hell of a boot.

[@jamesduncan578]

Amazing looking boot. I think it would be redundant to cuts those open as it is pretty obvious what the construction is. Wear them awhile and let us know how well them break in.

[@NPC-hw9yo]

I want to see what a Norwegian welt looks like cut in half. Also have it explained why it is more waterproof vs. A goodyear welt.

[@sphericalcow1689]

I really want to know how that tongue area feels especially right over the area just before your toes start. In the small segment when you were walking in them and flexing the toe it looked like that area was bulging out. I imagine that would chafe quite badly if the inner fold was flexing the same way. Definitely want to learn more about this pattern style.

[@LitQueen3]

Cut them brother. Let’s see what they are all about. And agin those boots look like some of the best hiking boots I’ve ever seen. Thanks for the video.

[@Lawman212]

These look like the boots rich kids in Scouts wore. Super nice. Very expensive even back then. I haven't seen boots like that for sale in a long time.

[@raphaelkarpeles7447]

Do a full review of them and compare them to the other hiking boots.

[@vernonhomolka5517]

Have you looked at Limmer Boots? Love old school. Remember when Vasque in the early 1970’s was quality and only waterproof was wax.

[@thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074]

Still hoping for an Eddie Bauer K6 hiker review. Imo they’re hard to beat at the sale price. Excellent deal for the quality.

[@m-faccin]

These are great but I think you can get the Gronell Stelvio for half the price. There are several Italian brands doing traditional boots that cost much less.