Taking a quick look at both the HAIX high liability boots & HAIX cold wet weather boots. The high liability boots win for me hands down every time, apart for their looks. Thanks for watching!
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@philbrotherton57205 жыл бұрын
It's good to see that I'm not the only one who wears Haix boots nearly every day. I buy a new pair every year, as due to my job, I thrash them & wear them out quickly. One thing I have noticed though, is that the midsole starts to disintegrate before the sole is totally worn down. I'm on my fifth pair now & it's been the same every time.
@BaronVonPrepper5 жыл бұрын
i haven't had that issue yet. i have also heard the bad news that they have discontinued making these boots :(
@minixtvbox2 ай бұрын
Pu midsole rot,stick to eva altberg
@bobmarley61615 жыл бұрын
Hello my friend got myself a black pair absolutely fantastic boots haix ksk 3000
@andrewwilliams60892 жыл бұрын
hi ,just purchased a pair of high liability brand new in the box sixty quid,worn a few times in the house very comfy,looking for a pair of cold wet weather to add to my colllection .thanks for the vid
@EdwardPeter13 жыл бұрын
I don't know about hiking, but this guy can really ramble on!!
@ukretrogaming22245 жыл бұрын
Good video mate keep them coming, you’ve convinced me lol I just bought a brand new pair off eBay for £60 with £6 delivery, gonna use them for work every day (warehouse) and my bush-crafting
@BaronVonPrepper5 жыл бұрын
UkRetro Gaming I use mine every day too. Very seldom are they not on my feet on a daily basis
@XB0XHeadShot6 жыл бұрын
I’ve been looking for a boot that I can work in and jump right on a trail afterwards. I think you just helped me, tremendously. Thanks Barron!
@BaronVonPrepper6 жыл бұрын
Yeah these are fantastic boots. So comfy that I forget they are on my feet. Great for work unless you need steel toecaps, then you will need to look elsewhere
@yan24to5 жыл бұрын
Love my Haix,incredibly hard wearing,sole is better than the Altberg vibram.
@greetb93304 жыл бұрын
Solid boots across the range mate. Plenty of support and comfortable, some real bargains to be had too. Good reviews thanks for sharing.
@BaronVonPrepper4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, its a shame the army have changed their boots now
@fearthebeard.outdoors11896 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you back. I'm looking for a pair of boots might have to get them
@BaronVonPrepper6 жыл бұрын
Can’t beat them, cheap (ish), grippy and keep your feet dry. I don’t think I will ever change from them unless I want something super lightweight
@pathfinder34056 жыл бұрын
I use altberg field and fell , get them free at work. Bloody brilliant and water proof
@BaronVonPrepper6 жыл бұрын
I do like the look of the altbergs, a couple of my friends use them, however they have to keep up with the wax application to keep out water, and I like a nice simple life :p
@robertkirk43872 жыл бұрын
I have the cold /wet version and I prefer them as I like all-leather boots, they are heavy and stiff but one hell of a boot. You should also try Han-wag boots, they are as good if not better. Regards.
@mountainbearoutdoors4 жыл бұрын
after finding german para boots a pig to get in decent used condition i went with the cold wet weather haix. I love the rigidity of the boot theres no chance of a twisted ankle wearing these, the only thing i am not such a big fan of is the colour, brown is very easy to get hold of but black for some reason is harder to find. nice comparion of the tread from use, im sure my old para boots had a longer lasting sole on them.
@BaronVonPrepper4 жыл бұрын
I like the colour, I’m just not a massive fan of the rubber like scuff protector over the toes
@billgardener14662 жыл бұрын
I got a pair of high liability with the other lace system on. Only the toe caps are covered, might be an older model, I don’t know. I got them off eBay second hand for 80 quid. They are like brand new. Found them not to be as comfy as the altbergs. A 9 quid kiwi gel insole from Wilkinsons sorted them out.
@bobmarley61614 жыл бұрын
Have you tried any meindl army boots... I think you'll love them... Mega comfortable and durable.... Look for the meindl german army mountain boots or the military meindl Island boots......
@BaronVonPrepper4 жыл бұрын
Bob Marley I have some of their desert boots, I didn’t find the fit that great, however build quality and finish was good
@bobmarley61614 жыл бұрын
@@BaronVonPrepper hi they come in different widths.... I also have the desert fox Pro boots they lack padding around the ankle... However the meindl mountain boots and the meindl Island have memory foam..... Then again I love the haix cold wet weather boots also... I have them in black and brown... Looking forward to testing them out again this winter... Barring any Lockdowns.... Stay safe
@bobmarley61615 жыл бұрын
Hi great reviews can I ask do the haix fit true to size or are they bigger or smaller etc. I like the look of the black cold wet weather boots. Also have you worn the cold wet weather boots in the warmer months if so how were they. Thanks for your help
@BaronVonPrepper5 жыл бұрын
Waheed Latif I find they fit true to size. I wear a size 11 trainer and the size 11 boot fits perfect. I wear the high liability all year round and find that your socks can get a bit sweaty at the toes, so guess the cold weather would be similar, but I haven’t had them on in the warmer months.
@bobmarley61615 жыл бұрын
@@BaronVonPrepper hello hope your well I've bought a pair of brown grade 1 cold wet weather boots now they're in good condition when they arrive. Thanks for your help and great review. They'll be a nice addition to my boot collection I might even not another pair for winter hiking.. The cold wet weather boot looks absolutely amazing
@bobmarley61615 жыл бұрын
@@BaronVonPrepper hello they're absolutely fantastic boots I've even bought a brand new backup pair for a really good price considering how well the boots are made hiking boot manufacturers would charge well over £150 for this type of boot. Looking for a black pair but they're still very expensive. Thanks again
@philyaboots13 ай бұрын
Mine Haix HL still have full tread intact on the sole but have started to separate from the uppers, they seem to be simply glued together which to me is questionable build quality.
@tony306t3 жыл бұрын
hi i found a pair of cold and wet weather HAIX in a skip at work , id been looking at them for a while . they are my size and like new , cant beat free . Good video by the way mate , ill subscribe to your channel.
@d.v.26883 жыл бұрын
How is the toe box on the Haix desert combat high liability boot? Is there room for your toes to wiggle around? Thank you.
@BaronVonPrepper3 жыл бұрын
Yes plenty of room, there is nothing inside the boot to take up space
@ontherunplmr12186 жыл бұрын
The Haix Desert Combat Liability Boots are also excellent, no Gortex because not required in a desert boot but the same outsoles as their other Two combat boots in MOD Brown
@BaronVonPrepper6 жыл бұрын
They do look good also. Might have to get some in the future however gortex is best for me as I’m always splashing around in water like a kid
@ontherunplmr12186 жыл бұрын
Well you can always wear them on the 1 day in the Summer when it does not rain !take care out there
@Toby-rm2xf6 жыл бұрын
The cold and wet weather boots do have Goretex in them.
@BaronVonPrepper6 жыл бұрын
Both gortex just slightly different bumper on the front and lace system. If they put the high liability lace system on the C&W boots they would be perfect
@emantide63065 жыл бұрын
Swift and bold brother.
@Oske.images2 жыл бұрын
I have my eye on a cheap new pair of cold weather boots. Just wondered how you find the sizing? I tend to wear footwear in two sizes. I guess the larger is the safer bet for cold weather. More room for a couple of of pairs of socks etc..
@BaronVonPrepper2 жыл бұрын
I’m an 11 in trainers & shoes and I have the haix in both 11 M & 11 L Both fit great, you can feel the extra space in the 11L but it does also come with an insole to take it down to an 11M Still probably the most comfortable footwear I have owned
@billgardener14662 жыл бұрын
@@BaronVonPrepper interesting. I’m an 11 in adidas trainers. 10.5 in haix boots. 11w in altbergs. 11 in croc’s. 10 in Dunlop wellies. Go figure!!
@Admodeus Жыл бұрын
I just bought a pair of these in almost new condition, but the foam part between the boot and the outsole is disintegrating. Have you encountered this problem?
@BaronVonPrepper Жыл бұрын
I haven’t had that yet, I’m guessing it must be an age / storage thing. Hopefully you still get to use the boots as they are awesome
@TheBadovic14 жыл бұрын
Are they warm? They say it's up to -36C but still, this is first Canadian winter for me, so I need to check 🤣
@BaronVonPrepper4 жыл бұрын
They are warm for the British climate yes, haven’t tested them to -36C though!
@andytaylor90323 жыл бұрын
Will check them out, always used lowa
@MrRETROPSY4 жыл бұрын
Hay buddy, I love them so much, but I can't find them anywhere, and I don't want used ones, because I don't wanna risk getting crap. So they are sold out everywhere I look, do you please please have a link?
@BaronVonPrepper4 жыл бұрын
I always get mine from ebay brand new, so have a little look on there, however the british army has switched its boots now so less or these will come up on eBay at a good price unfortunately
@MrRETROPSY4 жыл бұрын
@@BaronVonPrepper cheers for the answer on this old vid, had a look at your channel, pretty damn cool! Keep on Goin buddy, I've been living in vans 4x4s and cars all over oz and nz for nearly 6 years... I'm gonna follow your channel. Thumbs up!
@c.g.c20673 жыл бұрын
Everybody believes in GoreTex in such a religious way...my boots are full leather without GoreTex and they are fully waterproof once dubbed with grease
@BaronVonPrepper3 жыл бұрын
I have just had better luck with gortex boots over plain leather. What grease are you using on your leather boots?
@c.g.c20673 жыл бұрын
Think it’s called Aquila and it’s specifically for leather boots
@BaronVonPrepper3 жыл бұрын
Will give it a go, always up for trying new things
@c.g.c20673 жыл бұрын
@@BaronVonPrepper oh but there many of them on the market. It used to be seal grease but they do it artificial nowadays. Now not sure you can go fishing in a pond but hiking on snow is fine once applied
@carlb4015 жыл бұрын
Excellent boot, i have a pair myself. I am also considering trying a pair of the cold weather type. How is the fit between the 2? The cold weather ones always seem to look a bit narrower/ more pointed in the toe area?
@BaronVonPrepper5 жыл бұрын
carlb401 the C&W haix boots run the same size as the high liability I found, I just got them a half size too small. I think they look narrower as they don’t have the massive rubber protector that the high liability run across the front of the boot
@carlb4015 жыл бұрын
@@BaronVonPrepper That's good to know. Will have to add a pair or two to my collection. :D
@bobmarley61613 жыл бұрын
I've never thought of wearing these in the warmer months do they breathe well? Hope your well mate after a very strange year or so since all this covid....
@BaronVonPrepper3 жыл бұрын
I wear them all year round, never had any issues yet and they can be on my feet 12+ hours a day. And yeah keeping ok here, hope all well with you
@rogerivy29193 жыл бұрын
LOL im the same...i liked this video in the first min.....
@LowPlainsDrifter605 жыл бұрын
The high liability range, which were made under contract by the MOD are no longer made, since they have changed manufacturer & design, so when stocks run out you'll have to switch over to civilian models. The replacement MOD boots, now made by AKU & Iturri are pretty ugly & don't look as well made as the Haix & Alt-bergs, budget oblige no doubt. Haix do make a good boot though, military or civilian.
@BaronVonPrepper5 жыл бұрын
Better buy up as much NOS as I can to keep me going until I find a suitable alternative
@wombal177jim3 ай бұрын
am sure our aware but, you can send your boots back to Hiax for resoling ATB !
@lenordchristopher64475 жыл бұрын
Alt berg are definitely water proof
@BaronVonPrepper5 жыл бұрын
With lots and lots of dubbing. I do want to get some alt berg in the future
@ohnenamen28435 жыл бұрын
Actually Haix gets pronounced like Hikes
@BaronVonPrepper5 жыл бұрын
yeah i probably should have looked that up. im a bit of a dum dum
@ohnenamen28435 жыл бұрын
Baron Von Prepper Every cool, I just noticed it.
@Mike-yq6jg Жыл бұрын
are they a wide fit ?
@BaronVonPrepper Жыл бұрын
So they offer them in medium and wide, however the difference I found between the 2 was the medium fit had an insert. I have wide ass feet and have always found these boots so comfy out of the box
@Mike-yq6jg Жыл бұрын
@VanlifeUK_Nomad great thanks, are there sizes good
@BaronVonPrepper Жыл бұрын
@@Mike-yq6jg yes, I run size 11 in shoes, boots and trainers, and they are perfect. Also out the box they are just comfy. Never had a single blister from them
@meme4one2 жыл бұрын
Why not use the altberg defender?
@BaronVonPrepper2 жыл бұрын
Could never find them at a decent price compared to these
@meme4one2 жыл бұрын
@@BaronVonPrepper I've got some akus that don't fit me well, swapped for altbergs which arrive at the weekend 😀 looking forward to give them a few miles.
@Soilshifter6 жыл бұрын
Great video,I am looking for a new pair of boots but have size 12 feet and wide aswell,what is the fitting of these boots like in your experience thanks.
@BaronVonPrepper6 жыл бұрын
I take an 11 shoe and have wide feet. Boot wise I take an 11M, I also have the 11W on at the moment and they have a little bit more play in, but they do come with an extra insole to take up any slack. So a 12m should do as well as a 12W, and you could play it safe go for the larger size and use the extra spacer sole if needed
@TheBlues088 Жыл бұрын
You ever live barefoot?
@BaronVonPrepper Жыл бұрын
Not lived anywhere safe enough for that :3
@robthompson13993 жыл бұрын
Haix can re-sole them for you. Then buy the misses a pair !
@harshadchaubal54202 жыл бұрын
Hello. Haix , aku, altberg , itturi. 1. Are all of these uk mod cold and wet weather boots. 2. Which one is better amongst these Any idea on cost of these four diff shoes.
@colinallen89242 жыл бұрын
AKU and Altberg do not provide MoD CWW boots; Altberg provide the standard combat boot (made by Iturri), while AKU make the Pilgrim, which are only really suitable for cutting about or posing on the range. Haix and Karrimor used to provide CWW boots (the Karrimor ones were made by Iturri), but the only ones now in production are the Iturri branded ones, which are excellent. I have used mine on serious multi-day walks on Dartmoor without any issues. I would trust them anywhere. I also have the previous issue Haix and Karrimor SF CWW boots; both are also very good, although I dislike the very small rand on the Haix ones, which also do not feel quite a solid as the Iturri or Karrimor SF boots. You can pick up a very good condition second hand pair of Iturris for £70-80.
@Hellbillyhok Жыл бұрын
What do you polish them with mate?
@BaronVonPrepper Жыл бұрын
Renapur leather balm. Try and use neutral polish / wax as I think a lot Of brown polishes tend to turn the boots a shade of purple
@patrickreilly23386 жыл бұрын
Try us military but those r nice.like the high mobility
@BaronVonPrepper6 жыл бұрын
I might have to look into them when these wear out
@Roba98tt4tman6 жыл бұрын
DO haix boots fit true to size?
@BaronVonPrepper6 жыл бұрын
Spooky da Scary I find them to be. I use an 11 trainer and I have 2 pairs of haix boots. 11M & 11W which I run with their insert to take to same size as 11M
@markhamelton43094 жыл бұрын
Thanks ,, boots sorted
@BaronVonPrepper4 жыл бұрын
You won’t regret them
@bobmarley61612 жыл бұрын
Can you get them resoled a good cobbler will put some vibram soles on for you for not much money....
@BaronVonPrepper2 жыл бұрын
Apparently haix will resole them. I haven’t tried yet but may ask around soon as could do with a new sole
@bobmarley61612 жыл бұрын
@@BaronVonPrepper manufacturers charge crazy prices... If you know a good cobbler they do a fantastic job way cheaper than the manufacturer....
@billgardener14662 жыл бұрын
@@bobmarley6161 Tring shoe repair guy on KZbin may resole them. He’s quite therapeutic to watch
@bobmarley61612 жыл бұрын
@@billgardener1466 most definitely... Get a good vibram sole on them.... I love the haix boots..... Also keep checking army surplus for some Dutch army meindl Island boots.. They are my favourite boots now...
@matthewdmonte2483 жыл бұрын
Having a nightmare finding new ones ,any tips on where ?
@BaronVonPrepper3 жыл бұрын
Always eBay for me, however I know MOD changed contracts and now get their boots from elsewhere so they will be like hens teeth
@matthewdmonte2483 жыл бұрын
@@BaronVonPrepper cheers for getting back to me and yeah I got a pair of cold and wet weathers but was looking for high liability
@okthen22ok2 жыл бұрын
needs stitching to the sole to the uppers! I don't trust glue!