Military Ops boot

[@DavidAndrewGannon]

How could anybody vote down that video. That Altberg fella makes me proud to be British.

[@chtifab1537]

And you are right to be, from France 🤝

[@fearnpol4938]

Aye the Welsh are a noble folk but he sounds English.

[@jonnytentpeg]

Aye but he his yorksher' like...

[@simongrushka983]

if only they would use decent soles back then. now they have ditched vibrams

[@SimonTimoney-74]

Probably a Donald DUMP voter

[@alanlansdell7533]

I have a pair of defender 2s, I was looking for new boots and settled on Altberg, just because of how much this young man cares. Try some you won't be disappointed.

[@BrianParkes]

I'll look at these if my Warrior's ever die, 8 years on and still going strong! The craftmanship is appreciated, best bit of kit I have ever bought. Worth every penny.

[@rustycow1]

I’ve worn Altbergs for 10 years… Warrior, Sneekers and now Blueline Police… and I have never had any issues. Great boots!!!

[@michelgiachino5887]

HI MIKE, I just bought another '' Defender'' grade1 pair, just in case... I appreciate them so much. Long life to you and the crew.

[@JJcorrosive]

Best boots I've owned. Thank you for your craftsmanship.

[@jameskellard5075]

Issue boots, Pro Boots, Matterhorns, Mendle, Lowas I never found a boot that was quite right until I tried Altbergs. Best boots I ever used, thanks.

[@roamingranger007]

Excellent fit immediately! Put on, laced up and went out for a 7miler in XC.......,no blisters, no pressure points and best of all no slipping of the the heel.

[@Docent91]

Best heavy outdoor boots ive ever had... me and my friend use it all year round. Greeting, and thank You from Poland.

[@mattcameron9349]

I wear Altberg Defender at work, and Altberg Tethera off work. Both are a fantastic boot, and the resoling service is absolutely fantastic, too!

[@Legionnaire7777]

Excellent boots very highly recommend, heel slippage is a big pain and hopefully you have fixed this with the new last.

[@BalearicBeatnik]

Thank you ! Love this video. These are now a must on my kit list. Have just learned about your company and it’s heritage. Fantastic

[@Shadycoder]

Very impressed with these. Going to be upgrading my defenders to these. I have very narrow feet and many shoes, are simply too wide. The defenders are a good fit but are starting to relax a bit after use. I am glad we get to see the last here. I think the lasts at timberland were drawn by a child of 4 years, since they fit like bath tubs!

[@georgemorley1029]

I got issued the defender and it makes me wish I hadn’t bothered with buying my own boots to begin with. Excellent quality British leather boot. I will try to wear them in when this flipping coronavirus lockdown gets done with.

[@georgemorley1029]

Well, I have started wearing them and I will tell you, by doing the trick where you tie a surgeon knot across the front of the boot where the top of the foot finishes and the ankle starts, then running the laces straight up to the top loops then cross crossing back down to tie the laces in the middle of the boot, they’re brilliant.

[@colinallen8924]

British leather boot made by Iturri in Spain.

[@georgemorley1029]

@@colinallen8924 Steel made in China by HBIS is used by BMW to make their cars - would you call a BMW a Chinese car?

[@colinallen8924]

@@georgemorley1029 What an odd comment; you seem to be arguing with something that I did not write. I noted that it is a British boot, made by a company in Spain. Did I state that it is not a British boot?

[@chester754]

Think I need to treat my feet to a pair of these

[@Bobbybulsara179]

Makes we want to buy a pair, I've got the issued defenders which I find are great, the ops boot lools even better.

[@turquoiseowl]

puzzles me why lasts in general chop off space for the little toe

[@sme4969]

I have the older style with the yellow sole tag. I have a very narrow foot but they are still snug with thinner socks and even better when I wear thicker socks..

[@Firstname.lastname919]

My biggest problem with altberg boots was always my heel slipping around never had any bother with that in my AKUs however think this new boot will be great love to get my hands on a pair!

[@zogzoogler]

I love my Defenders, perfect boot for most outdoor tasks

[@woltews]

the longer we spend in the military the more and more we need true EE and EEE lasted boots , also hocks are hell in bush

[@drs-Rigo-Reus]

Always used EE boots, very comfy.

[@russeljohn3471]

Love Defenders. Amazing bit of kit absolutely love them. Fantastic value for money. ❤️❤️😊😊😊😊👍👍👍

[@ronaldmetselaar123]

I’ve ordered The new Altberg boots. Very curious about Them.

[@sevalmi8681]

are they ok?

[@sloanIrrigation]

So, I'm at the site and there're no specific instructions for sizing that I can see.

[@edgarlena]

well, it is a good stuff. membrane is good for wetness but not when water goes beyond top point. so u got to have no membrane boots as well. to be equipeed for all kind of situations. membrane boots dry out a week or more. so its better to get wet with no membrane, change socks, dry boots for 2 hours and u are good to go

[@bobmarley6161]

Altberg bergan boots... Absolutely stunning... Closely followed by meindl Island boots....

[@seanwilson471]

If anyone ever asks me what make my boots are I always proudly say Altburg opps. Once you've had a pair of Altburg there is no going back. I am now on one of the latest A form military boots. It's a higher leg one. I got measured up at the shop 10 miles from where I live. I went to collect and they were perfectly comfortable the minute I put them on. I had no break in period. They are good for a 10 hour day doing field archery or walking. They are waterproof to the top of the boot. I don't understand why they are less popular. I had the old defender boots for many years but I love these. I'm not military. These boots are the best quality in the world. Proud Yorkshire company. As we all know unless it's from Yorkshire it's sh...

[@Darrenski]

Unless you're talking music or football when obviously Yorkshire is sh1te and Lancashire rules, even my ex Yorkshire wife agrees. I'll give you the alrbergs though. Great kit.

[@LIVELAUGHLOVEWELLY]

What's the difference between thus boot and the Aqua? Wouod you dona video on the aqua version please?

[@ef93781]

Love my defenders! I've got the 2nd generation ones.

[@donkinshaun]

Love these videos!

[@Not_Dio22]

Despite not being military I’ve always used the Defender 2 boots because I have Hyper mobility and I need ankle support normal Hiking boots don’t offer, I’ve put somewhere between 1500-200 kilometres on them hiking and they’re still perfectly good boots and I’m sure they’ll go on for many more miles But next year I’m doing the Appalachian trail and need a new pair of boots and have ordered a pair of these, they haven’t arrived but I’m confident they will last me the entire trail

[@GodofHellFire1982]

Great boots. Love mine

[@traeucity6087]

Sir, I am an American. Are the UK sizes the same as ours? I wear a 13D; which is a medium width. On one site selling your boots, they suggested going up a 1/2 size. Is that your advice?

[@fenrisgrins]

UK sizes are usually half a size larger than US. I am generally 10.5 UK, and 11 US. However, I find Altbergs sized a little on the small side, and an 11 fits me really well. I should go for a 13M if I were you. I recommend them highly, they're the best boots I've owned, fantastic construction, light, and comfortable.

[@polarowl5834]

12UK = 13US

[@sevalmi8681]

Does anybody know what length of sole is in 9 and 9.5 size? In my defenders Mk1 288mm for 9L size, what about here?

[@lansdorf]

But why so narrow in the toe box and not enough toe flex .

[@robmiah4501]

black altberg boots defender one beast combat boot on market quality British made boot love wearing them for work even on zero hours

[@sansanych6163]

Thank you, father!

[@alexanderfoster5497]

Thanks Altberg.

[@Sbayo9]

I am confused I bought warrior boot but it looks like the one of left so this is old version and it’s one of most expensive boots you sell?

[@spacecowboy9795]

Why did the Defender II go over to holes instead of the quick tie hooks?

[@Legionnaire7777]

To stop parachute lines and so on catching in them just an extra safety measure for issued boots at the time.

[@spacecowboy9795]

@@Legionnaire7777 Aha, thanks.

[@hazelscarlett7299]

A proper shoe maker! 😀Reminds me of a story when I was little called the elves and the shoemaker. The shoemaker was broke and these elves turned up in the night and secretly made loads of top quality boots and shoes that saved his business. 😂🤣 🤷🏽‍♀️🧚‍♀️ 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️

[@Darrenski]

The name for those mythical beings in Yorkshire is Leeds fans.

[@MrColinteale]

Great quality boots, but in my opinion the toe box is far too narrow. The toes need room to to spread and move. Great protection though 👍

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

I’ve got a pair of ex issued servicemen Defenders boots. They’re by far the best boots I got. I have a brand new pair of the latest BA Haix boots they’re going In landfill. Very uncomfortable

[@sevalmi8681]

What model of Haix do you have? In what are they uncomfortable? I just select between altberg, meindl, haix.

[@unclebob8419]

Nice video. Do you cater for soldiers with wide feet?

[@Darrenski]

I've got wide feet and i just can't get the altbergs to fit. I'm normally a 10.5 but even a UK 11 is too tight in the toe box for me. And I'm only a skinny guy as well. If you've got wide bone structure in your feet, especially towards the front I'd go with something else. My haix in 10.5 fit like a (foot) glove though.

[@unclebob8419]

@@Darrenski I tried loads of Altbergs on, all the different foot shapes. None of them fitted right. I'm back to using Altra's, which are foot shaped, they've recently created some goretex walking boots that are really good. They don't last as long as tough leather boots but they are much lighter and more comfortable.

[@terrywarner8657]

Wonky sizing. I ordered the number and width I needed, and the boot to significantly smaller than it should. Probably not a manufacturing fault, but a labelling problem. And the store refused (absolutely told me to go away, no refunds). So I've got an expensive pair of nice looking ill fitting boots.

[@harshadchaubal5420]

Can it be ised in cold weathers

[@battlebustherapymorton2578]

Good Morning, I can say first hand soldiers have loved this boot over the years which they bought from their own money. So I am pleased they won the tender for the British Armed Forces. Now they are issued. Thank you for supplying a top class boot. There only one area they can improve is they are extremely slippery on wet rocks. Thst one area I didnt organise in the trials. Even though the bulk of the boots where trailed at Catterick. I would be keen to hear the feed back si see if they can improve the sole gripping. Unfortunately I did not specifically mention this in the URD. As there was no reports on the first phase one selection or the concluding trials before the tender.

[@bobbob8387]

You can make the soles meet SRC standard for slip resistance on wet surfaces but they will be wearing out faster and be more expensive to produce. Haix boots have SRC antislip soles but Altbergs are so much more aesthetically pleasing.

[@geezerp1982]

there is a waterproof version called the military ops aqua , what are your thoughts on it ?

[@derekgillan7314]

A Master

[@jonnytentpeg]

Would give you a five star rating good buddy but I can't cos I'm from lancashire atb pal keep up the good work mate and hope you move to the right side of the border soon 😘

[@Darrenski]

Don't say that! What if he starts a general exodus! Think it through. It's never just one is it.

[@jonnytentpeg]

@@Darrenski 😂😂😂😂

[@jonnytentpeg]

@@Darrenski good point mate 😬

[@karlb1695]

to much music hard to concentrate on important word based knowledge

[@jasonhiggins6431]

Why is that stupid music overpowering the man’s voice? What does the music add to the production

[@gazzat7309]

If it ain't broken do not fix it. The British Army issued your defender boot to soilders because it was excellent as it was and did what they wanted a boot to do etc, the sole it came with was perfect and everything about that boot was obviously right. I do not think the military will issue your new version of the defender boot because it doesn't have the same dynamics as the previous version and with all due respect I think it was not your best idea to have altered the sole into a running sole, it doesn't do the things the previous sole was doing in fact it has removed many great things the previous sole did and for what? to be a running boot? .. just doesn't make any sense. You had the right formula in the none running sole boot version leave it alone and if anything consult the military on anything they would like to have enhanced with the boot otherwise leave it alone. I mean when the British Army issue your boot its about the best compliment you can get as a boot maker and it should be obvious that's your winning formula right there ie the normal sole defender boot. I believe you hit the big time because of the defender boot forget the entire running sole nonsense. I want to point out to you that the chances are if it wasn't for that normal soled defender boot you might not be in the great position as a company that you are in now. Noel Gallagher stated in an interview to the interviewer that if his song "Wonderwall" had been put on his "What's the story morning glory" ? album and had not been released as a single that he would not be sat there talking to him at all, in other words that was the key difference between success and failure of Noels life. The Wonderwall single sold like hot cakes and made noel a millionaire. Your defender boot without the running shaped sole is your bread and butter don't lose sight of that it's a winning formula realise this 👍 Future Supply of Future Supply of UK MoD Combat Boots | Joint Forces News www.joint-forces.com/footwear/56068-future-supply-of-uk-mod-combat-boots

[@dagsabot5589]

Awesome boots if you like wet feet.